AIRAF And AIRAT instructor exams

[bluenote]

I was wondering, I am studying for the instructor written exam as I prepare for the class 4 instructor rating. I notice on the C-----e manual it has 6 exams, 3 for the class 4 and 3 for the class 1/2 instructor.

If you were me would you be concentrating on the first three AIRAF exams for the class 4 or also study from the last 3 AIRAT exams?

And has anybody written them lately and comment on the exam.

thanks

bluenote

[Freeski]

I studied all of the exams you were referring to. Know the first part of the FIG, read up on the TC Human Factors books (Basic, Advanced and Instructor) - focus on illusions, but get a general idea of the content in all three.

"If a pilot in IMC is in an overshoot, what illusion will they experience?" Nose up, nose down, turning left, right.... --> answer is nose up, so they tend to push the nose down. That's just one example.

Know the CARs - flight training requirements, privileges, supervisory, etc
Don't forget your general CPAER material.

Hopefully that helps somewhat. Good Luck!

[bluenote]

So, If I am writing the class 4 instructor exam will I got the AIRAF exam only but questions from the AIRAT as well?

thanks

[Chuck Ellsworth]

"If a pilot in IMC is in an overshoot, what illusion will they experience?" Nose up, nose down, turning left, right.... --> answer is nose up, so they tend to push the nose down.

Are they teaching pilots to close their eyes when doing an overshoot now?

[dangerous]

Doesn't hurt to take a look at the class 1/2 stuff. Just don't worry about the questions on being a CFI, supervising junior instructors, or teaching class 4 instructors. All the rest is the same.

[costermonger]

So, If I am writing the class 4 instructor exam will I got the AIRAF exam only but questions from the AIRAT as well?

thanks

Not really. You write the AIRAF, but the AIRAF and AIRAT share a lot of subject matter.

Think of it as similar to the relationship between the PPAER and CPAER. Most of the subject matter is the same, but there are some significant differences.

[Freeski]

Are they teaching pilots to close their eyes when doing an overshoot now?

No, it's just that if a pilot is in the climb out in IMC conditions while accelerating they will possibly experience this illusion.

[Cat Driver]

No, it's just that if a pilot is in the climb out in IMC conditions while accelerating they will possibly experience this illusion.

That is not the only illusion that may be felt when flying by reference to instruments....

..the object of flying by reference to instruments is to control the airplanes attitude by using the information the instruments give you and ignore any outside illusions you may feel...

This is the part I was taking issue with...

answer is nose up, so they tend to push the nose down.

By the time a pilot gets proficient flying by reference to instruments ( mechanical or glass. ) they will not push the nose down due to an acceleration illusion...or any other illusion.

That is all I am trying to point out.

[Freeski]

I completely agree Cat. I guess it boils down to filling some space on the TC exam...

[Airflow]

bluenote,

Another book that I would strongly recommend reading is the FTM. All through my exams, I've run into questions that come directly from here (about 10-15 on AIRAF, not so much AIRAT). Ex 18 to 24 in particular.

The ground school and test book, go through your exams like the real thing. Any of the questions you're unsure of, mark it and read up on it. Any questions you got wrong, read up on it. Make sure that your theory of flight is strong, they will ask lots of questions.

Good luck