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Key Facts: FAA GFA Knowledge Test — Flight Instructor Gyroplane (Added Rating) Exam

GFA

Test Code

FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix

25 Questions

Official Question Count

FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix

1 Hour (60 Min)

Time Limit

FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix

70%

Passing Score

FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix

Prepare for the FAA GFA Flight Instructor Gyroplane (Added Rating) Knowledge Test with 100 practice questions covering FAA Part 61/91 regulations, autorotation mechanics, low-G hazard prevention, blade tracking, and emergency procedures. Official exam has 25 questions, 1-hour time limit, and 70% passing score.

Sample FAA GFA Knowledge Test — Flight Instructor Gyroplane (Added Rating) Practice Questions

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1Under 14 CFR Part 61, what is the maximum number of hours of flight training a flight instructor may conduct in any 24-consecutive-hour period?
A.6 hours
B.8 hours
C.10 hours
D.12 hours
Explanation: According to 14 CFR § 61.195(b), a certificated flight instructor may not conduct more than 8 hours of flight training in any 24-consecutive-hour period. This limitation prevents instructor fatigue and maintains flight safety.
2Which endorsement is required in a student pilot's logbook before the student may conduct a first solo flight in a gyroplane?
A.A 90-day solo cross-country endorsement under 14 CFR 61.93
B.A pre-solo flight training and knowledge test endorsement under 14 CFR 61.87(b) and (c)
C.A Class B airspace solo flight endorsement under 14 CFR 61.95
D.A high-performance aircraft endorsement under 14 CFR 61.31
Explanation: 14 CFR § 61.87 requires that prior to conducting a solo flight, a student pilot must receive a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying that the student completed the required pre-solo aeronautical knowledge test and pre-solo flight training in the specific make and model of gyroplane.
3How long must a flight instructor maintain logbook records of student solo endorsements and practical test endorsements under 14 CFR 61.189?
A.1 year
B.2 years
C.3 years
D.5 years
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 61.189(b), each flight instructor must retain a record of the name of each person endorsed for solo flight (with the date) and each person endorsed for a knowledge or practical test (with the result) for at least 3 years.
4Under 14 CFR Part 91 VFR flight rules, what is the minimum required fuel reserve for a gyroplane flying during daytime conditions?
A.Enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and thereafter for 20 minutes at normal cruising speed
B.Enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and thereafter for 30 minutes at normal cruising speed
C.Enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed
D.Enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing plus 60 minutes reserve
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 91.151(a)(1), no person may begin a VFR flight in a rotorcraft (including gyroplanes) unless considering wind and weather conditions, there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly thereafter for at least 30 minutes during daytime operations.
5What is the maximum validity period of an instructor's solo cross-country flight endorsement for a student pilot in a specific make and model of gyroplane under 14 CFR 61.93?
A.30 days
B.60 days
C.90 days
D.120 days
Explanation: According to 14 CFR § 61.93(c)(2), a student pilot solo cross-country endorsement given by an authorized instructor is valid for the specific make and model of gyroplane for a period of no more than 90 days.
6An applicant holding a Flight Instructor Certificate (Airplane Single-Engine) wishes to add a Rotorcraft-Gyroplane rating. What requirement must be met under 14 CFR 61.191?
A.Pass the Flight Instructor Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI) knowledge test again
B.Complete the required flight training, obtain a logbook endorsement, and pass the Gyroplane Flight Instructor practical test
C.Complete 100 hours of dual flight instruction given in airplanes before applying
D.Hold an Instrument Rating in a gyroplane prior to taking the practical test
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 61.191, an applicant applying for an additional flight instructor rating is not required to retake the FOI knowledge test if they already hold a flight instructor certificate. They must meet the eligibility requirements, receive the required flight training, obtain an instructor endorsement, and pass the appropriate practical test.
7An applicant adding a Gyroplane class rating to an existing Commercial Pilot Certificate (Airplane Single-Engine) under 14 CFR 61.63(c) must meet which of the following requirements?
A.Must retake the Commercial Pilot Airplane knowledge test
B.Must accumulate at least 250 hours of total gyroplane flight time
C.Must complete the specified gyroplane aeronautical experience, receive an instructor endorsement, and pass the practical test
D.Must complete a minimum of 50 hours of instrument flight time in gyroplanes
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 61.63(c), an applicant adding a class rating to a commercial pilot certificate does not need to retake a knowledge test if they hold a commercial pilot certificate in another category/class, but must meet the specified aeronautical experience requirements in the gyroplane, obtain a logbook endorsement, and pass the practical test.
8Under 14 CFR 61.56, to act as pilot in command of a gyroplane, a pilot must have accomplished a flight review within the preceding 24 calendar months. Which of the following satisfies this requirement?
A.Passing a practical test conducted by an examiner for any pilot certificate, rating, or operating privilege
B.Completing 5 hours of solo flight in a gyroplane within the last 12 months
C.Logging 3 takeoffs and landings in a gyroplane within the preceding 90 days
D.Completing a ground training course without a flight evaluation
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 61.56(d), a person who has passed a practical test conducted by an authorized examiner for a pilot certificate, rating, or operating privilege within the preceding 24 calendar months is exempt from the flight review requirement.
9A flight instructor schedules 4 dual instruction flights in a gyroplane on the same day: Flight A (2.2 hrs), Flight B (1.8 hrs), Flight C (2.5 hrs), and Flight D (2.0 hrs). What is the status of this schedule under 14 CFR 61.195(b)?
A.Legal, because the total time is exactly 8.5 hours, which is permitted if ground instruction is included
B.Illegal, because total flight training time is 8.5 hours, exceeding the 8.0-hour limit in a 24-consecutive-hour period by 0.5 hours
C.Legal, provided the instructor takes a 1-hour break between Flight B and Flight C
D.Illegal, because no instructor may conduct more than 3 dual flights in a single calendar day
Explanation: Total flight training time = 2.2 + 1.8 + 2.5 + 2.0 = 8.5 hours. 14 CFR § 61.195(b) strictly prohibits a flight instructor from conducting more than 8 hours of flight training in any 24-consecutive-hour period. Therefore, this schedule is illegal.
10Under 14 CFR 61.195(a), a flight instructor may not conduct flight training in any aircraft unless the instructor holds:
A.At least a Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating in any category
B.Category and class ratings on both their pilot certificate and flight instructor certificate appropriate to that aircraft
C.An Airline Transport Pilot Certificate in the rotorcraft category
D.A minimum of 500 total pilot-in-command hours in rotorcraft
Explanation: 14 CFR § 61.195(a) states that a flight instructor may not conduct flight training in any aircraft unless the instructor holds a pilot certificate and a flight instructor certificate with the applicable category and class ratings.

