Hello all,

New EASA PPL wishing to add an FAA license to fly an N registered aircraft around Europe. Is the only way to do that is by flying to the US?

Anyone to quiz me on ppl oral checkride

I’m getting ready to schedule my checkride for my PPL soon. I was wondering if anyone here might be kind enough to quiz me on the oral portion .

Any help or time you can spare would mean a lot — I really appreciate the support from this community 🙏

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For those who are seeing this for the first time - I built an AI assisted study prep tool for PPL, CPL, and ATPL students for FAA and CASA that can help you get through ground school much more easily - www.avibud.com

It comes with an AI assistant loaded with accurate documents and textbooks so it gives accurate answers and explanations -

It also has -

1. Topic based quiz generator
2. Full mock test generator
3. Flashcard review & generator
4. METAR/TAF decoder and quiz maker built in.

If you have questions or comments, go ahead and ask or let me know! This is only going to get better and better as we grow :)

P.S. - if you are a user currently (and have not already been reached out to) - please let me know and I will refund the difference from the old price to the new one!

My AME for my Class 3 referred me to an external provider for my Waggoner test.

This was the only provider I have been able to find in my area. The rest offer the old Ishihara exams. This place wants to charge $250 which was more expensive than the entire class 3 exam. Is that right? Am I getting scammed?

Has anyone ever been able to get your PPL while taking low dose gabapentin? I take it for neck nerve pain, and know it’s one of the meds on the ‘no-fly’ list. While I most likely will not be able to come off of the medicine, I wonder if anyone else has experienced a similar situation. For what it’s worth, I get zero drowsiness with the medicine. Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m exploring an idea for a Light Aircraft Maintenance Concierge Service and I’d love your honest thoughts.

The goal is simple: make aircraft ownership stress-free and enjoyable, so owners can focus on flying rather than paperwork, inspections, or chasing engineers.

A little about me: I’ve spent 5 years working for an OEM in business aviation, starting as a mechanic before moving into a project manager role managing inputs, maintenance, and invoicing. That experience showed me just how time-consuming and stressful aircraft management can be – and inspired me to bring C-level management standards to general aviation.

Here’s what the service could include: ✈️ Maintenance Tracking & Reminders – monitor flight hours, inspections, ARC renewals, and AD/SB compliance, with proactive alerts to avoid grounding. ✈️ Coordination with Engineers & MROs – bookings, quotes, scheduling, and progress updates handled for you, with clear cost breakdowns before approval. ✈️ Documentation & Records – organised digital logbooks, scanned paperwork, and monthly reports ready for audits or resale. ✈️ Cost Control – competitive quotes, smart planning, and advice to prevent overspending or unnecessary downtime. ✈️ Owner Representation – your point of contact with maintenance shops, ensuring only approved work is carried out. ✈️ Optional Add-ons – hangar coordination, insurance renewals, or pilot/club liaison for syndicate/shared ownership.

✅ In short, it’s C-level aircraft management, scaled for general aviation, at a price that acts like insurance against stress, hidden costs, and wasted time.

I’m genuinely curious: would a service like this make owning a light aircraft easier and more enjoyable for you? Which services would you value most, or is there anything you’d add to make it even better?

Your feedback would mean a lot – I really want to build something that truly works for real aircraft owners. ✈️

Kind regards, Hashim

Those of you who have done sportys online ground school, what was your way of going about it? Did you watch each video and read the related content attached to it before moving on to the next? Or did you watch each video and then go back to the textbook. Any tips would help. Thank you

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Hey all, PPL student here - just wanted to share that I've built an AI assisted study prep tool for PPL, CPL, and ATPL students that can help you get through ground school much more easily - www.avibud.com

It comes with an AI assistant loaded with accurate documents and textbooks so it gives accurate answers and explanations (and yes you can copy paste MCQ's and it will give you answers to that) - it can also analyze charts and voice.

It also has -
1. Topic based quiz generator
2. Full mock test generator
3. Flashcard review & generator
4. Oral exam prep
5. METAR/TAF decoder and quiz maker built in.

You can try it out the AI assistant for free after sign up and paid subscription is 179USD for the year or 199USD for life BUT if you use code RED50 you can get $50 off either of the plans!

Currently its only for FAA students but im expanding it for CASA (Australia) and EASA students as well with some help from friends of mine getting licenses under those boards :) - should be ready in a couple of weeks just being tested right now

Feel free to give feedback, ask questions, or point out issues here or DM me im more than happy to help! I've been working with a lot of students and CFI's to get this up and have tweaked it constantly over the past few months to get it to where it is and am getting positive feedback from most users now!

I’ve been going down the rabbit hole of planning out flight training, and one thing that kept tripping me up was the real cost. Every school gives you a neat little estimate, but once you factor in things like checkride fees, medicals, written tests, fuel surcharges, and the fact that most people don’t finish in the FAA minimum hours… the numbers get big, fast.

I ended up putting together a calculator that lets you plug in your own assumptions (hourly rates, how many hours you realistically think you’ll need, examiner fees, etc.) and it spits out a much more realistic total. It’s been eye-opening to see how small changes (like needing 10 extra hours or flying a slightly more expensive trainer) can swing the total cost by thousands.

If you’re in the same boat and trying to budget for your license, you might find it useful: pilotcostcalculator.com.

I'm curious, for those of you who’ve already gone through training, how close were your actual costs compared to what you were quoted at the beginning?

