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Key Facts: FAA CRG Knowledge Test — Commercial Pilot Gyroplane Exam

CRG

Test Code

FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix

100 Questions

Question Count

FAA CRG Test Specification

3 Hours (180 min)

Time Limit

PSI / FAA Testing Regulations

70%

Passing Score

14 CFR Part 61

Master the FAA Commercial Pilot Gyroplane (CRG) exam with 100 realistic practice questions covering Part 61/91 regulations, autorotation physics, low-G push-over hazards, teetering rotor head systems, and CG weight & balance calculations.

Sample FAA CRG Knowledge Test — Commercial Pilot Gyroplane Practice Questions

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1According to 14 CFR Part 61, a person holding a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Gyroplane rating may act as pilot in command of a gyroplane carrying persons or property for compensation or hire, provided they:
A.Hold a valid Second-Class (or First-Class) medical certificate and meet all applicable recency-of-experience requirements.
B.Hold at least a Third-Class medical certificate and have logged at least 500 hours of total rotorcraft flight time.
C.Are supervised by a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI-G) on all revenue-generating flights.
D.Hold a Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate registered under their individual name.
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 61.133 and § 61.23, a commercial pilot exercising commercial privileges must hold at least a valid Second-Class medical certificate (or First-Class) and meet all recency of experience requirements under § 61.57. A Third-Class medical is insufficient for commercial operations for hire. Supervision by a CFI or holding an individual Part 135 certificate is not a general prerequisite for commercial pilot certification privileges.
2If a commercial pilot candidate achieves a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Gyroplane rating but does NOT hold an instrument rating (rotorcraft), what limitation is placed on their certificate regarding passenger carriage?
A.Carriage of passengers for hire on cross-country flights of more than 50 nautical miles or at night is prohibited.
B.Carriage of passengers for hire is restricted to a maximum distance of 25 nautical miles from the departure airport.
C.Carriage of passengers for hire is completely prohibited under all circumstances.
D.Carriage of passengers for hire is restricted to daylight hours only within Class G airspace.
Explanation: 14 CFR § 61.133(b)(1) specifies that a commercial pilot without an instrument rating in the appropriate category and class is limited to carrying passengers for hire on cross-country flights of 50 nautical miles or less, and is prohibited from carrying passengers for hire at night. This limitation is entered on the pilot certificate.
3A Second-Class Medical Certificate issued to a 38-year-old commercial gyroplane pilot on March 10 of this year expires for commercial pilot privileges at the end of:
A.March 31 of the following year (12 calendar months).
B.March 31 of the second year following issuance (24 calendar months).
C.March 31 of the fifth year following issuance (60 calendar months).
D.March 10 of the following year (exactly 365 days).
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 61.23(d), a Second-Class medical certificate expires for operations requiring a commercial pilot certificate at the end of the 12th calendar month after the month of the date of examination, regardless of the pilot's age. Therefore, issued on March 10, it remains valid for commercial privileges through March 31 of the following year.
4Under 14 CFR § 61.129(e), what are the minimum total flight time and gyroplane flight time requirements for an applicant seeking a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Gyroplane rating?
A.150 hours of total flight time, including at least 100 hours in powered aircraft and 50 hours in gyroplanes.
B.250 hours of total flight time, including at least 100 hours in powered aircraft and 100 hours in gyroplanes.
C.100 hours of total flight time, including at least 75 hours in powered aircraft and 25 hours in gyroplanes.
D.200 hours of total flight time, including at least 150 hours in powered aircraft and 30 hours in gyroplanes.
Explanation: 14 CFR § 61.129(e) mandates that an applicant for a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Gyroplane rating must log at least 150 hours of total flight time as a pilot, which includes at least 100 hours in powered aircraft (50 hours of which must be in gyroplanes).
5Which dual flight instruction experience is specifically required for a Commercial Pilot Gyroplane rating under 14 CFR § 61.129(e)?
