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Key Facts: FAA PPP Knowledge Test — Private Pilot Powered Parachute Exam

PPP

Test Code

FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix

60 Questions

Official Question Count

FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix

2.5 Hours (150 Min)

Time Limit

FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix

70%

Passing Score

FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix

Prepare for the FAA PPP Private Pilot Powered Parachute Knowledge Test with 100 practice questions covering FAA Part 61/91 regulations, ram-air canopy dynamics, PPC engine systems, density altitude, wind limits, and emergency procedures. Test consists of 60 questions with a 2.5-hour time limit and 70% passing score.

Sample FAA PPP Knowledge Test — Private Pilot Powered Parachute Practice Questions

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1Under 14 CFR Part 61, what restriction applies to a Private Pilot with a Powered Parachute rating regarding the carriage of passengers for compensation or hire?
A.A private pilot may not act as pilot in command of a powered parachute that is carrying passengers for compensation or hire.
B.A private pilot may carry passengers for hire provided the flight is conducted within 25 nautical miles of the departure field.
C.A private pilot may charge passengers a flight fee that exceeds the pro rata share of operating expenses.
D.A private pilot may carry passengers for compensation only if holding a Second-Class medical certificate.
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 61.113(a), except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (h), no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire. A private pilot may only share operating expenses (fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees) on a pro rata basis.
2What medical certification or documentation is required for a pilot to exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot Certificate in a powered parachute under 14 CFR § 61.23?
A.Either a valid FAA Medical Certificate or a valid U.S. driver's license satisfying specific eligibility requirements
B.Must hold an unrestricted First-Class Medical Certificate issued within the preceding 12 calendar months
C.Only an FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate is authorized; driver's licenses cannot be used for powered parachutes
D.No medical certificate or driver's license is required under any circumstances for powered parachute operations
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 61.23(c)(2), a person exercising private pilot privileges in a powered parachute or glider may operate using either a valid FAA Medical Certificate or a valid U.S. driver's license, provided they meet the specific conditions outlined in § 61.23.
3To maintain passenger-carrying recency of experience in a powered parachute, what minimum flight experience must a private pilot complete within the preceding 90 days under 14 CFR § 61.57?
A.3 takeoffs and 3 landings to a full stop in a powered parachute of the same category and class
B.5 touch-and-go landings in any light-sport aircraft category within the preceding 60 days
C.1 hour of flight time and 3 touch-and-go landings in any powered aircraft
D.3 takeoffs and 3 landings in any aircraft category, regardless of class or type
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 61.57(a), no person may act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers unless that person has made at least 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). For powered parachutes, these takeoffs and landings must be in a powered parachute.
4What is the minimum age required by 14 CFR § 61.103 to be eligible for the issuance of a Private Pilot Certificate with a Powered Parachute rating?
A.17 years of age
B.16 years of age
C.18 years of age
D.21 years of age
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 61.103(a), an applicant for a Private Pilot Certificate (including Powered Parachute rating) must be at least 17 years of age (note that student pilot certificates for powered parachutes can be issued at age 16 under § 61.83).
5To act as pilot in command of a powered parachute, a private pilot must have accomplished a flight review within the preceding 24 calendar months under 14 CFR § 61.56. What does this flight review consist of?
A.A minimum of 1 hour of ground instruction and 1 hour of flight training with an authorized instructor
B.A 30-minute oral quiz and 3 full-stop landings without an instructor endorsement required
C.A 2-hour practical flight test administered by an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner
D.A minimum of 5 hours of solo cross-country flight logged within the 24-month period
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 61.56(a), a flight review consists of a minimum of 1 hour of ground instruction and 1 hour of flight training conducted by an authorized flight instructor, covering current general operating rules of Part 91 and maneuvers necessary to demonstrate safe exercise of pilot privileges.
6Under 14 CFR § 91.119, what is the minimum safe altitude requirement for operating a powered parachute over a congested area of a city, town, or settlement?
A.An altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft
B.An altitude of 500 feet above the surface or no closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure
C.An altitude of 2,000 feet AGL regardless of obstacle clearance or horizontal radius
D.Powered parachutes are exempt from minimum safe altitude rules if operated at speeds below 30 knots
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 91.119(b), over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open-air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft is required for all powered aircraft, including powered parachutes.
7Under 14 CFR § 91.17, what are the alcohol consumption limitations for acting as a crewmember of a powered parachute?
A.Within 8 hours after consuming any alcoholic beverage, or while having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 percent or greater
B.Within 12 hours after consuming alcohol, or while having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or greater
C.Within 24 hours after consuming any alcohol, regardless of blood alcohol concentration
D.Within 4 hours after consuming alcohol, provided blood alcohol concentration is below 0.05 percent
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 91.17(a), no person may act or attempt to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft within 8 hours after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage, or while under the influence of alcohol, or while using any drug that affects faculties, or while having 0.04 percent or more alcohol concentration.
8When two aircraft of different categories are converging at approximately the same altitude (except head-on), which aircraft has the right-of-way over a powered parachute under 14 CFR § 91.113?
A.Balloons, gliders, and airships all have the right-of-way over a powered parachute
B.A powered parachute has the right-of-way over all other aircraft categories including gliders
C.Airplanes and rotorcraft have right-of-way over powered parachutes because of their higher speed
D.Powered parachutes and gliders have equal right-of-way regardless of convergence angle
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 91.113(d), balloons have right-of-way over all other engine-driven aircraft, gliders have right-of-way over airships, powered parachutes, weight-shift-control aircraft, airplanes, and rotorcraft. Airships have right-of-way over powered parachutes, airplanes, and rotorcraft. Therefore, balloons, gliders, and airships all have right-of-way over powered parachutes.
9What is the minimum VFR fuel reserve requirement for a powered parachute operating during daytime VFR conditions under 14 CFR § 91.151?
A.Section 91.151 prescribes none for a powered parachute, because paragraph (a) covers airplanes and paragraph (b) covers rotorcraft; the pilot must still plan fuel under § 91.103
B.Enough fuel to fly to the destination plus a 15-minute reserve at maximum throttle setting
C.Enough fuel for 45 minutes of flight past the destination point under daytime conditions
D.Enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and thereafter for at least 30 minutes at normal cruising speed
Explanation: Section 91.151(a) opens 'No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions...' and paragraph (b) covers rotorcraft. Under § 1.1 a powered parachute is its own category, a powered aircraft with a flexible or semi-rigid wing that is not in position for flight until the aircraft is moving, so neither paragraph reaches it. Section 91.103 still requires the pilot in command to become familiar with fuel requirements, and planning at least a 30-minute reserve remains sound practice.
10What are the daytime basic VFR weather minimums (flight visibility and distance from clouds) for operating a powered parachute in Class G airspace below 1,200 feet AGL?
A.1 statute mile flight visibility and clear of clouds
B.3 statute miles flight visibility, 500 feet below, 1,000 feet above, and 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds
C.5 statute miles flight visibility, 1,000 feet above and 1,000 feet below clouds
D.3 statute miles flight visibility and clear of clouds only if operating within a control zone
Explanation: Under 14 CFR § 91.155, in Class G airspace at 1,200 feet or less above the surface during daytime, the VFR weather minimum for a powered parachute (and other aircraft) is 1 statute mile flight visibility and clear of clouds.