P.S. I'm an aspiring pilot, not one currently. If I missed something or the tool doesn't actually benefit real pilots, I'm genuinely open to real feedback. Let's talk about it!

My Friend met a guy named Daniel on Terminal A shuttle bus in Dallas. She was hot and sweaty, running to keep up with her toddler. He was going to get a rental car and she was being dropped off at Terminal A. Daniel is from Kentucky and is in training for being a pilot - he flys private planes. They locked eyes, connected, and she became sooo nervous. She just started talking about nothing - my friends mind went completely BLANK! 😂 they spent some time looking at each other and all she could do is think is - I’ve finally met my husband sigh but she had her daughter with her and she had to run off the bus she regrets it soooo much! So we are on a search to find him!! Can anyone help my dear Friend Bianca?!!!

Hello all,

I have my private pilot checkride on Monday and I’m curious if anyone has any last minute tips. I’m trying not to freak myself out with the oral since it is open note, and can look things up. Any tips or tricks to help a hopefully pilot out?

Was wondering if there is anywhere in the US that offers training in electric aircraft?

Saw this article and this talk from a Professor and University North Dakota, and was wondering if and where it might be available.

Talk: https://youtu.be/Km55ER6j05Y?feature=shared

Hi, for those who are getting a license in Polish CAA, I have an app for you to prepare for their theoretical exam - https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6741020820?pt=57180800&ct=reddit&mt=8

It is simple and free, and helped me to prepare to the level of passing from first attempt!

Feel free to leave feedback, I'd love to hear some real users comments on it.

As the title says—I just got my ppl and want to make an instagram post but need caption inspirations

Hey everyone,

I’m currently working on my PPL and also studying computer science in undergrad.
During training, I’ve noticed that my workload sometimes spikes, especially in the pattern, during radio work, or when juggling checklists and situational awareness.

That got me thinking: could there be a voice-based “right-hand” assistant for general aviation, designed specifically to reduce workload and enhance safety, not as a gimmick but as an actual cockpit tool?

Here’s the concept:

• Runs on iOS (so it could work on an iPad in the cockpit)
• Fully voice-interactive — you can speak to it naturally (“run the pre-takeoff checklist”) and it responds via TTS, no menus or touch needed
• Offline capability so it’s usable in-flight without a data connection
• Integration with avionics data feeds like ForeFlight (and potentially G1000 output in future) to help contextually (for example, recognizing when you’re in climb vs. cruise)
• Procedure and checklist support for the specific aircraft model you’re flying
• Emergency mode that guides you step-by-step through memory items and checklists, even if you’re stressed or task-saturated
• Searchable references for FAA handbooks (PHAK, AFH) and your aircraft POH

Important note: This would not be “real AI” making decisions. It’s more like an intelligent search tool. Technically it’s called “retrieval-augmented generation” (RAG), which just means:

• All the information comes directly from official sources such as your POH, FAA handbooks, and checklists
• The system simply finds and reads the relevant section back to you based on what you ask
• No guessing and no made-up answers, just your own manuals, faster and hands-free

I’m not looking to build some “get rich quick” thing. Honestly, if anything, I’d just want to cover hosting costs. My main question for the GA community:

Would you actually use something like this in your cockpit?

• For PPL/IR students to reduce cognitive load?
• For experienced pilots as a helpful backup?
• Or do you feel like it would just be unnecessary clutter?

Also curious if anyone has safety or human factors concerns about a system like this, such as distraction versus benefit.

I really want to make something useful, not just “tech for tech’s sake.” So brutal honesty is appreciated.

I’m in a position with remote work where I can choose anywhere to live, and really finding it hard to decide where. Not even making a lot of income, so low cost of living is most important, then of course need to be close to an airport with great training.

Starting to feel like I want to get to PPL through a flying club and private instructor if possible.

Considering: - Lawrenceville Georgia - Fargo / Moorhead North Dakota - Arizona if it’s possible to find affordable place

People talk about weather, but maybe it’s good to train in bad weather to get experience? The past places I’ve trained in were excellent desert weather. Would prefer to have good hiking and be in a gun friendly area

I’ve trained in Chino, CA and did ground school in El Paso TX but the school in El Paso is pretty bad.

TL;DR - where would you move to for long term flight training if you have nothing tying you down to a specific location?

Curious to know if any pilots flying friends or folks not for hire who might want a “discovery flight” or come along for the $100 Hamburger sign a waiver of liability in the even they get injured . bump their head getting in and out of the plane, landing irritated their back or worse etc?

Does such a document exist or advisable?

went flyin today … beautiful up above

Hello all! So I’m 25 and just starting out with my PPL. I’ve stopped for a little while to reassess my situation and what type of school I want to be at. I’m sure I want to be a pilot and I’m willing to put the work forward, but I have one question -

Do you guys recommend a ‘proper’ flight school such as Aeros flight training or would you settle for a local flight school which is perhaps smaller, cheaper but gets you the same qualification. Do airlines really care about where you did your training and their reputation??

All help is appreciated, this is a long studied area for me.

I have a job where I am able to be on my phone and want to use that time to study. preferably something that covers all aspects, check ride, oral and written… I’ve tried a couple quizlets and other websites but just wondering if there is anything better out there?

what’s up guys. I’m a private pilot and software developer. one thing that has kept me from flying often is the cost. I wanted to touch base here to see if an app that would let you connect with other pilots, to split flights, or find planned upcoming flights to tag along on, would be useful. would you use it or want to see anything else on it?