Free Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Exam Questions and Answers

Approximately what angle of bank is required for a standard-rate turn at a true airspeed of 120 knots?

• AA. 10°
• BB. 18°
• CC. 30°

During a soft-field takeoff with no obstacles ahead, the airplane lifts off at a low airspeed. The pilot should:

• AA. retract the flaps immediately to reduce drag and improve acceleration
• BB. lower the nose slightly and accelerate in ground effect before climbing
• CC. hold the liftoff attitude and climb steeply at the best angle-of-climb speed

Under 14 CFR part 91, before takeoff the pilot in command must ensure that each person on board is briefed on:

• AA. the procedures for evacuating the airplane after an emergency landing
• BB. the location and operation of the fire extinguisher
• CC. how to fasten and unfasten the safety belt and shoulder harness

During a demonstration of engine-inoperative performance at VYSE, a light twin cannot climb with the propeller of the failed engine windmilling, and the gear and flaps are retracted. Which action will produce the greatest improvement in performance?

• AA. Bank 10° toward the inoperative engine and hold the ball centered
• BB. Feather the propeller of the inoperative engine
• CC. Extend the flaps to the takeoff setting and increase airspeed

An airplane used for flight instruction for hire has reached its 100-hour inspection due time. Under 14 CFR part 91, by not more than how many hours may it be operated beyond that time to reach a place where the inspection can be done?

• AA. 5 hours
• BB. 10 hours
• CC. 25 hours

What is the term for the degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure?

• AA. Reliability
• BB. Usability
• CC. Validity

A student reduces power in level flight to slow from cruise to 90 knots. To maintain altitude as the airplane decelerates, the student must:

• AA. Hold the cruise pitch attitude and let the airplane settle to the new airspeed
• BB. Apply forward pressure as airspeed decreases and re-trim to hold altitude
• CC. Apply increasing back pressure as airspeed decreases and re-trim

Which condition results in a lower VMC for a light twin-engine airplane?

• AA. Windmilling propeller on the inoperative engine
• BB. CG moved toward the aft limit
• CC. Feathered propeller on the inoperative engine

A student retracts the flaps and begins the after-landing checklist while the airplane is still rolling out at 40 knots. What should the instructor stress?

• AA. Complete the checklist items as soon as possible to reduce time on the runway
• BB. Slow to taxi speed and clear the runway before attending to after-landing items
• CC. Perform the items only after reaching the parking area and shutting down

In a multiengine airplane, an engine failure is simulated during the takeoff roll before VMC is attained. What action should the pilot take?

• AA. Close both throttles and stop straight ahead on the runway
• BB. Retard only the throttle of the failed engine and rotate at VMC
• CC. Continue the takeoff and climb at the best angle-of-climb speed