Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide

Michael D. Hayes began flying in 1972 at the age of 17. Over the past 30 years he has accumulated numerous certificates and ratings including Private, Commercial single- and multi-engine land ratings. He is currently a Certified Flight Instructor (Instrument) and is author of ASA's OEG Series.

Introduction 1 Flight Planning A. Certificates, Ratings, and Currency Requirements B. Preflight Action for Flight C. Preflight Action for Aircraft D. IFR Flight Plan E. Route Planning F. Flight Instruments G. Fundamentals of Weather H. Obtaining Weather Information I. Aviation Weather Reports and Observations J. Aviation Weather Forecasts K. Aviation Weather Charts Additional Study Questions 2 Departure A. Authority and Limitations of the Pilot B. Departure Clearance C. Departure Procedures D. VOR Accuracy Checks E. Transponder F. Airport Facilities Additional Study Questions 3 En Route A. Enroute Limitations B. Enroute Procedures C. Oxygen Requirements D. Emergencies E. Radio Orientation F. Unusual Flight Conditions G. Radio Navigation H. Airway Route System I. Airspace J. Special Use Airspace Additional Study Questions 4 Arrival A. Approach Control B. Precision Approaches C. Nonprecision Approaches D. RNAV (GPS) Approaches E. Circling Approaches F. Missed Approaches G. Landing Procedures H. Logging Flight Time I. Instrument Approach Procedure Charts: General J. Instrument Approach Procedure Charts: Plan View K. Instrument Approach Procedure Charts: Profile L. Instrument Approach Procedure Charts: Minimums M. Instrument Approach Procedure Charts: Aerodrome Additional Study Questions 5 Scenario-Based Training Appendix 1 Practical Test Checklist for Applicants and Examiners Appendix 2 Certified Flight Instructor--Instrument Airplane Supplement Appendix 3 FAA Instrument Proficiency Check Guidance