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Brainteasers Interactive Quiz #57:
Flight Instructor Practical Test

The FAA has just published a new Practical Test Standard (PTS) for the Flight Instructor Airplane certificate. The CFI-A checkride has a justly deserved reputation as one of the toughest in aviation. Whether you're already a CFI, a pilot who aspires to become a CFI, or just curious about what a flight instructor practical test is all about, Irv Siegel's latest interactive quiz will give you a preview.

by Irv Siegel

The information for this quiz comes from FAA-S-8081-6B - FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR, Practical Test Standards for AIRPLANE. This publication contains the information regarding the requirements for a person who is taking (or administering) the practical test for a flight instructor certificate for airplanes. As with all practical test standards, applicants should become thoroughly familiar with its contents prior to taking the practical test. The purpose of this quiz is to help prepare you for the flight instructor (airplane) practical test, or, even if that test is not in your future, to help you understand what a flight instructor practical test is like.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the questions as best you can, then click on the "Score my quiz answers" button to see your score and read the explanations. If you don't like your score the first time around, you can change some of your answers and resubmit. To get the most out of this quiz, we suggest you keep trying until you get a perfect score.

NOTE: When more than one answer is true, only the most complete correct answer will be scored as correct. Also, assume that the test is being taken in an Airplane Single Engine Land aircraft.

1. Which of the following statements is true regarding the sequence of a
TASKS appear in FAA-S-8081-6B.


a. The examiner may conduct the practical test in any sequence that will
b. The examiner must conduct the practical test in the same order as the
c. The examiner may conduct the practical test in any sequence that will
flight instructor practical test?


practical test shall be completed prior to the flight portion.


prior to the oral portion.


result in a complete and efficient test, including completing the flight portion
2. The Objective of a TASK includes determination that the applicant
a. instructional knowledge of the elements of a TASK. This is accomplished
b. instructional knowledge of common errors related to a TASK, including
c. the ability to analyze and correct common errors related to a TASK.
d. All of the above.
exhibits:


their recognition, analysis, and correction;


through descriptions, explanations, and simulated instruction;

3. In the area of operation "FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUCTING," which of
a. THE LEARNING PROCESS
b. HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
c. THE TEACHING PROCESS
d. TEACHING METHODS
e. CRITIQUE AND EVALUATION
f. FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CHARACTERISTICS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
g. PLANNING INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY
h. All are required
i. None are required, although at least one must be selected by the examiner.
the following TASKS is (are) required?

4. In the Area of operation, "TECHNICAL SUBJECT AREAS," which of
a. AEROMEDICAL FACTORS
b. VISUAL SCANNING AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE
c. PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT
d. AIRPLANE FLIGHT CONTROLS
e. AIRPLANE WEIGHT AND BALANCE
f. NAVIGATION AND FLIGHT PLANNING
g. FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
h. NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM
i. NAVIAGATION SYSTEMS AND RADAR SERVICES
j. LOGBOOK ENTRIES AND CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENTS
k. All are required.
l. None are required, although at least one must be selected by the examiner.
the following TASKS is (are) required?

5. In the area of operation, "PREFLIGHT PREPARATION," which of the
a. CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS
b. WEATHER INFORMATION
c. OPERATION OF SYSTEMS
d. PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS
e. AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS
f. All are required.
following TASKS is (are) required?


g. None are required, although at least one must be selected by the examiner.
6. In the area of operation, "PREFLIGHT LESSON ON A MANEUVER TO BE
PERFORMED IN FLIGHT," the examiner shall select at least one maneuver TASK,
a. Stating the purpose.
and common errors.


applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the selected maneuver by:


b. Giving an accurate, comprehensive oral description, including the elements
c. Using instructional aids, as appropriate.
d. Describing the recognition, analysis, and correction of common errors.
e. All of the above
the lesson would be taught to a student. The Objective is to determine that the
7. In the area of operation, "PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES," which of the
a. PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
b. COCKPIT MANAGEMENT
c. ENGINE STARTING
d. TAXIING
e. BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECK
f. All are required.
following TASKS is (are) required?


g. None are required, although at least one must be selected by the examiner.
8. In the area of operation, "TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, AND GO-AROUNDS,"
GO-AROUND/REJECTED LANDING

NORMAL AND CROSSWIND APPROACH AND LANDING

POWER-OFF 180° ACCURACY APPROACH AND LANDING
SHORT-FIELD APPROACH AND LANDING

SLIP TO A LANDING

SOFT-FIELD APPROACH AND LANDING

a. one takeoff and one landing TASK
b. two takeoff and two landing TASKS
c. three takeoff and three landing TASKS
d. four takeoff and four landing TASKS
of the following TASKS, what is the minimum number that the examiner must
select?
9. In the area of operation, "EMERGENCY OPERATIONS," which of the
a. EMERGENCY APPROACH AND LANDING (SIMULATED)
b. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS
c. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND SURVIVAL GEAR
d. a and b only
e. All are required
f. None are required, although at least one must be selected by the examiner.
following TASKS is (are) required?

10. What skill level must an applicant demonstrate?
COMMERCIAL PILOT skill level for Chandelles and Lazy eights).


a. The TASK demonstration must be to the RECREATIONAL PILOT skill level.
b. The TASK demonstration must be to the PRIVATE PILOT skill level.
c. The TASK demonstration must be to the COMMERCIAL PILOT skill level.
d. The TASK demonstration must be to the AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT skill level.
e. The TASK demonstration must be to the appropriate skill level for the
given TASK (i.e. PRIVATE PILOT skill level for ground-reference manuevers,