This Recreational and Private Pilot app can prepare you for any or all of the following FAA Knowledge (written) tests. Inside the app, you can select the specific test from the list below that you want to study for, and the app will then filter the questions to only those that apply to that test so that you don't study extra or unnecessary material.
PAR − Private Pilot Airplane
PRH − Private Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter
PGL − Private Pilot Glider
PBH − Private Pilot Balloon - Hot Air
PBG − Private Pilot Balloon - Gas
PLA − Private Pilot Lighter-Than-Air (Airship)
PRG − Private Pilot Rotorcraft Gyroplane
PAT − Private Pilot Airplane/Recreational Pilot - Transition
PHT − Private Pilot Helicopter/Rec. Pilot - Transition
PGT − Private Pilot Gyroplane/Recreational Pilot - Transition
RPA − Recreational Pilot Airplane
RPH − Recreational Pilot Helicopter
RPG − Recreational Pilot Gyroplane
PPP − Private Pilot Powered Parachute
PWS − Private Pilot Weight Shift Control
PCP − Private Pilot Canadian Conversion (Airplane)
PCH − Private Pilot Canadian Conversion (Helicopter)
PEP − Private Pilot EU Part - FCL Conversion (Airplane)
Instrument Rating
FAA Knowledge Test Prep App
What tests are included?
This Instrument Rating app can prepare you for any or all of the following FAA Knowledge (written) tests. Inside the app, you can select the specific test from the list below that you want to study for, and the app will then filter the questions to only those that apply to that test so that you don't study extra or unnecessary material.
ICP − Instrument Rating Canadian Conversion (Airplane)
ICH − Instrument Rating Canadian Conversion (Helicopter)
IEP − Instrument Rating EU Part - FCL Conversion (Airplane)
Commercial Pilot
FAA Knowledge Test Prep App
What tests are included?
This Commercial Pilot app can prepare you for any or all of the following FAA Knowledge (written) tests. Inside the app, you can select the specific test from the list below that you want to study for, and the app will then filter the questions to only those that apply to that test so that you don't study extra or unnecessary material.
CAX − Commercial Pilot Airplane
CRH − Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter
CGX − Commercial Pilot Glider
CRG − Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Gyroplane
CBH − Commercial Pilot Balloon - Hot Air
CBG − Commercial Pilot Balloon - Gas
CLA − Commercial Pilot Lighter-Than-Air (Airship)
MCN − Military Competence Non-Category
MCA − Military Competence Airplane
MCH − Military Competence Helicopter
CCP − Commercial Pilot Canadian Conversion (Airplane)
CCH − Commercial Pilot Canadian Conversion (Helicopter)
Flight and Ground Instructor
FAA Knowledge Test Prep App
What tests are included?
This Flight and Ground Instructor app can prepare you for any or all of the following FAA Knowledge (written) tests. Inside the app, you can select the specific test from the list below that you want to study for, and the app will then filter the questions to only those that apply to that test so that you don't study extra or unnecessary material.
FIA − Flight Instructor Airplane
AFA − Flight Instructor Airplane (added rating)
FRH − Flight Instructor Rotorcraft Helicopter
HFA − Flight Instructor Helicopter (added rating)
AFG − Flight Instructor Glider (added rating)
FIG − Flight Instructor Glider
FRG − Flight Instructor Rotorcraft Gyroplane
GFA − Flight Instructor Gyroplane (added rating)
BGI − Ground Instructor Basic
AGI − Ground Instructor Advanced
FOI − Fundamentals of Instruction
MCI − Military Competence - Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot
FAA Knowledge Test Prep App
What tests are included?
This Airline Transport Pilot app can prepare you for any or all of the following FAA Knowledge (written) tests. Inside the app, you can select the specific test from the list below that you want to study for, and the app will then filter the questions to only those that apply to that test so that you don't study extra or unnecessary material.
ATM − Airline Transport Pilot Multiengine Airplane
ATS − Airline Transport Pilot Single Engine Airplane
ATH − Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter
ARH − Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter (Added Rating)
ADX − Aircraft Dispatcher
ATP − Airline Transport Pilot Airplane (121 and ATM)
ATA − Airline Transport Pilot Airplane (135)
ARA − Airline Transport Pilot Airplane (135) (Added Rating)
ACP − Airline Transport Pilot Canadian Conversion Airplane
ACM − Airline Transport Pilot Canadian Conversion Multiengine Airplane
ACS − Airline Transport Pilot Canadian Conversion Single-engine Airplane
ACH − Airline Transport Pilot Canadian Conversion Helicoper
CTO − Control Tower Operator
Flight Engineer
FAA Knowledge Test Prep App
What tests are included?
