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FAA written test prep

The written, done the way pilots actually study.

By pilots, for pilots.

By Pilots is FAA written test prep for the private pilot knowledge test and the commercial pilot knowledge test (CAX). You pay online now, on this site. Each product is $49.99 for six months and renews until you cancel. Commercial and Private are sold separately. You only get the one you pay for.

Commercial written

Commercial pilot knowledge test (CAX).

$49.99 for six months

Renews until you cancel. Sold separately from the private written.

Commercial written

Private written

Private pilot knowledge test.

$49.99 for six months

Renews until you cancel. Sold separately from the commercial written.

Private written

How you study

One section at a time. Finish it, and the next section opens. When every section is done, you work a mixed review that draws from all of them together. Then you take a few full-length sample tests on the plain testing-center screen. After that, you go take the real FAA knowledge test. Finishing this path is not a pass and not a guarantee.

  1. 1One section at a time. The next stays locked until you finish the one you are on.
  2. 2Then all sections together, in a mixed review.
  3. 3Then a few full-length sample tests.
  4. 4Then you go take the real FAA test. No promise that you will pass.

How the study path works

A headset, kneeboard, and chart resting on an airplane wing