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Key Facts: FAA FRH Knowledge Test — Flight Instructor Helicopter Exam
FRH
Test Code
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
100 Questions
Official Question Count
FAA FRH Exam Specification
2.5 Hours (150 mins)
Time Allowed
FAA PSI Testing Matrix
70%
Passing Score
FAA Airman Testing Standards
Prepare for the FAA FRH Flight Instructor Helicopter Knowledge Test with 100 practice questions covering FOI principles, Part 61/91 instructor regulations, rotor dynamics, helicopter systems, density altitude performance, and flight instruction maneuvers.
Sample FAA FRH Knowledge Test — Flight Instructor Helicopter Practice Questions
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1A student pilot who consistently blames rough air or instrument miscalibration for poor hovering technique is exhibiting which psychological defense mechanism?
2According to the Aviation Instructor's Handbook, which Law of Learning dictates that a flight instructor must ensure the student's first attempt at hovering is taught and executed correctly?
3In Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs, a student who is experiencing acute motion sickness during hovering maneuvers will be unable to progress to higher-level learning until which basic need level is satisfied?
4A student mastering anti-torque pedal inputs during a slope landing maneuver operates primarily within which domain of learning?
5When a student flight instructor can synthesize weather data, aerodynamic limitations, and helicopter weight & balance to decide independently whether to proceed with high-altitude pinnacle training, they have reached which level of learning?
6An effective flight instructor managing a student exhibiting acute anxiety and abnormal stress during autorotation training should take which initial step?
7During a preflight briefing, an instructor uses complex engineering acronyms such as 'N2', 'NR', and 'VRS' without defining them, leading to student misunderstanding. This breakdown represents which barrier to effective communication?
8What are the four essential steps of the flight teaching process in proper sequential order?
9Which statement best describes a critique that is 'objective' as defined in the Aviation Instructor's Handbook?
10Which of the following is considered the primary responsibility of a flight instructor regarding aviation safety?
About the FAA FRH Knowledge Test — Flight Instructor Helicopter Exam
The FAA FRH Knowledge Test evaluates candidates seeking a Flight Instructor Certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating under 14 CFR Part 61. Candidates are tested on Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI), Part 61 and 91 regulations, helicopter aerodynamics, turbine/piston engine systems, weight & balance, hover performance calculations, SFAR 73, and flight maneuvers instruction.
Assessment
100 multiple-choice questions administered via computer at PSI testing centers
Time Limit
2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$175 (Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) / PSI Services)
FAA FRH Knowledge Test — Flight Instructor Helicopter Exam Content Outline
FOI Application & Part 61 / 91 Instructor Regulations
FOI learning theory, communication barriers, flight instructor privileges/limitations, student pilot solo endorsements (§ 61.87, § 61.93, § 61.95), and SFAR 73 rules.
Helicopter Aerodynamics & Flight Mechanics
Dissymmetry of lift, gyroscopic precession, ETL, retreating blade stall, vortex ring state, LTE, autorotation glide dynamics, and ground resonance.
Helicopter Systems & Weight & Balance
Turboshaft and piston engines, transmission freewheeling units, swashplate mechanics, longitudinal/lateral CG calculations, and hover performance charts.
Flight Maneuvers Instruction, Weather & Emergency Procedures
Instruction methods for slope landing, pinnacle/confined operations, quick stops, icing, spatial disorientation, and emergency autorotations.
How to Pass the FAA FRH Knowledge Test — Flight Instructor Helicopter Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: 100 multiple-choice questions administered via computer at PSI testing centers
- Time limit: 2.5 hours (150 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FAA FRH Knowledge Test?
The FRH test code corresponds to the FAA Flight Instructor Helicopter Knowledge Test. It is required for pilots seeking an initial Flight Instructor Certificate with a Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating or adding a Helicopter rating to an existing instructor certificate under 14 CFR Part 61.
How many questions are on the official FAA FRH exam and what is the passing score?
The official FAA FRH exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. The passing score is 70%, and candidates are allowed 2.5 hours (150 minutes) to complete the test.
What topics carry the highest weight on the FRH exam?
FOI Application & Part 61/91 Instructor Regulations carries the highest weight at 30%, followed by Helicopter Aerodynamics (25%), Helicopter Systems & Weight & Balance (25%), and Flight Maneuvers Instruction & Emergency Procedures (20%).
How long is the FAA FRH Knowledge Test report valid?
The official FAA Knowledge Test Report (AKTR) is valid for 24 calendar months from the date the test was completed.
Does the FAA publish topic weightings for the FRH 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.