# FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep > FAA commercial pilot written test preparation with actual, updated questions and explanations. (iPhone/iPad app by Dauntless Software.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faa-commercial-pilot-test-prep/id381231394 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Dauntless Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/366840893) - Category: Education - Price: $69.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.40/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 364 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-08-25 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faa-commercial-pilot-test-prep/id381231394/reviews.md ## What is FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep? Spend less time studying and more time flying! This is the COMMERCIAL PILOT version of GroundSchool, our FAA knowledge (written) test preparation featuring up-to-date questions, free updates, and illustrated explanations written by a professional team of pilot examiners and instructors. GroundSchool is fully compatible with FAA ACS (Airman Certification Standards) and our editorial team is working to keep it so as ACS continues to evolve. Don't be fooled by imitators! Competing apps use only the limited set of questions that the FAA publicly releases via its website - that is not enough to adequately prepare you for your test! Our GroundSchool app, on the other hand, features a much more comprehensive database (typically about 2-4 times the size of the demo FAA public one) of actual and current FAA questions that you likely can and will be asked on the actual test! This along with our detailed, professional explanations and easy to use interface are major reasons why pilots have come to trust GroundSchool. Study actual, up-to-date FAA questions and then ACE your FAA Commercial Pilot knowledge (written) test the easy way with GroundSchool FAA Knowledge Test Preparation software by Dauntless Aviation, the trusted leader in FAA written test preparation. Features: * Actual FAA Questions Current and Valid for Right Now. As soon as you install the software, use the 'update' feature and the software will connect to our servers, grab the latest questions, images, figures, and explanation content, and you'll be good to go. * Detailed Explanations written by an experienced editorial team of examiner and instructor pilots. * All Charts and Figures Included * Several flexible study modes - fits the way you want to study! * Compatible with all FAA "ground school" classroom-based courses This Commercial Pilot version of GroundSchool will prepare you for any or all of the following tests: * CAX - Commercial Pilot Airplane * CGX - Commercial Pilot Helicopter * CBG - Commercial Pilot Balloon - Gas * CBH - Commercial Pilot Balloon - Hot Air * CRG - Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Gyroplane * CRH - Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter * CPG - Commercial Pilot Glider * MCA - Military Competence Airplane * MCH Military Competence Helicopter** * CLA - Commercial Pilot Lighter Than-Air (Airship) * Canadian Commercial Pilot to USA FAA Conversion With Dauntless Aviation's GroundSchool, you don't need to worry: * Our material is UP TO DATE. No matter what date is listed here in regarding the 'Release date', this date refers to the program itself only. Once you get the program on your device, use the built-in update feature and it will connect to our servers and download the latest and greatest version of the test prep content and our explanations that we have available. To learn more about this, please visit our website. * Furthermore, you are welcome to update the material as often as you like. This means that even if you don't take your test soon, when do you, GroundSchool will be ready for you. Compare this to books or DVDs (which are going out of date from the moment they are printed). * We pride ourselves on the quality of our explanations. This is not some idle boast - our explanations are more detailed and more illustrated than that of ANY other FAA knowledge test provider, period. * Tens of thousands of people have used our products to prepare for their FAA knowledge tests. Ours is a system that works. MILITARY CONVERSION PILOT? Yes! This software will prepare you for the MCA (Military Competence Airplane) and MCH (Military Competence Helicopter) written tests that you need to take and pass to convert your military flight experience into a corresponding US FAA Commercial Pilot (or other, as per the FAA) certificate. Good luck on your test! ## Key features - Actual FAA questions - Up-to-date content - Detailed explanations - Illustrated charts and figures - Flexible study modes - Free updates ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $69.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Audio Review | $19.