ASA Releases Updated Oral Exam Guide for Flight Instructors

Ninth edition provides the knowledge and tools to be a successful CFI.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

ASA’s ‘Flight Instructor Oral Exam Guide’ helps you prepare for the check ride and beyond. [Credit: iStock]

Key Takeaways:

Flight instructors must go beyond rote memorization, adapting scenarios to individual learners and possessing in-depth knowledge of aeromedical, human factors, and aviation security.
The latest, ninth edition of ASA's *Flight Instructor Oral Exam Guide* is designed to help applicants prepare for the FAA CFI check ride and serve as a valuable refresher tool.
The updated guide aligns with Airman Certification Standards (ACS), incorporates modern scenario-based training, and expands coverage on human factors, aeromedical issues, and aviation/airport security to promote a deeper understanding.

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Rote memorization of knowledge and maneuvers won’t be enough to earn your flight instructor rating. Flight instructors need to have an instructional level of knowledge on aeromedical and human factors, aviation and airport security with the understanding that one size does not fit all.

CFIs have to be able to adapt and create realistic scenarios tailored to the environment and the individual learner. The latest Flight Instructor Oral Exam Guide from Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) is geared toward helping prepare for this.