Exam format

1 knowledge test · 60 questions · pass mark 70%

• Private Pilot Airplane knowledge test (PAR)PAR60 questions · 120 min · 3 answer options per question
  Allowed materials

  Aviation calculator or E6B and a plotter. The test centre gives you the figures supplement (FAA-CT-8080-2H). No notes. Source: FAA

You pass with 70% or more. Source: FAA

Rules

• Your result stays valid for the practical test for 24 calendar months. Source: eCFR
• You can take the test from age 15. Source: FAA
• You need an endorsement from an authorised instructor, or a graduation certificate from a Part 141 school, before you take the test at a PSI test centre. Source: eCFR
• After a failed test you need more instruction and a new endorsement. There is no waiting period. Source: eCFR
• You take the exams with PSI. Exam language: English.

Units and conventions

Altimeter setting

inHg

Visibility

statute miles

Distance

nautical miles (NM)

Speed

knots (kt)

Altitude

feet (ft)

Mass

pounds (lb)

Fuel

US gallons (USG)

Phraseology

FAA AIM

Radio licence

no separate radio licence