Core Study
A focused way to keep your knowledge sharp between flights.
Free
- 500+ practice questions
- Adaptive study modes
- Progress tracking
Stay sharp while you wait
Don't let knowledge fade while waiting for your next flight. Stay checkride ready with 500+ practice questions, 250+ flashcards, checkride resources and library of FAA and industry documents.
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Everything you need to stay proficient between flights
Everything the final mile actually needs.
Delays happen. Progress doesn't have to stop. Built for pilots dealing with weather, maintenance, and busy schedules to help you pass your checkride.
Study with intention
Build the session you need today.
Choose how many questions to tackle and pick a mode with a purpose — focus on an ACS Area of Operation, launch a random mix, drill your weak areas, or revisit anything you flagged.
- ACS-focused practice
- Flexible session lengths
- Review flagged questions
Learn from every answer
Practice that explains the "why."
Clear answer states and instructor notes help you understand the reasoning behind each answer, so you build judgment instead of memorizing patterns.
- Immediate answer feedback
- Instructor-note context
- Visible session progress
Bring weather into the routine
Make aviation weather feel familiar.
Pull up local METARs and TAFs with saved airport shortcuts, so decoding real reports becomes part of your everyday study habit.
- Saved airport shortcuts
- Raw METAR and TAF views
- Everyday weather practice
For training and situational awareness only. Always use approved sources for flight planning and operational decisions.
Organize checkride readiness
Walk into checkride day with fewer loose ends.
Watch your readiness progress climb as you confirm the applicant, examiner, schedule, fee, aircraft, and checklist details that matter on the day of your practical.
- Readiness at a glance
- Practical detail tracking
- Everything in one place
Keep trusted references close
Your essential reading, ready when you are.
A convenient library gathers commonly used FAA and U.S. DOT handbooks and references, with saved items and online access so the right source is always a tap away.
- Commonly used handbooks
- Save items for later
- Open references online
FAA and U.S. DOT publication names and cover imagery belong to their respective agencies and are shown only to illustrate reference access within the product. Pilot Purgatory is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA or U.S. Department of Transportation.
Simple plans
Choose the support that fits your flying.
Start with the essentials and keep every part of your preparation moving forward.
Complete Pilot
The full companion for study, weather, checkride prep, and references.
Coming soon
- 250+ flashcards
- Local METAR and TAF context
- Checkride checklist and FAA library
Reference Kit
Keep trusted aviation documents close whenever you need a refresher.
Included
- FAA and U.S. DOT references
- Saved reading list
- Online document access
Good to know
Questions, answered honestly.
- It is designed primarily for student pilots and Private Pilot applicants preparing their knowledge and checkride routine.
- No. It is a supplemental study and organization tool and should be used alongside qualified instruction and official materials.
- No. Weather content is for training and situational awareness; pilots should use approved sources and proper preflight procedures for operational decisions.
- No. It can provide convenient access to public FAA and U.S. DOT references, but it is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency.
- Pilot Purgatory is designed for mobile-first study and checkride preparation, with the core experience optimized for phones and tablets.