A.2 hours of day cross-country and 2 hours of night cross-country in a gyroplane, each flight having a total straight-line distance of more than 50 nautical miles from the departure point.
B.5 hours of day instrument flight training and 5 hours of night solo pattern circuits in a gyroplane.
C.10 hours of dual cross-country navigation using only VOR radial tracking and ILS approaches.
D.3 hours of night dual instruction in a multi-engine gyroplane within 25 nautical miles of the home base.
Explanation: 14 CFR § 61.129(e)(3)(i) and (ii) mandate one 2-hour cross-country flight in a gyroplane during daytime conditions and one 2-hour cross-country flight at night, each having a total straight-line distance of more than 50 NM from the original departure point.
6What is the specific solo cross-country flight requirement for a commercial pilot candidate in a gyroplane under 14 CFR § 61.129(e)?
A.One cross-country flight of at least 150 NM total distance, landing at a minimum of three points, with one segment being a straight-line distance of at least 50 NM.
B.One cross-country flight of at least 300 NM total distance, landing at a minimum of four points, with one segment of 100 NM.
C.Three separate cross-country flights of at least 50 NM straight-line distance, conducted entirely at night.
D.One cross-country flight of at least 100 NM total distance between two military airfields.
Explanation: 14 CFR § 61.129(e)(4)(i) requires 10 hours of solo flight time in a gyroplane or performing the duties of PIC with an instructor, including one cross-country flight of at least 150 NM total distance, with landings at a minimum of three points, and one leg being a straight-line distance of at least 50 NM.
7To maintain pilot-in-command privileges, a commercial gyroplane pilot must successfully complete a flight review within the preceding:
A.24 calendar months, consisting of a minimum of 1 hour of ground instruction and 1 hour of flight training.
B.12 calendar months, consisting of a minimum of 2 hours of ground instruction and 2 hours of flight training.
C.36 calendar months, consisting of a written exam and a 30-minute check flight.
D.24 calendar months, consisting solely of a check flight with a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE).
Explanation: 14 CFR § 61.56 requires a pilot to complete a flight review within the preceding 24 calendar months to act as PIC. The flight review must consist of at least 1 hour of ground instruction and 1 hour of flight instruction covering Part 91 operational rules and general pilot skills.
8To act as pilot in command of a gyroplane carrying passengers during daylight hours, a commercial pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and landings in a gyroplane within the preceding:
A.90 days.
B.60 days.
C.6 calendar months.
D.12 calendar months.
Explanation: 14 CFR § 61.57(a) states that to carry passengers, a pilot must have made three takeoffs and landings as the sole manipulator of the flight controls in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type (if a type rating is required) within the preceding 90 days.
9To carry passengers in a gyroplane during the period beginning 1 hour after sunset and ending 1 hour before sunrise, the pilot in command must have logged three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days in a gyroplane. These landings must have been:
A.Performed to a full stop during the period beginning 1 hour after sunset and ending 1 hour before sunrise.
B.Performed touch-and-go or full stop during official twilight.
C.Logged in any rotorcraft category aircraft regardless of full stop or touch-and-go.
D.Performed at an airport equipped with an operational control tower and runway lighting.
Explanation: 14 CFR § 61.57(b) mandates that for night passenger recency, the three required takeoffs and landings must be performed to a full stop during the specific period from 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise in the same category and class of aircraft (gyroplane).
10A commercial gyroplane pilot acting as safety pilot for another pilot practicing simulated instrument flight under a hood may log PIC time if:
A.The safety pilot acts as pilot in command of the aircraft during the time the other pilot is under the hood.
B.The safety pilot sits in the rear seat without flight controls and monitors visual traffic.
C.The aircraft is operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in actual IMC.
D.The safety pilot possesses a Designated Pilot Examiner authorization.
Explanation: 14 CFR § 61.51(e)(1)(iii) allows a certificated commercial pilot acting as safety pilot to log PIC flight time if they are designated as the pilot in command for the flight, because 14 CFR § 91.109 requires a safety pilot as a required crewmember during simulated instrument flight.

