Courses Built to Help You Pass Your Checkride
From Private Pilot to CFI, each course is designed around the FAA's ACS to help you master the material, gain confidence, and succeed on your checkride, both oral and practical.
Your Checkride, Mastered
Courses Built to Help You Pass with Confidence
At Pilot Coach, we’ve created focused, rating-specific courses designed to guide you through every topic the FAA will test you on, directly aligned with the Airman Certification Standards (ACS). Whether you're preparing for your first checkride or adding a new rating, our expert-led content gives you the clarity and structure to succeed.
Each course is engineered around the exact material covered in the ACS. We help you anticipate examiner expectations and reinforce critical skills through real-world insights and oral exam prep strategies.
- ACS-Aligned Content. Every course is built to match the specific ACS for your rating so nothing is missed.
- Targeted by Rating. Choose your path: Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial, or CFI Initial. Each course is custom-fit to your checkride.
- Real-World Scenarios. Learn how to apply your knowledge, not just memorize it. We teach you how to think like a pilot and respond like a DPE expects.
Explore Our Checkride Prep Courses
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Private Pilot Checkride
- Covers all knowledge and skill elements from the Private Pilot ACS, from weather interpretation to steep turns and emergency operations. Includes oral exam drills and practical flying prep.
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Instrument Rating Checkride
- Master IFR procedures, chart interpretation, approach briefings, and system failures. This course mirrors the Instrument ACS and preps you for the IFR oral and in-flight exam with confidence.
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Commercial Pilot Checkride
- Take your skills to the next level. Learn how to answer like a commercial pilot and fly with professionalism. Full coverage of the Commercial ACS with focus on complex maneuvers and scenario-based questions.
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CFI Initial Checkride
- This is the big one. Our course prepares you for the intensive CFI oral and flight test, covering endorsements, FOIs, lesson plans, and more, based on the CFI PTS and FAA guidance.