AIVIATION·Checkride.bot
Voice-first oral exam practice for pilots

Your DPE, before your actual DPE.

An AI examiner goes through every ACS area with you — out loud, on your schedule — and debriefs you down to the exact FAA citation after every session.

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Free Area I trial · iPhone & iPad · iOS 18+

The process

Three turns. Every session.

Designed to feel as close to the real oral as possible — without the scheduling hassle.

The AI plans your oral

You pick your certificate, aircraft category, and which ACS areas to cover. Optionally enter the incorrect-response codes from your Airman Knowledge Test Report and the examiner will weight those topics — exactly what a real DPE is required to do.

You answer out loud

Speak your answers the same way you will in that conference room. The AI examiner listens, follows up on vague answers, challenges your reasoning, and works through the ACS areas systematically. No typing. Hands-free — you can practice while driving or walking.

You know where you stand

Every session ends with a structured debrief: an overall Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory verdict, a score for each ACS area, and the exact FAA citation — FAR section, AIM paragraph, or ACS task code — behind every question that needed work.

Inside the app

From live oral to full debrief.

Pick your exam, answer out loud, and finish every session with a debrief that shows exactly where you stand — by ACS area, with the FAA citations behind it.

Checkride.bot home screen listing certificate levels to practice: Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, ATP, Flight Instructor, Sport Pilot, and Remote Pilot.

Pick your exam

Choose your certificate and aircraft from 24 ACS-aligned exams — Sport Pilot through CFI — and you are in.

Checkride.bot exam session showing a Satisfactory grade for the current ACS task, the task codes, and the FAA citations AIM 4-3-13 and FAR 91.123 listed below the answer.

Graded as you talk

Each answer earns a Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory verdict on the spot, with the exact FAR or AIM reference that backs it up.

Checkride.bot debrief screen showing an overall result with each ACS area scored, an examiner summary, and FAA reference chips.

Know where you stand

Every session ends with a Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory result per ACS area, so you know exactly what to review before checkride day.

What it does

Built around the real oral exam.

Every feature reflects the ACS standard your DPE is required to follow.

No typing. No reading. Just speak.

Pure voice conversation — answer out loud exactly as you will with a real DPE. Natural interruptions supported. Hands-free for study anywhere.

24 ACS-aligned exams, Sport Pilot through CFI.

Every certificate and rating the FAA issues a practical test for — Sport Pilot, Part 107 Remote Pilot, Private, Instrument Rating (including IPC preparation), Commercial, ATP, and CFI/CFII across seven aircraft categories.

Every question, every FAA citation.

The debrief shows Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory by ACS area, with the exact FAR section, AIM paragraph, or ACS task code behind every question — so you study the authoritative source, not just the score.

Start where your knowledge test left off.

Enter the incorrect-response codes from your Airman Knowledge Test Report. The examiner focuses on exactly those ACS elements — the same targeting a DPE applies based on your test results.

Your ACS coverage, visible during every session.

A live indicator shows which ACS area is under evaluation. At a glance, see what has been covered and what is coming — the same map your DPE works from.

Pay per rating, not per month.

Each exam is a one-time, non-renewing 30-day pass. No subscription, no auto-renew. Pay when you are actively prepping; stop when you pass.

Pricing

One exam. One purchase. 30 days, unlimited sessions.

Area I of any exam is completely free — a full interactive session with the AI examiner, not a preview. No account or payment required. Buy the rest when you are ready to prep, and stop when you pass.

Less than one hour of CFI ground instruction. Unlimited practice, on your own schedule.

PPL · Airplane

Private Pilot

$49.99

Preflight prep, airspace, aircraft systems, weather, and aeronautical decision-making.

IR · Airplane

Instrument Rating

$49.99

IFR regulations and currency, instrument procedures, alternates, and in-flight weather.

CPL · Airplane

Commercial Pilot

$59.99

Commercial privileges, complex aircraft systems, and performance to commercial standards.

CFI · Airplane

Flight Instructor

$79.99

Fundamentals of instruction, plus the technical subjects you must teach.

20% off every rating after your first — applied automatically at checkout.

See all ratings and aircraft categories
PPL

Private Pilot

  • Airplane$49.99$39.99 returning
  • Helicopter$49.99$39.99 returning
  • Powered-Lift$49.99$39.99 returning
  • Glider$39.99$31.99 returning
  • Powered Parachute$29.99$23.99 returning
  • Weight-Shift Control$29.99$23.99 returning
IR

Instrument Rating

  • Airplane$49.99$39.99 returning
  • Helicopter$49.99$39.99 returning
  • Powered-Lift$49.99$39.99 returning
CPL

Commercial Pilot

  • Airplane$59.99$47.99 returning
  • Helicopter$59.99$47.99 returning
  • Powered-Lift$59.99$47.99 returning
  • Glider$39.99$31.99 returning
  • Lighter-than-Air$39.99$31.99 returning
ATP

