Best Sporty&#x27;s Pilot Training Apps

4.9😊(11K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#84in Education

Access a comprehensive library of aviation training courses, including video lessons, FAA test preparation, and interactive guides. Learn to fly, earn instrument ratings, and master various aircraft systems with expert-led content.

What We Love

🚀 Highly recommended and worth recommending
🚀 Awesome training
👍 Excellent quality
👍 Great preparation for exams and flying
👍 Passed written exams
👍 Optimal source for pilot knowledge
👍 Outstanding quality
👍 Great courses, always current and updated regularly
👍 Easily the best resource for an aspiring pilot
👍 Worth the money
👍 Amazing
👍 Great for beginners
👍 Incredible resource
👍 Above and beyond expectations

Room to Improve

👎 Desktop site is much better
👎 Not sure why all the good reviews
🐛 Buggy Chromecast
🐛 Lost ability to cast
🐛 Sync issues between devices
🐛 Lags web version
🐛 Video downloading is an exercise in frustration

Private Pilot Test Prep by Sporty's Pilot Shop

Sporty's Study Buddy

Strong Contender

King Ground School Companion

4.3😊(115 ratings)

$14.99

#20in Education

Prepare for your FAA written test with this comprehensive study tool. It offers three modes: study questions by topic with detailed explanations, review using flashcards, and take full-length practice tests. Track your progress with detailed reports.

What We Love

✅ Excellent for exam prep
💯 Questions are verbatim/similar
💡 Affordable and valuable
👍 Easy to use and navigate
📚 Good explanations
🚀 Efficient studying
📱 Convenient mobile access
⭐ High scores achieved
💰 Worth the price

Room to Improve

⚠️ Some questions outdated/inaccurate
📉 Not all questions match real exam
😵 Repeat questions in test mode
📱 Difficult to use on small screens
🤔 Explanations not always perfect
❌ No endorsement for real test
🪲 Bugs and crashes
📉 Limited question bank compared to others
😐 Mediocre compared to other tools

ForeFlight Mobile EFB by ForeFlight

Intelligent Apps for Pilots

Worth Considering

☀️ Weather

4.4😊(3.2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#13in Weather

This app simplifies flight planning, briefing, and filing for pilots. It offers interactive weather layers, detailed charts, and hazard awareness tools for enhanced situational awareness. Logbook features track flight hours and currency.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent flight planning and navigation tool
🔒 Enhances safety and situational awareness
👍 Comprehensive and user-friendly features
👍 Seamless integration with avionics
👍 Responsive and helpful customer support

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
🚫 Limited functionality for non-US/Canada users
💰 Expensive subscription model for some users

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by King Schools, Inc.

Downloadable video lessonsOffline accessInteractive quizzes

Access and download aviation training video lessons and quizzes for offline study. Prepare for various FAA pilot exams, including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot, anytime and anywhere. Progress syncs automatically when connected to the internet.

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Private Pilot Test Prep - FAA

Private Pilot Training

Over 900 FAA practice questionsDetailed explanations and referencesCustomizable study sessions

Prepare for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test with over 900 practice questions and detailed explanations. Customize study sessions, review missed questions, and take simulated exams that mirror the official test format and question distribution. Unlock a complete ground school course for advanced features and tracking.

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Cessna Companion

by King Schools, Inc.

Download course lessons offlineComplete quizzes on iPadView video flight previews offline

This app allows enrolled users to download and complete lessons from their online Cessna pilot courses on their iPad. Study course content, take quizzes, and view video previews offline, with progress automatically synced to your online account. Prepare for flight lessons efficiently and retain vital knowledge.

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FAA Test Prep Review

FAA-style question reviewFlashcard study decks by categoryUnlimited practice exams

Prepare for FAA knowledge tests with this app. Study FAA-style questions, flashcards, and unlimited practice exams offline. Track your progress and focus on areas needing review to achieve a high score.

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Study questions by topicCustomizable review sessionsFlashcard mode for knowledge testing

Sport Pilot Test Prep

Sporty's Study Buddy

$14.99

Prepare for the FAA Sport Pilot written test with this comprehensive study tool. It offers three modes: study questions by topic, review with flashcards, and take simulated practice tests. Detailed explanations are provided for each question to enhance learning.

Instrument Pilot Test Prep

Study Buddy by Sporty's

$14.99

Prepare for your FAA Instrument Pilot written test with a comprehensive study tool. It offers three modes: study questions by topic, review using flashcards, and take simulated practice tests. Detailed explanations and progress reports help you track your learning.

Study questions by topicCustomizable review sessionsFlashcard mode for knowledge testing

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ATC Training: Pilot Comms

Master Radio communications.

$2.99

Master essential radio communications for pilots with interactive lessons and realistic scenarios. Practice VFR and IFR procedures, learn correct phraseology, and track your progress. Ideal for all pilot levels seeking to enhance their air traffic control interactions.

VFR communication trainingIFR clearance practice (CRAFT)Realistic ATC phraseology

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Personalized flight training roadmapInstructor resume and lesson plansAirline resume and interview gouge

This app provides a personalized roadmap for flight training, offering guidance for new, returning, and career pilots. It also includes resources for instructor and airline preparation, along with automated reminders for crucial pilot certifications and expirations.

(10)

by European Pilot Academy Limited

European Pilot Training

by SWEPT WINGS AVIATION TRAINING

Enhance your aviation knowledge with extensive video training and online courses. Practice with quizzes and master essential piloting skills like takeoffs, landings, airspace navigation, and weather interpretation. Prepare for checkrides and improve your flying proficiency.

Extensive video training libraryOnline aviation coursesPilot knowledge quizzes

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ECQB-PPL theory practice

Procedure trainer for Pilots.

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by ASA

$9.99

Prepare for your helicopter pilot practical exam with over 1700 questions and answers covering all essential topics. This app helps identify knowledge gaps and builds confidence for your checkride.

Over 1700 questions and answersCovers all checkride topicsIdentifies strengths and weaknesses

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paid

by Nadezhda Tereshkova

$29.99

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments

(0)

Sim for VOR, ILS, HSI, Holding

Interactive navigation instrument modulesIFR procedure simulatorHolding pattern practice

Master instrument flying with interactive modules and a built-in simulator. Practice navigation instruments, IFR procedures, and holding patterns. Ideal for student pilots and instructors preparing for instrument ratings.

(952)