Wilco: ATC Radio Trainer
Pilot radio calls & readback
About
Practice pilot radio calls and readbacks with an AI-powered trainer. Get graded on your phraseology, track your readiness, and learn from official sources. Offers free drills and optional Pro features for advanced practice.
What's New in Wilco
1.1.0
July 7, 2026
Wilco 1.1: Checkride Ready - Readiness score: one number that tracks how ready you sound, with a module-by-module breakdown and the exact calls you keep missing. - Weak-spot sessions (Pro): Wilco builds a drill session from your own misses. - Meaning-based grading (Pro): say it like a real pilot and get credit for what you conveyed. Safety-critical numbers are still checked word for word. - New: Checkride Pass. Pay once, keep everything for good. Monthly now starts with a 3-day free trial. - A fresh aviation look: new icon, instrument-badge module art, and night-flight scenario cards. - Review reminders bring due calls back before you forget them.
MoreSubscription plans
Pro Weekly: Crunch-Time Pass
Short-term access for exam week
In-App Purchases
$59.99
Checkride Pass: All Scenarios
Lifetime unlock: flights, coach & AI debrief
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FAQ
What is Wilco?
Wilco is a training aid designed for student pilots to practice aviation radio phraseology and readbacks. It uses AI to grade your calls and track your readiness for checkrides.
Is Wilco free to use?
Yes, Wilco offers 60 free drills across six modules, including the guided loop, readiness score, and spaced review. Optional Pro features are available through subscriptions or a one-time purchase.
What are the Wilco Pro features?
Wilco Pro includes weak-spot sessions tailored to your missed calls, meaning-based grading, all six scenario flights with AI debriefs, and advanced practice options.
How does Wilco grade my calls?
Wilco grades your radio calls element by element, checking safety-critical numbers like runways and frequencies. It also uses meaning-based grading to credit you for conveying information naturally, like a real pilot.
Does Wilco have ads?
No, Wilco is designed with privacy in mind and does not have ads. Speech recognition runs on your device, and practice audio never leaves it.
What are the pricing options for Wilco Pro?
You can purchase Wilco Pro with a one-time "Checkride Pass" for $59.99, or subscribe monthly for $9.99 after a 3-day free trial. There is also a "Pro Weekly: Crunch-Time Pass" for $7.99 per 7 days.
Can I cancel my Wilco Pro subscription?
Yes, you can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.
Is Wilco suitable for all pilots?
Wilco is a training aid for radio phraseology practice and is not an official FAA publication. It is intended as a supplement to instruction from a CFI and not for operational use in flight.