FAA AIF Knowledge Test — Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane (Added Rating)

Under 14 CFR §61.195, what is the minimum flight instructor rating required to log dual instrument flight instruction given to an applicant for an Instrument Rating — Airplane?

• AFlight Instructor Instrument — Airplane (CFII)
• BFlight Instructor Airplane Single-Engine (CFI) without an instrument rating
• CGround Instructor Instrument (IGI) conducting flight instruction in an airplane
• DCommercial Pilot with Instrument Rating operating as a safety pilot

Under 14 CFR §61.65(d)(2), how many total hours of instrument flight training must an applicant for an Instrument Rating — Airplane receive from an authorized instructor holding an instrument rating on their flight instructor certificate?

• A10 hours
• B15 hours
• C20 hours
• D40 hours

Under 14 CFR §61.65(d)(1), what is the minimum cross-country flight time as pilot-in-command (PIC) required for an applicant seeking an Instrument Rating — Airplane?

• A25 hours
• B40 hours
• C50 hours
• D100 hours

An instrument student presents their FAA Airman Knowledge Test report showing a passing score of 82%. Under AC 61-65H and 14 CFR §61.39(a)(6), what specific logbook endorsement must a CFII provide before recommending the student for the practical test?

• AAn endorsement certifying that the instructor has reviewed all deficient knowledge areas…
• BAn endorsement re-authorizing the student to retake the knowledge test within 60 days
• CAn endorsement waiving the requirement for a practical test recommendation endorsement
• DAn endorsement stating the student scored above 80% and is exempt from oral questioning d…

Under 14 CFR §61.57(c), what are the minimum recency of experience requirements within the preceding 6 calendar months for a pilot to act as PIC under IFR without completing an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)?

• A3 instrument approaches, 1 holding pattern, and 1 steep turn
• B6 instrument approaches and 3 hours of dual instrument flight time
• C10 instrument approaches in actual IMC including an ILS and VOR approach
• D6 instrument approaches, holding procedures and tasks, and interception and tracking of c…

If a pilot fails to maintain instrument recency during the initial 6 calendar months under 14 CFR §61.57(c), what is the duration of the subsequent grace period during which currency may still be re-established by flying with a safety pilot?

• A3 calendar months
• B6 calendar months
• C12 calendar months
• D24 calendar months

Under 14 CFR §91.109(c), what minimum pilot certificate and ratings must a safety pilot hold when accompanying a pilot conducting simulated instrument flight in VMC?

• AFlight Instructor Certificate with Instrument Airplane rating
• BCommercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating
• CAt least a Private Pilot Certificate with category and class ratings appropriate to the a…
• DSport Pilot Certificate with a cross-country endorsement

Under 14 CFR § 61.197, which of the following establishes the recent experience a flight instructor needs in order to exercise instructor privileges?

• ACompleting an approved Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) within the preceding 3 c…
• BLogging 50 hours of PIC cross-country time within the preceding 12 calendar months
• CPassing an FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test within the preceding 24 calendar months
• DConducting 10 flight reviews under §61.56 without any student practical test pass record

Under 14 CFR §61.65(h), how many maximum hours of instrument training logged in a Full Flight Simulator (FFS) or Flight Training Device (FTD) may be credited toward the 40-hour instrument time requirement if conducted under Part 141?

• A10 hours
• B14 hours
• C20 hours
• D30 hours

Under 14 CFR §61.51(g), when is a pilot legally authorized to log instrument flight time?

• AWhenever flying under an IFR flight plan in visual meteorological conditions (VMC)
• BOnly for that time the pilot operates the aircraft solely by reference to instruments und…
• CWhenever flying at night above 3,000 feet AGL regardless of visibility
• DWhenever entering IMC for any portion of a flight, allowing the entire flight time to be…

Under 14 CFR §91.167, what is the minimum required fuel reserve for an airplane operating under IFR conditions?

• AEnough fuel to fly to the first airport of intended landing, fly to the alternate airport…
• BEnough fuel to fly to the destination, fly to the alternate, and fly thereafter for 30 mi…
• CEnough fuel to fly to the destination and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at economy cruise…
• DEnough fuel to fly to the alternate airport and hold for 1 hour at 10,000 feet MSL

Under 14 CFR §91.169, when is an alternate airport NOT required to be listed on an IFR flight plan for an airplane (1-2-3 Rule)?

