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Fundamentals of Instructing test code

FI.I.C.K7cFundamentals 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.k7c or FI.I.C.K7c on your score report.

The FAA's wording

Instructional aids and training technologies, including:

Guidelines for use.

FAA-S-ACS-25, Flight Instructor for Airplane Category ACS, Area of Operation I (November 2023, effective May 31, 2024), I. Fundamentals of Instructing, Task C. Course Development, Lesson Plans, and Classroom Training Techniques

What it means

FI.I.C.K7c 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
K7c
Part (c) of knowledge element 7

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.K7c 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.

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  • Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI)

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