# KnowTAM: FAA Pilot Test Prep — Written & Checkride Oral Prep

> FAA written and checkride preparation with flashcards, quizzes, and practice exams. (iPhone/iPad app by Winston Tripp Aviation LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowtam-faa-pilot-test-prep/id6775458780 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Winston Tripp Aviation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775458782)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 91 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-10-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowtam-faa-pilot-test-prep/id6775458780/reviews.md

## What is KnowTAM?

Pass your FAA written and your checkride oral with one app. KnowTAM has 1,800+ flashcards, quizzes, practice exams, and oral-exam sets, written and reviewed by a working CFI. Start free. Pay once. Never a subscription.

UPDATED FOR THE NEW INSTRUMENT QUESTIONS
From October 26, 2026, the FAA's Instrument test adds image-based questions built on current sectional, approach, and low-altitude en route charts. KnowTAM's Instrument deck has 24 new cards on current FAA chart excerpts, so you practice reading them before test day.

WHY PILOTS PICK KNOWTAM
• Every card explains the "why," not just the answer, with the regulation or handbook reference and the exact FAA ACS code it covers.
• Quizzes show why each wrong answer is wrong.
• Real FAA figures: sectionals, instruments, approach plates, airport signs and markings, weather diagrams.
• Timed practice exams built like the real test, scored against the 70% passing mark. Private exams follow the FAA subject blueprint.
• Checkride and oral-exam sets that drill the way a Designated Pilot Examiner asks. Great before a flight review, too.

A PLAN THAT GETS YOU THERE ON TIME
Enter your rating and test date. KnowTAM sets each day's new cards and reviews, shows whether you're on track, and tells you when to take a practice exam. Spaced repetition brings back what you miss and spaces out what you know. In the final week, your plan brings back anything you haven't seen lately.

STAY WITH IT
• A daily streak that counts the days you hit your plan.
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets with today's study and your streak.
• Optional reminders at the times you choose, only on days your plan isn't done yet, plus reminders the week of your test.

KNOW WHEN YOU'RE READY
• Readiness by area shows which subjects are ready, close, or need work, from your practice exams and cards. One tap quizzes the weak ones.
• Practice sets for the cards you missed recently and the ones you saved.
• After the test, tell the app how it went. Passed? On to your next rating. Didn't pass? Enter the ACS codes from your test report and practice exactly those.

STUDY ANYWHERE
Fully offline, even in airplane mode. No account required. Study at the hold-short line, on a long cross-country, or on the airline ride to your checkride. A free optional account syncs progress across devices.

RATINGS COVERED
• Private Pilot
• Instrument Rating
• Commercial Pilot
• Multi-Engine (Vmc, the critical engine, single-engine performance)
• Aviation Weather: free for everyone

START FREE, PAY ONCE
The first three Private modules and the whole Aviation Weather track are free. Unlock the rest of Private, add Instrument, Commercial, or Multi-Engine, add checkride oral prep, or get the All-Access Bundle. One-time purchases, never a subscription.

No ads. Your study progress stays on your device unless you choose to sync it.

An app by Fly With Winston. KnowTAM is an independent study material and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA.

## Key features

- Flashcards with CFI explanations
- Practice exams mirroring real tests
- Offline study functionality
- Spaced repetition learning
- Oral exam preparation
- Study plan tailored to test date

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Access Bundle | $59.99 | one-time |
| KnowTAM Commercial (CAX) | $19.99 | one-time |
| KnowTAM CAX Checkride | $9.99 | one-time |
| KnowTAM Instrument (IRA) | $19.99 | one-time |
| KnowTAM Instrument Checkride | $9.99 | one-time |
| KnowTAM Multi-Engine | $14.99 | one-time |
| KnowTAM Private (PAR) - Full | $19.99 | one-time |
| KnowTAM Private Checkride | $9.99 | one-time |


## Is KnowTAM safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess KnowTAM.

## Is KnowTAM legit?

KnowTAM: FAA Pilot Test Prep has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for KnowTAM is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knowtam-faa-pilot-test-prep/id6775458780/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best app for studying for your FAA written exam!

