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FAA Private Pilot practice test

3,829 original questions for the FAA Private Pilot – Airplane knowledge test, in 14 chapters, each explained with its FAA source. Practice a few minutes a day, paced to your test date, and see your forecast score as you go.

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The real test

The Private Pilot test at a glance

  • 60scored questions
  • 2 htime allowed
  • 70%to pass (42 of 60)
  • 3answer choices per question

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Take a timed Private Pilot practice test

60 questions in 2 hours, the real test's count and time limit, from all 14 chapters. Scored against the 70% pass line, with every answer explained at the end.

The real test also has questions on figures and charts from the FAA's testing supplement. This one doesn't; the app has them.

  • 60 questionsthe real test's count
  • 2 hoursthe real time limit
  • 70% to pass42 of 60 right
  • Flag and reviewchange any answer until you submit
  • Explained at the endevery answer, with its FAA source

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All 12 free questions in Aerodynamics & Principles of Flight
Aerodynamics & Principles of Flight PAR-01-010

You roll into a 45° level turn and add back pressure to hold altitude, but leave the power unchanged. Why does the airspeed decrease?

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The answer is C: The higher angle of attack increases induced drag

Holding altitude in a bank requires more total lift, which at the same airspeed means a higher angle of attack. Induced drag rises with angle of attack, so with no power added, the airplane slows. This is why power is often added in steep turns.

Source: PHAK Ch. 5 ACS PA.V.A

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What's inside

14 chapters, with free questions in each

In the order the app teaches them.

  1. 1 Aerodynamics & Principles of Flight239 questions in the app · 12 free
  2. 2 Aircraft Systems & Powerplant246 questions in the app · 12 free
  3. 3 Flight Instruments261 questions in the app · 12 free
  4. 4 Regulations: Pilot Certification & Privileges221 questions in the app · 12 free
  5. 5 Regulations: Operating Rules & Airworthiness251 questions in the app · 12 free
  6. 6 Airspace & VFR Weather Minimums274 questions in the app · 12 free
  7. 7 Airport Operations, ATC & Communications401 questions in the app · 12 free
  8. 8 Weather Theory259 questions in the app · 12 free
  9. 9 Aviation Weather Services325 questions in the app · 12 free
  10. 10 Performance and Weight & Balance330 questions in the app · 12 free
  11. 11 Navigation & Flight Planning293 questions in the app · 12 free
  12. 12 Aeromedical Factors237 questions in the app · 12 free
  13. 13 Aeronautical Decision Making & Risk Management206 questions in the app · 12 free
  14. 14 Flight Maneuvers, Procedures & Emergencies286 questions in the app · 12 free

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How the knowledge test works
Is there a free Private Pilot practice test?

Yes, on this page, with no sign-up: 60 questions in 2 hours, the real test's count and time limit, scored against the 70% pass line. You can flag questions and change answers until you submit, then see every answer explained with its FAA source. Nothing you answer is saved or sent.

How many questions are in StudyWren's Private Pilot course?

3,829 questions in 14 chapters. 168 of them, a few from each chapter, are free to try on this site.

What's the format of the FAA Private Pilot test?

60 scored multiple-choice questions, 2 hours, and 70 percent to pass. Each question has 3 answer choices. StudyWren's mock exams use the same count, time limit and topic weights.

Is it free?

Chapter 1, a diagnostic with your forecast headline and a quick mock exam are free in the app, for good. StudyWren Pro opens the rest, from $7.99 per week.

The whole course is in the app

All 3,829 questions, paced to your test date, mock exams on the real time limit, and a forecast of your score.

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