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Key Facts: HIRAF Exam
75
Exam Questions
Transport Canada
3 hours
Exam Time Limit
Transport Canada
70%
Passing Score
Transport Canada
$35 CAD
Examination Fee
Transport Canada CARs
TP 15216E
Study & Reference Guide
Transport Canada
TP 4818E
Flight Instructor Guide
Transport Canada
The HIRAF exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions with a 3-hour time limit and costs $35 CAD. It requires a passing score of 70%. The exam focuses heavily on instructional techniques (learning factors, lesson plans), helicopter-specific aerodynamics, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part IV, and Threat and Error Management (TEM).
Sample HIRAF Practice Questions
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1Which learning factor states that a student pilot learns best when they have a strong motivation, a clear purpose, or a definite reason for learning?
2An instructor teaches a student the correct recovery from vortex ring state on their very first attempt. This is an application of which learning factor?
3When teaching a student how to manage collective-pitch and throttle correlation, the instructor relates the motion to using a motorcycle twist-grip throttle. Which learning factor does this utilize?
4Which learning factor highlights the need for a flight instructor to review safety checklists and emergency procedures at the start of a pre-flight briefing to counteract memory decay?
5A student who is repeatedly forced by an instructor to perform advanced autorotations before mastering basic entries becomes highly frustrated and loses confidence. Which learning factor is being violated?
6A student pilot who performs a poor sloped landing immediately blames a sudden wind gust, despite wind socks showing calm conditions. This is an example of which defense mechanism?
7A student pilot who struggles to master hovering coordination begins studying advanced meteorology theory excessively to offset their slow progress in the air. This represents which defense mechanism?
8What is the primary difference between a critique and an evaluation in flight training?
9Which type of oral question should a flight instructor avoid when checking a student's understanding during a briefing?
10In the demonstration-performance method of flight instruction, what is the correct order of the steps?
About the HIRAF Exam
The HIRAF exam is Transport Canada's written test for pilot licensing candidates seeking the Class 4 Helicopter Flight Instructor Rating. It measures knowledge in the areas of flight training law, instructional techniques, theory of flight, helicopter aerodynamics, and human factors. Preparing for the HIRAF requires a strong grasp of the Flight Instructor Guide - Helicopter (TP 4818E) and the Study and Reference Guide (TP 15216E).
Assessment
75 multiple-choice questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$35 CAD (Transport Canada)
HIRAF Exam Content Outline
Fundamentals of Instructing
Learning process, factors affecting learning, instruction techniques, lesson plans, briefings, oral questions, and student evaluation.
Helicopter Aerodynamics and Flight Maneuvers
Aerodynamic principles (autorotation, vortex ring state, mast bumping), hovering, flight maneuvers, and instruction methods for air exercises.
Air Law
CARs Part IV (personnel licensing and training), Flight Training Units (FTUs), logging flight time, and operational regulations.
Human Factors and Decision Making
Threat and Error Management (TEM), Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM), pilot decision making, stress, fatigue, and teaching judgement.
How to Pass the HIRAF Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: 75 multiple-choice questions
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam fee: $35 CAD
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- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HIRAF exam?
The HIRAF is the Transport Canada written examination for the Flight Instructor Rating - Helicopter (Class 4). It evaluates a pilot's knowledge of the fundamentals of instructing, helicopter aerodynamics, CARs licensing regulations, and human factors.
What is the passing score and format for the HIRAF exam?
The HIRAF exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions, and you have 3 hours to complete it. The passing score is 70%. It is taken on a computer at an approved Transport Canada testing center or flight school.
What are the prerequisites to write the HIRAF?
To write the HIRAF, you must hold a valid Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter (CPL-H), have at least 250 pilot-in-command (PIC) flight hours in helicopters, have completed 15 hours of instrument time, and hold an instructor recommendation.
What topics are covered on the HIRAF exam?
The exam is divided into four main areas: Fundamentals of Instructing (learning factors, lesson plans, student assessment), Helicopter Aerodynamics and Maneuvers (vortex ring state, autorotation, dynamic rollover), Air Law (CARs Part IV personnel licensing), and Human Factors/Aeronautical Decision Making.
What happens if I fail the HIRAF exam?
If you fail the exam, Transport Canada's retake policy (CAR 400.02) requires a 14-day waiting period before your first rewrite. A second or subsequent rewrite requires a 30-day waiting period.