PTS Notes Instructor Questions &
Answers(RATED A+)
How Old to get to be a flight instructor? - ANSWER 18
Is there an english requirement? - ANSWER Be able to read, speak, write and
understand the english language
What certificate is required to take the instructor exam? - ANSWER
Commercial/Instrument pilot
ATP w aircraft cat rating appropriate to rating sought
What endorsement is needed to take flight instructor practical? - ANSWER Instructor
gives applicant endorsement on the fundamentals of instruction (FOI)
what are some flight instructor responsibilities? - ANSWER 1. able to make practical
application of FOI
2. Competent to teach subject matter, procedures, and maneuvers that vary with
student levels and experience
3. able to preform procedures and maneuvers included in standards to at least the
commercial pilot skill level while giving instruction
4. competent to pass required practical test for issuance of FI certificate with associated
cat class ratings
What knowledge test must be passed? - ANSWER Flight instructor knowledge test must
be passed since beginning of 24th calender month prior to practical test
take FOI too
What other endorsement is needed for Flight instructor test - ANSWER Endorsement
from authorized instructor certifying that applicant has been given flight training, and has
flown 3 hours previous 2 cal months. applicant is prepared for practical and has
demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of subject areas marked deficient on written tests.
What other things are required to take your MEI practical? - ANSWER Hold valid pilot
certificate
have at least 15 hours PIC in cat and class of aircraft to rating sought (15 hours PIC in
seminole to take MEI)
before failing an engine after takeoff, what minimums must be met - ANSWER At least
at VSSE/VYse
Answers(RATED A+)
How Old to get to be a flight instructor? - ANSWER 18
Is there an english requirement? - ANSWER Be able to read, speak, write and
understand the english language
What certificate is required to take the instructor exam? - ANSWER
Commercial/Instrument pilot
ATP w aircraft cat rating appropriate to rating sought
What endorsement is needed to take flight instructor practical? - ANSWER Instructor
gives applicant endorsement on the fundamentals of instruction (FOI)
what are some flight instructor responsibilities? - ANSWER 1. able to make practical
application of FOI
2. Competent to teach subject matter, procedures, and maneuvers that vary with
student levels and experience
3. able to preform procedures and maneuvers included in standards to at least the
commercial pilot skill level while giving instruction
4. competent to pass required practical test for issuance of FI certificate with associated
cat class ratings
What knowledge test must be passed? - ANSWER Flight instructor knowledge test must
be passed since beginning of 24th calender month prior to practical test
take FOI too
What other endorsement is needed for Flight instructor test - ANSWER Endorsement
from authorized instructor certifying that applicant has been given flight training, and has
flown 3 hours previous 2 cal months. applicant is prepared for practical and has
demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of subject areas marked deficient on written tests.
What other things are required to take your MEI practical? - ANSWER Hold valid pilot
certificate
have at least 15 hours PIC in cat and class of aircraft to rating sought (15 hours PIC in
seminole to take MEI)
before failing an engine after takeoff, what minimums must be met - ANSWER At least
at VSSE/VYse
