I would highly recommend Mr. Carmelo’s instruction and expertise to anyone. His procedural, detail-oriented approach to my flight training and preparation for the oral portion of my Private Pilot Practical Test had allowed me to excel once I was in the exam room. I have continued to successfully utilize his techniques in both the Part 61 and 141 training and evaluating environments, and I certainly plan to use his process as I progress into the Part 121 world.
Pass Your FAA Check Ride the First Time - With Confidence
Pass your FAA checkride oral on the first attempt — or get 100% money back guarantee &I keep working with you for free till you pass
Specialized online 1-on-1 oral prep where pilots build elite confidence and real-world knowledge — not just test answers.
About Evan Carmello
Meet Your Check Ride Prep Instructor Evan Carmello
Flying is more than my job — it’s my passion. I know how stressful the check ride process can be, trust me I have been through several check rides in my career. I’m here to make sure you walk in fully prepared and confident.
Credentials:
- ATP, CFI/CFII
- 7 years of instructing experience
- 1,000+ hours dual given, 2,500+ total time
- All the students I have endorsed have passed the first time
- Type-rated in Falcon 2000EX EASy & Falcon 7X, currently flying worldwide for a private company
Teaching Philosophy:
My job is not only to prepare you for your oral on your check ride but to give you the skills and knowledge beyond just the test so you become a competent and confident pilot and are able to apply those knowledge and skills in real world scenarios.
Pilot Oral Prep delivers supportive, professional, elite-level coaching that eliminates check ride anxiety, builds real-world flying knowledge, and prepares pilots to perform like professionals from day one.
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Programs
Pilot Oral Prep Programs I Offer
packages
My Plans Scale With Your Career
These packages are designed to give you confidence and support when you need it so you walk in knowing you’re fully prepared.
Bronze
For students who just want to brush up on certain areas or topics they feel weak in.
Each rating is broken down into individual modules/topics based on how the appropriate ACS is laid out.
Private Pilot:
Pilot Qualifications
Airworthiness Requirements
Weather Theory
Weather Products
Cross Country Flight Planning
National Airspace
Performance & Limitations
Operations of Systems
Human Factors
Instrument Rating:
Pilot Qualifications
Weather Theory
Weather Products
Cross Country Flight Planning
Pitot Static Instruments & Errors
Gyroscopic Instruments & Errors
Magnetic Compass & Errors
Navigation Equipment: VOR’s/ILS
Navigation Equipment: GPS
Required IFR Inspections/Equipment
Holding Procedures
Flight by Reference to Instruments
Optical illusions/Spacial Disorientation
DP’s/ODP’s/SID’s
STAR’s
Instrument Approach Procedures
Emergency Operations (Lost Comms & Partial panel)
CFI-Initial:
Fundamentals of Instruction
Human Behavior & Communication
Learning Process
Course Development/Lesson Plans
Student Evaluation/Assessment/Testing
Elements of Effective Teaching
Elements of Effective Teaching – Risk Management & Accident Prevention
Technical Subject Areas
Human Factors
Runway Incursion Avoidance
Principles of Flight
Aircraft Flight Controls & Systems
Performance & Limitations
National Airspace
Navigation Systems
Cross-Country Flight Planning
14 CFR & Publications
Endorsements & Logbook entries
Night Operations
High Altitude Operations – Supplemental Oxygen & Pressurization
Preflight Preparation
Pilot Qualifications
Airworthiness Requirements
Weather Theory
Weather Products
Preflight Lesson on a Manuever
Maneuver Lesson
1 module - $125
3 modules - $345
5 modules - $550
Includes:
- 1-2 hour session on the module(s) you want
- A diagnosis on exactly where you are weak
- Teaching you to fix your weak area(s) + Scenario based type questions
- A structured overview on how the examiner will question you on the particular topic(s) you chose to review
- A study plan to reinforce what you just learned to take with you after the session
- Open Q&A to clear up any last-minute concerns
Ideal if you’re mostly confident but want an extra edge before test day.
Most Popular
Silver
For students who want to have a simulated mock oral check ride prep.
$550
Includes:
- Simulated in-depth mock oral
- