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Key Facts: FAA IFP Knowledge Test — Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot via Non-BASA (61.75) Exam

IFP

Exam Code

FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix

50 Questions

Official Question Count

FAA Testing Matrix

150 Minutes

Time Limit

PSI Services FAA Testing

70%

Passing Score

14 CFR Part 61

Prepare for the FAA IFP Knowledge Test with 100 practice questions covering 14 CFR Part 61/91 IFR rules, 61.75 foreign license validation, US airspace, FAA approach charts, and weather products. Passing score is 70% on the 50-question PSI exam.

Sample FAA IFP Knowledge Test — Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot via Non-BASA (61.75) Practice Questions

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1Under 14 CFR § 61.75, what is the primary regulatory condition governing the exercise of instrument privileges on a U.S. foreign pilot certificate issued via non-BASA procedures?
A.The foreign pilot license and instrument rating must be valid and current according to the regulations of the foreign issuing authority.
B.The pilot must log 50 hours of dual instrument instruction in the United States every 12 calendar months.
C.The foreign pilot certificate automatically grants permanent U.S. instrument privileges even if the foreign license expires.
D.The pilot must undergo an annual flight review with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE).
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 61.75(e), a U.S. pilot certificate issued on the basis of a foreign license is valid only while the underlying foreign pilot license (and rating) remains valid and current according to the issuing foreign aviation authority's regulations.
2To act as pilot-in-command (PIC) of a civil aircraft under IFR in the U.S. National Airspace System, what recency of experience must a pilot accomplish within the preceding 6 calendar months under 14 CFR § 61.57(c)?
A.At least 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures and tasks, and intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation electronic systems.
B.3 instrument approaches, 3 hours of simulated instrument flight, and 1 cross-country flight of at least 100 NM.
C.10 instrument approaches in actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and an Instrument Proficiency Check.
D.6 hours of instrument flight time including 3 landings to a full stop in night conditions.
Explanation: 14 CFR § 61.57(c) specifies the '6-6-HIT' rule: within the preceding 6 calendar months, the pilot must have logged in actual or simulated instrument conditions: at least 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures/tasks, and intercepting and tracking courses through electronic navigation systems.
3If a pilot fails to maintain instrument recency during the initial 6-month period and the subsequent 6-month grace period, what is required to regain IFR PIC privileges under 14 CFR § 61.57(d)?
A.Pass an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) administered by an authorized instructor, DPE, or FAA inspector.
B.Complete 6 instrument approaches and 6 hours of solo flight time in visual meteorological conditions.
C.Retake the FAA IFP Knowledge Test and submit a new foreign license verification application.
D.Fly 10 hours under VFR with a safety pilot while performing holding patterns and VOR radials.
Explanation: If a pilot does not re-establish instrument currency during the 6-month grace period following the initial 6 months of currency, instrument privileges can only be restored by successfully completing an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) per 14 CFR § 61.57(d).
4Under 14 CFR § 91.167, what minimum fuel reserve is required for an IFR flight in a powered aircraft under non-turbine rules?
A.Enough fuel to fly to the first airport of intended landing, fly to the alternate airport (if required), and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
B.Enough fuel to fly to the destination and alternate airport plus a 30-minute reserve at economy cruise power.
C.Enough fuel to reach the destination airport plus 45 minutes at holding speed, with no alternate requirement.
D.Enough fuel for 2 hours of flight time beyond the estimated time of arrival at the destination airport.
Explanation: 14 CFR § 91.167 requires that IFR flights carry sufficient fuel to reach the first airport of intended landing, proceed to the alternate airport (if an alternate is required), and fly thereafter for 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
5What is the standard '1-2-3 rule' under 14 CFR § 91.169 for determining whether an alternate airport must be designated on an IFR flight plan?
A.An alternate is required unless for at least 1 hour before to 1 hour after ETA, the ceiling is at least 2,000 feet AGL and visibility is at least 3 statute miles.
B.An alternate is required if for 2 hours before to 2 hours after ETA, the ceiling is below 1,000 feet AGL and visibility is under 3 SM.
C.An alternate is required for all IFR flights regardless of weather forecasts.
D.An alternate is required unless the destination ceiling is 3,000 feet AGL and visibility is 5 statute miles 1 hour before ETA.
Explanation: 14 CFR § 91.169(b) states that an alternate airport is not required if, for at least 1 hour before to 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival (ETA), weather reports/forecasts indicate a ceiling of at least 2,000 feet above airport elevation and visibility of at least 3 statute miles.
6If an airport with a standard precision approach is listed as an alternate on an IFR flight plan, what are the standard alternate weather minimums required at the ETA under 14 CFR § 91.169?
A.Ceiling 600 feet and visibility 2 statute miles.
B.Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 statute miles.
C.Ceiling 1,000 feet and visibility 3 statute miles.
D.Ceiling 400 feet and visibility 1 statute mile.
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 91.169(c), unless non-standard alternate minimums are published for the airport, the standard alternate minimums for a precision approach procedure are a ceiling of 600 feet and visibility of 2 statute miles at the ETA.
7What standard alternate weather minimums apply to an airport with only a non-precision approach procedure listed as an alternate on an IFR flight plan under 14 CFR § 91.169?
A.Ceiling 800 feet and visibility 2 statute miles.
B.Ceiling 600 feet and visibility 2 statute miles.
C.Ceiling 1,000 feet and visibility 1 statute mile.
D.Ceiling 500 feet and visibility 1.5 statute miles.
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 91.169(c), standard alternate weather minimums for a non-precision approach procedure are a ceiling of 800 feet and visibility of 2 statute miles at the estimated time of arrival.
8Under 14 CFR § 91.175, which visual reference permits a pilot to descend below the DA/DH or MDA on an instrument approach, provided all other conditions are met?
A.The threshold lights, touchdown zone markings, or visual glideslope indicator (VASI/PAPI).
B.A cloud break showing blue sky over the center of the airport field.
C.The automated surface weather observation system (AWOS) station structure.
D.An unlighted hangar located adjacent to the parallel taxiway.
Explanation: 14 CFR § 91.175(c)(3) lists approved visual references for the runway environment, including: threshold, threshold markings, threshold lights, REIL, VASI/PAPI, touchdown zone or markings, touchdown zone lights, runway or runway markings, and runway lights.
9When executing an instrument approach using the approach lighting system (ALS) as visual reference, 14 CFR § 91.175 permits descent below 100 feet above the touchdown zone elevation ONLY if:
A.The red terminating bars or the red side row bars are distinctly visible and identifiable.
B.The runway end identifier lights (REIL) are flashing brightly.
C.The tower controller gives explicit verbal authorization to land.
D.The aircraft groundspeed is below 100 knots.
Explanation: 14 CFR § 91.175(c)(3)(i) allows descent below DA/MDA using the approach light system, but the pilot may not descend below 100 feet above TDZE unless the red terminating bars or the red side row bars are also distinctly visible and identifiable.
10What is the maximum permissible operational error when performing an operational VOR equipment accuracy check using a VOR Test Facility (VOT) signal under 14 CFR § 91.171?
A.Plus or minus 4 degrees.
B.Plus or minus 6 degrees.
C.Plus or minus 2 degrees.
D.Plus or minus 8 degrees.
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 91.171(b)(1), when using a VOR Test Facility (VOT), the maximum allowable bearing indication error is ±4 degrees (with 180 FROM or 090/270 depending on facility type, standard VOT indicates 180 FROM or 360 TO).

