Sporty's 2025 FIRC Exam UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT Answers
A 2024 change to the regulations, changed the The training instructor must have given at least 400 hours of flight training as a
qualifications that experienced flight instructors need in flight instructor, if the training is in preparation for an airplane, rotorcraft, or
order to train an initial flight instructor candidate. Which powered-lift rating. The trainer must have graduated from an FAA-approved
of the following would not be a qualifying experience FIEQTP.
level?
Which of the following is accurate about a numerical The form may not cover all the hazards for a particular flight.
Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) as described by the
FAA Risk Management Handbook?
In order to utilize an FAA-sponsored pilot proficiency Complete one or more phases of the program within the preceding 24
award program in lieu of a Flight Review, a pilot must: calendar months.
What should you tell a VFR pilot to control the airplane Trust the flight instruments and use them to maintain aircraft control.
after inadvertently flying into instrument conditions?
Why is it important to always follow a structured lesson A lesson plan assures that each learner receives the best possible instruction
plan when working with a client during flight training? under the existing conditions and aids you in presenting the material in a
suitable sequence for efficient learning.
What should your advanced clients understand about The center of pressure location always remains behind the location of the
the location of the center of pressure on the wing of an center of gravity, but the center of pressure shifts forward at higher angles of
airplane that exhibits positive static stability? attack.
Which weather or data product is NOT available via Satellite imagery
ADS-B weather datalink (FIS-B)?
Which of the following is not a method that an intercept Red and green alternating laser pulses from the intercepting aircraft.
aircraft might try to establish communication with you
or your client if intercepted?
, What tasks should be completed on an instrument Refer to the current, appropriate Instrument Rating ACS for a table of required
proficiency check (IPC)? operations and tasks.
Midair collisions and near midair collisions are most In good weather and visibility conditions
likely to occur
When should pilots contact Flight Service as a part of As needed to supplement self-briefings.
their preflight weather briefing?
Which of the following is not a duty of a Security Vet non-U.S. citizens with an interest in flight training to ensure that they do not
Coordinator under the Flight Training Security have a history which makes them a security risk.
Program?
A 2024 change to the regulations, removed the Flight instructors must continue to complete recent experience requirements
expiration date from the back of flight instructor and submit an 8710 application within 24 calendar months to maintain their
certificates. What does this mean to flight instructors? instructing privileges.
Where may non-regulatory material common to most ACS Companion Guide for Pilots
ACS documents and archived ACS codes be found?
The Extended Convective Forecast Product (ECFP) is a TFM Convective Forecast (TCF)
graphical forecast of thunderstorm probability intended
to enhance the
When instructing your clients on the details of special CFAs are not depicted on aeronautical charts because the user of the airspace
use airspace, where should you tell them to look for the terminates the activities when required to prevent endangering
details on controlled firing areas (CFAs)? nonparticipating aircraft.
The WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Program incentivizes Participate in ongoing training that will provide an opportunity to fly on a
pilots to: regular basis with an authorized flight instructor.
In late 2022, the FAA issued a new handbook which Aviation Weather
consolidated the information from and canceled
several advisory circulars. The topic of the new
handbook and canceled advisory circulars was:
Appropriate demonstrations in a classroom or other Blowing across the top of a strip of paper as it is being held at one end.
ground setting can be used to enhance a client's
learning of aerodynamic concepts. Which of the
following would be an appropriate demonstration for
explaining how lift acts as one of the four basic forces
of flight?
Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM) can be The art and science of managing all the resources, both on-board the aircraft
defined as: and from outside sources, available to a single pilot to ensure the successful
outcome of the flight.
What requirement must your client have completed They must have completed a special awareness training program and hold a
before flying VFR within 60 NM of the Washington certificate of training completion, as prescribed by 14 CFR §91.161.
VOR-DME?
What should you do if you suspect that your client may Encourage the learner to vary the performance of the maneuver slightly,
not fully understand the principles and objectives combine it with other operations, or apply the same elements to the
involved in a procedure or maneuver even though their performance of other maneuvers.
performance is to acceptable standards?
