Airworthy PrepFundamentals of Instructing test code
FI.I.C.K1bFundamentals of Instructing: Course Development, Lesson Plans, and Classroom Training Techniques
Fundamentals of Instructing test standard, area of operation I, task C
Written as fi.i.c.k1b or FI.I.C.K1b on your score report.
The FAA's wording
Teaching, including:
Essential skills.
What it means
FI.I.C.K1b is a knowledge element in the Fundamentals of Instructing area of operation of the Fundamentals of Instructing test standard. A knowledge element is something the FAA expects you to know, and the written test asks questions on it.
- FI
- Fundamentals of Instructing (flight instructor ACS)
- I
- Area of operation I: Fundamentals of Instructing
- C
- Task C: Course Development, Lesson Plans, and Classroom Training Techniques
- K1b
- Part (b) of knowledge element 1
Seeing it on your score report
Your Airman Knowledge Test Report lists a code for each area where you missed a question. Seeing FI.I.C.K1b 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-25, Flight Instructor for Airplane Category ACS, Area of Operation I (November 2023, effective May 31, 2024); FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix (revised 9/25/26), p. 2.
Printed on 1 test
- Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI)
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