# Instrument Pilot Checkride

> Pilot exam preparation app with over 700 questions and answers. (iPhone/iPad app by ASA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-pilot-checkride/id620979543 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/334278379)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-03-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-pilot-checkride/id620979543/reviews.md

## What is Instrument Pilot Checkride?

Using a question-and-answer format, Instrument Pilot Checkride lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners during the last step in the pilot certification process – the Practical Exam – and provides succinct, ready responses. Pilots will find this App an indispensable tool in both planning for what to expect during the instrument rating checkride, and mastering the subject matter. Instructors rate them as excellent preparation for students, as well as preps for Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPC), aircraft transitions, and as general refresher material. Effective preparation for tests issued under the guidance of the Airman Certification Standards.

This Instrument Pilot Checkride app is based on the popular Instrument Oral Exam Guide Eleventh Edition book by Jason Blair. It is designed for pilots training for the Instrument Rating or the Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) certificate. More than 700 questions and responses ensure all the subjects an Instrument Rating candidate will be tested on during checkrides and IPCs are covered. Organization follows the Airman Certification Standards and topics include: preflight, departure, en route, arrival, and scenario-based training. A separate chapter is provided for Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) applicants. Answers and explanations were researched using FAA documents (which are identified so pilots know where to go for further study) as well as interviewing FAA examiners. Questions include the ACS code and can be marked for further study from any subject to build your own collection of flashcards. An Applicant Practical Test Checklist and Instrument Proficiency Check Guidance document are also included. 

Compatible with iOS phones and tablets, this app teaches applicants not only what to expect, but also how to exhibit subject mastery and confidence when under the examiner’s scrutiny. It identifies candidates’ strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in their aeronautical knowledge, which increases study efficiency. 

App features: 

• More than 700 questions are included with succinct, ready responses. 
• Questions from any subject can be flagged for further study into a separate group. 
• Includes all the questions and answers from the popular book, Instrument Oral Exam Guide Eleventh Edition, by Jason Blair. 
• Brought to you by a trusted resource in aviation training and publishing, Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA).

## Key features

- Over 700 questions and answers
- Covers all instrument rating topics
- Based on Airman Certification Standards
- Flag questions for further study
- Includes CFII specific chapter
- Researched using FAA documents

## Chart rankings

- #190 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-pilot-checkride/id620979543/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Links To Supplemental Info Not Working

*2022-08-28*

This could be a decent app for prepping for the IFR check ride. Unfortunately the links to all the supplemental info needed to answer some questions do not work. And what’s worse is the company has been aware of the problem for quite some time and has not fixed it or apparently plans to do so in the foreseeable future.

### 1/5 — Scenarios are useless

*2021-07-31*

A waste of 9.99 and I will be asking for my money back.   The scenario based questions could potentially be the most useful, but you cannot get the enroute charts to open, making them impossible to answer.

### 1/5 — No Apple app updates in 2020

*2020-11-27*

Edition 10 has been out since at least early 2020, yet this app isn’t updated. Are we supposed to shell out another $10? Even if I attempted to buy the updated edition, the app still brings me to download the previous 9th edition.

### 2/5 — Out of date

*2019-12-21*

The regulations questions are mostly OK.  Many scenarios are out of date and no longer reflect current airspace, routes, minimum altitudes, etc.

### 2/5 — No real useful features for studying

*2016-08-26*

You can mark questions for review but theres no tracking of study sessions to see how well you're doing. You just have to select a section and wade through its questions aimlessly. I think this could be a great app if they added the ability to track your progress. Would be very helpful to have an option like "Study X questions ordered by least studied" and "Study X questions ordered by hardest (questions you keep getting wrong)".

## Frequently asked questions about Instrument Pilot Checkride

### What is Instrument Pilot Checkride?

Instrument Pilot Checkride is an educational app designed to help pilots prepare for their instrument rating practical exam. It offers over 700 questions and answers covering all essential topics required for the checkride and instrument proficiency checks (IPCs).

### Who is Instrument Pilot Checkride for?

This app is specifically designed for pilots training for their Instrument Rating or Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) certificate. It is also a valuable tool for instructors preparing their students for these exams.

### How does Instrument Pilot Checkride help with studying?

The app provides succinct, ready responses to over 700 likely examiner questions, organized according to the Airman Certification Standards. It also allows users to flag questions for further study, helping to identify and address knowledge gaps.

### What topics are covered in Instrument Pilot Checkride?

Instrument Pilot Checkride covers all subjects an Instrument Rating candidate will be tested on, including preflight, departure, en route, arrival, and scenario-based training. A separate chapter is dedicated to Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) applicants.

### Is Instrument Pilot Checkride based on any specific materials?

Yes, the app is based on the popular 'Instrument Oral Exam Guide Eleventh Edition' book by Jason Blair. The answers and explanations have been researched using FAA documents and interviews with FAA examiners.

### What devices is Instrument Pilot Checkride compatible with?

Instrument Pilot Checkride is compatible with iOS phones and tablets, including iPhones, iPads, and iPods.

### How much does Instrument Pilot Checkride cost?

Instrument Pilot Checkride is a paid app, available for $9.99. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How often is Instrument Pilot Checkride updated?

The latest version of Instrument Pilot Checkride is 4.1, and it was last updated on September 22, 2025. This indicates a commitment to keeping the content current.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1 — 2025-09-22

Updating for iOS 26 display adjustments.

### 4.0 — 2024-08-29

Contents updated to reflect the 11th Edition of the Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide book.

### 3.0 — 2020-12-23

Content has been updated to reflect the 10th edition of the Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Michael Hayes. App artwork, UI updated to take advantage of the most current iOS tools and displays.

### 2.1 — 2017-12-21

Marked questions remain after app is closed and restarted.

### 2.0 — 2017-09-28

Contents were updated to reflect the 9th Edition of the Instrument Pilot Oral Exam Guide, by Michael D. Hayes.  Compatibility added for iOS 11 and current devices. More than 600 question and answer flashcards.

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