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IFR Oral Exam Guide

Instrument Rating (Airplane) · ACS FAA-S-ACS-8C

The instrument oral is one of the toughest in GA. Brief approaches, holds, and lost-comm cold.

  • 49 real examiner questions with model answers
  • Approach briefings, holding entries, lost comm (91.185)
  • IFR alternate requirements and the 1-2-3 rule, decoded
  • WAAS/LPV, DA vs MDA, IFR fuel planning (91.167)
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What's inside

  • ACS Areas You Must Know Cold
  • Examiner Questions & Model Answers
  • DPE Scenario Drills
  • Common Mistakes That Fail Applicants
  • How To Study For This Oral
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Sample from the guide

Q. When are you required to file an alternate airport?

Under 91.169, you must file an alternate if the destination weather from 1 hour before to 1 hour after your ETA is forecast below a 2,000-ft ceiling or 3 SM visibility — the 1-2-3 rule.

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