• AWhen the destination airport has a published precision approach and weather is forecasted…
• BWhen the destination airport has an operable VOR and weather is forecasted to be 3,000-fo…
• CWhen for at least 1 hour before to 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival, the weathe…
• DWhen the flight duration is less than 1 hour and the destination has an operational contr…

If no non-standard IFR alternate minimums are published for a specified airport, what are the standard weather minimums required at the ETA to file that airport as an alternate if it has a published precision approach procedure?

• ACeiling 800 feet and visibility 2 statute miles
• BCeiling 600 feet and visibility 2 statute miles
• CCeiling 500 feet and visibility 1 statute mile
• DCeiling 1,000 feet and visibility 3 statute miles

If an airport has only non-precision approach procedures published and no non-standard alternate minimums apply, what are the standard weather minimums required at ETA to list it as an IFR alternate?

• ACeiling 600 feet and visibility 2 statute miles
• BCeiling 600 feet and visibility 1 statute mile
• CCeiling 1,000 feet and visibility 3 statute miles
• DCeiling 800 feet and visibility 2 statute miles

Which acronym represents the required flight instruments and equipment for IFR flight under 14 CFR §91.205(d), in addition to VFR day and night requirements?

• AGRABCARD (Generator/alternator, Radios, Altimeter, Ball, Clock, Attitude indicator, Rate-…
• BTOMATO FLAMES (Tachometer, Oil pressure, Manifold pressure, Altimeter, Temperature gauge,…
• CFLAPS (Fuses, Landing light, Anti-collision lights, Position lights, Source of power)
• DAV1ATE (Annual check, VOR check, 100-hour, Altimeter/pitot-static, Transponder, ELT)

When a CFII conducts an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) for a pilot whose currency has lapsed beyond 12 calendar months, which authority defines the exact mandatory tasks that MUST be performed?

• AThe local FSDO inspector's discretionary guidance
• BThe Instrument Rating — Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS) IPC Task Matrix
• CThe Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) Section 4 Normal Procedures
• DAny 3 instrument approaches selected at the sole discretion of the flight instructor

Under 14 CFR §91.175(c)(3)(i), if a pilot descending on an instrument approach sees the Approach Light System (ALS), down to what altitude may the pilot descend before additional visual references are required?

• ATouchdown zone elevation (TDZE) without restriction
• B50 feet above touchdown zone elevation
• C100 feet above the touchdown zone elevation, unless the red terminating bars or red side…
• DDecision Altitude minus 100 feet

Under 14 CFR §91.185(c)(2), if an aircraft loses two-way radio communications in IFR conditions, what ALTITUDE should the pilot maintain?

• AThe highest of: Assigned altitude, Minimum altitude for IFR operations (MEA), or Expected…
• BThe lowest of: Assigned altitude, Minimum enroute altitude, or Vector altitude
• CMaintain the filed cruise altitude regardless of ATC instructions
• DClimb immediately to the Off-Route Obstacle Clearance Altitude (OROCA)

Under 14 CFR §91.185(c)(1), if radio failure occurs in IMC while being radar vectored, what ROUTE should the pilot fly?

• ATurn immediately back to the last VOR fix on the filed flight plan
• BDirect from the point of radio failure to the fix, route, or airway specified in the vect…
• CMaintain heading and vector altitude until fuel exhaustion
• DProceed direct to the destination airport initial approach fix

Under 14 CFR §61.195(h), how many hours of flight instruction given must a flight instructor log before giving flight instruction to an applicant for a flight instructor certificate or rating?

• A100 hours
• B150 hours
• C200 hours
• D500 hours

A pilot allows 14 calendar months to elapse without logging instrument approaches or completing an IPC. How must this pilot regain legal IFR currency?

• ABy logging 6 approaches with a safety pilot in VMC
• BBy completing a 1-hour solo instrument scan practice flight
• CBy taking a complete retake of the FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test
• DBy successfully completing an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) administered by a CFII,…

Under AC 61-65H, what is the valid period of a flight instructor logbook endorsement authorizing a student to take an FAA Airman Knowledge Test?

