Plane-Pals
Green Toby, blue Jetson, and pink Ruby flying above a sunny airport

Big
adventures.
Real aviation
learning.

Games and discoveries for kids.
Ground-school lessons and knowledge-test practice for student pilots.

YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

Choose your flight path

Two learning paths. Pick the one that’s right for you.

FOR STUDENT PILOTS

Ground School & Test Prep

Learn aviation concepts. Practice Private, Instrument, and Commercial knowledge-test questions.

Trainer airplane, headset, chart, and clearly labeled PPL, IFR, COMM books

Find your next lesson

Choose your path, pick a topic, and start learning.

STUDENT PILOT · TOPIC DEPARTURES

TRY A QUICK QUESTION

Which word represents B in the pilot’s phonetic alphabet?

Choose an answer to see the explanation.

JUNIOR AVIATORS

Every lesson is a flight with the Plane-Pals

Kids don't read a rulebook — they fly a mission with Toby, Jetson, and Ruby, and the rule comes along for the ride.

1

Watch the story

A short animated scene introduces a real situation pilots face — like clouds rolling in before takeoff.

2

Meet the rule

The Plane-Pal explains the actual rule behind what just happened, in one or two simple sentences.

3

Play it out

A quick game or puzzle lets kids apply the rule themselves — sort planes into lanes, spot the safe path.

4

Earn your wings

Finishing a topic earns a wings badge, added to a logbook they can show off.

FOR STUDENT PILOTS & BEYOND

Build your knowledge. Go further.

Learn the concepts, then put your knowledge into practice.

Ground School

BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION

For new student pilots and anyone who wants a clearer understanding of flying.

Understand the essentials

Explore weather, airspace, charts, regulations, and airport operations.

Learn in manageable steps

Follow short lessons with clear explanations, helpful visuals, and optional audio.

Check your understanding

Answer lesson questions and use explanations to learn from mistakes.

Knowledge Test
Study Guide

PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE

For student pilots preparing for Private, Instrument, or Commercial knowledge tests.

Practice by subject

Work through original study questions organized by topic.

Understand each answer

Read explanations that help you learn why an answer is correct.

Review what needs work

Revisit questions and topics you find challenging before moving on.

One place to learn, practice, and review.

Choose a starting point that matches your experience and study at your own pace.

Plane-Pals is a study aid and does not replace flight instruction or provide a test endorsement.

Meet the Crew

Three friends who turn every rule of the sky into an adventure.

Toby, a friendly twin-propeller airplane

Toby

Strong and dependable, always ready to help the crew.

Jetson, a smiling passenger jet with small tail elevators

Jetson

The steady leader who explains the rule behind every flight.

Ruby, a cheerful pink airplane

Ruby

Cheerful and bold, even when storm clouds roll in.

Ready for takeoff?

Start free on either track. No credit card, no flight plan required.

Help us make every lesson better

Spotted a confusing explanation or a question error? Let us know.

Plane-Pals

Big adventures. Clear explanations. A love of flying.

Aviation games and activities for young explorers, plus ground-school lessons and knowledge-test practice for student pilots.

Learning that supports your journey

Plane-Pals is a learning platform, not a certificated flight school. Flight School content is a study companion aligned to FAA Parts 61 and 91 and is not a substitute for instruction from a certificated flight instructor.

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