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.
- Questions in This Course
- 295
- The Real Test
- 60 questions, 42 correct to pass.
About This Test
A Private Pilot Certificate with an airplane category and single-engine land class rating lets you act as pilot in command of an airplane for any purpose except compensation or hire -- flying yourself and passengers cross-country, splitting costs pro rata, is squarely within the certificate's privileges.
You must be at least 17 years old (14 CFR 61.103), hold at least a third-class medical certificate or qualify under BasicMed, and log at least 40 hours of flight time meeting the specific dual, solo, night, and cross-country minimums in 14 CFR 61.109.
The knowledge test is called the PAR (Private Pilot -- Airplane) exam. It has 60 questions, you have up to two hours, and 42 correct (70%) passes it. Passing the knowledge test is a prerequisite for the checkride, not a substitute for it -- you still need the flight training and the practical test.
First, get an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) by creating a free account on IACRA, the FAA's Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application. Your flight instructor endorses your logbook when you are ready for the knowledge test.
Book the PAR exam at a PSI-run testing center through PSI's FAA exam site. Bring government photo ID that shows your photograph, signature, and date of birth.
This course drills 295 questions. The FAA's pilot page is the place to check for anything newer.
Official Links
- Become a pilot (FAA) — FAA's overview of the private pilot certification path
- IACRA — Get your FTN and apply for the certificate
- PSI exam registration — Book the PAR knowledge test
Questions
Common Questions
How many questions are on the real test, and what is the pass mark?
60 questions, 42 correct to pass.
How are the questions checked?
Every question is checked before it goes live, and again each time the site is updated.
Where do I take the FAA knowledge test?
First, get an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) by creating a free account on IACRA, the FAA's Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application. Your flight instructor endorses your logbook when you are ready for the knowledge test.
Is this course 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.