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Ground Instructor (Basic)
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 80–85; Scored questions: 80; Unscored questions: 0–5; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 2.5 hours
- Passing score
- 70
Examination outline
Recreational-pilot aeronautical knowledge (§ 61.97)
- Applicable recreational-pilot regulations
- NTSB accident reporting
- Aeronautical Information Manual and FAA advisory circulars
- VFR charts, pilotage and magnetic compass
- Critical weather, windshear, reports and forecasts
- Safe aircraft operation, collision avoidance and wake turbulence
- Density altitude, takeoff and climb performance
- Weight and balance
- Aerodynamics, powerplants and aircraft systems
- Stall awareness and spins for airplane single-engine ratings
- Aeronautical decision making and judgment
- Preflight information, fuel and alternatives
Private-pilot aeronautical knowledge (§ 61.105)
- Applicable private-pilot regulations
- NTSB accident reporting
- Aeronautical Information Manual and FAA advisory circulars
- VFR charts, pilotage, dead reckoning and navigation systems
- Radio communication procedures
- Critical weather, windshear, reports and forecasts
- Safe aircraft operation, collision avoidance and wake turbulence
- Density altitude, takeoff and climb performance
- Weight and balance
- Aerodynamics, powerplants and aircraft systems
- Stall awareness and spins for airplane and glider ratings
- Aeronautical decision making and judgment
- Preflight information, fuel and alternatives
Sport-pilot aeronautical knowledge (§ 61.309)
- Applicable sport-pilot regulations
- NTSB accident reporting
- Aeronautical information manual and FAA advisory circulars
- VFR charts, pilotage, dead reckoning and navigation systems, as appropriate
- Critical weather, windshear, reports and forecasts
- Safe aircraft operation, collision avoidance and wake turbulence
- Density altitude, takeoff and climb performance
- Weight and balance
- Aerodynamics, powerplants and aircraft systems
- Stall awareness and spins, as applicable
- Aeronautical decision making and risk management
- Preflight information, fuel and alternatives
Examination sources
- 14 CFR Part 61
§ 61.213(a)(4)(i)
- 14 CFR Part 61
§ 61.97(a)-(b), complete aeronautical knowledge list
- 14 CFR Part 61
§ 61.105(a)-(b), complete aeronautical knowledge list
- 14 CFR Part 61
§ 61.309, introductory scope and paragraphs (a)-(l)(2)
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p. 10, BGI row and complete column headings
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p. 2, Validation Questions, second bullet
- Airman Testing Frequently Asked Questions
p. 3, What is an AKTR?
- Pilot Study Tips
What The Test Items Are Like
- FAA Order 8080.6H, Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests
Appendix A, p. A-12 (PDF p. 58), Figure A-9, introductory paragraph
- Airman Testing
Testing Resources, Order 8080.6H
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p. 2, Validation Questions, third bullet
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p. 10, Authorization for Flight and Ground Instructor tests listed above (except FOI, IHF, and SIA through SIY)
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p. 10, retest authorization, NOTE opening clause
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p. 1, Federal Tracking Number (FTN)
- Airman Testing Frequently Asked Questions
p. 2, Scheduling the test and documentation
- 14 CFR Part 61
§§ 61.33 and 61.35(a)(3), test scheduling and identification
- 14 CFR Part 61
§ 61.49(a)(1)-(2), Retesting after failure