AND CORRECT Answers
A 2024 change to the regulations, changed the The training instructor must have given at least 400 hours of flight training as a
qualifications that experienced flight instructors need in flight instructor, if the training is in preparation for an airplane, rotorcraft, or
order to train an initial flight instructor candidate. Which powered-lift rating. The trainer must have graduated from an FAA-approved
of the following would not be a qualifying experience FIEQTP.
level?
Which of the following is accurate about a numerical The form may not cover all the hazards for a particular flight.
Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) as described by the
FAA Risk Management Handbook?
In order to utilize an FAA-sponsored pilot proficiency Complete one or more phases of the program within the preceding 24
award program in lieu of a Flight Review, a pilot must: calendar months.
What should you tell a VFR pilot to control the airplane Trust the flight instruments and use them to maintain aircraft control.
after inadvertently flying into instrument conditions?
Why is it important to always follow a structured lesson A lesson plan assures that each learner receives the best possible instruction
plan when working with a client during flight training? under the existing conditions and aids you in presenting the material in a
suitable sequence for efficient learning.
What should your advanced clients understand about The center of pressure location always remains behind the location of the
the location of the center of pressure on the wing of an center of gravity, but the center of pressure shifts forward at higher angles of
airplane that exhibits positive static stability? attack.
Which weather or data product is NOT available via Satellite imagery
ADS-B weather datalink (FIS-B)?
Which of the following is not a method that an intercept Red and green alternating laser pulses from the intercepting aircraft.
aircraft might try to establish communication with you
or your client if intercepted?
, What tasks should be completed on an instrument Refer to the current, appropriate Instrument Rating ACS for a table of required
proficiency check (IPC)? operations and tasks.
Midair collisions and near midair collisions are most In good weather and visibility conditions
likely to occur
When should pilots contact Flight Service as a part of As needed to supplement self-briefings.
their preflight weather briefing?
Which of the following is not a duty of a Security Vet non-U.S. citizens with an interest in flight training to ensure that they do not
Coordinator under the Flight Training Security have a history which makes them a security risk.
Program?
A 2024 change to the regulations, removed the Flight instructors must continue to complete recent experience requirements
expiration date from the back of flight instructor and submit an 8710 application within 24 calendar months to maintain their
certificates. What does this mean to flight instructors? instructing privileges.
Where may non-regulatory material common to most ACS Companion Guide for Pilots
ACS documents and archived ACS codes be found?
The Extended Convective Forecast Product (ECFP) is a TFM Convective Forecast (TCF)
graphical forecast of thunderstorm probability intended
to enhance the
When instructing your clients on the details of special CFAs are not depicted on aeronautical charts because the user of the airspace
use airspace, where should you tell them to look for the terminates the activities when required to prevent endangering
details on controlled firing areas (CFAs)? nonparticipating aircraft.
The WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Program incentivizes Participate in ongoing training that will provide an opportunity to fly on a
pilots to: regular basis with an authorized flight instructor.
In late 2022, the FAA issued a new handbook which Aviation Weather
consolidated the information from and canceled
several advisory circulars. The topic of the new
handbook and canceled advisory circulars was:
Appropriate demonstrations in a classroom or other Blowing across the top of a strip of paper as it is being held at one end.
ground setting can be used to enhance a client's
learning of aerodynamic concepts. Which of the
following would be an appropriate demonstration for
explaining how lift acts as one of the four basic forces
of flight?
Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM) can be The art and science of managing all the resources, both on-board the aircraft
defined as: and from outside sources, available to a single pilot to ensure the successful
outcome of the flight.
What requirement must your client have completed They must have completed a special awareness training program and hold a
before flying VFR within 60 NM of the Washington certificate of training completion, as prescribed by 14 CFR §91.161.
VOR-DME?
What should you do if you suspect that your client may Encourage the learner to vary the performance of the maneuver slightly,
not fully understand the principles and objectives combine it with other operations, or apply the same elements to the
involved in a procedure or maneuver even though their performance of other maneuvers.
performance is to acceptable standards?
