# Pilot AI Tools

> An independent aviation software directory and practical guide library run by Nick Rae, a commercial pilot and aviation workbook author. The directory covers AI study and checkride tools alongside broader aviation apps, simulators and clearly identified public resources. A listing does not imply that a product uses AI.

## Start here

- [Directory](https://pilotaitools.com/): Browse aviation software and follow individual listings to their cited sources, access notes and platforms.
- [Full listing and guide context](https://pilotaitools.com/llms-full.txt): Generated from the same records as the website, with each listing's source-check date and limitations.
- [About, research and disclosure](https://pilotaitools.com/about): Ownership, editorial methods, corrections and conflicts of interest. Nick sells aviation study workbooks that compete with some listed study tools.
- [Nick Rae](https://nickrae.net/): The owner's personal website and aviation publications.
- [Practical guides](https://pilotaitools.com/guides/): Comparisons and documented workflows, with methods and source dates stated in each guide.
- [Official FAA and selected free resources](https://pilotaitools.com/resources): Links to official FAA publications and separately identified third-party study aids. Pilot AI Tools is not affiliated with the FAA.

## Guides

- [AI Oral-Practice Tools: Free Access, Trials and Paid Limits](https://pilotaitools.com/guides/ai-oral-practice-tools/): A public-source comparison of ChatDPE, PocketDPE, MockDPE.org, HeyDPE and Checkride.bot. Distinguishes beta access, free downloads, limited demos, trials and paid plans; includes device choices and source-checking questions.
- [Free ATC Radio Practice: What Is Actually Included?](https://pilotaitools.com/guides/free-atc-radio-practice/): A public-source comparison of radio-study and simulator access. Distinguishes ongoing free content, trials, downloads and paid features; not a hands-on app or voice-recognition test.
- [Choosing Your First Digital Pilot Logbook](https://pilotaitools.com/guides/first-digital-pilot-logbook/): A public-source comparison of device support, free limits and purchase terms, with migration and export questions. Does not establish tested imports, backups, signatures or currency calculations.
- [Find METARs and TAFs on AviationWeather.gov](https://pilotaitools.com/guides/aviationweather-metar-taf-walkthrough/): A limited browser-workflow walkthrough on the NOAA/NWS website. Its documented interface checks do not validate weather accuracy or constitute a complete preflight briefing.

## Categories

- [EFB / flight planning](https://pilotaitools.com/category/efb-flight-planning/): Electronic flight bags, navigation and flight-planning software.
- [AI checkride prep](https://pilotaitools.com/category/ai-checkride-prep/): Oral-exam practice and AI study assistants; check generated answers against official references and instructor guidance.
- [ATC / radio practice](https://pilotaitools.com/category/atc-radio-practice/): Radio-call study and communication-practice software.
- [Ground school / study](https://pilotaitools.com/category/ground-school-study/): Ground schools, knowledge-test preparation and study resources.
- [Weather / briefing](https://pilotaitools.com/category/weather-briefing/): Aviation weather and briefing sources, including identified public sources.
- [Logbooks](https://pilotaitools.com/category/logbooks/): Digital flight-record software.
- [Sim / trainers](https://pilotaitools.com/category/sim-trainers/): Flight simulators and familiarization tools.
- [Instructor tools](https://pilotaitools.com/category/instructor-tools/): Software and resources for flight instructors.

## Scope and currentness

Listings use public vendor pages, official app-store listings and government sources. Feature descriptions reflect published claims unless a specific independent check is documented. Source-check dates apply to that research; they do not establish product testing, safety, endorsement or FAA approval. Guide methods and dates are stated on each guide; the initial guides document checks made October 17, 2026. A newer site update does not refresh those checks automatically.

Prices, platform support and access terms can change. Confirm current details on the linked primary sources. Ongoing free access, time-limited trials and free downloads with paid features provide different access. Details marked unconfirmed remain unconfirmed. This site is general information, not flight instruction or official guidance.

- [Sitemap](https://pilotaitools.com/sitemap.xml): Canonical pages for the full directory and guide catalog.
- [Corrections and submissions](https://pilotaitools.com/submit): Send a public product page and supporting sources for editorial review.