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Key Facts: FAA MCI Knowledge Test Exam
MCI
Test Code
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Exam Body
FAA Regulations 14 CFR Part 61
125 Questions / 180 Minutes
Questions / Time
PSI Services FAA Testing
70%
Passing Score
FAA Knowledge Test Standard
Pass the FAA MCI Knowledge Test with 100 detailed practice questions. Covers FOI educational psychology, 14 CFR Part 61 flight instructor endorsements, student solo rules, civil flight training management, ADM, and Part 91 airspace rules.
Sample FAA MCI Knowledge Test Practice Questions
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1According to the Aviation Instructor's Handbook (FAA-H-8083-9), how is learning defined in educational psychology?
2A student pilot consistently attributes poor landings to bad air turbulence, ATC distraction, or aircraft rigging rather than acknowledging inadequate flare timing. Which defense mechanism is this student displaying?
3Which Law of Learning emphasizes that the first impression or first technique learned creates a strong, unshakeable habit that is difficult to unlearn?
4What are the three major domains of learning identified in educational theory?
5When a student pilot justifies failing to complete pre-flight planning by stating, 'The weather was so nice today that full flight planning wasn't necessary,' the student is exhibiting:
6A student who can recite the memory items for an engine failure in flight, but cannot explain why specific fuel valves are turned off or apply the steps during a simulated emergency, has achieved which level of learning?
7An instructor using highly technical acronyms and complex engineering terms without explaining them to an ab-initio student pilot creates which barrier to effective communication?
8A student pilot experiences a realistic, immersive full-motion simulator engine failure drill. The vividness of the experience leaves a deep impression. This outcome illustrates which Law of Learning?
9What is the correct sequence of steps in the demonstration-performance method of flight instruction?
10A student who struggles with crosswind landings devotes excessive time to perfecting radio communications to obscure their landing weakness. This behavior exemplifies:
About the FAA MCI Knowledge Test Exam
The FAA MCI Knowledge Test (Military Competence Instructor) enables qualified U.S. military flight instructors and pilot examiners to obtain an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate with appropriate category and class ratings under 14 CFR 61.190. The exam covers Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI), Part 61 instructor regulations and endorsements, civil flight training management, risk management, and Part 91 operating rules.
Assessment
125 multiple-choice questions, 3-hour time limit, administered at PSI Services testing centers
Time Limit
3 hours (180 minutes)
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$175 (Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) / PSI Services)
FAA MCI Knowledge Test Exam Content Outline
Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI)
Learning process, human behavior, defense mechanisms, effective communication, teaching methods, and student assessment.
14 CFR Part 61 Regulations for Flight Instructors
Flight instructor privileges, limitations, endorsement responsibilities, student solo requirements, BFR/IPC endorsements, and ACS/PTS standards.
Civil Flight Training Management & Risk Management
Pre-flight/post-flight briefings, practical training syllabus management, risk management, and Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM).
Civil Airspace Rules & Part 91 Operating Rules
Classes A-G airspace requirements, VFR/IFR Part 91 general operating rules, flight review requirements, and emergency procedures.
How to Pass the FAA MCI Knowledge Test Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: 125 multiple-choice questions, 3-hour time limit, administered at PSI Services testing centers
- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FAA MCI test code and who is eligible to take it?
The MCI test code stands for Military Competence Instructor. It is designed for active or former U.S. military rated flight instructors or pilot examiners who want to issue or convert their military instructor qualifications into an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate under 14 CFR 61.190.
What documentation is required to convert a military flight instructor rating under 14 CFR 61.190?
Applicants must present official military records showing designation as a military flight instructor or pilot examiner, proof of passing the FAA MCI knowledge test within the preceding 24 calendar months, proof of military flight instructor status/currency, and a completed FAA Form 8710-1 application.
Does passing the MCI test require a civilian practical flight test?
Under 14 CFR 61.190, a military flight instructor who meets all eligibility, recordkeeping, and currency requirements can obtain an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate by passing the MCI knowledge test and submitting official military instructor records to an FAA FSDO or DPE without taking a civilian flight test.
What is the passing score, time limit, and question count for the official MCI exam?
The official FAA MCI exam contains 125 multiple-choice questions, has a 3-hour (180-minute) time limit, and requires a passing score of 70%.
Does the FAA publish topic weightings for the MCI 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.