Flight Instructor Helicopter test code

HI.VIII.D.R2bTakeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds: Steep Approach

Flight Instructor Helicopter test standard, area of operation VIII, task D

Written as hi.viii.d.r2b or HI.VIII.D.R2b on your score report.

The FAA's wording
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FAA-S-ACS-29, Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating ACS (November 2023, effective May 31, 2024), VIII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds, Task D. Steep Approach

What it means

HI.VIII.D.R2b is a risk management element in the Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds area of operation of the Flight Instructor Helicopter test standard. A risk management element is a hazard the FAA expects you to be able to spot and manage, and the written test can ask questions on it.

HI: Flight Instructor Helicopter ACS
VIII: Area of operation VIII: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
D: Task D: Steep Approach
R2b: Part (b) of risk management element 2

Seeing it on your score report

Your Airman Knowledge Test Report lists a code for each area where you missed a question. Seeing HI.VIII.D.R2b there means at least one of your wrong answers was on this element. If you are taking the practical test next, expect the examiner to ask about it. Retaking the written? Start with this code and the others on your report.

Sources: FAA-S-ACS-29, Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating ACS (November 2023, effective May 31, 2024); FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix (revised 9/25/26), p. 2.

Can be printed on 2 tests

Flight Instructor Helicopter (FRH)
Flight Instructor Helicopter (Added Rating) (HFA)

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