Oral Exam Guide - Instrument Rating

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The Instrument Rating Oral Exam Guide, 12th Edition helps pilots prepare for the oral portion of the FAA instrument rating checkride. Using a question-and-answer format, it presents questions commonly asked by FAA examiners with concise, ready-to-use answers and FAA references for further study. It's a practical resource for instrument rating applicants, flight instructors, and instrument-rated pilots reviewing their knowledge.

Updated to align with the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS), the 12th edition includes new and expanded coverage of the preflight, departure, enroute, and arrival phases of instrument flight, along with scenario-based training. Additional material supports Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) candidates and pilots preparing for an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC).

ASA Instrument Rating Oral Exam Guide Features:

  • Question-and-Answer Format: Common FAA oral exam questions with concise answers to help prepare for the practical test.
  • ACS-Aligned Content: Updated coverage of preflight preparation, departures, enroute operations, and arrivals.
  • Scenario-Based Training: Study material incorporating practical instrument flight scenarios.
  • FAA References: References throughout the guide for additional study and clarification.
  • CFII Preparation: Additional study material for instrument flight instructor candidates.
  • Instrument Proficiency Checks: Guidance for pilots and instructors preparing for IPCs.

Helicopter pilots should also consider the Helicopter Oral Exam Guide by Ryan Dale as a companion resource for helicopter-specific checkride preparation.

Book Details:
12th Edition (2026)
328 pages
5.25" x 8.25"
ISBN: 978-1-64425-575-9

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Oral Exam Guide - Instrument Rating

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Oral Exam Guide - Instrument Rating Overview:

The Instrument Rating Oral Exam Guide, 12th Edition helps pilots prepare for the oral portion of the FAA instrument rating checkride. Using a question-and-answer format, it presents questions commonly asked by FAA examiners with concise, ready-to-use answers and FAA references for further study. It's a practical resource for instrument rating applicants, flight instructors, and instrument-rated pilots reviewing their knowledge.

Updated to align with the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS), the 12th edition includes new and expanded coverage of the preflight, departure, enroute, and arrival phases of instrument flight, along with scenario-based training. Additional material supports Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII) candidates and pilots preparing for an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC).

ASA Instrument Rating Oral Exam Guide Features:

  • Question-and-Answer Format: Common FAA oral exam questions with concise answers to help prepare for the practical test.
  • ACS-Aligned Content: Updated coverage of preflight preparation, departures, enroute operations, and arrivals.
  • Scenario-Based Training: Study material incorporating practical instrument flight scenarios.
  • FAA References: References throughout the guide for additional study and clarification.
  • CFII Preparation: Additional study material for instrument flight instructor candidates.
  • Instrument Proficiency Checks: Guidance for pilots and instructors preparing for IPCs.

Helicopter pilots should also consider the Helicopter Oral Exam Guide by Ryan Dale as a companion resource for helicopter-specific checkride preparation.

Book Details:
12th Edition (2026)
328 pages
5.25" x 8.25"
ISBN: 978-1-64425-575-9

 

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Excellent study material

  • By Bill from Decatur Island WA USA on Friday, April 24, 2026
  • Pros: Packed with all the right info and thorough explanations.
  • Review: This book has been very helpful in getting me closer to check ride day.

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  • By Stephen from Washington IN USA on Monday, June 21, 2021
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  • Review: I did not care for it.  One fact after another with little explanation!

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Highly recommended

  • By Donnie from Columbia TN USA on Saturday, November 7, 2020
  • Pros: very easy reading and to the point
  • Review: Very good book to use as a ifr refresher or to prepare for a practical test

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Great reference book!

  • By Bill from Dana Point CA USA on Tuesday, October 27, 2020
  • Pros: Great prep material
  • Review: I purchased this book for my son, just prior to his FAA oral and check ride.
    He says it definitely helped.
    I say, HE PASSED!

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Good info

  • By Jamie C from Rio Rancho NM on Sunday, May 27, 2018
  • Pros: Good info
  • Review: This guide has some good info and worth knowing, But it is generic info at best because every examiner has their own style and hot topics.

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Good info

  • By Jamie C on Wednesday, May 2, 2018
  • Pros: size, cost, info
  • Review: Good info but didnt really apply to my checkride. Each DPE goes their own way which would make it hard for any book to adequately prepare you for.

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  • By Jay from Hays KS USA on Tuesday, September 5, 2017
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Excellent study material

  • By Bill from Decatur Island WA USA on Friday, April 24, 2026
  • Pros: Packed with all the right info and thorough explanations.
  • Cons: None
  • Review: This book has been very helpful in getting me closer to check ride day.

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  • By Stephen from Washington IN USA on Monday, June 21, 2021
  • Review: I did not care for it.  One fact after another with little explanation!
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Highly recommended

  • By Donnie from Columbia TN USA on Saturday, November 7, 2020
  • Pros: very easy reading and to the point
  • Cons: none
  • Review: Very good book to use as a ifr refresher or to prepare for a practical test
  • Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 14 Other people found this review helpful.
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Great reference book!

  • By Bill from Dana Point CA USA on Tuesday, October 27, 2020
  • Pros: Great prep material
  • Cons: none known
  • Review: I purchased this book for my son, just prior to his FAA oral and check ride.
    He says it definitely helped.
    I say, HE PASSED!
  • Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 17 Other people found this review helpful.
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Good info

  • By Jamie C from Rio Rancho NM on Sunday, May 27, 2018
  • Pros: Good info
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  • Review: This guide has some good info and worth knowing, But it is generic info at best because every examiner has their own style and hot topics.
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Good info

  • By Jamie C on Wednesday, May 2, 2018
  • Pros: size, cost, info
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  • Review: Good info but didnt really apply to my checkride. Each DPE goes their own way which would make it hard for any book to adequately prepare you for.
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  • By Jay from Hays KS USA on Tuesday, September 5, 2017
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