FAA Written Test Guide

Des Moines, Iowa

How to schedule your FAA knowledge test through PSI

This guide walks Vertical Vision Flight Academy students through booking an FAA written (knowledge) test with PSI and getting ready for test day.

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Quick Start

  1. Make sure you have your FAA Tracking Number (FTN) from IACRA before scheduling.
  2. Create your PSI account and verify your eligibility for the correct exam.
  3. Select your test, choose a location, pick a date, and pay online to confirm the appointment.

How to Schedule Your FAA Written Test

  1. Get Your FTN

    You need an FAA Tracking Number before you can schedule your knowledge test. If you do not already have one, create an account in IACRA first.

  2. Go to the PSI FAA Testing Site

    Visit the FAA PSI testing portal and create an account if this is your first time scheduling a written exam.

  3. Set Up Your Account

    Enter your name exactly as it appears in your FAA records and complete the sign-in and authentication setup requested by PSI.

  4. Verify Your Eligibility

    Use your FTN to connect your FAA record, then choose the exam you need, such as PAR for Private Pilot Airplane.

  5. Select Your Authorization Details

    During scheduling, you may need to confirm items such as the number of attempts, your authorization category, and how you qualified to take the exam.

  6. Choose a Testing Center and Time

    Search by ZIP code or distance, select your preferred PSI testing location, and choose an available appointment time.

  7. Pay and Save Your Confirmation

    Pay the exam fee online and keep your confirmation email so you have your appointment details for test day.

Before Test Day

Have These Ready

  • Your FTN from IACRA
  • A valid government-issued photo ID
  • Your endorsement or authorization, if required for your test
  • Your PSI confirmation email

Helpful Reminders

  • Arrive early and review the testing center instructions in your confirmation email
  • Use the exact legal name that matches your FAA and ID records
  • To reschedule, log back into the PSI portal and review their change policies

FAA written tests are scheduled through the PSI FAA portal at faa.psiexams.com. The FAA's own testing page links there for airman knowledge test scheduling.