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #193 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 60) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faa-commercial-pilot-test-prep/id381231394/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Unuseable audio feature locked behind an update following $20 upgrade. *2024-02-12* I’ve used the Dauntless App for both Private and Instrument over the past year. Moving onto Commercial, I planned on continuing that pattern. This app is in need of significant upgrades. The app won’t pull from the update library. The audio feature will only download the sound files once updated. The update consistently fails both the normal update and the alternate update process, making the audio read back feature in accessible. I expect more from a $65 + $20 app. ### 2/5 — Questions Not Current with TEST *2022-09-30* While I passed the test, I didn’t even come close to the scores that I had in the Dauntless practice tests. I found that there were very few questions in the actual test that were found in the Dauntless Commercial test prep. While the software did prepare me to pass the test, I was shocked on how many questions were on the actual test that Dauntless did not prepare me to answer. I too found that support is extremely poor. I used Dauntless because it prepared me so well for my instrument rating, but that was years ago. If I were starting over, I would definitely procure the Sheppard Air product as it has a fresh and up to date database of questions and provides the same level of instruction as Dauntless. ### 4/5 — “Actual FAA questions” Not 100% true *2021-04-09* It’s a great software that I’ve used for both my Instrument and Commercial, but their quote of “Actual FAA questions” isn’t true. So if you’re looking to download and just memorize and not learn the content this isn’t the app, I would suggest you use the app to learn the concepts from each question because only 3 out of 100 questions on the test were on dauntless. ### 1/5 — Not the best choice, Rude Company *2020-12-29* Use Sheppard Air. I have used both and there is no comparison. Sheppard gets my students ready much faster and results in much higher test scores. Dauntless' staff is callous and difficult to access. They don't have a phone number to reach them with, and are generally slow to respond with an email. The opposite is true with Sheppard. ### 5/5 — Great way to study *2020-06-18* I have tried to use other applications to help me study for various FAA tests but they would have outdated questions or it would only be a final test and not help with the preparation of the test. I believe that the work that was put into this app but all the other apps that they have made is extremely well thought out and done in a fashion that makes it easy for the user to customize what they need to study for and what they are having trouble remember for the test. They also have amazing customer support for any questions that you have or any problems you have with the app. I would recommend this app to anyone who wants to study for an FAA test and be able to study anywhere at anytime. ### 1/5 — DO NOT BUY THIS APP. I WANT TO REFUND. *2020-05-15* I used PPL, IR this company’s applications. It was fine I passed. But Do not buy this app for commercial. I got bad score. I want to refund. ### 5/5 — CGX *2020-04-28* Scored a 92% on my commercial pilot glider test! Although about 70% of the questions were on the real test it is safe to say that this software is great for learning the knowledge! Even though I came across a few unfamiliar questions you can still work through them with what you have learned through the practice questions! One example of these minor differences were if a question was asked and the answers were to be in fahrenheit on the practice software, on the real test they asked for the answer in Celsius. So on the practice test the answer would be (more than 68 degrees F) and on the actual test the answer is (more than 20 degrees C) Little things like that! But all in all would definitely recommend for anyone looking to study for the commercial pilot glider test! ### 5/5 — New knowledge test for airplane commercial win! *2020-02-15* I have used Dauntless applications for airplane private pilot, instrument, commercial, instrument and advanced ground instructor and airplane Cfi and they are by far the best products on the market in my opinion-I will continue to use them as I go forward for CFII and multi engine- I took the actual FAA commercial airplane test today in Allentown Pennsylvania and I scored an 89% and a large part of that credit goes to this effective application- I used the app almost daily and I updated twice a week to make sure I have the latest content and it all apparently worked very well- The convenience of having this tool available at all times can not be over stated ### 2/5 — Are they providing the correct questions *2019-11-25* I took my knowledge test today and got a 83 %. I walked into the testing center feeling fully prepared as I had been using this app to study for months. On the practice test I would consistently score in the 90% range. When I sat down and started the test I quickly realized I had never seen most of the questions. Out of the 100 questions on the test I went back through and counted there were 15 that were similar to what I had seen on this app. The other 85 questions were completely new to me. The only reason this isn’t a one star is I enjoy the dauntless interface and the way you can select different modes and question stacks. Some final thoughts for anyone reading this, I use Dauntless because the school I attend requires that we use it for a grade. I have had the vast majority of my professors and Flight Instructors tell me to use Sheppard Air if I want to do good. ### 4/5 — iPhone App Terrible *2019-05-19* First of all, I love these study guides and have used them to pass both my private and instrument written tests. However the iPhone app doesn't work. Works on iPad flawlessly but the questions glitch on the iPhone. I'll be studying on the iPad from here on. ## Frequently asked questions about FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep ### What is this app for? This app is designed to help aspiring commercial pilots prepare for their FAA written knowledge tests. It provides a comprehensive database of actual, up-to-date questions and detailed explanations written by experienced pilot examiners and instructors. ### What tests does this app cover? This commercial pilot version of the app prepares users for various FAA tests including Commercial Pilot Airplane, Helicopter, Balloon, Glider, Gyroplane, Military Competence, and Lighter-Than-Air (Airship) tests. It also covers Canadian Commercial Pilot to USA FAA Conversion. ### How much does the app cost? The app itself is free to download and use. However, it offers in-app purchases for the comprehensive test preparation content, which includes access to a larger database of questions than publicly available FAA resources. ### Is the content always up-to-date? Yes, the material is designed to be up-to-date. Once the software is installed, users can utilize the 'update' feature to connect to servers and download the latest questions, images, figures, and explanation content. Updates can be performed as often as needed. ### What makes this app different from other test prep tools? Unlike imitators that may use only the limited set of publicly released FAA questions, this app features a much more comprehensive database (typically 2-4 times larger) of actual and current FAA questions. This, combined with detailed, professional explanations and a user-friendly interface, aims to provide superior preparation. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 10.3.2 — 2018-02-16 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Thank you for making us the most trusted FAA Commercial Pilot Test prep! This significant update looks better and works faster than ever before to help you learn the material and pass that test! Our test prep content is fully FAA ACS (Airman Certification Standards) compatible, and contains up to date and regularly updated questions. As always, this app features the best and most illustrated explanations in the business. Save study sessions and share them between devices using our cloud features and share your study progress with your instructor or school through the cloud. When you get the app, make sure to immediately check for content updates using the 'updates check' main menu option to make sure you have the latest learning content. This app is 100% what you need to pass your FAA knowledge test. ### 10.2.6 — 2017-11-21 Thanks for making us #1 for FAA test prep apps! This major update is designed to look better, work faster, and help you study for and pass that test more efficiently than ever before. Our test prep content is fully FAA ACS (Airman Certification Standards) compatible, contains up to date and regularly updated questions, and ,as always, we have the best and most illustrated explanations in the business. This new version allows to save sessions between devices and share study progress results (with your instructor or school) through the cloud. As with any major new version, there is always a chance of small issues cropping up that our testing didn't catch. If you run into something, please let us know via our helpdesk and we'll address it as soon as possible. Happy studying! ### 10.2.4 — 2017-10-26 Thanks for making us #1 for FAA test prep apps! This major update is designed to look better, work faster, and help you study for and pass that test more efficiently than ever before. Our test prep content is fully FAA ACS (Airman Certification Standards) compatible, contains up to date and regularly updated questions, and ,as always, we have the best and most illustrated explanations in the business. This new version allows to save sessions between devices and share study progress results (with your instructor or school) through the cloud. As with any major new version, there is always a chance of small issues cropping up that our testing didn't catch. If you run into something, please let us know via our helpdesk and we'll address it as soon as possible. Happy studying! ### 10.1.8 — 2017-08-30 Thanks for making us #1 for FAA test prep apps! This major update is designed to look better, work faster, and help you study for and pass that test more efficiently than ever before. Our test prep content is fully FAA ACS (Airman Certification Standards) compatible, contains up to date and regularly updated questions, and ,as always, we have the best and most illustrated explanations in the business. This new version allows to save sessions between devices and share study progress results (with your instructor or school) through the cloud. As with any major new version, there is always a chance of small issues cropping up that our testing didn't catch. If you run into something, please let us know via our helpdesk and we'll address it as soon as possible. Happy studying! ### 10.1.1 — 2017-07-15 Thanks for making us #1 for FAA test prep apps! This major update is designed to look better, work faster, and help you study for and pass that test more efficiently than ever before. Our test prep content is fully FAA ACS (Airman Certification Standards) compatible, contains up to date and regularly updated questions, and ,as always, we have the best and most illustrated explanations in the business. This new version allows to save sessions between devices and share study progress results (with your instructor or school) through the cloud. As with any major new version, there is always a chance of small issues cropping up that our testing didn't catch. If you run into something, please let us know via our helpdesk and we'll address it as soon as possible. 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