About Rate My CFI
The aviation community's trusted platform for honest, pilot-driven reviews of flight schools, certified flight instructors (CFIs), and designated pilot examiners (DPEs).
What We Do
Rate My CFI is a community-powered review platform built specifically for the general aviation world. We make it easy for student pilots, recreational flyers, and seasoned aviators to find, research, and review flight schools, CFIs, and DPEs across the United States. Whether you're choosing your first flight school or searching for a specialty instructor for your instrument rating, our directory and review system gives you the real-world insight you need to make an informed decision.
Beyond listings, Rate My CFI includes an aviation news feed, a community forum where pilots share knowledge and ask questions, and checkride gouge documents uploaded by pilots who've recently sat for FAA practical tests — all in one place.
Who It's For
Rate My CFI is built for anyone on the path to becoming a pilot — from someone picking up their first discovery flight to a commercial pilot building hours toward an ATP certificate. It's also a valuable resource for flight schools and instructors who want to build their reputation, respond to student feedback, and claim their official profile on the platform. Our goal is to bring transparency and trust to an industry where word-of-mouth has always mattered.
Who Builds It
Rate My CFI is built and maintained by a small, passionate team of aviation enthusiasts who believe the pilot training community deserves better tools. We are not affiliated with the FAA or any official aviation authority. We rely on the community — pilots and instructors alike — to keep reviews accurate, respectful, and genuinely useful. If you have feedback, ideas, or want to contribute, we'd love to hear from you.