CFI study guide Questions and Answers 100% Correct

CFI study guide Questions and Answers 100% Correct What is the PTS? - ANSWER Practical Test Standards- is a testing book used by designated pilot examiners to determine an applicant's ability to perform operations and task for a desired rating or certificate. found on FAA.gov What is the ACS? - ANSWER Airmen Certification Standards- Same as the PTS but it adds task specific knowledge and risk management elements to each PTS. Why is the FAA making the change from the PTS to the ACS? - ANSWER Many Knowledge test questions were outdated or irrelevant to the knowledge and skills needed to operate in today's airspace. PTS was super vague. Are there Mandatory questions examiners must ask for the CFI ground? - ANSWER yes. Required sections. When explaining maneuvers or other procedures in flight, what is one thing that the test taker must mention? - ANSWER common errors What are Special Emphasis Areas? (definition and examples) - ANSWER Topics that are related to the safety of flight. Positive aircraft control, positive exchange of flight controls, stall/spin awareness, collision avoidance, wake turbulence avoidance, LAHSO, runway Incursion avoidance, CFIT, ADM, risk management etc. found in first couple of pages in PTS. What are some prerequisites for the practical test/checkride for CFI? ( To be an applicant for CFI you must meet certain requirements) - ANSWER Be at least 18 years old Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language Hold either a commercial or ATP have the endorsement from an authorized instructor on the fundamentals of instructing PAssed the appropriate knowledge tests within 24 calendar months of the practical test Have an endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying that the applicant has received and logged training time in 14 CFR part 61.187. ALSO within two calendar months, have a written statement stating the applicant has received and logged training time for the practical test.