Comparison

Flight Instructor Checkride vs iPIPER Checkride Prep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Flight Instructor Checkride

Prepare for your flight instructor certification practical exam with this comprehensive Q&A tool. It covers over 1000 likely examiner questions and provides succinct answers, drawing from FAA documents and examiner interviews. Identify knowledge gaps and build confidence for your checkride.

Highlights
  • Over 1000 Q&A for practical exams
  • Succinct, ready responses
  • Based on popular oral exam guide
  • Covers all CFI certificate subjects
  • Flag questions for further study
  • Includes applicant practical test checklist
Features
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Using a question-and-answer format, Flight Instructor Checkride lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners during the last step in the flight instructor certification process – the Practical Exam – and provides succinct, ready responses. Instructor applicants will find this App an indispensable tool in both planning for what to expect during the airplane checkride, and mastering the subject matter. Instructors rate them as excellent preparation for students, as well as general refresher material. This Flight Instructor Checkride app is based on the popular Flight Instructor Oral Exam Guide book by Michael Hayes. It is designed for instructor applicants training for the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certificate. More than 1000 questions and responses ensure all the subjects a Flight Instructor candidate will be tested on during checkrides and review flights are covered. Topics include: fundamentals of instructing, technical subject areas (such as runway incursion avoidance, scanning, navigation, logbook entries and certificate endorsements, etc.), preflight preparation, preflight procedures, airport operations, takeoffs, landings and go-arounds, fundamentals of flight, performance and ground reference maneuvers, slow flight, stalls and spins, basic instrument maneuvers, emergency operations, postflight procedures. Answers and explanations were researched using FAA documents (which are identified so pilots know where to go for further study) as well as interviewing FAA examiners. Questions can be marked for further study from any subject to build your own collection of flashcards. An Applicant Practical Test Checklist and the Safety of Flight appendix from the Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-25) are also included. Compatible with iOS phones and tablets, this app teaches applicants not only what to expect, but also how to exhibit subject mastery and confidence when under the examiner’s scrutiny. It identifies candidates’ strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in their aeronautical knowledge, which increases study efficiency. App features: • More than 1000 questions are included with succinct, ready responses. • Questions from any subject can be flagged for further study into a separate group. • Includes all the questions and answers from the popular book, Flight Instructor Oral Exam Guide by Michael Hayes. • Brought to you by a trusted resource in aviation training and publishing, Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA).

About

iPIPER Checkride Prep

Prepare for aviation check rides and exams with AI-generated study questions from your flight manuals. This app supports multiple Piper aircraft models and offers tools for flashcards, quizzes, and weather information.