About the FAA CRG Knowledge Test — Commercial Pilot Gyroplane Exam

The FAA Commercial Pilot Gyroplane (CRG) Knowledge Test is required for pilot candidates seeking commercial privileges in gyroplanes under 14 CFR Part 61. The examination tests knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations, gyroplane aerodynamics (including autorotation mechanics, low-G bunting, and power push-over hazards), rotor head construction, engines, weight & balance performance, and commercial flight maneuvers.

Assessment

100 Multiple-Choice Questions (3 hours time limit)

Time Limit

3 hours (180 minutes)

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$175 (Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) / PSI Services)

FAA CRG Knowledge Test — Commercial Pilot Gyroplane Exam Content Outline

30%

14 CFR Part 61 & Part 91 Regulations

Commercial pilot privileges and limitations, medical certificates, flight reviews, passenger recency, logging flight time, Part 91 VFR weather minimums, fuel reserves, minimum safe altitudes, maintenance, and NTSB 830 notification rules.

25%

Gyroplane Aerodynamics & Flight Mechanics

Autorotation mechanics (driven/driving/stall regions), rotor disk loading, dissymmetry of lift, cyclic rotor tilt, low-G bunting hazards, power push-over (PPO) physics, dynamic rollover, and pitch stability.

25%

Gyroplane Systems, Engines & Weight & Balance

Teetering and underslung rotor head construction, prerotation drives, rotor brakes, engine operating limits, loaded CG calculation, weight shift, density altitude calculation, and takeoff/landing distance charts.

20%

Commercial Maneuvers, Navigation & Flight Operations

Autorotational precision spot landings, high-bank turns, zero-speed descents, airspace entry rules, sectional chart navigation, spatial disorientation, microburst/windshear avoidance, and emergency procedures.

How to Pass the FAA CRG Knowledge Test — Commercial Pilot Gyroplane Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Assessment: 100 Multiple-Choice Questions (3 hours time limit)
  • Time limit: 3 hours (180 minutes)
  • Exam fee: $175

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

FAA CRG Knowledge Test — Commercial Pilot Gyroplane Study Tips from Top Performers

1Thoroughly study FAA-H-8083-20 (Gyroplane Flying Handbook), specifically Chapter 1 (Introduction to Gyroplanes), Chapter 2 (Aerodynamics of Gyroplanes), and Chapter 6 (Emergencies).
2Memorize the causes and recovery steps for Power Push-Over (PPO) and Low-G Bunting: reduce power immediately and apply smooth aft cyclic.
3Practice loaded CG calculations and weight shift formulas (Delta CG = (Weight Shifted * Distance) / Total Weight).
4Be fluent in 14 CFR Part 61 commercial pilot limitations, second-class medical duration, and 14 CFR Part 91 VFR weather minimums across all airspace classes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the test code and fee for the FAA Commercial Gyroplane exam?

The test code is CRG and the registration fee is $175, payable directly to PSI Services when scheduling at an authorized FAA computer testing site.

How many questions are on the FAA CRG exam and what is the passing score?

The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. A score of 70% or higher (70 correct answers) is required to pass. Candidates are given 3 hours (180 minutes) to complete the test.

What flight experience is required prior to taking the CRG Knowledge Test?

Candidates must meet the prerequisites of 14 CFR 61.129(e), including holding at least a Private Pilot Certificate with a Rotorcraft category rating or meeting total flight time requirements (150 hours total, 100 hours in powered aircraft, 50 hours in gyroplanes, 10 hours cross-country in gyroplanes, and required solo/instruction hours).

How long is the CRG Knowledge Test result valid?

The official Knowledge Test Report (AKTR) is valid for 24 calendar months from the date of the test. You must pass your practical test (checkride) before the result expires.

Does the FAA publish topic weightings for the CRG knowledge test?

No. The FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix publishes the test code, question count, minimum age, allotted time and passing score, but no percentage breakdown by subject. The content outline and percentages shown on this page describe how this free practice bank distributes its questions across the knowledge areas drawn from the applicable FAA testing supplement, Airman Certification Standards or Practical Test Standards, and the FAA handbooks for this test.