Pitot vs PocketCFI

Master the pitot-static system before you fly! This interactive trainer teaches student pilots how airspeed indicators, altimeters, and vertical speed indicators actually work—and exactly what happens when they fail. INTERACTIVE SIMULATOR • Analog Cockpit – Classic round "steam gauge" instruments • Glass Cockpit – G1000-style Primary Flight Display • Real-time response to altitude, airspeed, and vertical speed changes FAILURE SCENARIOS • Blocked pitot tube (with and without drain hole) • Blocked static port • Icing conditions with pitot heat control • Alternate static source • Combined failures—see why some are so dangerous 7 LESSONS + QUIZZES • Atmosphere & Air Data basics • How each instrument works • Failure recognition and recovery • Test yourself after each lesson PERFECT FOR • Pre-solo student pilots • Instrument rating candidates • CFIs teaching pitot-static systems • FAA written exam prep Built by an ATP and CFI/CFII/MEI with a doctorate in Computer Science. Researcher in affective computing and flight simulation. No ads. No subscriptions. No internet required.

PocketCFI: Checkride Ready is built to simulate how examiners actually evaluate you—not how apps quiz you. Built by an ATP and active flight instructor. Run through realistic checkride scenarios, log your performance, and get structured feedback based on ACS standards so you know exactly where you stand before test day. What Makes This Different This is not a question bank. This is where you: Practice ACS flight maneuvers Evaluate your performance against tolerances Identify weak execution before the checkride You’re not reviewing—you’re being evaluated. Practice real checkride scenarios Get feedback tied directly to ACS tolerances Log performance like a post-flight debrief Identify weak areas before the examiner does Core Features Checkride Simulation Train through realistic ACS-based scenarios so nothing feels new on test day. Performance Evaluation Track how you actually perform—not what you remember. ACS-Aligned Training Every maneuver and task is structured the way examiners grade it. Who This Is For Student pilots preparing for a checkride Pilots who want structured, realistic practice CFIs who want a better way to evaluate students Outcome: You won’t walk into your checkride hoping you’re ready. You’ll know.