# Private Pilot Test Prep

> Sporty's Study Buddy

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id414141811](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id414141811)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id414141811`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sporty's Pilot Shop
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (115 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.11
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-03
- **First published:** 2011-01-14
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/private-pilot-test-prep/id414141811)
- **Website:** [https://www.sportys.com/apps](https://www.sportys.com/apps)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sportys.com/privacy](https://www.sportys.com/privacy)

## Description

Sporty’s Private Pilot Test Prep (Sporty’s Study Buddy) is a comprehensive FAA written-test prep tool for Chrome. It offers three modes—Study Questions by Topic, Flashcards, and Practice Tests—plus Progress Reports to track your progress. Questions are organized by subject and come with correct answers and detailed explanations created by Sporty’s Master CFIs to mirror real-world exam reasoning.

Customize study sessions by selecting specific categories, review results instantly after answering, and track performance over time. Flashcards help you assess knowledge without the distraction of multiple-choice hints, while practice tests simulate the real exam with scoring and review options.

## Rankings

- #132,161 — Overall
- #13 — Education (Paid)
- #11 — trust pilot categories
- #53 — testing

## Review summary

Users generally praise Private Pilot Test Prep for realistic FAA-style questions and effective learning mode, with strong value and proven exam results. Common drawbacks are repetitiveness in test mode, occasional progress-saving issues on iPhone, less-than-perfect explanations, and the need for external resources to fully prepare. Despite these, most reviews recommend it as a solid, cost-effective study aid.

### Pros

- Question bank mirrors real FAA exam (verbatim/word-for-word in some cases).
- Learning Mode enables focused, topic-by-topic study.
- Multiple study modes and simulated tests help prep.
- Excellent value for money; affordable and widely recommended.
- Proven to help users pass the FAA written/PAR exam with high scores.

### Cons

- Test mode tends to repeat the same questions and lacks randomization.
- Progress may not save on iPhone or sync across devices.
- Explanations are not perfect and can be less technical.
- Not a standalone solution; users often need external resources or a full course.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id414141811)