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Build a lighter-than-air plan for PBG, PBH, CBG, CBH, or SPB with FTN and ID readiness, instructor endorsement, FAA matrix timing, supplement use, weather and winds, airspace, launch and landing decisions, AKTR review, and commercial medical requirements where applicable.
FAA balloon knowledge testing is split by certificate level and balloon class. We verify the test code first, then align PSI scheduling, balloon operations study, FAA supplement use, score rules, AKTR code review, and practical-test follow-through for gas, hot-air, private, commercial, or sport routes.
Balloon prep should begin by identifying the exact FAA code, then connect matrix timing, endorsements, weather judgment, balloon systems, and AKTR feedback to the practical stage.
FAA balloon knowledge tests are administered through PSI, but candidates must choose the correct gas, hot-air, sport, private, or commercial test code.
The current FAA matrix lists PBG and PBH private balloon tests as 60 questions, 2.5 hours, age 14, and a 70 passing score.
The current FAA matrix lists CBG commercial gas balloon as 60 questions in 2.5 hours and CBH commercial hot-air balloon as 100 questions in 3.0 hours, both with a 70 passing score.
Sport Pilot Lighter-Than-Air Balloon appears as SPB with 40 questions, 2.0 hours, age 15, and a 70 passing score.
Balloon testing is not one universal exam. HiraEdu verifies whether the candidate needs PBG, PBH, CBG, CBH, SPB, or another lighter-than-air route, then confirms FTN, ID, endorsement, age requirement, and PSI scheduling details.
Prep connects weather, winds, launch planning, landing-site selection, airspace, regulations, fuel or gas management, burner systems, envelope and basket considerations, crew coordination, passenger briefing, and emergency procedures to FAA-style knowledge questions.
After the PSI test, the Airman Knowledge Test Report points to areas that need practical-test review. We use missed codes to focus weather judgment, performance planning, airspace knowledge, and balloon-system operations before the oral and flight portion.
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FAA balloon pilot knowledge testing is administered through PSI, but candidates must choose the correct lighter-than-air test code for the certificate and class sought. The current FAA matrix lists PBG Private Pilot Balloon - Gas and PBH Private Pilot Balloon - Hot Air at 60 questions, 2.5 hours, age 14, and a 70 passing score. It lists CBG Commercial Pilot Balloon - Gas at 60 questions, 2.5 hours, age 16, and a 70 passing score, and CBH Commercial Pilot Balloon - Hot Air at 100 questions, 3.0 hours, age 16, and a 70 passing score. Sport Pilot Lighter-Than-Air Balloon appears separately as SPB with 40 questions, 2.0 hours, age 15, and a 70 passing score. HiraEdu prepares candidates for FTN and ID readiness, instructor endorsement or approved authorization, PSI scheduling, FAA supplement use, weather, winds, chart interpretation, airspace, regulations, performance, fuel and endurance planning, launch and landing site decisions, burner or gas-system knowledge, emergency procedures, AKTR codes, and practical-test follow-through. Commercial hot-air balloon candidates should also track current FAA medical requirements when carrying paying passengers.
The current FAA matrix lists PBG for Private Pilot Balloon - Gas and PBH for Private Pilot Balloon - Hot Air.
The current FAA matrix lists 60 questions for both PBG and PBH, with 2.5 hours and a 70 passing score.
The current FAA matrix lists CBG for Commercial Pilot Balloon - Gas and CBH for Commercial Pilot Balloon - Hot Air.
No. The current matrix lists CBG at 60 questions in 2.5 hours and CBH at 100 questions in 3.0 hours.
HiraEdu verifies the correct test code and authorization, builds balloon operations review, runs timed PSI-style practice, reviews FAA supplement use, and turns AKTR codes into practical-test preparation.
Confirm whether the route is private, commercial, sport, gas balloon, hot-air balloon, or another lighter-than-air category before scheduling.
Review FTN, government ID, age requirement, instructor endorsement or accepted authorization, and the exact PSI test code.
Study weather, winds, airspace, charts, regulations, fuel or gas planning, launch and landing decisions, systems, and emergencies.
Use missed codes to prepare for oral and practical testing and confirm any commercial medical requirement that applies to planned operations.
Use the guide to self-serve, or talk to a coordinator if you need help mapping timelines, official requirements, or troubleshooting day-of logistics.
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