Private Pilot ACS · All 6 Oral Categories · Free to Start

Practice the checkride.
Get the scorecard.
Walk in ready.

CheckrideLabs puts you in the hot seat before the real thing. Two adaptive AI examiners. ACS-mapped scoring. A PDF scorecard your CFI can review — before you ever schedule your practical test.

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FAA ACS-Aligned Scoring | 2 AI Examiners (James & Sophia) | PDF Debrief Scorecard | 6 ACS Drill Categories | Cancel Anytime
The Process

Three steps to checkride confidence.

From first session to debrief — the same structure every time, so your preparation is consistent and measurable.

1

Choose your examiner

Select James for a systems-focused oral or Sophia for an ADM and weather-heavy session. Both examiners adapt their questions to your responses in real time.

2

Take the oral exam

A live voice session — no multiple choice. The AI asks realistic, scenario-based questions across all ACS knowledge areas and follows up based on your answers, just like a real DPE.

3

Review your debrief

Receive a structured PDF scorecard mapping every answer to the ACS. Share it with your CFI. Drill your weakest categories before your next session.

Meet the Examiners

Two AI designees. Two perspectives.

Real checkrides are unpredictable. Rotating between both examiners ensures you're ready for any DPE's approach.

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James

Systems & Regs

Direct · Technically precise · No filler questions

James zeroes in on aircraft systems, FARs, airspace, and aerodynamics. His oral is methodical and technically demanding — if you can explain it to James, you can explain it to any DPE.

Aircraft Systems FARs & Airspace Aerodynamics Emergency Procedures
S

Sophia

ADM & Weather

Scenario-driven · Judgment-focused · Go/no-go decisions

Sophia builds real weather scenarios and cross-country planning situations that challenge your aeronautical decision-making. She won't let a vague "it depends" slide — she'll push until you commit.

Weather Analysis Cross-Country Planning ADM & Risk Night Operations
Built for Rigor

Not flashcards. Not generic AI.

Every feature is designed to replicate what actually happens in a real oral examination — not to quiz you on definitions.

Real Oral-Exam Format

Voice-based, adaptive questioning — not multiple choice. The examiner listens, follows up on vague answers, and builds on your responses across all ACS knowledge areas.

Strict ACS-Mapped Scoring

Know exactly which ACS areas will fail you — before the DPE finds them. Every answer is scored against the current FAA ACS, the same rubric your examiner uses. No inflated scores, no "close enough."

Performance Tracking

A radar chart across all 6 ACS categories tracks your progress session over session. Know exactly which areas to drill before you book your practical test.

6 Targeted Drill Categories

Drill your weakest area in about 12 minutes — no need to sit a full mock checkride. Targeted drills for Regulations, Weather, Cross-Country, Aerodynamics, Systems, and Night Operations.

Instant Session Start

No scheduling, no waiting. Start a full mock checkride or a targeted drill from your dashboard in under 30 seconds — whenever your study schedule demands it.

PDF Debrief Scorecard

Walk into your CFI's office with a scorecard, not a vague "I think I'm ready." Every session maps all 6 ACS categories and names your specific gaps, so ground instruction targets what's actually weak.

The Moat

The report your CFI actually wants to see.

Most oral prep tools give you a score. CheckrideLabs gives you a structured breakdown across every ACS knowledge area — Regulations, Weather, Cross-Country, Aerodynamics, Systems, and Night Operations — with specific gaps identified by name.

Debrief Scorecard

Full Oral · Session #4

84
Regulations91%
Weather72%
Cross-Country88%
Aerodynamics85%
Systems61%
Night Ops90%
PDF ready · shareable with CFI
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing.

Invest in your readiness. A failed checkride re-test costs more than a year of Pro.

Pre-Flight

Try before you commit

$0 /month
  • 15 minutes AI call time
  • James (oral exam AI)
  • Web performance summary
  • PDF debrief scorecards
  • Sophia + targeted drills
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Everything to pass on your first attempt

$39 /month
  • 3 full mock checkrides/month (180 min)
  • James + Sophia (both examiners)
  • All 6 ACS targeted drill categories
  • PDF debrief scorecards (shareable with CFI)
  • Hobbs top-offs (+2 checkrides for $35)
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For Teams & Flight Schools

Scale consistent checkride prep across your entire program.

Give every student access to ACS-aligned evaluation, with visibility into where your cohort stands before they schedule their practical tests. School admin tools are rolling out — we set you up hands-on during onboarding.

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$899/yr · save ~$170

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  • Invite 5 students to a free trial each month (early access)
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$349/mo

$3,499/yr · up to 8 seats

  • Up to 8 Pro student seats
  • Admin dashboard + monthly report — rolling out
  • Custom school welcome message
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$649/mo

$6,499/yr · up to 15 seats

  • Up to 15 Pro student seats
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FAQ

Common questions.

No. CheckrideLabs prepares you for the oral portion of the practical test — the part where a DPE asks you questions in real time. The written knowledge test is a separate exam entirely, and is typically completed months before your practical test.

Every question is scenario-based and mapped to the current FAA ACS — the same document your actual DPE uses to evaluate you. The AI doesn't ask for textbook definitions; it builds real cross-country routes, real weather scenarios, and real system failure situations, then asks you to work through them out loud.

A structured scorecard covering all 6 ACS knowledge categories — Regulations, Weather, Cross-Country, Aerodynamics, Systems, and Night Operations. Each section shows your percentage score and flags specific gaps by topic. Students share it with their CFI before scheduling their practical test endorsement.

15 minutes of live AI examiner time with James — enough to experience a real portion of an oral exam. You'll get a web-based performance summary after your session. PDF debrief scorecards and access to Sophia + targeted drills require a Pro subscription.

Your real DPE won't warn you about the gaps.

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