About Rate My CFI

We started Rate My CFI because we've been there. We've sat in flight schools trying to figure out if this was the right place. We've searched for instructors, worried about checkrides, and wished we had honest answers from real students who had already gone through it. There has to be a better way.

Why This Exists

Flight training is one of the most important—and expensive—investments you'll make. Your instructor can make or break your experience. Your flight school can set you up for success or frustration. You deserve honest, transparent feedback before making that decision.

That's why Rate My CFI exists. It's a real community of pilots and students sharing their actual experiences. No corporate polish. No marketing speak. Just real reviews from real people who have sat in the same seat you're sitting in now.

How It Works

You browse flight schools and instructors. You read honest reviews from other students. You see ratings on things that actually matter—teaching ability, patience, communication, professionalism, and whether they actually help you achieve your goals. Then you make an informed decision instead of guessing.

And when you've finished your training? Pay it forward. Share your experience. Help the next student find a great instructor or avoid the pitfalls you encountered. That's how we build a better aviation community together.

Who's Behind This

We're aviation professionals, current and former flight students, and engineers who genuinely care about making flight training better. We're not trying to make a fortune—we're trying to help pilots find their people. The instructors and schools that care about excellence, teaching, and your success.