Aviation Exams

✈️ Private Pilot Exam (PPL)

Purpose: Tests knowledge and skills for private flying.

FAA Requirements: Written knowledge test and a check ride with an instructor.

GACA Requirements: Written and practical exams with a flight instructor.

Note: This exam is typically taken during flight school training as part of your Private Pilot License program.

FAA PPL Exam Info GACA Licensing and Certification

Purpose: Required for flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

FAA Requirements: Written exam and practical test.

GACA Requirements: Includes a written and IFR practical flight test.

Note: Typically taken during advanced flight school training as part of instrument rating certification.

FAA IR Exam Info GACA Licensing and Certification

Purpose: Test required for flying commercially.

FAA Requirements: Written exam covering flight operations, airspace rules, plus a practical test (check ride).

GACA Requirements: Similar written test and check ride.

Note: This exam is taken after obtaining the PPL and Instrument Rating.

FAA CPL Exam Info GACA Licensing and Certification

Purpose: Required to fly multi-engine aircraft.

FAA Requirements: Written exam and flight test focused on multi-engine procedures.

GACA Requirements: Similar requirements, including practical flight testing.

Note: This rating is typically added after earning your CPL.

Purpose: Required to become a certified flight instructor.

FAA Requirements: Written exam on flight instruction and teaching methods, plus a check ride.

GACA Requirements: Written and practical tests.

Note: This is taken after achieving the Commercial Pilot License.

FAA CFI Exam Info GACA Flight Instructor Certification

Purpose: Required for pilots seeking to fly as captains for airlines.

FAA Requirements: Series of written exams covering advanced topics like aircraft systems, flight operations, and a final practical flight test.

GACA Requirements: Similar written and practical exams to qualify as an Airline Transport Pilot.

Note: This exam is typically taken after accumulating the necessary flight hours and experience.

FAA ATPL Exam Info GACA Licensing and Certification