# Wilco: ATC Radio Trainer — Pilot radio calls & readback

> AI-powered pilot radio call and readback practice trainer. (iPhone/iPad app by Vytautas Jazbutis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wilco-atc-radio-trainer/id6779737028 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vytautas Jazbutis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829284015)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-07-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wilco-atc-radio-trainer/id6779737028/reviews.md

## What is Wilco?

Sound like a pilot before you key the mic.

Wilco is radio-call practice for student pilots: hear the controller, push to talk, say your call, and get graded element by element, by an app built to understand how pilots actually speak. Niner, tree, fife. Phonetic letters. Your own callsign. Your words, not a rigid script.

KNOW YOU'RE CHECKRIDE READY
Tell Wilco what you're flying toward: first solo, checkride, or getting current again. Your readiness score tracks how ready you sound, module by module, and shows you exactly which calls you keep missing.

LEARN IT BEFORE YOU'RE TESTED
Every drill starts with a Learn card: the canonical phrase, why it matters, and the FAA source it comes from: AIM chapter and Pilot/Controller Glossary entry, cited right on screen.

WHAT'S FREE
- 60 drills across six modules: fundamentals, ATIS and clearance, ground, tower, departure and flight following, and untowered CTAF work.
- The full guided loop: the controller speaks through a real radio-band effect, the mic arms, you talk, and every element is graded with a calm explanation.
- Your readiness score and spaced review, with your own tail number in every prompt.
- Type-to-respond for silent practice anywhere.
- Your first two full scenario flights.

WILCO PRO: TURN WEAK SPOTS INTO YOUR STRONGEST CALLS
- Weak-spot sessions: Wilco builds a drill session from the exact calls you keep missing.
- Meaning-based grading: say it like a real pilot and get credit for what you conveyed, while safety-critical numbers like runways and frequencies are still checked word for word.
- All six scenario flights: departures, arrivals, pattern work, flight following, CTAF, and the go-around.
- AI debrief after every flight: what happened, why it matters, and exactly how to say it better.

CALM, LIKE REAL TRAINING SHOULD BE
No angry controller gimmick. No shaming. Misses are amber, explained, and retryable.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Speech recognition runs on your iPhone. Practice audio never leaves the device. No account, no ads, no tracking. The only thing that goes online is the Pro grading and debrief you ask for.

PRICING
Checkride Pass: $59.99 one time. Everything, yours for good.
Wilco Pro Monthly: $9.99 per month after a 3-day free trial (auto-renewing).
All 60 drills, the readiness score, and spaced review are free.
Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.
Terms of Use: https://evelaina.com/wilco/terms
Privacy Policy: https://evelaina.com/wilco/privacy

Wilco is a training aid for radio phraseology practice. It is not an official FAA publication, not a substitute for instruction from a CFI, and not for operational use in flight.

## Key features

- AI-powered speech recognition for pilot calls
- Element-by-element grading of radio phraseology
- Readiness score tracking for checkrides
- Learn cards with FAA source citations
- Weak-spot sessions for targeted practice
- Meaning-based grading for natural speech
- Full scenario flights with AI debriefs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly: Crunch-Time Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly: Readiness Score | $9.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkride Pass: All Scenarios | $59.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Wilco

### 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.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-07

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.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-17

No release notes.

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