Sheppard Air
What Sheppard Air is
Sheppard Air is paid computer-based study software for FAA knowledge tests. Its courses cover ATP airplane multiengine, single-engine and helicopter exams, flight engineer, aircraft dispatcher, commercial pilot, instrument, instructor, and military competency examinations. The Flight Test platform installs on Windows computers, Macs, and 64-bit iPads, and supports studying without an internet connection. When online, it automatically receives courseware updates reflecting FAA changes. A formal Study Strategy addresses common studying pitfalls and learning errors. The company describes a money-back guarantee against surprise scored questions and a 90% minimum score guarantee for specified exams. A downloadable trial includes the platform and a demo course, with no stated duration. Enrollment is arranged by telephone, then credentials provide access. Each course is limited to one person and one study device, remains valid until the FAA exam, and cannot exceed one year. Paid plans start at $40 a month, with course-specific pricing listed.
Who it suits
It suits people preparing for FAA knowledge tests, including pilots, flight engineers, dispatchers, instructors, and military pilots seeking competency conversions. It is intended for learners using Windows, macOS, or supported iPads.
What it does well
- Covers multiple FAA exam types
- Offline study after installation
- Automatic updates reflect FAA changes
- Formal Study Strategy included
- 24-hour technical telephone support
What to know first
- No free plan
- One person and one device per enrollment
- Enrollment cannot exceed one year
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ATP Airplane Multiengine / Single Engine / Helicopter | Enrollment is limited to one person and one study device; valid until the exam, not exceeding one year. · 1 person · 1 study device · 1 year maximum | $90 a month |
| Commercial Pilot Airplane / Helicopter | Enrollment is limited to one person and one study device; valid until the exam, not exceeding one year. · 1 person · 1 study device · 1 year maximum | $50 a month |
| Instrument Rating / Instrument Instructor | Additional courses from the instrument group are listed at $10 each. · 1 person · 1 study device · 1 year maximum | $50 a month |
| Aircraft Instructor | Additional courses from the aircraft-instructor group are listed at $10 each. · 1 person · 1 study device · 1 year maximum | $50 a month |
| Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI) | Per course enrollment · Enrollment lasts until the FAA exam, up to one year · One person and one study device | $40, paid once |
| Military Competency Non-Category Commercial/Instrument (MCN) | Per course enrollment · Military competency commercial/instrument test preparation | $45, paid once |
| Instrument Rating / Instrument Instructor courses | Per course enrollment · One of five listed courses · Additional courses in the group are $10 each | $50, paid once |
| Airline Interview Test Prep (AIP) | Per course enrollment · $20 discount if previously enrolled in any Sheppard Air ATP course · U.S. regional carrier interview tests | $50, paid once |
The first 8 of 14 plans, as sheppardair.com lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
Sheppard Air combines offline study, FAA-focused course coverage, and automatic updates for several aviation exams. Check the course price and single-device enrollment rule before signing up.
Facts from Sheppard Air's own pages
- Enrollment limit
- A course enrollment is limited to one person and one study device, and lasts until the FAA exam but no longer than one year. · sheppardair.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Enrollment method
- Students enroll by calling Sheppard Air during its daily signup hours and receive login credentials to begin studying. · sheppardair.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Exam scope
- multiple_exam_types · sheppardair.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · sheppardair.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Guarantees
- The company says its courses include a money-back guarantee against surprise scored questions, and lists a 90% minimum score guarantee for specified exams. · sheppardair.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The listed courses serve people preparing for FAA knowledge tests, including airline transport pilots, flight engineers, dispatchers, and military pilots seeking competency conversions. · sheppardair.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Learning platform
- The Flight Test learning platform downloads and installs on the learner’s device and allows study without an internet connection. · sheppardair.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Platform support
- Windows, macOS, iPad · sheppardair.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says personal information is not sold or shared outside Sheppard Air personnel, and describes limited platform data sent to its servers for updates, registration, error reporting, and practice-test backup. · sheppardair.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Sheppard Air provides computer-based study courses for FAA knowledge tests, including ATP, flight engineer, dispatcher, commercial pilot, and military competency exams. · sheppardair.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Revision plans
- Yes · sheppardair.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Study strategy
- The platform includes a formal Study Strategy designed to help students avoid studying pitfalls and learning errors. · sheppardair.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- Personal telephone technical support is available 24 hours a day, while instructor support for new enrollments is available daily from 0800 to 2000 Central Time. · sheppardair.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- The maker lists Windows computers, Macs, and 64-bit iPads as supported platforms, with stated minimum OS versions. · sheppardair.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Trial
- A downloadable trial provides the study platform with a demo course; the page specifies no trial duration. · sheppardair.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Updates
- When connected to the internet, the platform receives automatic courseware updates to reflect FAA changes. · sheppardair.com, 12 Oct 2026
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