About CockpitMatch
CockpitMatch connects pilots with the right safety pilot, hour building buddy, flying partner, instructor, or theoretical instructor using a structured aviation-first platform focused on trust, transparency, and legal clarity.
The Team
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Pilot Types on CockpitMatch
CockpitMatch supports different kinds of pilot matching. These categories can overlap, and one person may offer more than one type of support depending on their experience, aircraft access, and goals.
Safety Pilot
A safety pilot is typically someone providing operational support, oversight, or an extra qualified set of eyes in the cockpit. In many cases this is a more experienced pilot, and depending on the arrangement they may be paid for their time.
Hour Building Buddy
An hour building buddy is usually a pilot looking to share flight time, experience, and direct costs with another pilot. This is generally more of a partnership than a service relationship.
Flying Partner
A flying partner is a broader category for someone you want to fly with regularly or on specific trips. This may include shared touring, confidence-building flights, cross-country flights, or simply finding someone compatible to fly with.
Instructor / CRI / FI Support
This category is for pilots offering practical instructional support, such as flight instruction, class rating instruction, or other training-related cockpit support where they are appropriately qualified to do so.
Theoretical Instructor for ATPL
A theoretical instructor for ATPL offers ground school, subject tutoring, exam preparation, and theory support for airline transport pilot studies. This is focused on theory teaching rather than in-flight support.
Theoretical Instructor for PPL
A theoretical instructor for PPL offers ground school and theory help for private pilot students, including subject explanations, study guidance, and exam preparation at PPL level.
Information for Users
Registering an account
Create an account and complete your profile.
Finding the correct match
Use profile filters, qualifications, pilot type, and availability to find the right person for your trip, training, theory support, or hour building plans.
Adjusting your profile
Keep profile details accurate for trust and communication.
Information for Pilots and Instructors
Complete your aviation profile, offer types, ratings, availability, pricing or cost-sharing preferences, and references so others can understand what you provide.
FAQ
Regulations & Responsibilities
Users remain fully responsible for compliance, licence verification and operational legality.
Changelog
- Initial launch
- Messaging added
- Reviews added