*2026-08-18*

I’ve used several apps to try and study for my written exam, but this one is definitely superior. It’s easy to use, explains every questions thoroughly, and has all the information you could need to pass your FAA written exam. I will be recommending this app to absolutely everyone I know!

### 5/5 — Super Helpful

*2026-06-21*

This is such a great way to study and I would highly recommend to any one. I would recommend using for preparation for the written, oral, or even if you may feel rusty. 

There is so much information packed into this app and helps give a deep understanding of so many different subject matters. It also does a great job of guiding my study and helping me find my weak areas. 

No matter what you are studying for next, this will set you up well!

## Frequently asked questions about KnowTAM

### What FAA ratings does KnowTAM cover?

KnowTAM covers Aviation Weather (free for all users), Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Multi-Engine ratings. It provides study material aligned with the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for each.

### How does KnowTAM's learning methodology work?

KnowTAM uses flashcards with detailed explanations, multiple-choice quizzes with instant feedback, and full-length practice exams. It incorporates spaced repetition to reinforce learned material and brings back missed cards for review.

### Can I use KnowTAM offline?

Yes, KnowTAM works fully offline, allowing you to study without an internet signal. This means you can use it on airplanes or in areas with no reception, making study convenient.

### What is the pricing model for KnowTAM?

KnowTAM offers a free starting point with the first three modules of Private Pilot and the entire Aviation Weather track. Additional ratings or the all-access bundle can be unlocked through simple one-time purchases, not subscriptions.

### How does KnowTAM track my progress?

Your study progress is saved on your device. You can optionally sync your progress with a free account if you wish to access it across multiple devices or for backup.

### Does KnowTAM offer any certification?

KnowTAM is designed for preparation and practice for FAA knowledge tests and checkrides. It does not directly offer FAA certifications, but aims to help users pass their official tests.

### How often is KnowTAM updated?

The latest version of KnowTAM is 1.1.1, which was last updated on September 29, 2026. Updates typically include content refinements and feature improvements based on user feedback and evolving aviation standards.

### What do users like about KnowTAM?

Users appreciate the comprehensive content, including CFI explanations and regulation references, as well as the realistic practice exams and offline functionality. The app's alignment with ACS standards is also highly valued.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-10-24

New in 1.2
• Updated for the Instrument test's new image-based questions (from October 26, 2026): 24 new cards on current FAA en route, approach, and sectional chart excerpts, reviewed by a CFI.
• Widgets: see today's study and your streak on your Home Screen and Lock Screen.
• Study reminders: set one or more per day at the times you choose, only when today's plan isn't done yet, plus reminders the week of your test.
• Readiness by area: see which subjects are ready, close, or need work, and quiz the weak ones in one tap.
• Practice sets: quiz the cards you missed recently, or the ones you saved with the new star.
• Previous: in your daily plan, look back at a card you've already answered.
• After your test: tell the app how it went. Passed? On to your next rating. Didn't pass? Enter the ACS codes from your test report and practice exactly those.
• Final week: in the last seven days, your plan brings back cards you haven't seen lately and suggests one more practice exam.
• Made for iPhone Duo: KnowTAM fills the inner display, folded or open.
• Links to knowtam.study/app now open in the app.
• Hundreds more cards tagged with their ACS codes, plus fixes and polish.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-10-19

Clearer wording and corrections across practice exam questions and flashcards, from our ongoing CFI review.

Bug Fix:
If an unlock you try to buy already belongs to you through a different KnowTAM account, the app now says so and tells you how to get it back (sign in with the account you bought it on, then tap Restore purchases), instead of showing a general error.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-29

Purchases now stay with your KnowTAM account when you sign in, and Restore Purchases tells you if a purchase belongs to a different account. 

The study plan also makes clear that you can take a practice exam any time.

### 1.1 — 2026-09-27

Study plans that pace you to your test date. Tell KnowTAM your rating and when your written is, and it sets a daily amount of new cards and reviews, shows whether you're on track, and tells you when to take a practice exam.

Practice exams now read like the real FAA test: short questions, three lettered choices, and a subject blueprint like the knowledge test.

Also new: a quick tour for first-time users, simpler unlock options, missed cards that come back with their answers reshuffled, and every practice exam answer now counts toward your progress.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-11

No release notes.

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