CASA Flight Instructor’s Exam
So, back to it.
"Point 1. So do you acknowledge that the PIRC exam is not a 'new' exam, and that it has existed roughly unchanged in 15 years or more?"
Porter : No.
Strange, given previously you have said
Originally Posted by porter
The FAA handbook is handy, it has some great material in it, however, some of the material is dated. Your point that the exam hasn't changed in 15 years in itself is a problem.
Do you just flip a coin or something with each reply?
"Point 2. Are you now changing your position that there is no guidance material for the PIRC?"
Porter : "No"
You're not changing your position. Fascinating.
Point 2 " Is there guidance material or not?"
Porter "No"
And yet..
Originally Posted by Porter
I did NOT say there was no guidance material
Regardless, there is a mountain of guidance material for the PIRC. As posted earlier
Originally Posted by Casa
Suggested study material
The following references are useful study material for the PIRC.
The following references are useful study material for the PIRC.
- Aviation Instructor's Handbook (FAA-H-8083-9A)
This is the principal reference text - A suitable management book on 'motivation'
A candidate is expected to have basic understanding of the theories of motivation proposed by:While FAA-H-8083-9A provides some short paragraphs on the first two (but mainly on Maslow), most management books provide satisfactory information on the 3 theories- Abraham Maslow's 'Hierarchy of Needs'
- Douglas McGregor 'X & Y' Theory
- Frederick Herzberg '2-Factor' Theory.
- Human Factors in Flight by Frank Hawkins or any human factors book on 'memory', 'motivation', 'stress', etc
Optional - to supplement information in the above - Preparing Instructional Objectives by Robert F Mager
Optional - a useful text on 'behavioural objectives' to compliment FAA-H-8083-9A - Measuring Instructional Results by Robert F Mager
Optional - additional useful text on 'behavioural objectives'
Originally Posted by Porter
Please stop with the big words
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Should you want to have the last word, again.........
Point 1. NO
Point 2. NO & NO
Keep going Captain SFB, love your work.
PS, One of these identities is a pedant, juvenile. The other is Porter.
Please, if you're going to lecture on a public forum, perhaps you can attempt correct grammar? Although, I guess not much is expected from an airbus pilot?
Sorry, where is the Sesame Street sign-up? I tend not to source all my info from google, especially my three syllable words.
Point 1. NO
Point 2. NO & NO
Keep going Captain SFB, love your work.
This thread has lost all meaning, with Porter and Soldat jerking off on each other's posts.
If you can't pass the exam with that enormous collection of reference texts then you maybe food delivery is better suited to your skill set.
Sorry, where is the Sesame Street sign-up? I tend not to source all my info from google, especially my three syllable words.
Wow.....upwards of sixty posts arguing over a multple choice quiz that can easily be studied for and knocked off over a weekend or two. You guys are funny.
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Er.. Should I? "Please, if you're going to lecture on a public forum, perhaps you can attempt correct grammar? "
heh.
Rather abstract I guess, but ok? Are Airbus pilots lesser than other pilots? What if that pilot has flown Boeing and other types also? What happens then? Fascinating!
https://muppetcentral.com/forum/forums/sesame-street/
I got you fam.
Specifically, you are standing by your claim that there is no guidance material for the PIRC, despite it being patently and painfully obvious there is a mountain of it. I've seen obstinate before, but this is a whole new thing. I'm not even mad, its impressive.
Sure is. I used this brand new thing called the guidance material.
For the record I have no idea why this thread wasn't locked ages ago, but until that time I'm more than happy to entertain myself with elmo over here.
One more time for the punters in the back!
10/10, would troll again.
heh.
Originally Posted by porter
Although, I guess not much is expected from an airbus pilot?
Originally Posted by porter
Sorry, where is the Sesame Street sign-up?
I got you fam.
Originally Posted by Porter
Point 2. NO & NO
Specifically, you are standing by your claim that there is no guidance material for the PIRC, despite it being patently and painfully obvious there is a mountain of it. I've seen obstinate before, but this is a whole new thing. I'm not even mad, its impressive.
Originally Posted by Some other guy
a multi choice exam that can easily be studied for and knocked off over a weekend
For the record I have no idea why this thread wasn't locked ages ago, but until that time I'm more than happy to entertain myself with elmo over here.
One more time for the punters in the back!
Originally Posted by The name is Porter
No guidance material
Originally Posted by The name is Porter
I did NOT say there was no guidance material
Are exams designed to be tools to impart knowledge? I thought the reference material did that. The exam is supposed to test your knowledge and insight of said topic. Do the CASA exams do that well? Up for argument I suppose? From my experience doing CASA exams, it has been my opinion that they generally cover the syllabus. Do I agree with that syllabus? Sometimes yes, often times no.
