Free Sport Pilot Exam Prep
FAA Sport Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test
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Phase 1: Regulations & LSA DefinitionYou are here
Master 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart J — sport pilot privileges, limitations, driver's license medical, LSA weight/speed/occupant limits, and endorsements.
Phase 2: Weather & Navigation
Study aviation weather, METAR/TAF, density altitude, VFR minimums, sectional charts, airspace classes, and pilotage/dead reckoning.
Phase 3: Aerodynamics, Systems & ADM
Focus on basic aerodynamics, stalls, LSA systems (carb heat, mags), PAVE, IMSAFE, hazardous attitudes, and risk management.
Phase 4: Practice Exams & Review
Run full 40-question timed practice sets, review incorrect answers, and focus on weak areas before scheduling with PSI.
Can You Take the Sport Pilot Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Able to read, speak, write, and understand English
- •Hold a valid U.S. driver's license OR an FAA medical certificate
- •No current denial, suspension, or revocation of an FAA medical application
- •Knowledge test results valid for 24 calendar months toward practical test
Sport Pilot Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
3-6 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
After a failed attempt, you must receive additional instruction from an authorized instructor who endorses you as ready to retest, then pay the $175 fee again. Present the failed Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR) along with the new endorsement when rescheduling.
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Free Sport Pilot Prep That Actually Works
The official pass rate is ~92% first-time pass rate (2025 FAA data, one of the highest pass rates among FAA airman knowledge tests). Our students do better.
100 Practice Questions
Full coverage of LSA definitions, Part 61 Subpart J privileges, regulations, weather, navigation, and emergency procedures.
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Get instant explanations on sport pilot limitations, LSA specs, driver's license medical rules, and ADM scenarios.
2026 Updated
Aligned with current FAA Sport Pilot ACS and 14 CFR Part 61 Subpart J regulations.
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What You'll Study
7 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Chapter 1: Sport Pilot Regulations & Certification (14 CFR Part 61 Subpart J)
4 sections
Chapter 2: Sport Pilot Aircraft Limits (§ 61.316) & Airworthiness
2 sections
Chapter 3: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Systems & Flight Performance
3 sections
Chapter 4: Aviation Weather, Reports & VFR Minimums
3 sections
Chapter 5: Navigation & National Airspace System
3 sections
Chapter 6: Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 91)
2 sections
Chapter 7: Airport Operations, ADM & Emergency Procedures
3 sections
Sport Pilot Exam Details
FAA Sport Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test
Administered by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) content outline
Sport Pilot privileges and limitations under 14 CFR 61.315, medical driver's license option (61.23), aeronautical experience (61.313), flight review (61.56), make/model endorsements (61.321), and Class B/C/D endorsement (61.325).
14 CFR 1.1 LSA definition: 1,320 lbs MTOW (1,430 seaplane), Vh 138 KCAS max, Vs1 45 KCAS max, max 2 occupants, fixed gear (repositionable for seaplane), fixed or ground-adjustable prop, non-pressurized cabin.
PAVE checklist, IMSAFE self-assessment, five hazardous attitudes and antidotes, risk management, situational awareness, hypoxia, spatial disorientation, and stress management.
Four forces of flight, angle of attack, stalls and recovery, lift/drag, density altitude effects, weight and balance, flaps, primary flight controls, and ground effect.
VFR weather minimums (91.155), density altitude, thunderstorm avoidance, METAR/TAF decoding, cloud types, wind shear, and weather briefing sources.
Pilotage, dead reckoning, sectional chart interpretation, airspace classes (A/B/C/D/E/G), Special Use Airspace, transponder requirements, and ADS-B Out.
Right-of-way rules (91.113), minimum safe altitudes (91.119), VFR fuel reserves (91.151), preflight action (91.103), alcohol/drug limits (91.17), and required documents (ARROW).
CTAF procedures, traffic patterns, runway and taxiway markings, ATC light gun signals, airport signage, and radio phraseology.
Engine failure (best glide), emergency descent, lost communication (7600), emergency (7700), 121.5 MHz, and VFR-into-IMC recovery (180-degree turn).
What's Included
7 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
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With detailed explanations
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What's Next After the Sport Pilot?
After passing the Sport Pilot, you can pursue these career paths
FAA Private Pilot
The natural next step — upgrade from Sport Pilot to Private Pilot for night flight, higher altitudes, and larger aircraft. Additional training and a Class 3 medical or BasicMed are required.
FAA Recreational Pilot
An intermediate license between Sport and Private with more aircraft options but additional passenger and distance restrictions.
FAA Commercial Pilot
For pilots wishing to earn income from flying, the Commercial Pilot Certificate is the next major milestone after Private Pilot.
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