Private Pilot Test Prep 2027-2028

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Pass the test with knowledge that lasts.

Includes printed Test Prep book plus 24 months of access to Prepware® Online.

Join millions of pilots and mechanics who chose ASA and passed their tests the first time, using the most trusted resource in FAA test preparation. This efficient study guide is expertly organized into chapters based on subject matter to promote understanding and aid recall. Questions and answer options are supported by instructional text and illustrations, explanations for correct and incorrect answers, and references for further study. Use this book to get familiar with the test contents, then use Prepware® Online to review study guides by subject, create custom quizzes, take unlimited practice tests, and earn your test endorsement.

This ASA Test Prep book and Prepware® Online include the figures, legends, and full-color charts from the FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement that is provided at the testing center.

ASA’s Private Pilot Test Prep is your best resource for testing with confidence.

Features that help you prepare for the FAA Knowledge Test:

• 24 months of access to Prepware® Online with unlimited practice tests from any internet-connected device.
• Questions supported with explanations for correct and incorrect answers.
• ACS codes included with each question for remedial study and to prepare for the checkride’s oral exam.
• Quick cross-references for easy question-finding.
• FAA references for further study identified in every explanation.
• Figures from the FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Supplement.
• Time-proven tips for test taking.
• Free online updates and subscription service to stay informed of test changes.

Use for the following FAA Knowledge Exams:

• PAR: Private Pilot - Airplane
• PRH: Private Pilot - Helicopter
• PRG: Private Pilot - Gyroplane
• PGL: Private Pilot - Glider
• PBH: Private Pilot - Balloon - Hot Air
• PBG: Private Pilot - Balloon - Gas
• PLA: Private Pilot - Airship
• PPP: Private Pilot - Powered Parachute
• PWS: Private Pilot - Weight-Shift Control
• PAT: Private Pilot Airplane/Recreational Pilot - Transition
• PGT: Private Pilot Gyroplane/Recreational Pilot - Transition
• PHT: Private Pilot Helicopter/Recreational Pilot - Transition
• PCP: Private Pilot Airplane - Canadian Conversion
• PCH: Private Pilot Helicopter - Canadian Conversion
• PEP: Private Pilot Airplane - EU Part-FCL Conversion
• PFB: Private Pilot Airplane Foreign Pilot via BASA
• SPA: Sport Pilot - Airplane
• SHF: Sport Pilot Helicopter - Simplified Flight Controls
• SPB: Sport Pilot - Balloon
• SPI: Sport Pilot - Glider
• SPL: Sport Pilot - Airship
• SPP: Sport Pilot - Powered Parachute
• SPW: Sport Pilot - Weight-Shift Control
• SPY: Sport Pilot - Gyroplane
• RPA: Recreational Pilot - Airplane
• RPH: Recreational Pilot - Helicopter
• RPG: Recreational Pilot - Gyroplane

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Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., (ASA) provides trusted training materials for pilots, flight instructors, aviation mechanics, aircraft dispatchers, and drone operators. As an industry leader in FAA Knowledge Test preparation for more than 85 years, ASA has helped millions of customers earn an FAA certification.

This book was written and edited by a team of experienced aviation professionals, including subject matter experts, instructors, and examiners who understand both the FAA requirements and the real-world applications. Each question, explanation, and reference is thoroughly reviewed to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with current FAA testing standards. Throughout the year, ASA meticulously tracks FAA and industry sources to identify impacts on training and testing and keep you informed of test changes. With ASA, you build knowledge that lasts beyond the test.