• A6 calendar months
• B60 days
• C12 calendar months
• D24 calendar months

Under 14 CFR §61.65(d)(2)(vi), what are the required parameters for the long instrument cross-country training flight for an Instrument Rating — Airplane?

• AFlight of at least 150 NM total distance with landings at 2 different airports using VOR…
• BFlight of at least 250 NM along airways or ATC-directed routing, with an IFR flight plan,…
• CFlight of at least 300 NM with 1 precision approach and 1 non-precision approach at night
• DFlight of 500 NM total distance with landings at 3 airports in actual IMC conditions

When a CFII provides flight instruction in simulated instrument conditions to a rated pilot using a view-limiting device in an aircraft equipped with dual controls, who is legally accountable as PIC unless prior specific agreement designates otherwise?

• AThe student flying under the hood
• BThe safety pilot sitting in the back seat
• CThe flight instructor (CFII) giving instruction
• DBoth pilots share joint legal liability equally

Under 14 CFR §91.117(b), what is the maximum indicated airspeed permitted when operating an aircraft at or below 2,500 feet AGL within 4 nautical miles of the primary airport of a Class C or Class D airspace area?

• A200 knots
• B230 knots
• C250 knots
• D180 knots

Under 14 CFR §91.175(c), which set of conditions MUST all be met before a pilot may descend below MDA or DA/DH on an instrument approach procedure?

• AContinuous position to land using normal maneuvers, flight visibility not less than requi…
• BClearance from ATC to land, ground visibility of 3 SM, and altitude within 100 feet of DA
• CGPS WAAS LPV indication locked, wind speed less than 15 knots, and runway lights illumina…
• DVFR weather conditions reported at the field, clearance from safety pilot, and MDA reached

Under 14 CFR §61.65(i), what is the maximum number of hours logged in a Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD) that may be credited toward the 40-hour instrument time requirement for an Instrument Rating under Part 61?

• A5 hours
• B10 hours
• C20 hours
• D30 hours

Under 14 CFR §61.193, which privilege is specifically granted to a Flight Instructor Instrument — Airplane (CFII)?

• AIssuing initial Private Pilot airplane certificates without a practical test
• BConducting type ratings in jet aircraft without holding a type rating
• CIssuing endorsements for instrument ratings, instrument proficiency checks (IPC), and ins…
• DConducting Part 121 air carrier line checks as an FAA inspector

Under 14 CFR §91.157, what are the Special VFR weather minimums for a fixed-wing airplane operating within Class D airspace during daytime hours?

• A1 statute mile flight visibility and clear of clouds
• B3 statute miles flight visibility and 500 feet below clouds
• C2 statute miles flight visibility and 1,000 feet ceiling
• D5 statute miles flight visibility and clear of clouds

Under AC 61-65H, what exact logbook entry must a CFII write after a pilot satisfactorily completes an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)?

• AA simple signature with the text 'Flight review completed under §61.56'
• BAn entry certifying that the pilot has passed an instrument practical test for a new rati…
• CAn entry stating that the pilot has completed a BFR and is authorized for Class B airspace
• DA specific endorsement stating the pilot has satisfactorily completed an Instrument Profi…

What are the three fundamental skills of attitude instrument flying in proper sequential order of instruction?

• AInstrument cross-check, instrument interpretation, aircraft control
• BAircraft control, pitch control, power management
• CTrim control, heading control, altitude hold
• DScanning, radio navigation, checklist usage

Under the primary and supporting concept of instrument cross-check, which instrument is PRIMARY for pitch control during straight-and-level flight at a constant altitude and airspeed?

• AAttitude indicator
• BAltimeter
• CVertical speed indicator (VSI)
• DAirspeed indicator

Under the primary and supporting concept, which instrument is PRIMARY for bank control during straight-and-level flight?

• AAttitude indicator
• BTurn coordinator
• CHeading indicator
• DMagnetic compass

Under the primary and supporting concept, which instrument is PRIMARY for power control during a constant-airspeed climb or descent?

