CFI AVIATION PROFICIENCY FRAMEWORK:
INSTRUCTIONAL MASTERY GUIDE AND
COMPLETE FLIGHT CREDENTIALING KEY
2026
⫸ Cognitive. Answer: What is one of the domains of learning that we
talked about in class
⫸ Cognitive. Answer: Which of the following is not one of the
Characteristics of Learning?
⫸ True. Answer: The law of primacy states that what is learned first
is most often remembered
⫸ True. Answer: A negative self concept inhibits the perceptual
process by introducing psychological barriers
⫸ Self Actualization
Esteem
Safety Needs. Answer: What are three levels of Maslow Hierarchy of
Needs?
⫸ True. Answer: Compensation disguises an undesirable quality by
emphasizing a more positive one
,⫸ All answers apply (Severe anger, inappropriate laughter, mood
changes). Answer: What can be described as an abnormal reaction to
stress?
⫸ Stress is a response to a threat in a given situation
Anxiety is a reaction to stress and generally involves feeling of
nervousness or worry. Answer: Explain the difference between
anxiety and stress
⫸ Motivation. Answer: What is the dominant force which governs
progress and the ability to learn?
⫸ False. Answer: Useful load is the weight of the pilot, co-pilot,
passengers, baggage, hydraulic fluid, and usable fuel
⫸ The regulations require us to become familiar with, and comply
with the operating limitations of the aircraft. Answer: Why do we as
pilots calculate weight and balance prior to each flight?
⫸ 6.02 LBS. Answer: The standard weight of AVGAS is:
⫸ Both are true (warm air is less dense, cold air is more dense).
Answer: For a given volume of air, which of the following is true?
⫸ Usable Fuel. Answer: Basic empty weight does NOT include:
, ⫸ True. Answer: 91.103 requires us to become familiar with all
available information prior to flight
⫸ Instrument. Answer: CAS is airspeed corrected for position and
_________________ error
⫸ Temperature and Pressure. Answer: Computation of Density
Altitude involves consideration of _________________ and
__________________
⫸ Increases. Answer: True airspeed ____________ with altitude
⫸ True. Answer: Pressure altitude is the aircrafts height above the
standard datum plane
⫸ True. Answer: It is possible that a lack of common experience
could be a barrier to communication
⫸ False. Answer: When listening, it is a good idea to tune out the
senders message and think about what you are going to say instead
⫸ Role playing allows someone to experience what they will be
teaching (students pretending to be flight instructors) in real-world
situations to help them find the most effective way to relay
information to a new student. Answer: Describe how using role
playing during flight instruction can improve communication
INSTRUCTIONAL MASTERY GUIDE AND
COMPLETE FLIGHT CREDENTIALING KEY
2026
⫸ Cognitive. Answer: What is one of the domains of learning that we
talked about in class
⫸ Cognitive. Answer: Which of the following is not one of the
Characteristics of Learning?
⫸ True. Answer: The law of primacy states that what is learned first
is most often remembered
⫸ True. Answer: A negative self concept inhibits the perceptual
process by introducing psychological barriers
⫸ Self Actualization
Esteem
Safety Needs. Answer: What are three levels of Maslow Hierarchy of
Needs?
⫸ True. Answer: Compensation disguises an undesirable quality by
emphasizing a more positive one
,⫸ All answers apply (Severe anger, inappropriate laughter, mood
changes). Answer: What can be described as an abnormal reaction to
stress?
⫸ Stress is a response to a threat in a given situation
Anxiety is a reaction to stress and generally involves feeling of
nervousness or worry. Answer: Explain the difference between
anxiety and stress
⫸ Motivation. Answer: What is the dominant force which governs
progress and the ability to learn?
⫸ False. Answer: Useful load is the weight of the pilot, co-pilot,
passengers, baggage, hydraulic fluid, and usable fuel
⫸ The regulations require us to become familiar with, and comply
with the operating limitations of the aircraft. Answer: Why do we as
pilots calculate weight and balance prior to each flight?
⫸ 6.02 LBS. Answer: The standard weight of AVGAS is:
⫸ Both are true (warm air is less dense, cold air is more dense).
Answer: For a given volume of air, which of the following is true?
⫸ Usable Fuel. Answer: Basic empty weight does NOT include:
, ⫸ True. Answer: 91.103 requires us to become familiar with all
available information prior to flight
⫸ Instrument. Answer: CAS is airspeed corrected for position and
_________________ error
⫸ Temperature and Pressure. Answer: Computation of Density
Altitude involves consideration of _________________ and
__________________
⫸ Increases. Answer: True airspeed ____________ with altitude
⫸ True. Answer: Pressure altitude is the aircrafts height above the
standard datum plane
⫸ True. Answer: It is possible that a lack of common experience
could be a barrier to communication
⫸ False. Answer: When listening, it is a good idea to tune out the
senders message and think about what you are going to say instead
⫸ Role playing allows someone to experience what they will be
teaching (students pretending to be flight instructors) in real-world
situations to help them find the most effective way to relay
information to a new student. Answer: Describe how using role
playing during flight instruction can improve communication
