Windows PC
Desktop and laptop computers
GroundSchool FAA test preparation
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Choose your device below. Windows test banks and bundles are listed on this page; Mac, iPhone / iPad, and Android links take you to the apps for your device. GroundSchool Audio is a separate listening product.
Mac
Apps for your Mac
iPhone & iPad
Study on your phone or tablet
Android
Phones and tablets
MP3 Audio
Listen as part of your preparation
Purchases are platform-specific. Choose the platform you intend to use; app-store terms apply to app-store purchases.
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We believe (and scientific study validates) that the interactive activity of test preparation, when combined with the sort of detailed supplementary and explanatory material that we offer, is an excellent way to thoroughly learn and internalize key aviation information.
We are test prep specialists and the experience of thousands upon thousands of pilots proves that our method works. We do not use test prep as a "hook", as some of our advertising-based competitors do, to sell you expensive but ineffective passive video-based courses and similar products that do little besides waste your time and drain your wallet.
Use our material and study hard - not just the questions and answers, but the reasoning and explanations too, and be on your way, in a highly time and cost efficient way, to knowledge test and aviation success!
Windows PC
Choose your test bank or bundle.
A test bank contains one or more tests. For example, the Private and Recreational Pilot bank includes Private Pilot Airplane, Private Pilot Helicopter, and other tests. You will see the exact tests in the screens that follow.
See the available GroundSchool test banks
Choose one, two, or three banks
Build a selection around your next tests.
Any Individual Test Bank
Choose one test bank
Unlimited use of GroundSchool to prepare for the tests in any one pilot, A&P mechanic, or drone test bank.
You will see the exact tests in each bank before you buy.
$64.99
/ $59.99Standard / existing customer
“Pick 2” Bundle
Choose 2 test banks
Unlock any two test banks. Examples include IFR / Commercial or CFI / Flight Engineer. Choose your preferred combination on the next screen.
$109.99
“Pick 3” Bundle
Choose 3 test banks
Unlock any three pilot or mechanic test banks. Choose the combination that fits your plans.
- IFR / Commercial / CFI
- Mechanic General / Airframe / Powerplant
- CFI / Flight Engineer / ATP
- Or another combination of three available banks
$159.99
Pilot bundles
Combined preparation for a sequence of pilot qualifications.
Sport Pilot Bundle
Included test banks
For pilots who want to make the most of light sport aviation. Includes both Sport test banks plus FOI:
- Sport Pilot
- Sport Pilot Instructor and Examiner
- Fundamentals of Instruction
Need just one group? Sport Pilot · Instructor / Examiner
$99.99
Takeoff Bundle
Included test banks
For the serious and committed pilot. Includes:
- Private and Recreational Pilot
- Instrument Rating, including Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII)
- Commercial Pilot
- Flight Instructor, including Ground Instructor and Fundamentals of Instruction
$169.99
Takeoff Bundle + Sport Pilot Bundle
Included test banks
The Takeoff preparation for committed pilots, with both light sport test banks added. Includes:
- Private and Recreational Pilot
- Instrument Rating, including Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII)
- Commercial Pilot
- Flight Instructor, including Ground Instructor and Fundamentals of Instruction
- Sport Pilot
- Sport Pilot Instructor and Examiner
$209.99
FlightLevel Bundle
Included test banks
For experienced pilots taking the next step toward professional flying. Includes both test banks:
- Flight Engineer: reciprocating, turbojet, and turboprop
- Airline Transport Pilot: Parts 121 and 135, initial and add-on tests, plus Aircraft Dispatcher
$64.99
Pro Pilot Bundle
Included test banks
For pilots focused on a professional aviation career. One of our best-value FAA written test preparation packages.
Includes both the Takeoff and FlightLevel bundles: Private / Recreational, IFR / CFII, Commercial, CFI / Ground Instructor / FOI, ATP / Dispatcher, and Flight Engineer.
$189.99
Pro Pilot Bundle + Sport Pilot Bundle
Our most comprehensive pilot bundle, for future professionals who also want to explore light sport aviation.
Includes everything in the Takeoff, FlightLevel, and Sport Pilot bundles, including Sport Pilot Instructor / Examiner and Fundamentals of Instruction.
$219.99
Mechanic, drone, and focused test preparation
Dedicated options for A&P, Remote Pilot, Military Competence, and FOI.
Aviation Mechanic A&P Bundle
Included test banks
Preparation for the three FAA A&P knowledge tests: General, Airframe, and Powerplant. Includes all three mechanic test banks.
This is the same selection as choosing the “Pick 3” bundle and selecting the three mechanic banks.
Need one subject? General · Airframe · Powerplant
$159.99
Remote Drone (UAS) Pilot
Included test bank
Unlimited use of the app for Remote Pilot knowledge test preparation.
See the Remote Pilot page for the initial qualification and recurrent training paths, including the FAA training requirements.
$64.99
/ $59.99Standard / existing customer
Military Competence (only)
Military Competence and/or Military Competence Instructor preparation for military pilots obtaining FAA civilian commercial pilot and/or flight instructor certificates on the basis of military experience.
See Military Competence for the available tests and full details.