Highlights
  • AI-generated study questions
  • Import flight manuals
  • Keyword search within documents
  • Flashcards and quizzes
  • Aircraft system study
  • Worldwide weather and flight planning
  • Custom flashcard maker
Features
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This app is not associated with the aircraft manufacturer. The information is supplemental and does not replace the aircraft flight manual. Information may vary depending on your airline or companies policies and procedures. Import your flight manuals and PDF's from your saved files on your device. Use AI to generate study questions and answers from your documents. Search content by keyword and jump directly to any page in the Files. WHAT AIRCRAFT APPS ARE AVAILABLE? Piper PA-28 Archer Piper PA-28 Warrior Piper Cherokee 140 Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow Piper PA-34 Seneca I Piper PA-34 Seneca II Piper PA-44 Seminole Piper PA-46-350P M350 INTENDED USE OF OUR APPS •Used by pilots to study for written exams, oral exams, check rides, recurrent training and general knowledge. HOW MANY AIRCRAFT APPS ARE AVAILABLE? •8 APPS INSIDE THIS CONTAINER WHO USES AIRCRAFT APPS IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY? •Private Pilots, Corporate Pilots and Commercial Airline Pilots. CONTENTS OF FREE INITIAL DOWNLOAD •Worldwide Weather •Airport to Airport Distance Calculator •Airport METAR & TAF Search •Custom Aircraft Flashcard Maker •Aircraft Conversion Calculator •Continuous Running Zulu Time Clock •Airline Interview Questions CONTENTS OF IN-APP PURCHASES •Flashcards •Quizzes •Memory Items •Limitations ~SPECIFIC APP INFORMATION~ FLASHCARDS •Choose any aircraft system from a drop down menu and easily study technical questions about the airplane. •Easy to use Back and Next buttons. QUIZZES •Choose any aircraft system from a drop down menu and test your knowledge with a multiple choice quizzes. Take the quizzes with an optional timer and background noise to enhance your learning experience. MEMORY ITEMS •Study all aircraft memory items in the easy to use PDF reader that allows you to print, email and customize your learning experience. LIMITATIONS •Study all aircraft limitations in flashcard format and use the quiz at the end to test your knowledge. AIRPORTS WEATHER & FLIGHT PLANNING •Choose any airport in the world and see the most up to date weather and METAR/TAF information. Use the Airport Flight Planning feature to check distance to and from airports in NM. With WIFI or a cellular connection, your aircraft position will display on the map. CUSTOM AIRCRAFT FLASHCARD MAKER •Easily make your own systems flashcards by naming the category and typing in your own question and answer. AIRCRAFT CONVERSION CALCULATOR •Fast and accurate conversions of many commonly used aviation calculations which include: •Foot - Meter •Nautical Mile - Statute Mile •Nautical Mile - Kilometer •Inch - Meter •Pound - Kilogram •Gallon (US) - Liter •Gallon Imp.) - Liter •Fahrenheit - Celsius •Pressure inHG - hPA •Gallons - LBS •Knots - MPH Zulu Time Clock - This clock can be found on th menu screen. It does not need an internet connection to function and will always give the most accurate Zulu time no matter where you are in the world. IN APP PURCHASES TERMS AND CONDITIONS STEP 1: Download AIRCRAFT APPS from the App Store (FREE Download). STEP 2: After AIRCRAFT APPS has downloaded to your device, tap Piper Checkride Prep on the Menu Screen and search through the in-app purchases for your aircraft. STEP 3: Tap the Buy button under the aircraft you wish to purchase. Your account will be charged a one time price for the material and content. The price is listed on each Aircraft App and the price will be different based on the content in each app. STEP 4: Once purchased, the IN-APP Purchases cannot be canceled. STEP 5: Access to the material and content never expires. STEP 6: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF IN-APP PURCHASE CONTENTS, VISIT WWW.AIRCRAFTAPPS.COM

Screenshots

Flight Instructor Checkride4 screens
iPIPER Checkride Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iPIPER Checkride Prep at Free against Flight Instructor Checkride's $9.99. iPIPER Checkride Prep also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (86% vs 50%). Flight Instructor Checkride's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iPIPER Checkride Prep is free to download; Flight Instructor Checkride costs $9.99 up front. iPIPER Checkride Prep sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Flight Instructor Checkride asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPIPER Checkride Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPIPER Checkride Prep has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Flight Instructor Checkride's written reviews are positive against 86% of iPIPER Checkride Prep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Instructor Checkride ships an update every 19 months, iPIPER Checkride Prep every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Flight Instructor Checkride versus iPIPER Checkride Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight Instructor CheckrideiPIPER Checkride Prep
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.2 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAAircraft Apps LLC

Customer experience

Flight Instructor Checkride

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

iPIPER Checkride Prep

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Flight Instructor Checkride

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

iPIPER Checkride Prep

One-time11
  • MindCoach: Personal Health$19.99
  • 20 FAA Handbooks & Manuals$19.99
  • Piper Archer Checkride Prep$29.99
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  • Piper PA-28 Warrior Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA-34 Seneca I Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA-34 Seneca II Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA-44 Seminole Prep$29.99
  • Cherokee 140 Checkride Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA28-181 Archer LX$29.99
  • Piper PA-46-350P M350$29.99

Questions

Is Flight Instructor Checkride free?
Flight Instructor Checkride costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPIPER Checkride Prep free?
iPIPER Checkride Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flight Instructor Checkride or iPIPER Checkride Prep?
iPIPER Checkride Prep is rated higher. Flight Instructor Checkride averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iPIPER Checkride Prep averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.
Do Flight Instructor Checkride or iPIPER Checkride Prep have ads?
Neither Flight Instructor Checkride nor iPIPER Checkride Prep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flight Instructor Checkride or iPIPER Checkride Prep?
Flight Instructor Checkride ships an update every 19 months, and iPIPER Checkride Prep every 5 weeks. Most recently, Flight Instructor Checkride was updated on September 22, 2026 and iPIPER Checkride Prep on June 7, 2026.

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