Pilot Institute

Pilot Institute is an online training company for airplane and drone pilots. It sells video courses that help students pass FAA tests. The site says it has helped over 470,000 people become airplane and drone pilots. It also reports more than 1,000,000 class enrollments.

The two main courses are the Part 107 Commercial Drone License Course and the Private Pilot Made Easy Online Ground School. Both can be previewed on the site. The company says the courses are designed by industry experts. Students can study at their own pace and use the lessons offline and on a phone. The company also runs a pilot community and sends weekly news updates, so that classes stay current with rule changes.

The company offers a 30 day money back policy. It also says it will mail a payment of 175 dollars and refund the course if a student fails the test on the first try. The site shows an average student rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on more than 34,000 ratings. Student comments on the site cover both the drone and private pilot courses.

The company was started by Greg Reverdiau, who is also the lead instructor, and Johann Beishline. The about page tells how Greg grew up in a small French village, moved to the United States to become a pilot and became a flight instructor. Pilot Institute lists a phone number for US calls and a presence on social networks.