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Key Facts: CAAP PPL Knowledge Exam Exam

10

AEB PPL Knowledge Subjects

CAAP Circular 20-15

PHP 230

Fee Per PPL Subject (Circular 20-15)

CAAP Circular 20-15

17

Minimum Age for PPL(A) (Years)

PCAR Part 2

Class 2

Medical Certificate for PPL(A)

PCAR Part 2

CAAP PPL knowledge testing is administered by the Airmen Examination Board as 10 written/computer subjects (Circular 20-15: PHP 230 each), covering PCAR Part 2 IS 2.3.3.2 Appendix A areas before a separate skill test. Applicants must meet age, Class 2 medical, English, and experience requirements. Exact item counts and time limits are set by AEB per sitting; this free bank provides 100 practice MCQs aligned to the official knowledge areas.

Sample CAAP PPL Knowledge Exam Practice Questions

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1Under PCAR Part 2, what is the minimum age for an applicant for a Private Pilot Licence — Airplane (PPL(A))?
A.15 years of age
B.16 years of age
C.17 years of age
D.18 years of age
Explanation: PCAR Part 2.3.3.2 states the applicant for a PPL(A) shall be not less than 17 years of age. Sixteen is associated with Student Pilot Authorization eligibility, not PPL issuance.
2Which medical certificate class must a PPL(A) applicant hold under PCAR Part 2?
A.Class 1 Medical Certificate
B.Class 2 Medical Certificate
C.Class 3 Medical Certificate
D.No medical certificate is required for private privileges
Explanation: PCAR Part 2 requires a current Class 2 Medical Certificate for PPL(A) applicants. Class 1 is associated with commercial privileges, not the baseline PPL medical standard.
3According to PCAR Part 2, an applicant for PPL(A) shall have completed not less than how many hours of flight time as pilot of airplanes?
A.25 hours
B.35 hours
C.40 hours
D.50 hours
Explanation: PCAR Part 2.3.3.2 requires not less than 40 hours of flight time as pilot of airplanes for PPL(A). Up to 5 of those hours may be completed in an approved flight simulator or flight procedures trainer.
4Of the minimum PPL(A) flight time under PCAR Part 2, how much may be completed in a flight simulator or flight procedures trainer?
A.None; all hours must be in airplanes
B.A total of 5 hours
C.A total of 10 hours
D.A total of 15 hours
Explanation: PCAR Part 2.3.3.2 allows a total of 5 hours of the required airplane flight time to be completed in a flight simulator or flight procedures trainer.
5For PPL(A) solo experience under PCAR Part 2, the applicant shall have completed in airplanes not less than 10 hours of solo flight time including how much solo cross-country flight time?
A.2 hours of solo cross-country
B.3 hours of solo cross-country
C.5 hours of solo cross-country
D.10 hours of solo cross-country
Explanation: PCAR Part 2.3.3.2 requires not less than 10 hours of solo flight time under an authorized flight instructor, including 5 hours of solo cross-country flight time.
6PCAR Part 2 requires at least one PPL(A) solo cross-country flight totaling not less than which distance, with full-stop landings at two different aerodromes?
A.150 km (80 nm)
B.270 km (150 nm)
C.300 km (162 nm)
D.540 km (300 nm)
Explanation: PCAR Part 2.3.3.2 specifies at least one cross-country flight totaling not less than 270 km (150 nm) during which full-stop landings at two different aerodromes shall be made.
7Under CAAP Circular 20-15 examination fee guidance, the Private Pilot Licence knowledge examination is structured as how many subjects, and at what rate per subject?
A.9 subjects at PHP 340.00 each
B.10 subjects at PHP 230.00 each
C.10 subjects at PHP 340.00 each
D.1 subject at PHP 230.00
Explanation: CAAP Circular 20-15 lists Private Pilot License as 10 subjects at PHP 230.00 per subject. CAAP Citizen’s Charter examination fee tables reflect the same PPL per-subject rate.
8Before taking the CAAP PPL(A) knowledge test, PCAR Part 2 requires the applicant to have received an endorsement from an authorized instructor who:
A.Only verified logbook totals, with no knowledge training certification
B.Conducted the knowledge-subject training and certifies the person is prepared for the required knowledge test
C.Holds an ATPL and signs a blanket waiver for all subjects
D.Is any licensed pilot who has flown with the applicant once
Explanation: PCAR Part 2.3.3.2 requires an endorsement from an authorized instructor who conducted the training on the knowledge subjects and certifies that the person is prepared for the required knowledge test.
9IS 2.3.3.2 Appendix A for PPL(A) knowledge includes which Air Law content areas?
A.Only Philippine tax regulations for aircraft ownership
B.Relevant ICAO Convention/Annex material, ICAO Doc 4444 ATS provisions, and national law
C.Only airline operations specifications
D.Only ICAO Annex 19 SMS for operators
Explanation: IS 2.3.3.2 Appendix A lists Air Law covering relevant ICAO Convention and Annexes (including 2, 7, 8, 11, and 14), ICAO Doc 4444 ATS provisions, and national law.
10When two power-driven aircraft are converging at approximately the same altitude, which general right-of-way rule applies?
A.The aircraft on the left has the right of way
B.The aircraft that has the other on its right must give way
C.The faster aircraft always has the right of way
D.The larger aircraft always has the right of way
Explanation: Under the Rules of the Air, when two aircraft converge at approximately the same level, the aircraft that has the other on its right shall give way — so the aircraft on the right has the right of way.

