PPL practice exams. Aeroplane and helicopter.
Sample question
Which aircraft in the diagram has the right of way?
The higher aircraft gives way to the lower one, so X has right of way. The catch: a lower aircraft mustn’t use that rule to cut in front of one already in the final stages of its approach. And a powered aircraft always gives way to a glider.
Pick an answer. This is exactly what you’d see in the app.
Where the PPL clicks
Both categories
Flying fixed wing or rotary?
Both are covered by the one membership. You don’t pick a category and you don’t pay twice.
Aeroplane PPL
Full-length CASA-style exams for fixed wing Included- Similar in style and length to the real exam
- Multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank
- Detailed explanation on every question
Helicopter PPL
Full-length CASA-style exams for rotary Included- Rotary-specific questions, not fixed wing with the names changed
- Detailed explanation on every question
Helicopter theory in partnership with Helitheory
What’s included
Everything you need for the PPL
Exams to find the gaps, and the tools to close them. All in the one membership.
Full-length exams
CASA-style PPL exams similar to the real thing: multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank, with detailed feedback on every question.
SmartKDR reports
Score above 50% on any exam or quick quiz and SmartKDR reads your answers, then ranks what to revise next. No more guessing where the marks went.
Flashcards
A question on the front, a straight answer on the back. Quick-fire revision for the pockets of time between lessons.
Quick quizzes
Short, targeted sets for when you’ve got ten minutes. Ideal for brushing up on the subjects that keep catching you out.
Video answers
PPL topics explained step by step, so you can watch rather than re-read. Works on the phone between lessons.
KnowTAMs, streaks and a leaderboard
Every exam earns KnowTAMs, and bigger exams earn more. Keep a streak going, climb the weekly leaderboard, and study becomes a habit instead of a cram.
How it works
Sit. Read. Revise. Resit.
The membership is built around one loop.
Sit
A full-length exam, timed and formatted like the real PPL exam, so there are no surprises on the day.
Read
Go through the worked explanations, especially the ones you got wrong. Score above 50% and SmartKDR tells you what to revise first.
Revise
Flashcards, quick quizzes and video answers for the topics that caught you out.
Resit
Unlimited attempts. Sit it again, or try the next version. Every SmartKDR is written for that attempt alone.
Then round againFinish an exam. Know exactly what to study next with SmartKDR.
Score above 50% and SmartKDR reads your whole attempt, then writes up what you’ve got and what to revise first. Every report is unique to that attempt, not a stock tip sheet.
A KDR is the Knowledge Deficiency Report CASA issues after a real exam. This one arrives while you can still do something about it.
One membership, every licence
Unlimited access from $8.33 a month
Pay monthly at $24.95, or prepay 12 months for $99.95 and save 67%. The same membership carries you into your CPL and IREX without paying again.
- Aeroplane and helicopter PPL exams
- Quick quizzes and flashcards
- Video answers
- Feedback on every question, plus SmartKDR
- KnowTAMs, streaks and the weekly leaderboard
- CPL, IREX and every other licence included
Every plan has the same full access. Prepaid plans don’t auto-renew. Prices in AUD.
Reviews
What PPL students say
Rated 5.0 on Google by student pilots across Australia.
The practice tests on PilotTrain were super helpful for my PPL study. They were very similar to the actual exam. More impressively, the customer service and care that Jonty provides really stands out. He was always willing to assist and genuinely cares about the pilots coming through. I’ll be back for CPL practice.
Excellent website, easy to navigate and the exams closely follow what CASA require you to know. Added to the personal touch of having a phone conversation to discuss any support required, this is an excellent tool to help you navigate tough CASA exams. This website helped me pass my RPL and PPL Theory exams.
Brilliant, great books and online resources to get you a first time pass on Pilot theory tests, highly recommend. Edit: And now flash cards, I have been looking for these everywhere in an easy to use format and PilotTrain has delivered.
Before you join
Questions, answered
Still stuck? Send us a message and we’ll reply within one business day.
Are these the same questions as the real CASA exam?
No, and we’d be wary of anyone who claims otherwise. There is no way for us to know the contents of a CASA exam, it would be unethical, and it’s prohibited by the regulations.
What we do instead is closely simulate the format, style and difficulty of the real thing. The aim is that you walk in with a knowledge base solid enough to pass, and to fly safely afterwards, which is rather the point.
Do you have helicopter exams?
We have a full set of aeroplane exams and a growing number of helicopter exams. We’re adding rotary content rapidly, starting with PPL(H), through our partnership with Helitheory.
If the helicopter exam you need isn’t there yet, tell us. It helps us prioritise.
How many attempts do I get?
Unlimited. Resit any exam as often as you like, and use the feedback on every question to see exactly which topics are costing you marks.
Can I use it on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The exams run in your browser on any device. They are online only, so you’ll need an active internet connection. There’s no offline mode.
Can I cancel?
Yes. The monthly plan auto-renews and can be cancelled any time from your account. The 3, 6 and 12 month plans are prepaid one-time charges. They don’t auto-renew, so there’s nothing to cancel.
Also available
Studying something else?
The same membership covers every one of these.
Ready to sit your PPL?
One membership covers RAAus to CPL, aeroplane and helicopter, so it carries you into your CPL and IREX without paying again.
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