How do exams distinguish between those who have rote learned and those who have true insight? I think that is a very challenging goal to set any exam. I certainly don't have an answer. If you could design an exam to achieve that goal I'd wager there is a fair reward in it for yourself.
Originally Posted by Bigpapi
It's a great motivator however to actually READ the FAA Handbook which is an awesome tool and educational resource for anyone teaching and assessing.
Every exam could be better but I never saw a huge issue with the PMI exam. Has some good bits in it, is relatively easy to cover the breadth of the material and provides next to no hurdle for someone looking to attain the grade.
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Oh, and in case you hadn't noticed, I'm not arguing with you anymore. There is no agreement, no common ground. I'm not interested in an argument based on pedantry. So for the benefit of us all and the display of your pure genius, keep goin' (said in Carl Barron accent), go on, keep goin'
Oh, and in case you hadn't noticed, I'm not arguing with you anymore. There is no agreement, no common ground. I'm not interested in an argument based on pedantry. So for the benefit of us all and the display of your pure genius, keep goin' (said in Carl Barron accent), go on, keep goin'
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Oh I found a little more than that kiddo
you might even see some of the stuff you've sent me via PM.
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PIRC exam
Hey all little late here, but im doing my PIRC soon and there is a requirement for CAO 48.1 and CASR am i correct to assume there will be questions on FDP/TOD and previlages and limitations in exam. Also there was under pass rates a statement about "requirements of part 141/142 operators" with regard to knowledge shortfalls. Where do i find this information i looked through the CASR and just found something about exercising FIRC and endorsements with Part 141 142 operators however maybe im missing something?
Hey anyone know what's happened to https://www.practicecyberexams.com?
Paid for FIR practice exams, did two last week. Tried to get onto the site this evening, server's IP not found. Tried to email support, got a delivery failure.
Paid for FIR practice exams, did two last week. Tried to get onto the site this evening, server's IP not found. Tried to email support, got a delivery failure.
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Hi Evilducky,
I'm currently studying for the exam and was looking at purchasing some of those practice exams.
Did you have any luck getting back onto the site/contacting them?
I don't want to spend $100 and find out it was a scam..
Also how many practise exams does it have available?
Thanks,
Rotorbird
I'm currently studying for the exam and was looking at purchasing some of those practice exams.
Did you have any luck getting back onto the site/contacting them?
I don't want to spend $100 and find out it was a scam..
Also how many practise exams does it have available?
Thanks,
Rotorbird
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Hi Deckchair,
Congrats on the pass!
What other material did you study other than the handbook?
I'm currently studying the handbook and was curious as to what other material people have studied/found useful.
My friend recommended an iPhone app that has a whole bunch of practise exam questions on it, which thoroughly helped him.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rotorbird
Congrats on the pass!
What other material did you study other than the handbook?
I'm currently studying the handbook and was curious as to what other material people have studied/found useful.
My friend recommended an iPhone app that has a whole bunch of practise exam questions on it, which thoroughly helped him.
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rotorbird
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Deckchair - Charlie might be a bit abrupt but he has a point - understand the material (mind-numbing as it is) because some of it is important, vital even. This applies doubly to being an instructor - it will be very obvious to your students and your CFI/HOO when you don't understand stuff ... quick route to a short-term job.
An much as I have plenty of complaints about CASA exams (especially where they don't understand tolerances) almost all of the material matters. Even the B727 stuff. Planning for an A320 or a B727 or a Citation is the same as planning for the B727. The actual fuel burns vary, but the method of calculating climb/cruise/descent still applies, and the various reserves definitely apply. Yes, most planning is done by a computer. But you must always understand it in ultimate detail. And Yes, there will always come a day when you must plan it or justify the planning manually. If you can't do that, don't ask me for a job!
An much as I have plenty of complaints about CASA exams (especially where they don't understand tolerances) almost all of the material matters. Even the B727 stuff. Planning for an A320 or a B727 or a Citation is the same as planning for the B727. The actual fuel burns vary, but the method of calculating climb/cruise/descent still applies, and the various reserves definitely apply. Yes, most planning is done by a computer. But you must always understand it in ultimate detail. And Yes, there will always come a day when you must plan it or justify the planning manually. If you can't do that, don't ask me for a job!
Sorry to break this to you but almost nobody on the line understands that stuff anymore
https://www.pilotpracticeexams.com
Has anyone used these guys for PIRC exam prep?
Wondering what they are like, pricing seems pretty reasonable.
Cheers
BAz
Has anyone used these guys for PIRC exam prep?
Wondering what they are like, pricing seems pretty reasonable.
Cheers
BAz