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Key Facts: FAA Private Pilot — Airplane (PAR) Exam

60

Official Multiple-Choice Questions

FAA Airman Knowledge Testing

2 hours

Allotted Testing Time

FAA Airman Knowledge Testing

70%

Required Passing Score

FAA Airman Knowledge Testing

~$175

PSI Testing Fee

PSI FAA Knowledge Testing

FAA-S-ACS-6

Private Pilot Airplane ACS

FAA Airman Certification Standards

100

Free Practice Questions Here

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The FAA PAR is a 60-question, multiple-choice airman knowledge test with a 2-hour time limit and a 70% passing score, delivered by PSI at authorized testing centers. It is the highest-volume FAA knowledge test and is aligned to the Private Pilot Airplane ACS (FAA-S-ACS-6). This free bank provides 100 selected-response practice questions with explanations across all seven knowledge areas, weighted toward regulations/airspace and weather.

Sample FAA Private Pilot — Airplane (PAR) Practice Questions

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1Under 14 CFR Part 91, what is the minimum flight visibility for VFR flight in Class G airspace at 1,000 ft AGL during the day (at or below 1,200 ft AGL)?
A.5 statute miles
B.3 statute miles
C.1 statute mile
D.1/2 statute mile
Explanation: In Class G airspace at or below 1,200 ft AGL during the day, 14 CFR 91.155 requires 1 statute mile of flight visibility and the aircraft must remain clear of clouds. The higher 3 SM standard applies in controlled airspace.
2What cloud clearance is required for VFR flight in Class E airspace below 10,000 ft MSL?
A.Clear of clouds
B.500 ft below, 500 ft above, 1,000 ft horizontal
C.1,000 ft below, 1,000 ft above, 1 SM horizontal
D.500 ft below, 1,000 ft above, 2,000 ft horizontal
Explanation: 14 CFR 91.155 requires, in Class E below 10,000 ft MSL, that the aircraft remain 500 ft below, 1,000 ft above, and 2,000 ft horizontally from clouds, with 3 SM visibility. This is the common '3-152' rule.
3What is the maximum indicated airspeed for an aircraft operating below 10,000 ft MSL but at or above 2,500 ft AGL (outside other restrictions)?
A.200 knots
B.250 knots
C.230 knots
D.288 knots
Explanation: 14 CFR 91.117(a) prohibits operating an aircraft below 10,000 ft MSL at an indicated airspeed of more than 250 knots. Lower limits (200 KIAS) apply in/under Class B and near Class C/D airports.
4Within Class B airspace, what is the maximum indicated airspeed limit (no waiver) below 10,000 ft MSL?
A.250 knots
B.200 knots
C.230 knots
D.156 knots
Explanation: Inside Class B airspace itself the limit is the general 250 KIAS below 10,000 ft MSL (91.117a). The 200 KIAS limit applies beneath a Class B shelf or in a VFR corridor through Class B, not within the airspace.
5What equipment is required to operate within Class C airspace?
A.Two-way radio only
B.ADS-B Out only
C.Two-way radio and an operable Mode C transponder with ADS-B Out
D.No special equipment
Explanation: 14 CFR 91.130 requires two-way radio communication, and 91.215/91.225 require an operable Mode C transponder and ADS-B Out within and above Class C airspace. Establishing two-way communication is required before entry.
6To enter Class B airspace, what minimum certification must a private pilot and the aircraft have?
A.Only an operable two-way radio
B.Only a student pilot endorsement
C.A VFR flight plan filed
D.A clearance from ATC and a Mode C transponder with ADS-B Out
Explanation: 14 CFR 91.131 requires an ATC clearance to operate in Class B airspace, plus a two-way radio, a Mode C transponder, and ADS-B Out (91.215/91.225). A private pilot certificate satisfies the pilot requirement.
7What is the vertical extent of Class A airspace in the contiguous United States?
A.10,000 ft MSL to FL450
B.14,500 ft MSL to 60,000 ft
C.18,000 ft MSL up to and including FL600
D.Surface to 18,000 ft MSL
Explanation: Class A airspace extends from 18,000 ft MSL up to and including FL600 (60,000 ft). Operations there require an IFR clearance, so VFR private-pilot flight is not permitted in Class A.
8A private pilot wishes to carry passengers in an airplane. To act as PIC carrying passengers, the pilot must have made how many takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days?
A.5 takeoffs and 5 landings
B.1 takeoff and 1 landing
C.3 takeoffs and 3 landings in the same category/class
D.No recency requirement for day VFR
Explanation: 14 CFR 61.57(a) requires 3 takeoffs and 3 landings within the preceding 90 days in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type (if a type rating is required) to carry passengers. Tailwheel landings must be to a full stop.
9To carry passengers at night (between 1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise), a pilot must have made 3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop at night within the preceding:
A.90 days
B.12 calendar months
C.6 calendar months
D.24 calendar months
Explanation: 14 CFR 61.57(b) requires 3 takeoffs and 3 landings to a full stop at night within the preceding 90 days to carry passengers during the night period (1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise).
10How often must a pilot complete a flight review to act as pilot in command?
A.Every 24 calendar months
B.Every 12 calendar months
C.Every 6 calendar months
D.Every 36 calendar months
Explanation: Under 14 CFR 61.56, a pilot must have completed a flight review within the preceding 24 calendar months (or a qualifying proficiency check/WINGS phase) to act as PIC.

