FAA Knowledge Exam Preparation Tests
Airman Certification Standards (ACS) Aligned Mock Tests
Exam Specifications
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), United States
70% Correct Answers
1 to 2 Months Directed Study
2 hours to 3 hours based on test code
Varies, averaging 60 theoretical questions per set.
Multiple Choice Questions, Computer-Based via PSI Testing Centers
Exam Overview
FAA Knowledge Tests are computer-based exams at PSI Testing Centers covering FAR regulations, aerodynamics, weather, and cross-country planning. The Private Pilot (PAR) and Instrument (IRA) tests are 60 questions; the Commercial (CAX) is 100. All require 70% to pass.
The Federal Aviation Administration utilizes FAA Knowledge Exams to test commercial theoretical competencies before flight checkrides. These written papers are strictly mapped to the current FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS), stressing safe risk management alongside raw flight math.
The exams verify practical airmanship regulations, airport lighting schemes, Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 61/91, cross-country chart reading (Sectionals), weight and balance, and weather briefings (METAR, TAF, Winds Aloft).
🚀 High-yield focus: Airspace limitations, weather charts, and aerodynamic force laws cover 70% of FAA written test tasks.
Theoretical Subject Syllabus Blocks
Air Regulations
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) definitions, cloud clearances, and operational flight limitations.
Aviation Meteorology
Reading METAR, TAF, weather prognostic charts, and pilot weather reports (PIREPs).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
QHow long is my FAA written test endorsement certificate valid?
Your FAA written test results remain fully valid for 24 calendar months after passing. You must complete your checkride within this window.
QHow do I use the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) to study?
Every answer in Heading is tagged with its active ACS subject code, showing you exactly which knowledge elements or risk factors require review.
Simulator Practice Deck
Access Heading's free on-line preparation suite. Master simulated cabin stressors and error logging indicators immediately.
Includes cadet features:
- Spaced Repetition Engine
- Custom Radar & METAR Weather
- ATA-Standards Telemetry Logs