Great Basin Aviation is proud to be an FAA-Authorized Airman Knowledge Testing Center serving Reno, Northern Nevada, and surrounding regions.

We administer FAA computerized knowledge (written) exams for a wide range of airman certificates and ratings in a quiet, professional, proctored testing environment.

Whether you're preparing for your Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial, CFI, or ATP, you can now complete your FAA knowledge test right here at GBA.

No driving out of town.

No scrambling for test dates.

No unnecessary delays in your training timeline.

What Tests We Offer

We administer FAA Airman Knowledge Tests including:

·      Private Pilot (PAR)

·      Instrument Rating (IRA)

·      Commercial Pilot (CAX)

·      Flight Instructor (FIA, FII)

·      ATP (ATP, ATM)

·      Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI)

·      And many additional FAA airman knowledge exams

If you're unsure which exam you need, contact us and we’ll help point you in the right direction.

How to Register for Your FAA Knowledge Test

All FAA knowledge tests must be scheduled directly through the FAA’s contracted testing provider, https://faa.psiexams.com/faa/login

Step 1: Obtain Your FTN

Before scheduling, you must have a FAA Tracking Number (FTN) through IACRA.

If you do not yet have one:

·      Go to the IACRA website

·      Create an account

·      Obtain your FTN

You cannot schedule an FAA knowledge test without an FTN.

Step 2: Get Your Endorsement

Most knowledge tests require instructor or ground school endorsement.

This may come from:

·      Your CFI

·      An approved ground school

·      A graduation certificate from an online course (Sporty’s, Gleim, etc.)

Make sure your endorsement matches the exact exam code you are taking.

King Ground Certificates are not accepted. 

Step 3: Schedule Your Test

Schedule your exam through the official FAA testing provider website (PSI).

When searching for a location, select:

Great Basin Aviation – Reno, NV

Choose your test date and complete the payment process online.

What to Bring on Test Day

You must bring:

·      Valid government-issued photo ID

·      Address verification (if physical address is not listed on ID)

·      Your FTN

·      Required test endorsement (if applicable)

·      Any approved testing materials (as allowed by FAA policy)

Arrive 10 minutes early. Late arrivals may need to reschedule.

Why Test at Great Basin Aviation?

·      Professional, distraction-free testing environment

·      Convenient Reno location

·      Integrated with your training timeline

·      Staff who understand aviation

We’ve invested in becoming a testing center because we believe access matters. Testing availability should never be the reason your aviation goals get delayed.

Questions?

Contact us directly for assistance with scheduling, eligibility, or exam selection.

We’re here to help you move forward.