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Sample Questions for the Commercial Pilot Written Test

Wondering how you’d do on the FAA’s 100-question commercial pilot written exam? Here’s a sampling of questions you might be expected to answer on the real test.
Published: Apr 25, 2012
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In the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the south when:

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Submitted by iceman30 on May 07, 2012.

Wow. I love aviation but not a pilot, never studied. I'm pretty impressed 5/10 correct. With a little study I think I could be a pilot! Maybe I'm wrong?

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Submitted by iused2fly on May 09, 2012.

A very good quiz. My first run through yielded a mark of 9/10. Better brush up on my knowledge of engine/airframe maintenance records. I hope someone at FLYING keeps new quizzes coming every couple of months or so. The last quiz was up on the website for at lest 30 months!

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