CFII Written

[TXHotAir]

I am beginning to study for my CFII written and I wanted to ask for opinions about what that written was like and what would be the best study items.

If I’m not mistaken, I don’t believe an actual study guide exists like the other ratings (well at least I can’t find one).

 

[Flyguy5432H]

i just used the current gleim instrument study guide. been a while since i took it, but it had almost all the answers in it.

 

[carlos]

From what I have read and heard from several people, the questions on the CFII are taken from the same set of questions as for the Instrument rating. Therefore, an Instrument test prep book would be exactly what you need.

Some people recommend taking the CFII and Instrument writtens one after the other for this same reason, so that you don't have to prepare twice for essentially the same test.

 

[Wiggums]

The question bank is the same as the instrument test. Three tests, IR, CFII, and IGI can all be studied for using the instrument or ASA study books.

 

[need2AV8]

I took the CFII written a couple months ago. I used the Gliem instrument pilot for study. Once you obtain the book, you can email them for instant updates on the most recently submitted questions.

Try this method of study: read & study each page (for complete comprehension), at the end of every 2 pages read through them one more time. Once you finish the book, quiz yourself on each question, being sure to mark which ones you missed and which ones you guessed at to get right. Finally, give one last review (or more) of only those questions marked. Since I've started using this method I've been able to score 99's & 100's - you can too!

 

[bobbysamd]

CFII written

I took it twenty years ago (!), but I doubt things have changed much. In other words, the instrument written, CFI-I written, and IGI written are taken from the same general question bank. Therefore, if you prepare thoroughly and properly for one, you should do fine on all.

Accordingly, why don't you plan on taking the IGI written as well? You just need to review a little and you will be on your way to getting a Ground Instructor certificate with little effort expended.

Good luck on the written(s).

 

[midlifeflyer]

As others note, it's the same test bank as the "regular" instrument rating. .

Study for it like you would for any other test that you prepare for by getting reading all the questions and answers before the test.

Use Gleim. Personally I like their computer test prep since it really helps discipline you to do a full session rather than catch a few questions on coffee breaks

 

[SATCFI]

I also seem to remember that the CFI-I test had none of the calculations that were in the Instrument exam, and it was only 60 questions. Can anybody verify this?

 

[need2AV8]

True. 60 questions and something like over 2 hours to complete. I did have 2 or 3 of the calculations, though - including one where you have to calculate the distance traveled while flying a DME arc. In any event, that calculation & all other stuff was IN THE GLEIM.

Enjoy.

 

[flylike44]

get the gleim book and go over each chapter twice. piece of cake.

 

[flyboy62]

One Thing Missing . . .

I am a current CFII, and I remember on my test that the only thing that was different from my Inst. written was that there was a few questions that were posed from the view as an instructor. So don't go in there thinking that it is just like the inst. written, go in there as an EDUCATED instrument instructor!!

Ron