This Flight Engineer app can prepare you for any or all of the following FAA Knowledge (written) tests. Inside the app, you can select the specific test from the list below that you want to study for, and the app will then filter the questions to only those that apply to that test so that you don't study extra or unnecessary material.
FEX − Flight Engineer Turbojet/Basic
FET − Flight Engineer Turboprop/Basic
FEN − Flight Engineer Reciprocating Engine/Basic
FEJ − Flight Engineer Turbojet (added rating)
FEP − Flight Engineer Turboprop (added rating)
FER − Flight Engineer Reciprocating Engine (added rating)
Aviation Mechanic General
FAA Knowledge Test Prep App
What tests are included?
This Aviation Mechanic - General app can prepare you for any or all of the following FAA Knowledge (written) tests. Inside the app, you can select the specific test from the list below that you want to study for, and the app will then filter the questions to only those that apply to that test so that you don't study extra or unnecessary material.
AMG − Aviation Mechanic General
DME − Designated Mechanic Examiner
Aviation Mechanic Airframe
FAA Knowledge Test Prep App
What tests are included?
This Aviation Mechanic - Airframe app can prepare you for any or all of the following FAA Knowledge (written) test. Inside the app, you can select the specific test from the list below that you want to study for, and the app will then filter the questions to only those that apply to that test so that you don't study extra or unnecessary material.
AMA − Aviation Mechanic Airframe
Aviation Mechanic Powerplant
FAA Knowledge Test Prep App
What tests are included?
This Aviation Mechanic - Powerplant app can prepare you for any or all of the following FAA Knowledge (written) test. Inside the app, you can select the specific test from the list below that you want to study for, and the app will then filter the questions to only those that apply to that test so that you don't study extra or unnecessary material.
AMP − Aviation Mechanic Powerplant
Parachute Rigger
FAA Knowledge Test Prep App
What tests are included?
This Parachute Rigger app can prepare you for any or all of the following FAA Knowledge (written) tests. Inside the app, you can select the specific test from the list below that you want to study for, and the app will then filter the questions to only those that apply to that test so that you don't study extra or unnecessary material.
RIG − Parachute Rigger Senior
RMP − Parachute Rigger Master
RMC − Parachute Rigger Military Competence
PRE − Designated Parachute Rigger Examiner
Sport Pilot Instructor and Examiner
FAA Knowledge Test Prep App
What tests are included?
This Sport Pilot - Instructor and Examiner app can prepare you for any or all of the following FAA Knowledge (written) tests. Inside the app, you can select the specific test from the list below that you want to study for, and the app will then filter the questions to only those that apply to that test so that you don't study extra or unnecessary material.
SIA − Flight Instructor Sport Airplane
SIB − Flight Instructor Sport Balloon
SIG − Flight Instructor Sport Glider
SIL − Flight Instructor Sport Lighter-than-Air
SIP − Flight Instructor Sport Powered Parachute
SIW − Flight Instructor Sport Weight-Shift-Control
SIY − Flight Instructor Sport Gyroplane
SEA − Pilot Examiner Sport Airplane
SEB − Pilot Examiner Sport Balloon
SEG − Pilot Examiner Sport Glider
SEL − Pilot Examiner Sport Lighter-than-Air
SEP − Pilot Examiner Sport Powered Parachute
SEW − Pilot Examiner Sport Weight-Shift-Control
SEY − Pilot Examiner Sport Gyroplane
SEF − Fundamentals of Instruction
Sport Pilot
FAA Knowledge Test Prep App
What tests are included?
This Sport Pilot - General app can prepare you for any or all of the following FAA Knowledge (written) tests. Inside the app, you can select the specific test from the list below that you want to study for, and the app will then filter the questions to only those that apply to that test so that you don't study extra or unnecessary material.
SPG − Sport Pilot General
SPA − Sport Pilot Airplane
SPI − Sport Pilot Glider
SPY − Sport Pilot Gyroplane
SPP − Sport Pilot Powered Parachute
SPW − Sport Pilot Weight-Shift-Control
SPB − Sport Pilot Lighter-Than-Air (Balloon)
SPL − Sport Pilot Lighter-Than-Air (Airship)
Drone Pilot (UAS)
FAA Knowledge Test Prep App
What tests are included?
This Remote / Drone Pilot app can prepare you for any or all of the following FAA Knowledge (written) tests. Inside the app, you can select the specific test from the list below that you want to study for, and the app will then filter the questions to only those that apply to that test so that you don't study extra or unnecessary material.
UAG − Small UAS Remote Pilot in Command (Initial)
UAR − Small UAS Remote Pilot in Command (Recurrent)
Looking for "US Military to FAA Civilian Pilot/Instructor Experience Conversion" Military Competence Test Prep for Mac™? Click here.