About the FAA GFA Knowledge Test — Flight Instructor Gyroplane (Added Rating) Exam

The FAA GFA Knowledge Test is designed for certificated flight instructors adding a Gyroplane rating under 14 CFR Part 61. It evaluates technical knowledge of FAA regulations, gyroplane aerodynamics, autorotation mechanics, prerotation systems, low-G bunting hazards, blade tracking/balancing, preflight pedagogy, and emergency management.

Assessment

25 multiple-choice questions administered via computer at PSI testing centers covering FAA regulations, gyroplane aerodynamics, flight maneuvers, maintenance pedagogy, and emergency procedures.

Time Limit

1 hour (60 minutes)

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

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

FAA GFA Knowledge Test — Flight Instructor Gyroplane (Added Rating) Exam Content Outline

30%

14 CFR Part 61 / 91 Regulations & Instructor Privileges

Flight instructor privileges, student endorsements, flight time limits, medical certificates, currency, and general operating rules.

25%

Gyroplane Aerodynamics & Rotor Dynamics

Autorotation mechanics, driven/driving regions, prerotation systems, low-G bunting hazards, dissymmetry of lift, and blade flapping.

25%

Flight Instruction Maneuvers & Maintenance Pedagogy

Blade tracking and balance, soft-field/short-field takeoffs, ground reference maneuvers, slow flight, high rates of descent, and preflight inspection.

20%

Emergency Procedures, PPO Prevention & Wind Limits

Engine failure autorotation, power-push-over (PPO) mechanics, zero-G recovery, crosswind limits, teeter stop strikes, and stuck throttle management.

How to Pass the FAA GFA Knowledge Test — Flight Instructor Gyroplane (Added Rating) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Assessment: 25 multiple-choice questions administered via computer at PSI testing centers covering FAA regulations, gyroplane aerodynamics, flight maneuvers, maintenance pedagogy, and emergency procedures.
  • Time limit: 1 hour (60 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 GFA Knowledge Test — Flight Instructor Gyroplane (Added Rating) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize 14 CFR 61.195 flight instructor flight time limitations (maximum 8 hours of flight training in any 24-consecutive-hour period).
2Understand the mechanics of autorotation, including the driving, driven, and stall regions of a gyroplane rotor blade.
3Master the causes of Power-Push-Over (PPO) in High Thrust Line (HTL) gyroplanes and why forward cyclic pressure in low-G must be strictly avoided.
4Practice numerical calculations for weight and balance center of gravity shifts, density altitude performance, and autorotative glide distance.
5Review preflight inspection critical areas including rotor spindle teeter bolts, pitch links, prerotor drive systems, and teeter stops.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FAA GFA Knowledge Test?

The FAA GFA Knowledge Test is the FAA knowledge exam for certificated flight instructors adding a Gyroplane class rating to their flight instructor certificate under 14 CFR Part 61.

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

The official exam consists of 25 multiple-choice questions with a 1-hour (60 minutes) time limit. The passing score is 70% (at least 18 correct answers out of 25).

Where is the exam taken and how much does it cost?

The test is administered on computer at authorized PSI testing centers nationwide. The fee is $175.

What subjects are emphasized on the FAA GFA exam?

Key subjects include 14 CFR Part 61/91 flight instructor privileges and endorsements, gyroplane autorotation aerodynamics, teetering rotor mechanics, power-push-over (PPO) prevention, low-G hazard recovery, rotor blade tracking/balance, and forced landing procedures.

Does the FAA publish topic weightings for the GFA 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.