Airworthy PrepFundamentals of Instructing test code
FI.I.F.R2Fundamentals of Instructing: Elements of Effective Teaching that Include Risk Management and Accident Prevention
Fundamentals of Instructing test standard, area of operation I, task F
Written as fi.i.f.r2 or FI.I.F.R2 on your score report.
The FAA's wording
Obstacles to maintaining situational awareness during flight instruction.
What it means
FI.I.F.R2 is a risk management element in the Fundamentals of Instructing area of operation of the Fundamentals of Instructing 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.
- FI
- Fundamentals of Instructing (flight instructor ACS)
- I
- Area of operation I: Fundamentals of Instructing
- F
- Task F: Elements of Effective Teaching that Include Risk Management and Accident Prevention
- R2
- 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 FI.I.F.R2 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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