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Key Facts: FAA Private Pilot — Helicopter (PRH) Exam
60
Official Multiple-Choice Questions
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing
2.5 hours
Time Limit
FAA Airman Knowledge Testing
70%
Passing Score
FAA Airman Certification Standards
~$175
PSI Testing Fee
PSI FAA Knowledge Testing
24 months
Knowledge Test Result Validity
14 CFR Part 61
100
Free Practice Questions Here
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The FAA PRH knowledge test is a 60-question, computer-delivered multiple-choice exam with a 2.5-hour time limit and a 70% passing score, administered through PSI testing centers for approximately a $175 fee. A passing result is valid for 24 calendar months toward the private pilot rotorcraft–helicopter practical test. This free practice bank provides 100 selected-response questions with detailed explanations across all seven major PRH knowledge areas.
Sample FAA Private Pilot — Helicopter (PRH) Practice Questions
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1Under 14 CFR Part 91, who is directly responsible for, and the final authority as to, the operation of an aircraft?
2A private pilot certificate with a rotorcraft category and helicopter class rating allows the holder to act as pilot in command of a helicopter carrying passengers when the flight is conducted for what purpose?
3Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, what is the minimum safe altitude for a helicopter over a congested area under 14 CFR 91.119?
4What is the basic VFR weather minimum for flight visibility and distance from clouds in Class G airspace at 1,200 feet AGL or less, during the day (helicopter, not special VFR)?
5What document must a pilot have in personal possession or readily accessible in the aircraft while acting as pilot in command?
6To carry passengers, a pilot must have made how many takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days under 14 CFR 61.57?
7What is the maximum indicated airspeed for an aircraft operating in Class C or Class D airspace at or below 2,500 feet AGL within 4 nautical miles of the primary airport?
8Two-way radio communication must be established with ATC prior to entering which class of airspace?
9Within how many nautical miles of the airport reference point is the standard Class B airspace mode C (transponder) requirement and the 30-NM 'Mode C veil' applied?
10When operating under VFR in level cruising flight more than 3,000 feet AGL on a magnetic course of 0 to 179 degrees, what altitude should be flown?
About the FAA Private Pilot — Helicopter (PRH) Exam
The FAA Private Pilot — Helicopter Knowledge Test (PRH) is the airman knowledge test required for the private pilot certificate with a rotorcraft category and helicopter class rating. It covers federal aviation regulations and airspace, helicopter aerodynamics, aviation weather, helicopter systems and powerplant, performance and weight and balance, navigation, and aeromedical and human factors.
Assessment
60 multiple-choice, 2.5 hours, 70% to pass, computer-based via PSI (official FAA PRH test); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
Time Limit
2.5 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
~$175 (PSI testing fee) (Federal Aviation Administration (FAA))
FAA Private Pilot — Helicopter (PRH) Exam Content Outline
Federal Aviation Regulations & Airspace
14 CFR Part 61 and Part 91, pilot in command authority, private pilot privileges and limitations, recency of experience, medical and document requirements, airspace classes, VFR weather minimums, right-of-way rules, and required equipment/inspections.
Helicopter Aerodynamics
Rotor system theory, dissymmetry of lift, translating tendency, translational lift and ETL, settling with power and vortex ring state, retreating blade stall, ground effect, autorotation, gyroscopic precession, Coriolis effect, dynamic rollover, and ground resonance.
Aviation Weather
Weather theory, the standard atmosphere, fronts and stability, thunderstorms, icing, fog, temperature inversions, wind shear and microbursts, METAR/TAF interpretation, PIREPs, SIGMET/AIRMET, and graphical forecast products.
Helicopter Systems & Powerplant
Main and tail rotor, transmission and freewheeling unit, swashplate, collective and cyclic, governor and correlator, hydraulic flight control assist, and primary flight instruments.
Performance & Weight and Balance
Hover in and out of ground effect, the height-velocity diagram, density altitude and pressure altitude, gross weight and CG effects, confined-area and pinnacle considerations, and weight-and-balance computations.
Navigation & Cross-Country Planning
Pilotage and dead reckoning, true/magnetic/compass heading conversions, VOR navigation, wind correction angle, time and fuel computations, and 14 CFR 91.151 VFR fuel reserves for rotorcraft.
Aeromedical, Human Factors & ADM
Hypoxia, hyperventilation, spatial disorientation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and aeronautical decision making using PAVE, IMSAFE, and personal minimums.
How to Pass the FAA Private Pilot — Helicopter (PRH) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: 60 multiple-choice, 2.5 hours, 70% to pass, computer-based via PSI (official FAA PRH test); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
- Time limit: 2.5 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 — Helicopter (PRH) Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FAA PRH knowledge test?
PRH is the FAA airman knowledge test code for the Private Pilot Rotorcraft–Helicopter certificate. It is a computer-delivered multiple-choice exam that tests regulations, airspace, helicopter aerodynamics, weather, systems, performance, navigation, and aeromedical factors before you take the practical test.
How many questions are on the FAA PRH test and how much time do I get?
The official FAA PRH knowledge test is 60 multiple-choice questions with a 2.5-hour time limit. This free practice bank provides 100 selected-response questions so you can practice well beyond the official question count and target weak areas.
What score do I need to pass the FAA PRH knowledge test?
You must score at least 70% to pass the FAA PRH knowledge test. A passing result is valid for 24 calendar months, within which you must complete the private pilot rotorcraft–helicopter practical test.
How much does the FAA PRH knowledge test cost and where is it given?
The knowledge test is administered at FAA-authorized PSI testing centers for approximately a $175 testing fee. You must present an acceptable instructor endorsement or course-completion authorization and a government photo ID to test.
What do I need before I can take the FAA PRH knowledge test?
Under 14 CFR Part 61 you generally need to be at least 17 for the certificate, be able to read, speak, write, and understand English, and hold an instructor endorsement (or approved course completion) for the knowledge test. Confirm current requirements with your CFI and the FAA before scheduling.