CFII Review Questions and Answers
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When is an instrument rating required? - ANSWER-1. Under IFR
2. In weather conditions less than VFR
3. In Class A Airspace
4. Under Special VFR in Class B, C, D, and E surface areas between sunset and
sunrise
5. When carrying pax for hire on an XC flight in excess of 50 miles or at night.
What are the recency-of-experience requirements to be PIC of a flight under IFR? -
ANSWER-1. Flight Review;
2. To carry pax 3 takeoffs and landings (full stop at night) same category, class, and
type
3. Within 6 calendar months: 6 approaches, holding procedures and tasks, intercepting
and tracking courses through the use of navigational electronic systems
Explain the function of RAIM? - ANSWER-Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring is
a self-monitoring function performed by TSO-129 certified GPS reciever to ensure
adequate GPS signals are being received at all times.
What aircraft instruments/equipment are required for IFR operations? - ANSWER-
GRABCARD
Generator or alternator of adequate capacity
Radios (nav/comm equipment suitable for route to be flown)
Altimeter (sensitive)
Ball (slip/skid indicator of turn coordinator)
Clock (sweep second hand or digital presentation)
Attitude Indicator
Rate of Turn (turn coordinator)
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What are the quals of a safety pilot? - ANSWER-1. Possess private pilot certificate with
category and class ratings appropriate to aircraft being flowin
2. Possess an appropriate medical certificate (the safety pilot is acting as a required
crew member)
3. If the flight is under IFR flight plan, PIC must have an instrument rating and be
current.
What must the PIC be familiar with prior to a flight? - ANSWER-WAFKRT
Weather reports and forecasts
Alternatives if the flight cannot be completed as planned
Known ATC Delays
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When is an instrument rating required? - ANSWER-1. Under IFR
2. In weather conditions less than VFR
3. In Class A Airspace
4. Under Special VFR in Class B, C, D, and E surface areas between sunset and
sunrise
5. When carrying pax for hire on an XC flight in excess of 50 miles or at night.
What are the recency-of-experience requirements to be PIC of a flight under IFR? -
ANSWER-1. Flight Review;
2. To carry pax 3 takeoffs and landings (full stop at night) same category, class, and
type
3. Within 6 calendar months: 6 approaches, holding procedures and tasks, intercepting
and tracking courses through the use of navigational electronic systems
Explain the function of RAIM? - ANSWER-Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring is
a self-monitoring function performed by TSO-129 certified GPS reciever to ensure
adequate GPS signals are being received at all times.
What aircraft instruments/equipment are required for IFR operations? - ANSWER-
GRABCARD
Generator or alternator of adequate capacity
Radios (nav/comm equipment suitable for route to be flown)
Altimeter (sensitive)
Ball (slip/skid indicator of turn coordinator)
Clock (sweep second hand or digital presentation)
Attitude Indicator
Rate of Turn (turn coordinator)
Director gryo
What are the quals of a safety pilot? - ANSWER-1. Possess private pilot certificate with
category and class ratings appropriate to aircraft being flowin
2. Possess an appropriate medical certificate (the safety pilot is acting as a required
crew member)
3. If the flight is under IFR flight plan, PIC must have an instrument rating and be
current.
What must the PIC be familiar with prior to a flight? - ANSWER-WAFKRT
Weather reports and forecasts
Alternatives if the flight cannot be completed as planned
Known ATC Delays