About the CAAP PPL Knowledge Exam Exam

The CAAP Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Knowledge Examination is the theoretical knowledge test required for private pilot licensing in the Philippines under PCAR Part 2. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge across air law, aircraft general knowledge, flight performance and planning, human performance, meteorology, navigation, operational procedures, principles of flight, and radiotelephony before the skill test.

Assessment

AEB knowledge examination across 10 subjects (written or computer format per PCAR §2.2.6.3), covering PCAR Part 2 IS 2.3.3.2 Appendix A PPL knowledge areas. Separate skill test follows. This practice bank is 100 selected-response items across the knowledge blueprint.

Time Limit

Set by CAAP AEB for each sitting; confirm on your examination permit/notice (PCAR §2.2.6.3)

Passing Score

Per CAAP AEB rules — Authority specifies minimum passing grades (PCAR §2.2.6.4(d)); confirm the current notice for your sitting

Exam Fee

PHP 230 per subject (10 PPL subjects) under CAAP Circular 20-15; facility fees extra — confirm current AEB schedule (Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) — Airmen Examination Board (AEB))

CAAP PPL Knowledge Exam Exam Content Outline

10%

Air Law

ICAO and Philippine rules relevant to private VFR operations.

10%

Aircraft General Knowledge

Light aeroplane systems, powerplant, and instruments.

10%

Flight Performance and Planning

Mass and balance, performance, and VFR flight planning.

10%

Human Performance

Human factors and TEM for private pilots.

10%

Meteorology

Weather phenomena, altimetry, and met documentation.

10%

Navigation

Charts, dead reckoning, and basic radio navigation.

10%

Operational Procedures

AIP/NOTAM, emergencies, and operating hazards.

10%

Principles of Flight

Aerodynamics applicable to PPL aeroplanes.

10%

Radiotelephony

VFR phraseology and radio procedures.

10%

Threat and Error Management

Integrated TEM across PPL knowledge subjects.

How to Pass the CAAP PPL Knowledge Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Per CAAP AEB rules — Authority specifies minimum passing grades (PCAR §2.2.6.4(d)); confirm the current notice for your sitting
  • Assessment: AEB knowledge examination across 10 subjects (written or computer format per PCAR §2.2.6.3), covering PCAR Part 2 IS 2.3.3.2 Appendix A PPL knowledge areas. Separate skill test follows. This practice bank is 100 selected-response items across the knowledge blueprint.
  • Time limit: Set by CAAP AEB for each sitting; confirm on your examination permit/notice (PCAR §2.2.6.3)
  • Exam fee: PHP 230 per subject (10 PPL subjects) under CAAP Circular 20-15; facility fees extra — confirm current AEB schedule

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

CAAP PPL Knowledge Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize Circular 20-15 subject structure (10 PPL subjects) and schedule AEB sittings early.
2Drill mass-and-balance and navigation time/distance calculations every study session.
3Study Philippine AIP/NOTAM use and local VFR procedures alongside ICAO basics.
4Practice standard VFR radiotelephony until phraseology is automatic.
5Review human-performance and TEM scenarios that cause VFR incidents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many subjects are on the CAAP PPL knowledge exam?

CAAP Circular 20-15 lists Private Pilot License theoretical examinations as 10 subjects at PHP 230 each. Exact question counts per subject are set by the Airmen Examination Board.

Is the PPL skill test part of the knowledge examination?

No. After passing the required knowledge subjects, applicants must pass a separate practical skill test with a CAAP-designated examiner under PCAR Part 2.

What medical certificate is required for a CAAP PPL(A)?

Applicants for a PPL(A) must hold a current Class 2 Medical Certificate under PCAR Part 2 medical fitness provisions.