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Build a flight-instructor plan around FIA, FOI, AFA, FTN and ID readiness, endorsement or authorization checks, FAA supplement use, ACS code review, lesson planning, and checkride follow-through.
FAA CFI airplane testing can involve more than one PSI appointment. We verify whether the candidate needs FIA, FOI, AFA, or another instructor route, then connect the matrix format, instructor-level study, AKTR review, and practical-test preparation into one plan.
CFI prep starts by selecting the exact FAA code, then pairing FAA matrix timing with instructor-level explanation, FOI readiness, and AKTR-driven checkride prep.
FAA CFI candidates should verify whether they need FIA, FOI, AFA, or another instructor test code before scheduling with PSI.
The current FAA matrix lists FIA Flight Instructor Airplane as 100 questions, 2.5 hours, age 16, and a 70 passing score.
FOI Fundamentals of Instructing is separate from FIA and is listed as 50 questions, 1.5 hours, age 16, and a 70 passing score.
AFA Flight Instructor Airplane Added Rating is listed as 25 questions, 1.0 hour, age 16, and a 70 passing score.
CFI planning starts with the exact test code. HiraEdu confirms whether the candidate needs the initial FIA knowledge test, the FOI test, an added-rating test such as AFA, or another instructor category before PSI scheduling.
The CFI written requires more than commercial-pilot review. Prep covers fundamentals of instruction, lesson planning, endorsements, risk management, regulations, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, weather, navigation, performance, maneuvers, common errors, and scenario-based teaching decisions.
The knowledge test report should feed the oral portion of the CFI practical test. We convert missed codes into lesson topics, risk-management explanations, endorsement review, and ACS-driven checkride preparation.
Use this FAA Flight Instructor Airplane (CFI/FIA) exam help page for exam-specific context, then compare the broader online exam help services page or contact HiraEdu if you need a direct handoff. This page stays focused on FAA Flight Instructor Airplane (CFI/FIA) while the linked service pages cover broader exam support options.
FAA flight instructor knowledge testing is administered through PSI, and candidates must choose the correct instructor test code. The current FAA matrix lists FIA Flight Instructor Airplane at 100 questions, 2.5 hours, age 16, and a 70 passing score. FOI Fundamentals of Instructing is a separate 50-question, 1.5-hour test with a 70 passing score and applies unless the applicant meets the FAA exception criteria. AFA Flight Instructor Airplane Added Rating is listed separately at 25 questions, 1.0 hour, and a 70 passing score. HiraEdu prepares candidates for FTN and ID readiness, PSI scheduling, instructor endorsement or authorization requirements where applicable, Flight Instructor Airplane ACS review, fundamentals of instruction, lesson planning, endorsements, risk management, aerodynamics, regulations, weather, navigation, performance, aircraft systems, maneuvers, instructional scenario questions, AKTR code review, and oral/checkride preparation after the written tests.
FIA is the FAA Flight Instructor Airplane knowledge test administered through PSI.
The current FAA matrix lists FIA at 100 questions with a 2.5-hour time allowance.
No. FOI is the Fundamentals of Instructing knowledge test, listed separately from FIA, and it applies unless the applicant meets the FAA exception criteria.
AFA is Flight Instructor Airplane Added Rating. The current FAA matrix lists it as 25 questions with a 1.0-hour time allowance.
HiraEdu verifies the correct test codes, builds FIA and FOI study plans, runs timed PSI-style practice, reviews ACS areas, and turns AKTR codes into checkride preparation.
Confirm whether the route requires FIA, FOI, AFA, or another instructor test code, then check FTN, ID, endorsement, exception, authorization, and retest requirements.
Review FOI concepts, lesson plans, endorsements, ACS areas, risk management, aircraft knowledge, maneuvers, regulations, and instructional scenarios.
Use timed practice for the applicable matrix format, including 100-question FIA sets, 50-question FOI sets, or 25-question AFA added-rating sets when needed.
After testing, use AKTR codes to refine lesson plans, weak-domain explanations, endorsement review, risk-management answers, and practical-test discussion topics.
Use the guide to self-serve, or talk to a coordinator if you need help mapping timelines, official requirements, or troubleshooting day-of logistics.
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