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Private Pilot Glider
- Provider
- FAA airman knowledge testing through the FAA-linked PSI scheduling service
- Format
- Computer-administered multiple-choice knowledge examination with a separate Airman Knowledge Test Report
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 60–65; Scored questions: 60; Unscored questions: 0–5; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 2.5 hours, including time for validation questions
- Passing score
- 70
- Exam fee
- $175 general AKT fee; eligible applicants may qualify for no-fee testing at JSAMTCC AKT Program locations
Examination outline
- Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations: private pilot privileges, limitations and flight operations
- NTSB accident reporting requirements
- Applicable Aeronautical Information Manual and FAA advisory circulars
- Aeronautical charts and VFR navigation
- Radio communication procedures
- Critical weather, windshear avoidance, weather reports and forecasts
- Safe and efficient aircraft operation, collision avoidance and wake turbulence
- Density altitude effects on takeoff and climb performance
- Weight and balance computations
- Aerodynamics, powerplants and aircraft systems
- Stall awareness, spin entry, spins and recovery for glider category ratings
- Aeronautical decision making and judgment
Preflight action
- Obtaining preflight information
- Planning alternatives for incomplete or delayed flights
Examination sources
- FAA Recreational Pilot and Private Pilot Knowledge Tests
How should I prepare for the knowledge test?
- 14 CFR 61.103
61.103(d)–(e), express knowledge-test scope adoption
- 14 CFR 61.105
61.105(a), complete category/class applicability constraint
- 14 CFR 61.105
61.105(b)(1)–(13), including (13)(i)–(ii), full aeronautical knowledge list
- FAA Airman Testing Frequently Asked Questions
PDF p. 2, test coverage and Preparing for the test
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p. 13, PGL row; table columns Number of Questions, Age, Allotted Time, Passing Score
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p. 2, Validation Questions, scoring definition
- FAA Pilot Study Tips
What The Test Items Are Like
- FAA Airman Testing Frequently Asked Questions
PDF p. 3, What is an AKTR?
- FAA Order 8080.6H
PDF p. 58, Appendix A p. A-12, Figure A-9 introductory text above fields
- FAA Order 8080.6H publication record
Document Information, number, title, issue date and status
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p. 13, initial test authorization, instructor statement/endorsement bullet
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p. 13, retest authorization note
- FAA Airman Knowledge Testing Matrix
p. 1, Federal Tracking Number (FTN)
- 14 CFR 61.35
61.35(a)(1), endorsement
- 14 CFR 61.35
61.35(a)(3)(iii)(A), age qualification
- FAA Airman Testing Frequently Asked Questions
PDF p. 2, Scheduling the test
- PSI FAA public FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions, testing center schedule availability
- PSI FAA public FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions, price of an AKT
- PSI FAA public FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions, military no-fee eligibility
- FAA Recreational Pilot and Private Pilot Knowledge Tests
How long is a satisfactorily completed knowledge test valid?