Failing the Part 107 exam stings, but it happens to plenty of people. Around 10 to 15 percent of test-takers don’t pass on the first try. The good news is you can retake it—you just need to wait a bit and pay the fee again.
The 14-Day Wait
After failing, the FAA requires a 14-calendar-day waiting period before your retake. This isn’t arbitrary bureaucracy—it forces you to actually study the areas where you struggled.
When you get your results, look at the specific knowledge areas flagged as deficient. The score report shows which sections wrecked you. Maybe weather questions did you in, or perhaps airspace classification. Whatever it was, that’s where you spend the next two weeks.
How to Use the Two Weeks
Fourteen days is enough to make serious progress if you don’t waste it. Here’s what actually helps:
Return to your study materials and hammer those weak spots. If METAR decoding killed you, spend hours on just that topic until you can read them without thinking.
Take practice tests focused on your problem areas. No point drilling material you already know. Targeted practice improves your score way faster than reviewing everything again.
Sleep before your retake. Cramming the night before rarely helps and usually backfires. Show up rested and clear-headed instead.
Scheduling the Retake
You can schedule your second attempt on day 15 or anytime after. The process is identical—book through PSI, pay the testing fee, show up with your ID. Some people wait longer than the minimum to feel truly prepared.
There’s no limit on retakes, but each attempt costs money and time. Most people pass on their second try when they actually fix what went wrong the first time.
