Current FAA test standards

FAA Advisory Circular 61-65J—Certification: Pilots and flight and Ground Instructors

AC 61-98E—Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check

Current versions of all FAA advisory circulars are available on the FAA website.

Make sure you have the most current regulatory information for your Flight Instructor checkride with ASA's FAR/AIM Update.

FAASafety Resources
Training and Testing Scenarios—Flight Instructor Airplane Single Engine:

• Fundamentals of Flight, Takeoffs and Landings, Traffic Patterns
• Ground Reference Maneuvers, Short and Soft Takeoffs and Landings
• Performance Maneuvers, Normal and Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings, Power-Off Accuracy Landings
• Slow Flight, Stalls, Spins, and Emergency Procedures
• Basic Attitude Instruments
• Private Pilot ASEL Practical Test Scenario