About the FAA Private Pilot — Airplane (PAR) Exam

The FAA Private Pilot — Airplane Knowledge Test (PAR) is the computer-based airman knowledge test required for the private pilot certificate in airplanes. It is built to the Private Pilot Airplane Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-6) and covers federal aviation regulations and airspace, aviation weather, aerodynamics, aircraft systems and airworthiness, performance and weight-and-balance, navigation and cross-country planning, and aeromedical and decision-making factors.

Assessment

60 multiple-choice, 2 hours, 70% to pass, computer-based via PSI (official FAA PAR test); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

~$175 (PSI testing fee) (Federal Aviation Administration (FAA))

FAA Private Pilot — Airplane (PAR) Exam Content Outline

23%

Federal Aviation Regulations & Airspace

14 CFR Part 61 and Part 91 operating rules, airspace classes A through G, VFR weather minimums and cloud clearances, special use airspace, right-of-way rules, VFR cruising altitudes, required documents, and NOTAMs/TFRs.

20%

Aviation Weather

Weather theory and atmospheric stability, hazards including thunderstorms, structural icing, fog types, and wind shear/microbursts, plus products and services such as METAR, TAF, PIREP, AIRMET/SIGMET, winds aloft, and standard briefings.

14%

Aerodynamics & Principles of Flight

The four forces of flight, lift production, stalls and spins, longitudinal and lateral stability, load factor in turns, ground effect, induced and parasite drag, left-turning tendencies, and flight-control function.

11%

Aircraft Systems, Instruments & Airworthiness

Reciprocating powerplant, fuel, electrical, and ignition systems, carburetor icing, pitot-static and gyroscopic instruments and their failure modes, plus required inspections, airworthiness directives, and required documents.

13%

Performance & Weight-and-Balance

Takeoff, landing, and climb performance charts, density altitude and pressure altitude, weight-and-balance moment and CG computations, V-speed markings, and runway/wind/gradient effects on performance.

12%

Navigation & Cross-Country Planning

Pilotage and dead reckoning, VOR and GPS navigation, sectional chart interpretation, E6B flight-computer computations, magnetic variation, VFR fuel requirements, and lost procedures.

7%

Aeromedical, Human Factors & ADM/Risk Management

Hypoxia types, hyperventilation, carbon monoxide poisoning, spatial disorientation, scuba-and-flight waiting periods, and aeronautical decision-making frameworks including IMSAFE, PAVE, and the five hazardous attitudes.

How to Pass the FAA Private Pilot — Airplane (PAR) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Assessment: 60 multiple-choice, 2 hours, 70% to pass, computer-based via PSI (official FAA PAR test); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam fee: ~$175 (PSI testing fee)

Keys to Passing

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

FAA Private Pilot — Airplane (PAR) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Weight your study time toward regulations/airspace and weather, since together they represent over 40% of typical knowledge-test content.
2Memorize the VFR weather minimums and cloud-clearance values by airspace class; these recur in many forms on the test.
3Practice METAR and TAF decoding and basic E6B time-speed-distance and density-altitude computations until they are automatic.
4Drill weight-and-balance using moment equals weight times arm, and learn standard fluid weights such as 6 pounds per gallon for avgas.
5When reviewing missed questions, sort them by knowledge area and by error type such as regulation recall, chart reading, or computation setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the FAA Private Pilot Airplane (PAR) knowledge test?

The official FAA PAR knowledge test has 60 multiple-choice questions. You have 2 hours to complete it and must score at least 70% to pass. This free practice bank provides 100 selected-response questions so you can drill more deeply across every knowledge area before test day.

What is the passing score and time limit for the PAR test?

You must score 70% or higher on the FAA PAR knowledge test, and you are allotted 2 hours. The test is computer-based and delivered by PSI at authorized testing centers, so plan to arrive with valid identification and your instructor endorsement.

How much does the FAA Private Pilot knowledge test cost?

The PSI testing fee for the FAA airman knowledge test is approximately $175. Confirm the current fee directly with PSI when you schedule, since testing-center pricing can change.

What do I need before taking the PAR knowledge test?

Under 14 CFR Part 61 you need to complete the required aeronautical knowledge training and obtain an authorized instructor endorsement before taking the knowledge test. You also need acceptable identification, and the test is administered by PSI.

What topics are covered on the FAA Private Pilot Airplane knowledge test?

PAR follows the Private Pilot Airplane ACS (FAA-S-ACS-6) and covers federal aviation regulations and airspace, aviation weather, aerodynamics and principles of flight, aircraft systems and airworthiness, performance and weight-and-balance, navigation and cross-country planning, and aeromedical and decision-making factors. Regulations/airspace and weather carry the largest share.