Helicopter Private Pilot Checkride Prep
$67
Everything you need for the oral, in one course
The oral exam is where most checkride stress happens. This course walks you through every topic an examiner can ask about on the helicopter private pilot checkride, organized the way most examiners run the oral.
What's included
21 video lessons, from aerodynamics through the full PAVE checklist
The Student Guide (PDF): every topic, the key points, and the questions examiners ask
Checkride tips and a checkride-day checklist
Updated for 2026 to reflect the FAA's Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
Lifetime access
What you'll cover
Aerodynamics and rotor systems, including LTE, vortex ring state, and autorotation
P — Pilot: regulations and aeromedical factors
A — Aircraft: weight and balance, performance, emergencies, and airworthiness
V — Environment: navigation, airspace, and weather
E — External pressures: decision-making and special emphasis areas
Who it's for
Any helicopter pilot who wants a solid command of the knowledge behind safe flying:
Student pilots preparing for the private pilot checkride
Pilots in training who want to understand the material, not just memorize answers
Pilots working toward commercial or CFI who want to rebuild the foundation
Experienced pilots who want a complete review, before a flight review or anytime
Examples use the Robinson R22 and R44, and everything applies to any helicopter. This course supplements your ground school and instructor. It doesn't replace them.
Your instructor
I'm Devin Bowen, a 2,000+ hour helicopter air ambulance pilot who previously trained helicopter pilots as a CFI and CFII. I built this course from the FAA handbooks, the ACS, and what I learned on my own checkrides, including the ones I didn't pass the first time.