1. WHERE AM I NOW?
Your real progress is hard to see.
Lesson notes live in messages, paper, and memory. When details are scattered, it is hard to tell if you are actually moving forward.
The AI-first training stack for becoming a pilot.
Pilot Computer replaces scattered notes, static logbooks, and generic study apps with one training loop. Capture your lesson, see your readiness, and prep the right material before your next flight.
90 sec
Capture your lesson debrief
3 takeaways
Key CFI feedback, structured
15-25 min
Tonight's personalized prep plan
1 record
Progress that carries across CFIs
The problem
Your CFI's notes are the most valuable data in your training. Nobody is capturing them.
After each flight, students ask the same three questions: where am I, am I on track, and what should I do tonight? Most tools cannot answer any of them from yesterday's actual lesson.
2. AM I BEHIND?
Most students train without context.
At hour 22, you should know if that is on track. Without a solo band benchmark, normal progress can feel like falling behind.
3. WHAT DO I DO TONIGHT?
Generic study content is not flight prep.
You need a short plan tied to yesterday's debrief and tomorrow's lesson, not a random hour of videos.
The product
One loop. Voice in. Training record out. Readiness updated.
Four connected surfaces: Capture, Readiness, Tonight, and History. Each one answers a student question with evidence from real lessons.
01Ships in V1
Lesson Capture
Record a 90-second voice memo after flight. Pilot Computer turns it into a structured lesson record with hours, maneuvers, and CFI-flagged concepts mapped to ACS areas.
Hobbs1.4 hr
ManeuversShort-field · Go-around
FlaggedAltitude on base · PA.IV.A
02Ships in V1
Readiness View
See readiness by ACS area, category hours, and endorsement progress in one view. Compare your stage against published student solo ranges for real context.
StagePre-solo
You22.4 hr
Typical solo band20–35 hr
03Ships in V1
Tonight
Tell the app how much time you have tonight. Get a focused 3-5 item prep plan based on your latest CFI notes and next scheduled maneuvers.
22-min plan4 items
· Stabilized approach7m
· Go-around callouts5m
· FAR 91.1034m
04Ships in V1
Training History
Keep a continuous training record across instructors. Every lesson, concept, and endorsement stays portable with ForeFlight CSV import and export.
Lessons captured14
CFIs worked with2
ACS coverage68%
The loop
Four steps. Every flight. 90 seconds of effort.
The loop is designed to be completed after every lesson, not once a month. If step two gets skipped, nothing else matters.
Fly
Fly your lesson normally with your CFI.
Voice
Speak a quick 90-second debrief before you drive away.
Confirm
Review and edit the structured record in under a minute.
Train
Open tonight's plan and prep exactly what tomorrow's lesson needs.
How tools differ
Different tools optimize for different jobs.
This is category framing, not winner-take-all scoring. Pilot Computer is built for post-lesson continuity, then works alongside your existing training stack.
| Capability | Pilot ComputerTraining loop | Sheppard / KingWritten prep | ForeFlightLogbook + ops | Pilot InstituteVideo ground school |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captures CFI debrief details after each lesson | ✓ | — | ~ | — |
| Voice-first lesson capture in around 90 seconds | ✓ | — | — | — |
| ACS-aligned readiness by area | ✓ | — | — | ~ |
| Student progress context bands | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Personalized tonight study plan | ✓ | — | — | ~ |
| Works with ForeFlight via CSV | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Built specifically for student pilots | ✓ | ~ | — | ~ |
Scoring uses publicly documented core features as of May 2026. ✓ = native workflow, ~ = limited or indirect support, — = not a core feature in that category.
Pricing
Simple pricing for student pilots.
One plan. All V1 features included. Start with a 7-day no-card trial, then continue at $39/month.
One plan, all features
Student
Pilot Computer
$39/ month
7-day free trial, then $39/month. No card required to start.
- Unlimited Lesson Capture
- Readiness View with comparative bands
- Tonight plan personalized to your next flight
- ForeFlight CSV import + export
- CFI handoff export, so your record goes with you when you switch
- Direct support from the founder
Cancel anytime in App Store settings. Your data stays exportable.
From the field
Student pilots and CFIs said the same thing. Don't let lesson feedback disappear.
After each flight, notes get lost. A fast 90-second debrief was the first workflow people said they would actually stick with.
“
It's still an alpha, but it already fixed my biggest pain point. I record a quick debrief in the parking lot, and by the time I get home I have clear notes and a short plan for tonight. Before this, I wasted time figuring out where to start.
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I still use other tools for written prep. This is the first one that lines up with what I just flew. It's definitely early, but I can capture fast, see what I messed up, and know what to work on before my next lesson.
Common questions
Things everyone asks first.
Is Pilot Computer FAA-approved?
No, and it is not trying to be. Pilot Computer is a study aid and self-assessment tool. Your CFI signs the endorsement. The app does not.
How long does it take to capture a lesson?
Around 90 seconds of talking. The transcript and structured record show up in well under a minute after that. Total elapsed time, from tapping record to seeing your lesson, stays under 3 minutes.
What about my existing logbook?
Pilot Computer imports a ForeFlight CSV at signup so you do not start from zero, and it exports back to ForeFlight CSV anytime. Your logbook stays portable. We do not try to be the FAA system of record.
Do you have streaks, badges, or daily nag notifications?
No. Pilot Computer focuses on training clarity: where you are, what changed, and what to do next.
iOS or Android?
iOS first. Android is coming later. If you join now, we'll keep you posted as soon as Android beta access opens.
What happens to my data if I cancel?
Your full training history exports as a ForeFlight CSV plus a clean PDF handoff record at any time. Cancel and your data is yours. We do not paywall the export.
Why no free tier?
We optimize for serious training use, not casual signups. The 7-day trial requires no card and is enough to capture one to two real lessons before deciding.
Beta cohort
Join the beta cohort. Free while V1 is in beta.
Get early access to Pilot Computer V1, priority onboarding, and a direct feedback channel with the founder.
- Unlimited Lesson Capture while V1 is in beta
- Readiness View with comparative bands
- Personalized Tonight plan for scheduled flights
- Direct feedback channel to the founder