FAA Knowledge Tests
FAA knowledge tests: drones, aircraft, the control tower and A&P mechanics.
FAA Private Pilot (Airplane)
295 questions covering the Areas of Operation on the FAA PAR knowledge test for a Private Pilot Certificate with an airplane rating. 60 questions, 42 to pass, two hours.
FAA Instrument Rating (Airplane)
111 questions covering the Areas of Operation on the FAA IRA knowledge test for an Instrument Rating with an airplane category. 60 questions, 42 to pass, two hours.
FAA Commercial Pilot (Airplane)
225 questions for the FAA CAX knowledge test for a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an airplane rating. 100 questions, 70 to pass, two and a hours.
FAA Flight Instructor (Airplane)
208 questions for the FAA flight instructor knowledge tests: the FIA (100 questions, 70 to pass) and the Fundamentals of Instructing.
FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot, sUAS)
324 questions covering the five Areas of Operation on the FAA UAG knowledge test for a Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS rating. 60 questions, 42 to pass, two hours.
FAA Control Tower Operator (CTO)
231 questions for the FAA Control Tower Operator certificate (14 CFR 65): tower procedures from JO 7110.65, phraseology, weather, separation, Special VFR, emergencies and the part 91 flight rules.
FAA Aviation Mechanic — General (AMG)
297 questions for the FAA General (AMG) knowledge test: electricity, drawings, weight and balance, fluid lines, hardware, ground handling, corrosion, math, regulations and records, physics, inspection and human factors.
FAA Aviation Mechanic — Airframe (AMA)
400 questions for the FAA Airframe (AMA) knowledge test: sheet metal and composite structures, flight controls, inspections, landing gear, hydraulics, cabin environment, instruments, avionics, fuel, electrical, ice and fire protection, and rotorcraft.
FAA Aviation Mechanic — Powerplant (AMP)
355 questions for the FAA Powerplant (AMP) knowledge test: reciprocating and turbine engines, engine inspection and instruments, fire protection, electrical, lubrication, ignition and starting, fuel metering, induction and cooling, air systems, exhaust and propellers.
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Common Questions
Which courses are in this track?
FAA Private Pilot (Airplane) (295 questions); FAA Instrument Rating (Airplane) (111 questions); FAA Commercial Pilot (Airplane) (225 questions); FAA Flight Instructor (Airplane) (208 questions); FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot, sUAS) (324 questions); FAA Control Tower Operator (CTO) (231 questions); FAA Aviation Mechanic — General (AMG) (297 questions); FAA Aviation Mechanic — Airframe (AMA) (400 questions); FAA Aviation Mechanic — Powerplant (AMP) (355 questions).
How are the practice tests scored?
FAA Private Pilot (Airplane): 60 questions, 42 to pass. FAA Instrument Rating (Airplane): 60 questions, 42 to pass. FAA Commercial Pilot (Airplane): 100 questions, 70 to pass. FAA Flight Instructor (Airplane): 100 questions, 70 to pass. FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot, sUAS): 60 questions, 42 to pass. FAA Control Tower Operator (CTO): 60 questions, 42 to pass. FAA Aviation Mechanic — General (AMG): 60 questions, 42 to pass. FAA Aviation Mechanic — Airframe (AMA): 100 questions, 70 to pass. FAA Aviation Mechanic — Powerplant (AMP): 100 questions, 70 to pass.
Is it free?
Part of every course is free: a slice of every topic and one short practice test a day. Full access is $10 a month for one course, or $20 a month for every course on the site.