CGI Study Guide 2026
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📋 CGI Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CGI Topics to Study (22)
✍️ Sample CGI Questions & Answers
1. What is 'plan continuation bias' (press-on-itis) in the context of flight safety?
Plan continuation bias causes pilots to press on with the original plan even when changing conditions should trigger a diversion or return to departure.
2. Which frequency is used for emergency communication in aviation?
121.5 MHz is the international distress frequency for aviation, monitored by air traffic control and search and rescue organizations worldwide. Aircraft equipped with an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) will transmit on this frequency in the event of a crash, aiding in locating the aircraft and initiating rescue efforts.
3. What does a METAR surface wind of '27015KT' indicate?
In a METAR, wind direction indicates where the wind is coming FROM, so 27015KT means wind from 270° (west) at 15 knots.
4. What is the antidote to the hazardous attitude of 'impulsivity'?
The antidote to impulsivity is 'Not so fast—think first,' reminding pilots to pause and consider options before acting.
5. Which gyroscopic instrument is MOST susceptible to precession error?
The heading indicator (directional gyro) is most susceptible to precession and must be periodically realigned with the magnetic compass.
6. Structural icing requires which two conditions to exist simultaneously?
Structural icing forms when an aircraft passes through visible moisture (clouds, rain, drizzle) with surface temperatures at or below freezing.