Pitot vs Autopilot Trainer

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.

The autopilot trainer allows you to experience the autopilot panel interface. Practise single-engine general aviation autopilot logic before you ever touch the aircraft. Modeled on the modern GA flight deck, familiar to pilots flying aircraft retrofitted with current-generation digital autopilots. Built for pilots who want to understand what the autopilot is actually doing, not just which button to press. Practise basic features like engaging the autopilot, fly headings and climb with IAS. More complex features like capturing ILS/GS, flying an RNP approach or a visual approach are also possible.