# FAA Private Pilot Prep β€” Learn. Pass. Fly. 100% FAA ACS > FAA Private and Recreational Pilot knowledge test preparation software. (iPhone/iPad app by Dauntless Software.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faa-private-pilot-prep/id366840890 (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: 4.50/5 from 73 App Store ratings Β· 76 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 Β· 640 MB - Released: 2010-06-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faa-private-pilot-prep/id366840890/reviews.md ## What is FAA Private Pilot Prep? Spend less time studying and more time flying! This is the FAA Private and Recreational 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 Private Pilot and/or Recreational 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 Private and Recreational Pilot version of GroundSchool will prepare you for any or all of the following tests: * Private Pilot Airplane (PAR) * Private Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter (PRH) * Private Pilot Glider (PGL) * Private Pilot Balloon - Gas (PBG) * Private Pilot Balloon - Hot Air (PBH) * Private Pilot Rotorcraft Gyroplane (PRG) * Private Pilot Powered Parachute (PPP) * Private Pilot Weight Shift Control (PWS) * Private Pilot Lighter-than-Air (Airship) (PLA) * Recreational Pilot Airplane (RPA) * Recreational Pilot Helicopter (RPH) * Recreational Pilot Gyroplane (RPG) * Private Pilot Airplane / Recreational Pilot - Transition (PAT) * Private Pilot Helicopter / Recreational Pilot Transition (PHT) * Private Pilot Gyroplane / Recreational Pilot Transition (PGT) * Canadian Private Pilot to USA FAA Conversion (PCP) 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. Good luck on your test! ## Key features - Actual FAA questions - Free updates - Illustrated explanations - Compatible with FAA ACS - Comprehensive question database - Flexible study modes ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $69.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Audio Review | $19.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of FAA Private Pilot Prep? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - πŸ’― Excellent test preparation - πŸ“š Comprehensive explanations - πŸ”„ Frequently updated content - πŸŽ›οΈ Numerous practice modes - 🎯 Clever stack system - πŸ’‘ Visual aids and illustrations - πŸ“± Convenient mobile learning - βœ… High scores achieved - πŸ—£οΈ Audio option available - πŸ‘ Straightforward explanations - πŸ’― Material is very helpful - πŸ“ˆ High passing percentages - 🌟 Best FAA test prep - ⏱️ Saves study time - 🎯 Focus on weak areas - πŸ“š Concise and easy explanations - πŸ’― Questions are spot on - βœ… Prepares for actual test - πŸ’‘ Visual learning with illustrations - πŸ’― Highly recommended - βœ… Makes studying less painful - πŸ“š Detailed and accurate content - ⚑ Quick response to answers - πŸ”„ Continually updated - πŸ’― Worth the investment - πŸ’‘ Makes information graspable - πŸ’― Best test prep seen - βœ… Great for learning deficiencies - πŸ’― Tremendous help - πŸ’― Dauntless is the best - πŸ’― Prepare you to pass - πŸ’― FANTASTIC Test Prep - πŸ’― Worth it and highly recommended - πŸ’― 100x better then ASA - πŸ’― Best test prep I’ve seen - πŸ’― Extremely effective - πŸ’― Glider test prep - πŸ’― 98% on PPL Knowledge Exam - πŸ’― Great study guide - πŸ’― AMIZING test aid - πŸ’― A most needed app to pass your test - πŸ’― This software does test prep PERFECTLY - πŸ’― I recommend it - πŸ’― Awesome Test Prep App - πŸ’― THE software to get - πŸ’― Excellent Training App - πŸ’― Would never have passed without this - πŸ’― Helped me pass the FAA exam - πŸ’― Great App!! - πŸ’― A great way to study - πŸ’― Foundation - πŸ’― Best Private Pilot Knowledge App, PERIOD! - πŸ’― Must have - πŸ’― Does (almost) as advertised - πŸ’― Excellent Prep course! - πŸ’― Got a 92 on my written - πŸ’― Passed FAA Private Pilot Exam (PAR) - πŸ’― Very good preparation for the test - πŸ’― Best app of its kind - πŸ’― Best test prep - πŸ’― Great! - πŸ’― Great study tool - πŸ’― GroundSchool App - πŸ’― Great assist Dauntless - πŸ’― Great Study Tool - πŸ’― Best of the iPad apps for PPL - πŸ’― Super app - πŸ’― Intuitive & functional - πŸ’― Great tool to help prepare - πŸ’― So helpful - πŸ’― Best app of its kind - πŸ’― Great! - πŸ’― Great study tool - πŸ’― GroundSchool App - πŸ’― Great assist Dauntless - πŸ’― Great Study Tool - πŸ’― Best of the iPad apps for PPL - πŸ’― Super app - πŸ’― Intuitive & functional - πŸ’― Great tool to help prepare - πŸ’― So helpful **Cons** - 😞 Not modern or aesthetically pleasing - πŸ› Update issues - πŸ› Incorrect answers reported - πŸ› No response to review requests - πŸ› Poor audio system integration - πŸ› Lacks dark mode - πŸ› Appalling audio quality - πŸ› Inconsistent cloud storage - πŸ› Lacks 'Sign with Apple' - πŸ› UX/UI design issues - πŸ› Expensive compared to alternatives - πŸ› Dated UI design - πŸ› Annoying sound effects - πŸ› Difficult to read UI - πŸ› Annoying figure viewing - πŸ› Need to flip back and forth - πŸ› Customer service issues - πŸ› Rude customer service - πŸ› Unusable after iOS update - πŸ› Crashing on devices - πŸ› Blank screen on test questions - πŸ› No customer service phone - πŸ› Limited MP3 questions - πŸ› Crashing frequently - πŸ› Audio volume varies - πŸ› Sectional diagrams poor quality - πŸ› PDF issues - πŸ› Slow website - πŸ› App restarts from main menu - πŸ› Nuisance switching contexts - πŸ› Missing chart/sectional questions - πŸ› E6B used differently - πŸ› Some questions not in app - πŸ› Phrasing and figures differ - πŸ› Not all questions covered - πŸ› Expensive - πŸ› Vocal teaching inconsistent - πŸ› Audio files disappear - πŸ› Wasted money - πŸ› Needs programmer work - πŸ› Database failure - πŸ› Bugs, bugs, bugs - πŸ› Never performs updates - πŸ› Database corrupted message - πŸ› Crashes on launch - πŸ› Slow loading - πŸ› Not as effective as old tapes - πŸ› Not a test simulator/tutor - πŸ› Limited to test passing ability - πŸ› Lacks silly graphics/mnemonics - πŸ› Needs tweaks - πŸ› Cannot see charts and questions simultaneously - πŸ› Lose progress when going home - πŸ› Why would anybody use this app? - πŸ› Floundering and falling asleep - πŸ› Needs human instructor videos - πŸ› Interface quirks - πŸ› Doesn't always save progress - πŸ› Cartoon-like UI - πŸ› Expensive - πŸ› Vocal teaching only sometimes works - πŸ› Buggy - πŸ› Cannot update test questions - πŸ› Likely out of date questions - πŸ› Poorly tested on iPad - πŸ› Ignores non-working parts - πŸ› Not a serious piece of software - πŸ› Expensive - πŸ› Audio quality varies - πŸ› Audio files disappear - πŸ› Wasted money - πŸ› Needs programmer work - πŸ› Database failure - πŸ› Bugs, bugs, bugs - πŸ› Never performs updates - πŸ› Database corrupted message - πŸ› Crashes on launch - πŸ› Slow loading - πŸ› Not as effective as old tapes - πŸ› Not a test simulator/tutor - πŸ› Limited to test passing ability - πŸ› Lacks silly graphics/mnemonics - πŸ› Needs tweaks - πŸ› Cannot see charts and questions simultaneously - πŸ› Lose progress when going home - πŸ› Why would anybody use this app? - πŸ› Floundering and falling asleep - πŸ› Needs human instructor videos - πŸ› Interface quirks - πŸ› Doesn't always save progress - πŸ› Cartoon-like UI - πŸ› Expensive - πŸ› Vocal teaching only sometimes works - πŸ› Buggy - πŸ› Cannot update test questions - πŸ› Likely out of date questions - πŸ› Poorly tested on iPad - πŸ› Ignores non-working parts - πŸ› Not a serious piece of software **Commonly reported bugs** - Update issues - Incorrect answers - No response to review requests - Poor audio system integration - Lacks dark mode - Appalling audio quality - Inconsistent cloud storage - Lacks 'Sign with Apple' - UX/UI design issues - Expensive compared to alternatives - Dated UI design - Annoying sound effects - Difficult to read UI - Annoying figure viewing - Need to flip back and forth - Customer service issues - Rude customer service - Unusable after iOS update - Crashing on devices - Blank screen on test questions - No customer service phone - Limited MP3 questions - Crashing frequently - Audio volume varies - Sectional diagrams poor quality - PDF issues - Slow website - App restarts from main menu - Nuisance switching contexts - Missing chart/sectional questions - E6B used differently - Some questions not in app - Phrasing and figures differ - Not all questions covered - Expensive - Vocal teaching inconsistent - Audio files disappear - Wasted money - Needs programmer work - Database failure - Bugs, bugs, bugs - Never performs updates - Database corrupted message - Crashes on launch - Slow loading - Not as effective as old tapes - Not a test simulator/tutor - Limited to test passing ability - Lacks silly graphics/mnemonics - Needs tweaks - Cannot see charts and questions simultaneously - Lose progress when going home - Why would anybody use this app? - Floundering and falling asleep - Needs human instructor videos - Interface quirks - Doesn't always save progress - Cartoon-like UI - Expensive - Vocal teaching only sometimes works - Buggy - Cannot update test questions - Likely out of date questions - Poorly tested on iPad - Ignores non-working parts - Not a serious piece of software **Most requested features** - Dark mode - Use Apple's iCloud for storage - Use 'Sign with Apple' - More FAR/AIM questions - Improved UI/UX design - More modern interface - Better audio playback system - More comprehensive MP3 review - Fix sectional diagram quality - Improve chart and sectional questions - Better saving of progress - Allow viewing charts and questions simultaneously - Add CFI sign-off to iPad version - Improve audio loudness consistency - Add more human instructor videos ## Recent user reviews (10 of 76) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faa-private-pilot-prep/id366840890/reviews.md ### 5/5 β€” Does The Job *2025-10-14* Not the most modern feeling or aesthetically pleasing, but the questions are updated often and have very in-depth explanations. Pair that with numerous practice modes and a clever stack system that allows you to focus on questions you struggle on and this becomes one of the best test-prep softwares available. ### 5/5 β€” I just did my written 3 days ago *2024-10-18* All the material that i studied with this app was super helpful, i got a 85% I recommend it 100% just get at least 2 weeks focusing with the app and you’ll get a really good score πŸ«±πŸΌβ€πŸ«²πŸ½ ### 4/5 β€” Learning my listening *2024-07-28, version 10.3.10* I bought the learning my listening but it won’t let me use it claiming that the app has and update and when I’m in the App Store theirs no update ### 5/5 β€” Dauntless *2024-04-23, version 10.3.10* GREAT APP! It allows me to work on my knowledge wherever I am whether I am in line at a fast food store or filling my car with gas. Very convenient to learning my deficiencies and the explanations are comprehensive. ### 5/5 β€” Tremendous help *2022-10-31, version 10.3.10* Practice tests = 90, actual = 92. Thanks! ### 5/5 β€” The Best! *2021-12-28* Hands-down the best FAA test prep program available. The explanations to the answers are very straightforward and quite explicit. The program is designed not simply to get you to pass the test but to instill a level of understanding about the material that will also make you a safe pilot. I’ve tried many different programs for studying for the exams and Dauntless is the best! ### 5/5 β€” The best material to pass the knowledge test. *2021-11-15* I taked my knowledge test 5 months ago with 98 percent on the score. All questions on this app are almost the same on the real test. This material really prepare you to the exam to pass with more than 90%. I promise you. ### 5/5 β€” FANTASTIC Test Prep!! *2021-07-30* I just scored a 97% on my PPL glider exam! I tried studying all of the textbooks, but I found that the explanations in the app were far more concise and easier to understand. I really liked that the app is continually updated. I discovered that most of the questions on my exam were found verbatim in this app. I would definitely recommend this software to any new student!! ### 5/5 β€” Worth it and highly recommended *2021-04-09* I hate studying and I still do. But this app made it way less painful to grasp information. They show illustrations that pertain to questions and help you visualize what is being asked. Unlike other apps where they only give a written bland explanation. I scored a 97% on my PPL written And am using Dauntless software for my IFR now. ### 5/5 β€” 100x better then ASA! *2021-02-03, version 10.3.2* Multiple options for study methods. Don’t study the stuff you already know. Love the automatic stacking. Even an audio option. Thanks! ## Frequently asked questions about FAA Private Pilot Prep ### What does the FAA Private Pilot Prep app do? This app provides comprehensive preparation for the FAA Private and Recreational Pilot knowledge (written) tests. It features a large database of actual, up-to-date FAA questions, detailed explanations written by pilot examiners and instructors, and includes all necessary charts and figures. ### What are the key features of this app? Key features include access to current and valid FAA questions, detailed explanations from experienced pilots, inclusion of all charts and figures, and several flexible study modes to suit individual learning preferences. The app also offers free updates to ensure content remains current with evolving FAA standards. ### How much does the FAA Private Pilot Prep app cost? The application itself is free to download and use, but it operates on a freemium model with in-app purchases. This means that while you can access some content for free, you will likely need to make purchases within the app to unlock the full database of questions and features for complete test preparation. ### What FAA tests can I prepare for with this app? This version of the app specifically prepares you for a wide range of FAA Private and Recreational Pilot knowledge tests, including Private Pilot Airplane (PAR), Private Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter (PRH), Private Pilot Glider (PGL), and various other specialized pilot categories. It also covers transition tests and Canadian to FAA conversion. ### How does this app ensure the questions are up-to-date? The app features an 'update' function that connects to the developer's servers to download the latest questions, images, figures, and explanation content. This ensures that users are studying with material that is current and valid for the actual FAA tests, even as the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) evolve. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 10.3.10 β€” 2021-07-07 The #1 FAA knowledge test prep is now updated and improved! Thank you for making us the most trusted FAA Private Pilot Test prep! Want to become a pilot? This is the app that you need. 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. ### 10.3.2 β€” 2018-02-16 This app has been updated by Apple to display the AppleΒ Watch app icon. Thank you for making us the most trusted FAA Private Pilot Test prep! Want to become a pilot? This is the app that you need. 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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. 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