Private Pilot Test Prep App Reviews

I used study buddy to train for my PPL exam and just passed 88%. The app is extremely helpful and fun to use. For a five-star rating, please add the possibility to save "marked" questions across several sessions to review them later.

Just took my private pilot exam today and scored a 93%. Im amazed at how much this app helped me prepare and highly recommend it. For $10 compared the the thousands spent on training its a no-brainer. Ill share my studying strategy with it for anyone interested in case it helps give you ideas. Its essentially just studying the test over and over again but it definitely helped me iron out some weak areas and help me grasp certain concepts better. So, the total time between downloading the app and taking the test was about three weeks for me. The first two weeks I took the test a few times a day with a day or two off here and there to let things breath. During this time I didnt review my wrong answers as intensely as in week three but I did skip around through some of the flash card study drills. I had two scores in the high 60s early on and several high 70s. By the end of week two I was in the 80s. During the third week I only took the test portion once per day. But I started aggressively reviewing my wrong answers at this point and reworking the longer problems and taking screen shots on my phone of questions I got wrong and the correct answers to review. I consistently scored in the 90s this third week and as high as 95%. The morning of my exam I didnt take a practice test but focused on the flash card learning drills with an emphasis on questions I hadnt seen before. I hope this helps. Note that even with all this review I did see two questions I had never come across before on the actual exam. But, if you can get all the other questions correct it still puts you in the 90s. Good luck aviators!!

Used this app and got a 82 really helps prepare you for the test

This app had some issues, sometimes if I got an answer wrong, it would indicate I selected a different answer than I actually did. The test randomization wasnt particularly random. But all that said I did pass my actual exam, and it was certainly helpful for studying on the go.

I tought this app would let you pick sections or topics and test you on them. This app just gives you either a full blown test or a flashcard mode with no option of giving you multiple choice on that. I would not recommend this product to anybody studying for their private pilots license.

I used this app almost exclusively for my test preparation and scored a 98% on the test. The one question I did miss however was not included in this version and also not in the Gleim book, so I suppose it could be a newer question. I guess the moral of the story is that if you are a perfectionist like myself this app might have a few gaps but as an overall successfully study tool its wonderful.

This app was absolutely amazing. I used it exclusively to study for my private written. And scored a 92%. I highly recommend it. I will definitely be using the Sportys instrument test prep for the iPad as well.

Im a horrible studier and it took a lot for me to just sit down and study a book. So, I downloaded this app and it changed everything. I could review questions on the train, in line at a restaurant, or anywhere I wanted. Very clean and easy to use as well. And it also gives explanations to the questions, my favourite part. Worth every penny. I now have the Instrument Study Buddy to assist me on my next rating.

Perfect for those on the go! Made an 88 and got my license yesterday!

I used this app and the 2012 test prep book exclusively. The app is very easy to use. I liked the simulated test section and being able to choose specific areas to study. Very helpful. Wouldnt have gotten the book had I known about this earlier. Great job Sportys!

Used Study Buddy as my main study tool and got a 95% on the written exam.

This App rocks! The questions have links directly to all the figures they reference and at the same time it offers explanations for all the right AND wrong answers. Its great because I want to ensure I actually learn the material instead of memorize the answers.

This app is very organized and very easy to use. It helped me pass my Private written. Its a great tool to study while on the go too. Highly recommend it!

This was a huge help in my FAA test prep! 95%! Having it available on the iPhone and iPad made drill and review so handy. I do recommend you download & print the figures from the FAA site for a real sit down test-like study session so you dont have to toggle back and forth but as a day to day study aid-A+! 10 bux well invested - Ill be back for Instrument- Thanks Sporty!

Currently using app for written test prep. Great to have access to practice questions on both iPhone and iPad. App would benefit greatly with being able to mark questions and have the marked ones saved at all times. Currently, only able to mark questions and have them available during the test you are taking. Marks disappear when back at home screen. Having marked questions saved would allow students the ability to easily return to problem areas or weak points without having to track down those particular questions again.

Pros: Great for studying on the go. Waiting in line? Whip out your phone and do some studying. Waiting for the Doc? Whip it out. Lull at work? Whip it out. In the... restroom? Well you the point. Cons: Needs 2012 updates! There are changes to the FAR/AIM that need updating.

The app needs an addition that will allow missed (in test mode), or marked (in learning mode) questions to be saved for future study. Also, it would be really nice if learning mode saved your place once the app is closed, so you can continue later. Currently, progress is not saved and its a little frustrating.

I used this for about two weeks before taking the written and passed easily. Only a few questions on actual test were not in the ap. Get This Ap! Thanks Sportys for another great product.

This app was my crutch while studying for my private pilot written exam. It had everything I needed to study on the go. My only suggestion would be an option to save marked questions in particular a sections or save your place in a practice test.

Passed my written today and this app was my main tool to study. Nice interface and awesome that it works on the iPad too!