The instrument knowledge test has a reputation for being the toughest of the early written exams. Approach charts, holding entries, IFR regulations, and weather products all show up, and many of the questions take several steps to work out.
Instructors often see the same pattern: students who only memorize answers stall at the checkride oral, while those who study the explanations carry the knowledge into the airplane. ASA’s Instrument Rating Test Prep with Prepware pairs a book with software and supports every question with an answer and explanation, so you can study both ways.
Quick answer: ASA’s Instrument Rating Test Prep with Prepware (ASA-TPD-I-25) combines a test prep book with Prepware software for the Instrument Rating and the instrument flight and ground instructor FAA knowledge exams, supported with answers and explanations. It’s for instrument students and CFII candidates, available on Skyfarer and at Skyfarer Shop.
What’s in the package
- Test prep book. Covers the Instrument Rating and instrument flight and ground instructor knowledge exams.
- Prepware software. Practice the same material on a computer.
- Answers and explanations. Each question is supported with an answer and explanation.
- Part number. ASA-TPD-I-25.
Making it stick
- Study one topic at a time. Finish a subject in the book, then drill it in Prepware.
- Keep charts nearby. Work chart questions with a real approach chart for an airport you know as well.
- Track weak areas. Note the topics you miss and revisit them with your instructor.
- Finish with timed tests. Full practice tests build pace and confidence.
Pilot tip: Holding entry questions get much easier once you’ve drawn a few on paper. Sketch each one rather than solving it in your head until the method becomes automatic.
Where to buy
ASA Instrument Rating Test Prep with Prepware (ASA-TPD-I-25) is sold by Skyfarer Shop. Find it on the Skyfarer marketplace or order directly from Skyfarer Shop. Either link shows the current price, shipping options and return terms.
Frequently asked questions
Which exams does it cover?
The Instrument Rating and the instrument flight instructor and ground instructor FAA knowledge exams.
Is software included?
Yes. The book comes combined with Prepware software.
Does it explain the answers?
Yes. Questions are supported with answers and explanations.
