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Key Facts: EASA PPL Exam

9 subjects

Separately Examined

EASA Part-FCL / ECQB

~120

Total Multiple-Choice Questions

EASA ECQB

75%

Pass Mark Per Subject

EASA Part-FCL

18 months

Window to Pass All Subjects

EASA Part-FCL

The EASA PPL theory exam is a multiple-choice (4-option) test split into 9 subjects with roughly 120 questions in total, drawn from the EASA European Central Question Bank (ECQB). Each subject is examined and scored separately and requires at least 75% to pass, with all subjects completed within 18 months. This free bank provides 100 practice questions weighted across the nine subjects, using EASA (not FAA) rules and terminology.

Sample EASA PPL Practice Questions

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1Under EASA SERA rules, which airspace class is the only one where VFR flight is NOT permitted at all?

A.Class A

B.Class C

C.Class E

D.Class G

Explanation: Class A airspace is reserved exclusively for IFR traffic; VFR flights are not permitted. All other classes (B through G) allow VFR operations subject to the applicable visibility and cloud-clearance minima and clearance requirements.

2Under SERA, for VFR flight at or below 3000 ft AMSL in Class G airspace at 100 kt IAS, the minimum flight visibility and cloud clearance is:

A.8 km, 1500 m horizontally and 1000 ft vertically from cloud

B.5 km, 1500 m horizontally and 300 m vertically from cloud

C.1500 m, clear of cloud and in sight of the surface

D.5 km, clear of cloud and in sight of the surface

Explanation: In Class F/G airspace at or below 3000 ft AMSL (or 1000 ft above terrain, whichever is higher), the VFR minimum is 5 km flight visibility, clear of cloud and in sight of the surface. At 100 kt the reduced-visibility allowance to 1500 m does not apply as a default minimum.

3Above 3000 ft AMSL but below FL100, the VFR minimum flight visibility and distance from cloud is:

A.8 km visibility, 1500 m horizontal and 300 m (1000 ft) vertical from cloud

B.5 km visibility, 1500 m horizontal and 300 m vertical from cloud

C.5 km visibility, clear of cloud

D.8 km visibility, clear of cloud and in sight of surface

Explanation: At or above 3000 ft AMSL and below FL100, VFR requires 5 km flight visibility with 1500 m horizontal and 300 m (1000 ft) vertical distance from cloud. The 8 km figure only applies at and above FL100.

4When two aircraft are converging at approximately the same altitude, which one has the right of way?

A.The aircraft on the left

B.The aircraft that is higher

C.The aircraft on the right

D.The faster aircraft

Explanation: Under SERA rules of the air, when two aircraft are converging at approximately the same level, the aircraft that has the other on its right shall give way. Therefore the aircraft on the right has the right of way.

5Two aircraft are approaching head-on at approximately the same level. The correct action is for each aircraft to:

A.Alter heading to the left

B.Climb to pass overhead

C.Alter heading to the right

D.Maintain heading; the lower aircraft gives way

Explanation: SERA requires that when two aircraft approach head-on or nearly so, each shall alter its heading to the right to ensure safe lateral separation.

6An aircraft is overtaking another aircraft of the same category in flight. The overtaking aircraft must:

A.Alter heading to the left to pass on the left

B.Alter heading to the right to pass on the right

C.Descend below the slower aircraft

D.Maintain heading and expect the slower aircraft to move

Explanation: Under SERA, the aircraft being overtaken has the right of way, and the overtaking aircraft must alter heading to the right to keep well clear, regardless of whether it is climbing, descending or level.

7A power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft shall give way to:

A.Balloons, gliders and airships

B.Other aeroplanes only

C.Helicopters only

D.Seaplanes only

Explanation: The order of right of way under SERA gives priority to less manoeuvrable aircraft. A power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft (aeroplane) must give way to airships, gliders and balloons, and to aircraft towing objects.

8In the standard aerodrome traffic circuit, unless otherwise indicated, all turns after take-off and on approach are made to the:

A.Left

B.Right

C.Direction of the wind

D.Pilot's discretion

Explanation: The standard traffic circuit uses left-hand turns unless a right-hand circuit is published or signalled. This standardisation aids separation and predictability at the aerodrome.

9To exercise the privileges of a PPL(A), the holder must have a valid Class 2 medical certificate. The minimum validity of a Class 2 medical for an applicant aged under 40 is:

A.12 months

B.60 months

C.24 months

D.6 months

Explanation: Under Part-MED, a Class 2 medical certificate is valid for 60 months (5 years) for applicants under 40 at the time of issue, reducing to 24 months once the holder reaches age 40, and 12 months from age 50.

10A transponder code of 7600 transmitted by an aircraft indicates:

A.Hijacking

B.Radio communication failure

C.Emergency / Mayday

D.VFR conspicuity

Explanation: The special SSR codes are 7700 (general emergency), 7600 (radio/communication failure) and 7500 (unlawful interference/hijack). Therefore 7600 signals a communication failure.

About the EASA PPL Exam

The EASA PPL theoretical knowledge examination is the European private pilot licence theory test, set against the EASA Part-FCL syllabus and the European Central Question Bank (ECQB). It comprises nine separately examined subjects covering air law, navigation, meteorology, aircraft knowledge, principles of flight, performance and planning, human performance, operational procedures, and VFR communications.

Questions

120 scored questions

Time Limit

Per-subject limits (15-40 minutes each)

Passing Score

75% in each of the 9 subjects

Exam Fee

Set by each national aviation authority (varies) (EASA member-state national aviation authority)

EASA PPL Exam Content Outline

~14%

Air Law

EASA regulations, airspace classification, rules of the air, and VFR rules

~14%

Navigation

Map reading, dead reckoning, compass, and the navigation triangle

~14%

Meteorology

Atmosphere, clouds, fronts, METAR/TAF, icing, and wind

~14%

Aircraft General Knowledge & Performance

Airframe, engines, systems, instruments, mass and balance, and performance

~30%

Principles of Flight, Human Performance, Procedures & Comms

Aerodynamics, aeromedical factors, operational procedures, and VFR radiotelephony

How to Pass the EASA PPL Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 75% in each of the 9 subjects
Exam length: 120 questions
Time limit: Per-subject limits (15-40 minutes each)
Exam fee: Set by each national aviation authority (varies)

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

EASA PPL Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study Air Law and Operational Procedures first — they underpin the other subjects

2Drill the navigation triangle (heading, track, wind correction) until setup is automatic

3Practice decoding METAR and TAF and applying VFR weather minima

4Use EASA airspace classes and QNH/QFE terminology, not FAA equivalents

5Take per-subject timed sets and target a margin above the 75% pass mark

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects are on the EASA PPL theory exam?

There are 9 separately examined subjects: Air Law, Aircraft General Knowledge, Flight Performance and Planning, Human Performance, Meteorology, Navigation, Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight, and Communications. Together they total roughly 120 multiple-choice questions.

What score do I need to pass EASA PPL exams?

You must score at least 75% in each of the 9 subjects. Each subject is examined and scored separately, so you can pass and retain subjects individually within the allowed window.

How long do I have to pass all EASA PPL exams?

All 9 subjects must be passed within 18 months of the end of the month of your first attempt, and the completed theory pass is then valid for 24 months for taking the PPL skill test.

Is the EASA PPL exam different from the FAA Private Pilot test?

Yes. The EASA PPL theory follows EASA Part-FCL rules and the ECQB and is split into 9 subjects, while the FAA PAR is a single 60-question test under 14 CFR. Air law, airspace, and procedures differ between the two systems.