Question 1

How does the practice test relate to the FAA knowledge test?

Accepted Answer

Questions are written from the same primary sources the FAA uses: the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK), Airplane/Helicopter Flying Handbook (AFH), Aviation Weather Handbook, Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and 14 CFR. Each question carries its ACS task code. Aero Academic is not affiliated with the FAA or PSI/CATS, and the questions on the FAA test itself are different.

Question 2

Which FAA airman knowledge tests does Aero Academic cover?

Accepted Answer

Aero Academic covers Private Pilot (Airplane and Helicopter), Commercial Pilot (Airplane and Helicopter), and Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate knowledge tests. Instrument Rating (IRA) material is in development.

Question 3

Does Aero Academic cover the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Aero Academic prepares candidates for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate knowledge test (UAG test code), covering all ACS knowledge areas: 14 CFR Part 107 regulations, airspace classification, weather, loading and performance, emergency procedures, crew resource management, radio communications, and airport operations.

Question 4

What does the ACS task code on each question mean?

Accepted Answer

The FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) lists every knowledge, skill, and risk-management element an airman must demonstrate. Each Aero Academic question is tagged with its ACS task code (e.g. PA.I.F.K1 for Private Pilot preflight knowledge). When you submit a practice exam, your deficiency report groups wrong answers by ACS area so you know exactly where to study.

Question 5

What study materials are the questions written from?

Accepted Answer

Questions and explanations cite FAA publications: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25), Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3), Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21), Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-15), and relevant ACS documents. 14 CFR citations are included where regulation is tested.

Question 6

How does the knowledge deficiency report work?

Accepted Answer

After each practice exam, every wrong answer is mapped to its ACS task code and grouped into a deficiency report. One click starts a targeted drill on those topics. It is a practice report, not an official FAA Knowledge Deficiency Report (which the DPE uses at the practical test).

Question 7

Do charts and performance tables open during the practice exam?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FAA aeronautical charts, performance tables, and weight-and-balance worksheets open in a side drawer during the practice exam, similar to the FAA testing supplements you use on test day. Check the effective date of any chart before using it for flight planning.

Question 8

What is the 'Explain Like My CFI' AI feature?

Accepted Answer

After each question, an AI-generated explanation describes why the correct answer is right, why the distractors are wrong, and which FAA handbook and ACS code it relates to. It is in beta — AI explanations can be wrong, so always check the cited source and report anything that does not match.

Question 9

What is the FAA knowledge test pass score?

Accepted Answer

The FAA requires a score of 70% or higher on most airman knowledge tests. Aero Academic shows the pass mark for each test, your current score, and which ACS knowledge areas you are below threshold on. Test scores are valid for 24 calendar months for use in completing a practical test.

Question 10

How do flight schools use Aero Academic?

Accepted Answer

Flight instructors and chief flight instructors get a portal showing each student's practice results and the ACS knowledge areas they are missing. Instructors can assign practice exams and record debriefs against a student's deficiency report. Contact us for school pricing and bulk seat licensing.

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