FAA knowledge test prep · PPL · IR · CPL · ATP

Pass your FAA knowledge test on the first attempt.

Epilot turns the FAA Private Pilot ACS into 1,590+ real exam-style questions across 16 chapters, full-length mock knowledge tests, and analytics that show you exactly what to study next — so you walk into the testing center ready to score.

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An aircraft steering a true heading of 090° at a true airspeed of 150 knots makes good a true track of 084° with a groundspeed of 129 knots. What is the wind velocity?

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Question bank

A taste of what's inside.

1,590 questions and counting — written to exam standard, with explanations on every one.

Live from the question bank 90:00

You are flying VFR on a course of 230º. What is an appropriate flight level?

AFL40
BFL30
CFL45

Every question ships with a worked explanation — shown the moment you answer.

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Exam Ready

We prepare you until you can score 100%

Not another mock test. Exam Ready is a mastery system: you work through the completeFAAquestion bank topic by topic, and every question you miss keeps coming back until you've mastered it. When you finish, there's nothing left to surprise you.

  • Every topic, every question — the complete bank, not a sample
  • Wrong answers return until you get them right
  • Reworded variants prove you learned it, not memorised it
Exam Ready

Built so your first attempt is your only attempt

A failed paper costs you months, another exam fee, and a delayed licence. Exam Ready is a mastery system — we keep preparing you until you can score 100% on the bank, so you sit the real paper already knowing you can pass it.

01Cover every question — not a sample

Work through the complete FAA bank topic by topic. Nothing in the paper is a surprise because you've already seen its shape.

02Your mistakes come back until they're gone

Every question you miss returns on a spaced schedule. You don't move on because you're bored — you move on because you've actually got it.

03Reworded variants prove you learned it

The same concept asked a different way. That's the difference between remembering an answer and understanding a subject.

04You can see when you're ready

Live mastery per topic, so you walk into the exam knowing where you stand — instead of hoping.

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  • First chapter of every topic
  • Sample mock questions
  • Progress tracking

Go Pro to finish the job

Everything unlocked until you're exam ready.

  • All 1,590+ questions
  • Full-length timed mock exams
  • Mistake drilling & spaced review
  • Reworded variants
  • Topic-wise analytics

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Ground school In build

FAA courses, taught properly

We're building structured courses for every FAAsubject — taught from first principles, with a check at the end of each module so you find out you've misunderstood something now, not in the exam hall. Not ready yet, and we'd rather say so than sell you a placeholder.

Lesson by lesson

Each subject broken into short, visual lessons instead of one long PDF.

Checks as you go

A few questions after every module, so nothing silently goes unlearnt.

Ask when stuck

Bring a question to your mentor without leaving the lesson.

Practise the question bank meanwhile Every course will be included in your existing plan — no separate purchase.

Everything for your FAA written — in one place.

The complete FAA Private Pilot knowledge-test syllabus, organized chapter-by-chapter the way ground school actually teaches it — 16 chapters, 1,590+ exam-style questionswith worked explanations, and full-length mock tests in the real format. Start free, then upgrade when you're ready — no juggling between sources.

Full FAA PPL knowledge-test coverageACS-aligned, chapter by chapterFull-length mock knowledge testsWorked explanation on every questionStart free — upgrade anytime
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Aligned to the FAA ACS & 14 CFR (public domain)
Independent study platform — not affiliated with the FAA

Epilot is an independent exam-preparation platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration. “FAA” and the ACS are referenced for identification only.

Syllabus

The FAA syllabus, charted.

Every subject is broken into categories, chapters, and question sets — so you always know where you are on the route, and what's left to cover.

Instruments

Built like a flight deck.

Every instrument you need to prepare — nothing you don't.

Timed mock exams

Full-length papers under real exam pressure — countdown timer and jump-freeze mechanics, exactly like test day.

Syllabus-mapped practice

Every question filed under subject → category → chapter, so your practice follows the official syllabus, not a random shuffle.

Instant explanations

See the correct answer with a worked explanation the moment you respond. No flipping to the back of the book.

Progress analytics

Score trends, per-subject strengths, and attempt history that point at exactly what to revise next.

Streaks & history

Daily streaks and a month-by-month log of every attempt keep your prep consistent until exam day.

OTP-only sign-in

Your phone number is your key. No passwords to forget, no third-party accounts, no data sharing.

Getting started

Three legs to exam-ready.

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File your flight plan

Create a free account with just your phone number — one OTP and you're in.

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Pick a subject & chapter

Choose from the official syllabus, charted into categories and chapters.

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Practise, review, repeat

Answer MCQs, read the explanations, watch your analytics climb to exam-ready.

Pricing

The FAA PPL question bank.

Every FAA Private Pilot question, with worked explanations and timed mocks. Buy once — no subscription, nothing to cancel.

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Basic

$29.90one-time
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What's included

  • All subjects and categories
  • Full question bank access
  • Attempt history
  • Progress analytics
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Pro

$49.90one-time
Pay once — no renewals, ever

What's included

  • Everything in Basic
  • Full mock exams (timed)
  • Jump-freeze exam mechanics
  • Advanced score analytics
  • Priority support
FAQ

FAA exam prep — common questions

The FAA private pilot airplane (PAR) knowledge test has 60 multiple-choice questions. You need 70% to pass, and you have 2 hours 30 minutes. Epilot's question bank drills every ACS area so nothing on test day is a surprise.

70%. On the 60-question private pilot test that means at least 42 correct. Epilot's Exam Ready mode keeps returning the questions you miss until you're consistently scoring well above the line.

It's built chapter-by-chapter and aligned to the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) — 1,590+ exam-style questions with a worked explanation on every one, plus full-length mock knowledge tests in the real format.

Your airman knowledge test report is valid for 24 calendar months — you must take the practical test (checkride) within that window. Epilot helps you pass the written the first time so the clock starts clean.

No. Epilot is an independent study platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration. Our content is aligned to the publicly available FAA Airman Certification Standards and 14 CFR.

Epilot's US programme is built for PPL, IR, CPL & ATP candidates, starting with the Private Pilot Airplane (PAR) knowledge test. You can start for free and upgrade when you're ready.

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