For Mac
Choose the Mac version for a compatible Apple Mac computer. Check the Mac App Store listing for system requirements before purchasing.
The purchase covers the version described in that listing. Versions for Windows, iPhone/iPad, or Android require a separate purchase unless the product listing explicitly states otherwise.
After much time and a lot of hard work (thanks for your patience!), we've finally released our GroundSchool for Mac™ titles and we're exceptionally pleased with the results.
Now, you can study 'natively' on your Mac with our best-in-breed FAA knowledge prep:
All FAA questions from our editor-managed database Not some measely pared-down question set - you get the full thing complete with our detailed, illustrated explanations, allowing
you to do all of your FAA knowledge test prep study right on your iPhone.
Integrated Upgrades - get upgrades directly from our servers. So, when our editors change things, you get access to the latest and greatest quickly.
This is REALLY IMPORTANT and we're the only ones that we know of that have this feature.
Full, Illustrated Explanations. All charts and figures. Conveniently right there for you.
Many advanced features, including many study and learning modes modes
"The Mac versions are awesome! Thank you for releasing these. I took my Commercial Pilot Airplane (CAX) test last week after
studying using the Mac app for a week and scored a 98!"
- LT - GroundSchool User.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I purchase the Mac™ versions?
Click on one of the links above. This will take you to the Apple Mac Appstore™ where you can purchase it securely direct from Apple.
Is one of the apps sufficient to prepare me for my FAA knowledge test?
Our GroundSchool FAA apps are complete systems, featuring the totality of questions, answers, and explanations as found in our desktop computer software that has helped thousands of people pass their tests. So yes, in theory, the app is 100% all that you need. However, in practice, while the apps are great and can be used exclusively, solving some problems on the limited space of some devices (such as on a relatively small iPhone screen) can be difficult, so many people purchase both an iPhone™/iPad™ version for use on the road (and for hard core 'question drills', if desired) and also the PC version for more contemplative home study). Again, in terms of content, however, it's all there in the iOS versions.
I want to use both the Mac and iPhone™ / iPad™ (or PC, or Android) software. Can I get a discount?
We'd love to be able to offer this. Unfortunately, the Mac™ apps must be purchased via the Mac AppStore and Apple policy does not allow us to co-mingle promotions like this. It's Apple's app store and they set the rules to be a-la-carte pricing and we must abide by them. (In fact, when you order the app, we don't even know that you are one of our customers).
Are the Mac™ apps up to date?
Here's the really cool thing - the apps feature a built-in update mechanism. What this means is that with just a few clicks, our app will check the internet for updated data and download them to your device as necessary. This is integrated, fast, and free for those who have purchased the app. Usually we recommend that people update to the latest and greatest available as soon as they get the app. Sometimes, our servers may not be available or updates might not work for a short time - if this happens to you, don't panic. What we build into the downloads from the App Store is bound to be fairly recent.
Do I need to be online to use the apps?
No, you don't! Once an app is installed on your device (after you purchase it from the AppStore), you don't need to be actively connect it to use it. This means, for example, that you can spend your time in a passenger seat of an automobile or aircraft studying even when you don't have an active internet connection if you happen to have your MacBook with you. Of course, you need to have an internet connection to your device to get updates from our servers from time to time, but as far as everyday use goes, you certainly do NOT have to be connected to the Internet.
When does my app purchase expire?
Pursuant to the terms of the AppStore EULA, this is a LIFETIME PERSONAL LICENSE to use the app. In other words, it doesn't expire! It will be waiting for you when you need this. Compare this to our competitor whose more expensive product has very short expiration dates, forcing you to pay extortionate continuation fees if you want to keep studying before a test or review later on.
I saw some other FAA test prep apps ...
At the time of this writing, our FAA knowledge test prep apps are FAR SUPERIOR to any of the other apps that we have seen. Why?
We offer free lifetime upgrades. They don't.
Ours is easier to use, with more study and learning modes.
Our material is maintained and kept up to date by a professional team of editors. We have seen an app or two which clearly uses some plagiarized version of some severely out of date FAA test bank.
Ours feature more detailed explanations than any other product, period.
Ours feature more illustrated explanations than any other product, period (in fact, as of this writing, none of our competitors even offer illustrated explanations).
Our questions are carefully organized by test, so you study only those questions that you will likely encounter on your actual test.
In short, our product is the most likely to help you score highly on your test with a relatively minimum study time and hassle.
The apps feature the same number of questions as the PC software and other FAA test prep titles. Our FAA preps feature question sets very representative of the overall FAA test banks and not just the small 'sample' banks that the FAA have put on their website and that form the basis of vastly inferior competitors' products.
FAA Knowledge Test Prep Private Pilot through ATP + A&P
