Mock Checkride Online: Practice Your FAA Oral Exam 1-on-1
A realistic mock checkride over video with an experienced CFI. We build the mock oral around your written test results, switch to ground instruction whenever you need it, and send you notes to practice with afterward.
- 1-on-1 over video
- 1, 2 or 3 hour sessions
- ACS Aligned
- Same CFI every time
What Is a Mock Checkride?
A mock checkride is a practice run of your FAA practical test. In our online mock checkride, a CFI conducts a mock oral exam that simulates a realistic checkride, using scenario-based questions aligned with the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for your rating.
Unlike a practice quiz, a mock checkride shows you how well you can explain what you know under pressure. If a question exposes a weak area, your instructor can pause the simulation, teach the topic, and show you how best to answer it on the actual exam.
Why Do a Mock Checkride Before Your Checkride?
Each mock checkride adapts to you, so you finish knowing exactly what to review before test day.
Built Around Your Written Test
Your CFI reviews your FAA written test results before the mock checkride to gauge where you may be weak, so the oral targets the ACS areas that matter most for you.
A Realistic Checkride Simulation
Your mock oral checkride simulates a realistic checkride with scenario-based questions, so test day feels familiar instead of stressful.
Ground Instruction When You Need It
Stuck on a topic? Pivot from the mock checkride to ground instruction anytime to clarify it and learn how best to answer the question on the actual exam.
Written Notes and Feedback
Your instructor takes notes during the mock checkride and sends you notes and feedback so you can keep practicing on your own.
The Same CFI Every Session
You keep the same instructor for every follow-up lesson or mock checkride, so you build on progress instead of starting over.
Tips and Tricks to Pass
Learn how to answer clearly and confidently, plus practical tips and tricks for passing the oral portion of your checkride.
How Our Online Mock Checkride Works
From booking to follow-up, here is exactly what to expect.
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Book Your Mock Checkride
Pick a timeslot, select the checkride you are preparing for, and choose a 1, 2, or 3 hour session.
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Get Matched With Your CFI
You are assigned an instructor, who sends you an invite with a video conference link for your session.
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Share Your Written Test Results
Your instructor will usually ask for your FAA written test results to help gauge the areas where you may be weak.
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Take Your Mock Oral Checkride
During the call, your instructor conducts a mock oral checkride that simulates a realistic checkride.
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Pivot to Ground Instruction if Needed
If you don't feel prepared or are struggling in a particular area, you or your instructor can switch to ground instruction to clarify how best to answer the question on the actual exam, with tips and tricks on how to pass.
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Get Your Notes and Feedback
Your instructor takes notes and sends you the notes and feedback so you can practice on your own.
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Book More Time With the Same CFI
Need more practice? You are encouraged to set up more checkride prep time, and you will keep the same instructor for every follow-up mock checkride.
Mock Checkrides for Every Rating
Book your mock checkride in 1, 2, or 3 hour sessions.
Mock Checkride FAQ
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