Airline Transport Pilot

  • Airplane$69.99$55.99 returning
  • Helicopter$69.99$55.99 returning
  • Powered-Lift$69.99$55.99 returning
CFI

Flight Instructor

  • Airplane$79.99$63.99 returning
  • Helicopter$79.99$63.99 returning
  • Powered-Lift$79.99$63.99 returning
  • Instrument (CFII)$69.99$55.99 returning
  • Glider$49.99$39.99 returning
Sport

Sport Pilot

  • Airplane$29.99$23.99 returning
Part 107

Remote Pilot

  • sUAS$29.99$23.99 returning
  • Each pass is a one-time, non-renewing purchase granting 30 days of unlimited sessions for that certificate and aircraft category. There is no auto-renew and no recurring charge.

Glider, Powered Parachute, Weight-Shift, Lighter-than-Air, and CFII variants are priced lower — see the full list above.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

From pilots preparing for their practical tests.

Is there a free trial?
Yes. Area I of any exam is completely free — no account required and no payment information needed. You get a full interactive session with the AI examiner, including voice conversation and a structured debrief, so you know exactly what you are buying before you commit.
How does the 20% returning-customer discount work?
Once you have purchased any exam pass, you automatically qualify for 20% off every subsequent rating. There is no expiration and no code to enter — the discount is applied at checkout.
What does the debrief show?
After every session you receive an overall Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory verdict, a score for each ACS area, the specific questions that came up, and the exact FAA citation — FAR section, AIM paragraph, or ACS task code — behind each question that needed work. That citation is the same source your DPE consults when evaluating you.
Can I focus my practice on knowledge-test weak areas?
Yes. Enter the incorrect-response codes from your Airman Knowledge Test Report in the exam setup. The AI examiner will weight those ACS elements in your session — the same targeting a DPE is required to apply based on your test performance.
Is Checkride.bot approved by the FAA?
No — and no app can truthfully make that claim. Checkride.bot is a self-study practice tool, not an FAA-approved ground training course as defined in 14 CFR 61.1. Think of it the way you think of a practice-test book: it prepares you for the real thing, but it does not replace your CFI endorsement or satisfy any FAA regulatory requirement. Always verify content with your CFI and official FAA publications.
How realistic is it compared to a real DPE oral?
Very close, by design. The AI examiner follows the same ACS task structure your DPE is required to use, asks the kinds of questions DPEs actually ask, follows up when answers are vague, and evaluates against the same standards. The voice-only format — no keyboard, no multiple choice — makes it feel more like the real thing than reading flashcards.
Why voice-only instead of text chat?
Because your actual checkride is voice-only. When you sit down with your DPE there is no keyboard — you speak your answers. Practicing in text builds a different skill than speaking confidently under pressure. The voice format forces you to articulate concepts clearly, which is exactly what the ACS evaluates.
Why pay per rating instead of a subscription?
Checkride prep has a natural endpoint: your checkride. A monthly subscription keeps charging after you have passed, during slow training months, and between ratings. At $29.99 to $79.99 per rating — less than one hour of CFI ground instruction — you pay when you are actively prepping and stop when you are done. No ongoing obligation.
What happens after the 30 days expire?
Your access to that exam expires. There are no recurring charges — it was a one-time purchase. You can re-purchase at any time, and returning customers receive 20% off automatically.
Is there a web version?
No, and none is planned. Checkride.bot is a native iOS app by deliberate choice. Voice conversation on a native app is significantly more reliable than browser-based audio. The app manages microphone access cleanly, delivers a polished session experience, and runs on iPhone and iPad — the devices pilots actually carry.
Do I need an internet connection?
Yes, for the live exam session. The AI examiner's responses are processed in the cloud, so a solid Wi-Fi or cellular connection is needed for a smooth session. Wi-Fi is recommended.
Can I get a refund?
Refund requests are handled by Apple through the App Store. Open the App Store app, go to your purchase history, find the Checkride.bot purchase, and tap Report a Problem to submit a refund request to Apple. AIVIATION LLC does not process refunds directly.
Do my purchases and progress sync across my iPhone and iPad?
Yes. Purchases restore across all devices signed in to the same Apple ID via the App Store. Use the Restore Purchases option in the app if a purchase does not appear automatically.
How long is a session, and can I pause it?
Sessions are self-paced — the AI examiner waits for your answer before moving on. There is a Pause control in the session view so you can step away and resume without losing your place.
Does this cover every exam my DPE can test me on?
All 24 exams are structured to the FAA Airman Certification Standards — the exact document your DPE is required to use. Your DPE cannot test you on anything outside the ACS, and neither does this app. What the ACS covers, Checkride.bot covers.

Start practicing the oral before you sit for it.

Area I of any exam is free. No account, no payment information, no commitment.

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