About the FAA PPP Knowledge Test — Private Pilot Powered Parachute Exam

The FAA PPP Knowledge Test evaluates aeronautical knowledge required for a Private Pilot Certificate with a Powered Parachute rating (land or sea). The exam covers 14 CFR Part 61 and 91 regulations, flexible ram-air wing aerodynamics, engine and reduction drive systems, ground launch and inflation techniques, density altitude calculations, weight and balance, wind/turbulence limits, off-field emergency landings, and aeronautical decision-making.

Assessment

60 multiple-choice questions administered via computer at PSI testing centers covering FAA regulations, aerodynamics, PPC systems, weather, and performance.

Time Limit

2.5 hours (150 minutes)

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$175 (Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) / PSI Services)

FAA PPP Knowledge Test — Private Pilot Powered Parachute Exam Content Outline

25%

FAA Regulations & Airspace (14 CFR Part 61, 91 & NTSB 830)

Private pilot privileges and limitations, logbook endorsements, currency, medical requirements, airspace classifications, cloud clearances, and airport operations.

25%

Ram-Air Aerodynamics & Flight Principles

Flexible ram-air canopy dynamics, cell pressure, angle of attack, pendulum stability, steering toggle response, thrust line offset, and canopy trim.

25%

PPC Systems, Engines & Ground Operations

Two-stroke / four-stroke engines, fuel mixing, reduction drives, steering bars, preflight inspections, inflation taxi, abort criteria, and launch procedures.

25%

Weather Services, Performance & Emergency Operations

METAR/TAF analysis, density altitude, weight and balance, crosswind calculations, thermal turbulence, emergency landings, and human factors.

How to Pass the FAA PPP Knowledge Test — Private Pilot Powered Parachute Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70%
  • Assessment: 60 multiple-choice questions administered via computer at PSI testing centers covering FAA regulations, aerodynamics, PPC systems, weather, and performance.
  • Time limit: 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
  • Exam fee: $175

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

FAA PPP Knowledge Test — Private Pilot Powered Parachute Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study the FAA Powered Parachute Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-29) for in-depth knowledge of canopy inflation, thrust line effects, and flare dynamics.
2Memorize 14 CFR Part 61 subpart E rules regarding private pilot privileges, passenger carrying requirements, and 90-day takeoff/landing currency.
3Practice numerical calculations for density altitude, pressure altitude, crosswind components, groundspeed drift angles, and weight & balance moment arm shifts.
4Understand two-stroke engine principles, including pre-mix fuel ratios, carb ice formation, dual ignition checks, and cold seizure prevention.
5Review Class G airspace cloud clearance and visibility minimums below 1,200 feet AGL and Special Use Airspace operational rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FAA PPP Knowledge Test?

The FAA PPP Knowledge Test is the official FAA written examination for airmen seeking a Private Pilot Certificate with a Powered Parachute category rating (Land or Sea).

How many questions are on the official FAA PPP exam and what is the passing score?

The official exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions with a 2.5-hour (150 minutes) time limit. The passing score is 70% (at least 42 correct answers out of 60).

Where is the exam taken and how much does it cost?

The test is administered on computer at authorized PSI testing centers nationwide. The exam fee is $175.

What medical certificate or documentation is required to fly a Powered Parachute as a Private Pilot?

Under 14 CFR § 61.23, a pilot exercising private pilot privileges in a powered parachute may operate holding either a valid FAA Medical Certificate or a valid U.S. driver's license (provided they meet specific eligibility conditions under § 61.23(c)(2)).