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Pilot practice exams for Australia: 20 theory questions

There are 20 questions on weather, navigation, aerodynamics, performance, engines, human factors and flight rules. Get 14 right to pass, the same 70% the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) sets for the real recreational licence exam (RPLA) and private licence exam (PPLA). We wrote these pilot practice exams for Australia’s theory subjects ourselves. None is copied from CASA’s questions.

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Updated November 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

Question 1 of 20

On a sunny afternoon at a coastal aerodrome, which way does a sea breeze blow?

20 practice questions we wrote ourselves, on pilot theory topics.

How close are these pilot practice exams to Australia’s real ones?

Close in subject, not in form. The real exams also have questions where you type a whole number, and you work with documents you’re allowed to bring, which these 20 don’t need.

The guide sets out the real format, the times and what to bring.

See how the exams work →

Where do the questions come from?

Each one is on a subject CASA’s exam pages name, and each answer gives the subject and the rule or principle behind it. None is taken from CASA’s own exams or sample questions.

For the syllabus itself, and CASA’s exam pages, see the study page.

See where to study →
Sources: Civil Aviation Safety Authority and 4 more. Checked November 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.

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