Instant FAA Knowledge Test ACS Code Analysis–Free from Sporty’s

Knowledge Test Code Analysis Simplified

Struggling to decode your FAA Airman Knowledge Test Report? Sporty’s has introduced a free Knowledge Test ACS Code Analysis Tool, designed to instantly identify your deficient knowledge areas and help you focus your study efforts.

This powerful AI-driven feature is part of our Aviation Intelligence℠ (AI) tools, delivering a detailed breakdown of your missed FAA test questions in seconds. Simply upload a photo or scan of your written test report, and our AI will extract the relevant Airman Certification Standards (ACS) codes along with descriptions of the topics you need to review. No more flipping through pages of ACS documents—get instant clarity on where to focus your studies!

What Are Knowledge Test ACS Codes?

After completing an FAA knowledge test, the testing center issues an Airman Knowledge Test Report. Below your score, you’ll find a statement explaining the ACS codes, which correspond to the topics you missed. These codes indicate specific areas that need improvement before your checkride.

The Airman Certification Standards (ACS)

The ACS are the foundation of FAA knowledge and practical testing. Every missed question on your FAA test is linked to an ACS Code, which falls into one of three categories: (K)nowledge, (S)kill, or (R)isk Management codes.

The four elements of the coding system are:

PA.XI.A.K1

• PA = (private pilot airplane) – identifies the applicable ACS
• XI = Area of Operation (Night Operation)
• A = Task (Night Preparation)
• K1 = Task element [knowledge (K), skill (S), risk management (R)].

Previously, decoding these ACS codes required manually searching through ACS documents—a frustrating and time-consuming process. Sporty’s free Knowledge Test ACS Code Analysis Tool eliminates the hassle.

Here’s How It Works

1. Take a photo of your written test results.

2. Drop the photo into the free ACS code analysis tool within the Test Prep module of Sporty’s course.

3. Instantly receive a breakdown of your weak subject areas.

4. Use the results to create targeted study sessions or share them with your flight instructor for additional training.

This FAA knowledge test report decoder is available for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot airplane exams. The feature is available all existing course users in the course portal, but you don’t need to be a Sporty’s course customer—all you need is a free Sportys account! Register now at Sportys.com/courses.

See the test analysis in action here:

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Eric Radtke

It was his first airplane trip at age seven that made Eric decide to become a pilot. "While boarding the airplane, a flight attendant noticed my interest in the flight deck and urged me to go talk to the pilot. I give a lot of credit to that pilot for my career choice." Eric earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and went on to an airline career. He learned to fly at Sporty’s as part of the University of Cincinnati’s Professional Pilot Program, an initiative he later directed.Eric now manages Sporty’s media network including FlightTrainingCentral.com. In addition, Eric serves as a Captain in a Cincinnati-based corporate flight department.

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