PAR Exam Study

[iNtheAIR (Aniketh Nair)]

Hi all!

I recently decided to apply to ATP to become an airline pilot and wanted to study for my writtens and take them before my first class date. I will be using Sheppard Air to study for my IRA, CAX, FOI, FIA, and FII. However, what should I use for my PAR? I’ve heard Sporty’s Study Buddy app is the way to go but recent reviews say that only about 40% of their questions are on the actual PAR exam (one reviewer was saying this after taking the exam in October 2024). Anyone have any other apps/websites that are more reliable?

[r6russian (Roman Fedotov)]

I like the study buddy because its cheap, and it hotlinks the locations of the answers in the PHAK, FAR/AIM, AFH, AWH, etc. Really helpful to get instant feedback on every question in form of “right/wrong, here’s why, and here are links to where the right answer is” versus just a right/wrong

[Adam]

As far as I know Study Buddy’s still the way to go? Can’t believe everything you read online… but wait, I’m online… should you believe me?..hmmmm…

Adam

[Chris]

Study Buddy is the tried and true method, but really any of the test prep software out there will do a fine job.

[iNtheAIR (Aniketh Nair)]

That’s awesome! I agree, an explanation of the right/wrong is way better than simply a “right/wrong” feedback. Thanks for your response!

[iNtheAIR (Aniketh Nair)]

Thanks Chris! I saw a bunch of sites for studying but they charge a hefty price Study Buddy it is haha

[r6russian (Roman Fedotov)]

the expensive ones (only one I looked into was the main Sportys “Pilot Training” course, the 300 dollar one), will give you an endorsement for a written after completing a course and a couple practice tests. Study Buddy does not.

Weirdly enough, sportys Pilot Training uses the same exact questions in their study sessions as the study buddy, but only shows right/wrong, no explanations or hotlinks to answers. So in that aspect, study buddy is far superior

[Brady]

Aniketh,

My type of expertise in answering this question:

Preparing for Your Airman Knowledge Test

Preparing for the Airman Knowledge Test (AKT) [also known as “writtens”] can be confusing at first, but this guide is planned to make your journey through taking your first written to last, easy. While attending ATP you will be expected to take six writtens: Private Pilot Airplane (PAR), Instrument Rating Airplane (IRA), Commercial Pilot Airplane (CAX), Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI), Flight Instructor Airplane (FIA), and Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane (FII). Embarking on a career i…

Adam even complimented that post and even said I deserved some Chick-fil-A, he knows me well.

In all honesty, Sporty’s Study Buddy App will prepare you for as much as you prepare yourself. You won’t be spoon fed anything in this field, and even Sheppard Air makes you put the work in/just a different format.

Brady

[iNtheAIR (Aniketh Nair)]

Yeah I saw that, very weird haha. I did see that ASA also has a brand new exam prep guide coming out in early November and they give you an endorsement as well. Only $30

[iNtheAIR (Aniketh Nair)]

Thanks Brady!

[Hannah]

@iNtheAIR

ASA also has a brand new exam prep guide coming out in early November and they give you an endorsement as well. Only $30

I’m not sure if the free ASA private prep guide is still available on the App Store. If so that’s what I used 6 years ago and scored well with it! You can always utilize both to increase your chances of seeing all the available test questions.

Hannah

[Michelle]

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