Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) Pilot Practice Questions

During an ILS approach, the aircraft is below the glide slope. Which of the following actions should the pilot take?

• AA. Climb to altitude
• BB. Initiate a missed approach
• CC. Increase rate of descent
• DD. Reduce power

A student pilot is experiencing vertigo while flying in IMC conditions. What is the best course of action?

• AA. Trust the instruments
• BB. Increase speed
• CC. Climb to a higher altitude
• DD. Perform a 180-degree turn

An aircraft encounters wind shear during an approach. What should the pilot do?

• AA. Maintain approach speed
• BB. Increase descent rate
• CC. Increase flap setting
• DD. Execute a go-around

While flying in IMC, the pilot notices a significant increase in airspeed without changing power settings. What could this indicate?

• AA. Loss of lift
• BB. Increase in altitude
• CC. Potential stall
• DD. Possible turbulence

On an ILS approach, the glideslope is inoperative. What should the pilot do?

• AA. Declare an emergency
• BB. Perform a missed approach
• CC. Use visual reference
• DD. Continue the approach

A pilot is conducting a cross-country flight in IMC. What is the minimum requirement for navigation?

• AA. VFR sectional chart
• BB. IFR enroute chart
• CC. No navigation required
• DD. GPS only

A student pilot misjudges their altitude while practicing steep turns. How should they correct this?

• AA. Level the wings first
• BB. Pull back on the yoke
• CC. Reduce power
• DD. Increase bank angle