FAA Private Pilot / Airplane

Real situations.
Not trivia.

Study for the FAA Private Pilot knowledge test with short scenarios, clear answers, and the FAA source behind every card.

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814 study cards
Source on every card
60-question Practice Exam

An independent study aid. Not official FAA material.

Populated PPL Quiz Cards home screen showing study progress, due cards, and practice exam access

How it works

Three steps. A few minutes a day.

A consistent study loop keeps the focus on the material rather than on figuring out the app.

Read

Work through concise Private Pilot study material organized around the knowledge you need to understand.

Answer

Use Four Choice to test recall, then review the answer and supporting source material.

Review

Check the result, explanation, and supporting source, then record how well you knew the material.

PPL Quiz Cards study screen with a correct Four Choice answer and explanation

PPL Quiz Cards source sheet showing the FAA reference behind a study card

Answers with sources

Know the answer. Know why.

Review the answer, explanation, and source behind the card instead of stopping at a correct choice.

Clear answer and supporting explanation
FAA source reference on every study card
Source details available when you want to check the material

Study library

800+ cards. Organized for study.

Browse the complete study library, open a subject, and choose the material you want to review next.

All 814 study cards in one library
Organized by Private Pilot subject
Move from a subject overview directly into study

PPL Quiz Cards library showing the organized Private Pilot study collection

PPL Quiz Cards subject screen showing cards available for focused study

Practice Exam

Practice before test day.

Work through a timed 60-question Practice Exam, flag questions for review, and see where you need more study when you finish.

60 questions

2:00 hours

70% pass mark

Four choices per question
Flag questions and review before submitting
Review results and subject performance afterwards

Practice questions are study material and are not represented as actual FAA knowledge-test questions.

PPL Quiz Cards timed Practice Exam question with four answer choices

Practice Exam result showing 47 of 60 correct, 78 percent, passed, and subject performance

PPL Quiz Cards populated progress screen with study activity and subject progress

PPL Quiz Cards Weak Spots screen identifying material that needs another look

Focused review

See what needs another look.

Use your study history to return to difficult material, review due cards, and keep track of progress across Private Pilot subjects.

Due cards and study activity
Hard cards kept easy to find
Subject-level progress and weak areas

Study coverage

Private Pilot subjects in one place.

Review the knowledge areas that come together in Private Pilot Airplane study and knowledge-test preparation.

Regulations Privileges, limitations, operating rules, and requirements

Airspace & Operations Airspace, airports, procedures, and operating environment

Weather Weather theory, reports, forecasts, and flight hazards

Performance & Weight and Balance Aircraft performance, loading, and operating limitations

Navigation Flight planning, navigation, charts, and position awareness

Communications Radio procedures, signals, and ATC communication

Aircraft Systems Powerplant, instruments, systems, and aircraft operation

Aerodynamics & Flight Flight principles, stalls, performance, and aircraft control

FAA Private Pilot knowledge test

Prepare for the PAR knowledge test.

The FAA Private Pilot Airplane knowledge test, identified by test code PAR, is also commonly called the Private Pilot written test.

The FAA lists 60 questions, 2 hours of testing time, and a passing score of 70 percent for PAR.

Check the current FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix →

Read the complete Private Pilot written test guide →

60 questions FAA Private Pilot Airplane knowledge test

2 hours Testing time listed for PAR

70 percent Passing score listed for PAR

FAA source material

Check the material behind the card.

Study cards identify their supporting source so you can go beyond the answer and check the underlying material directly.

14 CFR AIM ACS PHAK AFH Aviation Weather Handbook

The app identifies the source and a chapter, section, paragraph, or page locator where the cited material provides one.

Source identified Each study card carries a reference to its supporting material.

Specific locator Chapter, section, paragraph, or other locator is included where applicable.

Independent study aid Use current FAA publications and instructor guidance as authoritative references.

FAQ

Private Pilot knowledge test questions.

What is the FAA Private Pilot written test?

The official FAA term is knowledge test. “Written test” is also commonly used for the FAA airman knowledge examination. For Private Pilot Airplane applicants, the test code is PAR.

How many questions are on the PAR knowledge test?

The FAA lists 60 questions for the Private Pilot Airplane (PAR) knowledge test.

What score is required to pass?

The FAA lists a passing score of 70 percent for PAR.

How much time is allowed for the PAR knowledge test?

The current FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix lists 2 hours of testing time for PAR.

Are PPL Quiz Cards questions actual FAA test questions?

No. FAA Private Pilot Quiz Cards contains study material for knowledge-test preparation. Its questions are not represented as actual FAA knowledge-test questions.

Do I need an account to use the app?

No account is required for the core V1 study experience.

Does the app work offline?

The V1 study content is bundled with the app, so core study material remains available without a network connection.

Study with PPL Quiz Cards.

FAA Private Pilot study cards, focused review, progress tracking, and Practice Exam for iPhone and iPad.

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Real situations. Not trivia.