Aviation Study Topics
Every topic on the FAA knowledge test, organized by ACS knowledge area. Deep-dive into the subjects that matter most for your certification.
PPL Knowledge Areas
The 12 ACS knowledge areas covered on the Private Pilot knowledge test
Aerodynamics
How aircraft fly — lift, drag, thrust, weight, stalls, spins, and the forces that act on an aircraft in flight.
10 subtopics covered
Aviation Weather
Weather theory, METAR/TAF interpretation, fronts, thunderstorms, icing, fog, and how weather affects flight safety.
10 subtopics covered
Navigation
Pilotage, dead reckoning, VOR, GPS, sectional chart reading, and cross-country flight planning.
10 subtopics covered
Federal Aviation Regulations
FAR Part 61 and Part 91 — pilot certification, operating rules, airspace requirements, and regulatory compliance.
10 subtopics covered
Airspace
National Airspace System — Class A through G, special use airspace, TFRs, and airspace entry requirements.
10 subtopics covered
Aircraft Systems
Engines, fuel systems, electrical, flight instruments, pitot-static, and how aircraft systems work together.
10 subtopics covered
Human Factors
Aeromedical factors, decision-making, hypoxia, spatial disorientation, fatigue, and aeronautical decision-making.
10 subtopics covered
Flight Operations
Takeoff and landing procedures, airport operations, patterns, runway markings, and emergency procedures.
10 subtopics covered
Aircraft Performance
Density altitude, weight & balance, takeoff and landing distances, and performance chart interpretation.
10 subtopics covered
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