About the FAA IFP Knowledge Test — Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot via Non-BASA (61.75) Exam

The FAA IFP Knowledge Test evaluates foreign pilot certificate holders seeking an FAA Instrument Rating under 14 CFR 61.75 (non-BASA pathway). It tests knowledge of US National Airspace System (NAS) rules, 14 CFR Part 91 IFR regulations, FAA chart symbology, instrument approach procedures, ATC flight planning, and US weather services.

Assessment

50 multiple-choice questions administered via PSI computer testing centers. Time limit is 2.5 hours (150 minutes). Passing score is 70%.

Time Limit

2.5 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

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

FAA IFP Knowledge Test — Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot via Non-BASA (61.75) Exam Content Outline

30%

14 CFR Part 61 / Part 91 IFR Rules & 61.75 Foreign Validation

61.75 foreign pilot certificate rules, instrument recency (61.57), fuel requirements (91.167), alternate airport minimums (91.169), descent below MDA/DA (91.175), IFR equipment (91.205), VOR checks (91.171), and radio failure (91.185).

25%

US Airspace System & ATC Flight Planning

Airspace classes A through G, ATC clearances (CRAFT), ICAO flight plan filing, preferred routes, SIDs/ODPs, holding procedures, and lost communication rules.

25%

Instrument Approach Procedures & FAA Chart Reading

FAA TPP charts, ILS/RNAV/VOR approaches, MDA vs DA, holding entry sectors, missed approach execution, RVR visibility conversions, and descent rate calculations.

20%

US Weather Products & Aviation Hazards

METAR/TAF decoding, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, Convective SIGMETs, structural/induction icing, altimeter setting errors, wind shear, and IFR fuel endurance calculations.

How to Pass the FAA IFP Knowledge Test — Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot via Non-BASA (61.75) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Assessment: 50 multiple-choice questions administered via PSI computer testing centers. Time limit is 2.5 hours (150 minutes). Passing score is 70%.
  • Time limit: 2.5 hours
  • 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 IFP Knowledge Test — Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot via Non-BASA (61.75) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus heavily on 14 CFR 61.75 foreign pilot certificate limitations, 91.167 fuel requirements, 91.169 alternate minimums, and 91.175 descent below DA/MDA.
2Practice holding pattern entry rules (Direct, Teardrop, Parallel) using aircraft heading and holding radial inbound track.
3Master glidepath rate of descent calculations using the formula: Groundspeed (knots) x 5 = Rate of Descent (feet per minute) for a standard 3-degree glidepath.
4Review US weather products like Convective SIGMETs (issued for severe thunderstorms, hail >= 3/4 in, wind >= 50 kt) and AIRMET categories (Sierra, Tango, Zulu).
5Memorize 14 CFR 91.185 two-way radio failure procedures for altitude selection (highest of Assigned, Expected, Minimum) and route selection (AVE F).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FAA IFP exam?

The IFP (Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot) exam is the FAA computer-based knowledge test required for foreign pilots seeking an FAA Instrument Rating based on a foreign pilot license under 14 CFR 61.75 (non-BASA pathway).

How many questions are on the official FAA IFP exam?

The official FAA IFP exam contains 50 multiple-choice questions. Test takers are given 2.5 hours (150 minutes) to complete it, and a score of 70% or higher is required to pass.

What prerequisites are needed before taking the IFP exam?

Candidates must hold an unrestricted foreign pilot license with an instrument rating issued by an ICAO member state, possess an FAA Foreign License Verification Letter, and demonstrate English language proficiency.

How does the IFP exam differ from the IFB exam?

The IFP exam is for non-BASA foreign pilots (14 CFR 61.75) and contains 50 questions with a 2.5-hour time limit. The IFB exam is specifically for pilots from countries with a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA, 14 CFR 61.71) such as Canada, and contains 40 questions.