Step 1 — Know what you're walking into
The Part 107 knowledge test is 60 multiple-choice questions, you need 70% (42 correct), and you get 2 hours. Questions come from five areas: regulations; airspace; weather; loading & performance; and operations. See the exam FAQ for cost and scheduling.
Step 2 — Front-load airspace and regulations
These two areas are the biggest slice of the exam, so they're where studying pays off most. Airspace is also the most visual topic, which is exactly why a flat study guide makes it harder than it needs to be. Use the 3D simulator to fly through Class B, C, D, E and G, and read airspace classes explained.
Step 3 — Beat the two hardest topics
Test-takers consistently lose points on weather and sectional charts. Don't avoid them — attack them early:
- How to read a METAR & TAF — decode weather field by field.
- How to read a sectional chart — colors, floors, ceilings.
- What is LAANC — getting airspace authorization.
Step 4 — Practice until 80% is boring
Take full practice tests until you're consistently above 80%. Read the explanation for every question — even the ones you got right — so you learn the reasoning, not just the answer. Cited explanations make this stick faster.
Step 5 — Test day
- Schedule at an FAA-approved testing center when your practice scores are solid.
- Sleep, eat, and don't cram the morning of.
- Use the full 2 hours — flag and revisit anything you're unsure of.
- You'll see pass/fail on screen right away.