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FAA resources for pilots

Official FAA links every student pilot uses, from handbooks and test standards to your medical and certificate applications.

Handbooks

Free official study materials

ACS

Checkride standards

IACRA

Certificate applications

MedXPress

Medical applications

Official links

Bookmark these FAA resources

These are the official FAA tools and publications you will use throughout your training. Links open on FAA websites.

Links go to official FAA websites, which may change. Ask your instructor if you cannot find something.

At a glance
Key FAA tools
StudyPilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
FlyingAirplane Flying Handbook
StandardsAirman Certification Standards
ApplicationsIACRA
MedicalMedXPress + AME
When you need them

FAA resources at each stage

Use the right tool at the right time.

01

Before solo

Medical via MedXPress and student pilot certificate via IACRA.

02

Ground school

Study the FAA handbooks.

03

Knowledge test

Review FAA testing information.

04

Checkride

Prepare with the Airman Certification Standards.

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FAQ

FAA resources FAQ

Questions about FAA tools.

Yes. FAA handbooks can be downloaded free from the FAA website.

The FAA’s online system for pilot certificate applications, including your student pilot certificate.

Complete the MedXPress application and visit an FAA Aviation Medical Examiner.

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