Flight and Ground Instructor Knowledge Test Guide - Flight and Ground Instructor Knowledge Test Guide

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FAA Flight and Ground Instructor Knowledge Test Guide provides information for obtaining authorization to take flight and ground instructor knowledge tests. It outlines eligibility requirements, the instructor’s role, knowledge areas, and test descriptions, then explains the process for taking a knowledge test, including use of test aids and materials. The guide also covers cheating or other unauthorized conduct, validity of airman test reports, and retesting procedures, with sample questions and references in appendices.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages21

Reading Time53 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Introduction

Knowledge Test Eligibility Requirements

Role of the Instructor

Knowledge Areas on the Tests

Descriptions of the Tests

Process for Taking a Knowledge Test

Use of Test Aids and Materials

Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct

Validity of Airman Test Reports

Retesting Procedures

Sample Test Questions and Answers: Fundamentals of Instructing

Sample Test Questions and Answers: Flight and Ground Instructor

Appendix 1

List of Reference Materials and Subject Matter Knowledge Codes

Computer Testing Designees

Appendix 2

Figure 1 - Wind Component Chart

Figure 2 - Weight and Balance Diagram

Figure 3 - Turn Around a Point Diagram

FAA-G-8082-7 FLIGHT AND GROUND INSTRUCTOR KNOWLEDGE TEST GUIDE U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration FLIGHT AND GROUND INSTRUCTOR KNOWLEDGE TEST GUIDE 1999 U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Flight Standards Service PREFACE FAA-G-8082-7, Flight and Ground Instructor Knowledge Test Guide, provides information for obtaining authorization to take the flight and ground instructor knowledge tests. Appendix 1 provides lists of reference materials and subject matter knowledge codes, and a list of computer testing designees (CTD’s) . Changes to the subject matter knowledge codes will be published in AC 60-25, Reference Materials and Subject Matter Knowledge Codes for Airman Knowledge Testing. The current Flight Standards Service airman training and testing material, questions banks, and subject matter knowledge codes for all airman certificates and ratings can be obtained from the Regulatory Support Division, AFS-600, homepage on the Internet. The Regulatory Support Division’s Internet address is: [http://www.mmac.jccbi.gov/afs/afs600](http://www.mmac.jccbi.gov/afs/afs600) [FAA-G-8082-7 supersedes Advisory Circular](FAA-G-8082-7 supersedes Advisory Circular) (AC) 61-112, Flight and Ground Instructor Knowledge Test Guide, dated 1994, and can be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, DC 20402-9325, or from U.S. Government Bookstores located in major cities throughout the United States. For an explanation ofwhy the Flight and Ground Instructor Knowledge Test Guide was taken out of the AC system, refer to AC 60-29, Renumbering of Airman Training and Testing Publications. Comments regarding this guide should be sent to the Federal Aviation Administration, Airman Testing Standards Branch, AFS-630, Attn: Instructor Certification Area Manager, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. CONTENTS Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ iii Contents ........................................................................................................................................................... v Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 Knowledge Test Eligibility Requirements .......................................................................................................... 1 Role of the Instructor ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Knowledge Areas on the Tests ......................................................................................................................... 2 Descriptions of the Tests .................................................................................................................................. 2 Process for Taking a Knowledge Test .............................................................................................................. 3 Use of Test Aids and Materials ........................................................................................................................ 4 Cheating or Other Unauthorized Conduct ......................................................................................................... 5 Validity of Airman Test Reports ........................................................................................................................ 5 Retesting Procedures ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Sample Test Questions and Answers: Fundamentals of Instructing .............................................................

FAQs

What is the purpose of this guide?

It provides information to obtain authorization to take flight and ground instructor knowledge tests and explains the main test topics and processes.

Which sections describe eligibility and instructor responsibilities?

The guide’s introduction covers knowledge test eligibility requirements and the role of the instructor, along with knowledge areas included on the tests.

What topics are covered regarding test integrity and retesting?

It addresses cheating or other unauthorized conduct, the validity of airman test reports, and retesting procedures.

Sep 27, 2026

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