• ATachometer / Manifold pressure gauge
• BAirspeed indicator
• CAltimeter
• DVertical speed indicator

A student pilot flying in simulated IMC keeps their eyes continuously fixed on the attitude indicator for 15 seconds while altitude drifts off by 200 feet. What scanning error is the student demonstrating?

• AOmission
• BEmphasis
• CInversion
• DFixation

During a steep turn under simulated IMC, a student cross-checks the attitude indicator and heading indicator accurately, but completely fails to check the altimeter or VSI, resulting in altitude loss. What scanning error does this represent?

• AFixation
• BOmission
• CEmphasis
• DSubstitution

A student pilot relies almost exclusively on the attitude indicator for pitch and bank adjustments, glancing only briefly at performance instruments without allowing time to interpret them. Which scanning error is being exhibited?

• AFixation
• BOmission
• CEmphasis
• DHesitation

In the control and performance concept of attitude instrument flying, which instruments are classified as CONTROL instruments?

• AAttitude indicator and manifold pressure / tachometer (power indicators)
• BAirspeed indicator, altimeter, and VSI
• CTurn coordinator and heading indicator
• DVOR CDI and glide slope indicator

In the control and performance concept, which flight instruments indicate the actual performance of the aircraft resulting from control inputs?

• AAttitude indicator and tachometer
• BAirspeed indicator, altimeter, vertical speed indicator, heading indicator, and turn coor…
• CMagnetic compass and clock
• DEngine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature

Which vestibular illusion occurs when an undetected, sub-threshold roll causes a pilot to feel level, but upon rolling back to level flight based on instruments, the pilot experiences a false sensation of banking in the opposite direction?

• ACoriolis illusion
• BSomatogravic illusion
• CThe Leans
• DInversion illusion

A pilot in a prolonged, constant-rate turn bends down to pick up a dropped chart, causing fluid movement in a second semicircular canal. What dangerous vestibular illusion and sensation of tumbling is created?

• ACoriolis illusion
• BGraveyard spiral
• CElevator illusion
• DAutokinesis

An uncoordinated, descending turn goes unnoticed by a pilot in IMC. As altitude drops, the pilot pulls back on the control stick without rolling wings level, tightening the turn and accelerating the descent. What illusion/scenario is occurring?

• ASomatogravic illusion
• BFalse horizon illusion
• CElevator illusion
• DGraveyard spiral

During a high-power go-around in IMC, rapid forward acceleration pushes the pilot back into their seat, creating the sensation of extreme pitch-up. If the pilot reacts by pushing the control stick forward, what illusion drove this unsafe response?

• AInversion illusion
• BSomatogravic illusion
• CThe Leans
• DCoriolis illusion

At night in IMC conditions, a pilot stares at a single stationary ground light in total darkness for several seconds. The light appears to start moving, prompting the pilot to attempt to align the aircraft with it. What visual illusion is this?

• AFalse horizon
• BFeatureless terrain illusion
• CAutokinesis
• DRefraction illusion

How does an approach to a runway that is significantly NARROWER than the pilot is accustomed to affect visual perception during the transition to visual flight?

• ACreates the illusion that the aircraft is higher than it actual is, leading the pilot to…
• BCreates the illusion that the aircraft is lower than it actual is, leading the pilot to f…
• CCreates the illusion of excessive airspeed, leading to stall entry
• DHas no effect on visual approach profile

What visual illusion occurs during a night approach over unlighted terrain or water toward a brightly lit runway ('black hole approach'), and what is its operational danger?

• ACauses the pilot to feel too low, causing a high flare and hard landing
• BCauses the pilot to feel aligned with a false horizon
• CCauses the pilot to experience autokinesis on runway centerline lights
• DCauses the pilot to feel higher than actual altitude, leading to an abnormally low, dange…

Which type of hypoxia is caused by a chemical inability of the blood to carry oxygen, such as when carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin or severe anemia is present?

• AHypoxic hypoxia
• BHypemic hypoxia
• CStagnant hypoxia
• DHistotoxic hypoxia

Which type of hypoxia occurs at high altitude due to reduced barometric pressure, resulting in insufficient partial pressure of oxygen in the lungs?

• AHypoxic hypoxia
• BHypemic hypoxia
• CStagnant hypoxia
• DHistotoxic hypoxia