$34.99
Fundamentals of Instruction (only)
Included test bank
Purchase this lower-priced option only if you know that you need FOI preparation by itself.
The complete Flight / Ground Instructor bank already includes FOI at no extra charge. Choosing CFI as a single bank or within a bundle gives you CFI and FOI while counting as just one bank. Most flight and ground instructor candidates should choose that complete bank.
$42.99
For schools and businesses
Explore bulk purchasing and site / classroom licenses for your school, FBO, flight department, or business.
Your next step after purchasing
Windows PC
Your activation keycode is emailed to you after purchase. Use it to unlock the downloaded demonstration app for your selected test bank or banks.
Activation Help GuideMac, iPhone / iPad, and Android
Choose the test bank for your device through the platform links above. Purchase and download the app from the official Apple or Google app store.
Purchase support
Our app-store and merchant-service partners handle payment securely. Dauntless does not see or store your card details.
Contact our helpdeskQuestions about your purchase
Do I need to be online to use the apps?
No, you don't. You only need to be online to initially download/install the apps and to later optionally update the app and/or its content. Additionally, for the PC version, you need to be online once to activate (unlock) the title after purchase. After that, as a day to day matter, you do not need to be online at all to use our test prep apps. For example, you can use our GroundSchool app on your tablet or laptop while seated in row 19E on your cross country airline flight without Internet access or your WiFi-less quiet basement study area just fine.
How does the content compare on different platforms (PC vs iPhone/iPad vs Mac vs Android)?
The learning content is the same on all platforms and updates become available for all platforms simultaneously.
How do app features differ on the various platforms (PC vs iPhone/iPad vs Mac vs Android)?
All the platform apps are basically similar with similar features, though each is customized to the needs and standards of the specific platform. There is no 'best' platform version - they are all excellent apps and whichever one you choose depends on your personal learning preference and style.
What do you mean by "one test bank?"
Our GroundSchool FAA test preparation titles are divided into a number of test banks. Each test bank includes one or more "tests" in it. For example, the Private and Recreational test bank includes the Private Pilot Airplane, Private Pilot Helicopter, and several other individual tests. For a complete list of which tests are in which bank, please visit the individual web page of the test bank you are interested in or just click on 'buy now' as the screen to follow will show you a list of the exact tests associated with each test bank.
How long is my purchase good for?
When you buy FAA written test prep app from us, this includes LIFETIME FREE UPDATES on the platform of your choice. What this means is that should newer versions of the test questions or software that we provide become available, you will be welcome to download them at no additional charge. However, there is a catch: when you purchase this software, it is for your own, personal use only. You may NOT share this with friends, etc. Please direct such people to purchase their own copy! We hope you find this tradeoff to be fair - in exchange for lifetime free upgrades, you agree not to share this software inappropriately. Free upgrades means that in the future you can use this app to review or brush up. Please note that purchases are non-transferable between platforms due to restrictions put in place between Apple and Google. This means for example that while you'd be able to install your iPhone/iPad purchase on both your iPhone and iPad if you bought it via the iPhone/iPad links above AND you'd be able to in the future install it on your next iPhone/iPad at no additional charge when you upgrade your device, an iPhone/iPad purchase does not entitle you to install the app on your PC, Mac, or Android device. Again, this is due to rules set by Apple and Google, not by us. We, like all app developers, have no say in this. Likewise, we regretfully cannot offer discounted cross-platform bundles even though we'd like to. To benefit from the convenience of our apps on multiple platforms, each platform version must be purchased separately. Any purchases that you make via third party (ie Apple, Google, etc) app stores will be subject to the terms and conditions of those app stores/markets.
How does the purchase process work? (Microsoft Windows PC)
- First, select a variant above and click on the corresponding 'buy now' button. This will take you to our secure order screens.
- Next,complete the online purchase process. There are several ways of ordering via the secure e-commerce servers of SWREG, the company that handles orders for us. Most people purchase online with a credit card - this is in practice HIGHLY secure and in many years of doing business, there have been ZERO problems with this (SWreg's specialty is online software sales - they do a very good job). However, if you are uncomfortable with this or want to pay using an alternate means (check / PayPal, etc), SWreg will accept that, too. Simply start the order process online (choose the product, fill in the details on the page after that), and then before you go to payment, you will have a choice of many alternate payment methods.
- After you have completed the order process, your unlock code will arrive in your email inbox. Use this unlock code to transform the version of the software that you downloaded into the fully working version.
The whole process, start to finish, takes only a few minutes. You can be studying for your test with no restrictions in just a few moments!
How does the purchase process work? (iPhone/iPad, Mac, and/or Android)
Click the platform (iPhone/iPad, Mac, and/or Android links above to be taken to pages from which you can select the test bank of your choice for your selected platform (for example "IFR test prep for Mac"). That will take you to the official page for our product on the app store / market of your choice. From there you can buy the app of your choice and it will be delivered electronically to your device within moments after you purchase.
I am a school, FBO, flight department, business etc.
Awesome! Please click one of the links below to see the bulk and site/classroom licensing options we have for you.
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Hundreds of thousands of pilots and mechanics have used GroundSchool to prepare for their FAA knowledge tests. We welcome you to be next.
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