PilotConnect vs AVident

PilotConnect is the marketplace for general aviation. Booking a checkride shouldn't take weeks of phone calls. Finding a CFI or mechanic shouldn't mean digging through forums. PilotConnect brings pilots and the providers who serve them into one place — so you can connect, book, and fly. FOR PILOTS Find and book the people who get you flying — designated examiners (DPEs), flight instructors (CFIs), and A&P mechanics — all in one place. Connect with other pilots, explore hundreds of aviation data points, and discover new destinations worth the flight. FOR PROVIDERS Create your schedule, set your preferences, and let pilots come to you. No more phone tag or missed bookings — manage your availability and grow your business on your terms. SECURE IN-APP PAYMENTS Book and pay in seconds. Pilots pay securely in-app; providers get paid fast — no invoicing, no chasing, no hassle. EVERYTHING IN ONE APP Full aviation weather, live radar, airport diagrams, frequencies, and detailed field data at your fingertips. Plan smarter, fly safer, and keep everything you need in a single place. Built by pilots, for pilots. From your first checkride to your thousandth hour, PilotConnect was built to help you in every step of your aviation journey! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

AVident is the general-aviation network that connects pilots, aircraft owners, flight instructors, examiners, and mechanics — so you can rent, train, and keep flying. FIND AIRCRAFT NEAR YOU • Browse rental aircraft with photos, rates, and availability • Every listing is verified against the FAA registry before it can be booked • Renter requirements handled up front: insurance, checkout sign-off, and owner approval — all in-app BOOK INSTRUCTION AND CHECKRIDES • Find FAA-verified flight instructors (CFI, CFII, MEI) near you • Book flight instruction, aircraft checkouts, and flight reviews • Connect with DPEs for checkrides and A&P mechanics for maintenance • Hire contract pilots, searchable by type rating FLY WITHOUT BILLING SURPRISES • Hobbs block-out and block-in with meter photos • Start-time disputes resolved transparently — you're never billed on a disputed start • Secure card payments; owners are paid automatically after each flight YOUR AVIATION COMMUNITY • The Lounge: a feed of pilots and activity near you • My Hangar: save the aircraft, instructors, and pros you fly with • Live-location Discover: see who and what is flying distance away BUILT ON TRUST • Aircraft ownership verified against the FAA aircraft registry • Instructor certificates matched against the FAA airmen registry • TSA-compliant flight-training workflows for student pilots • Community moderation with reporting and blocking AVident is currently available in the United States.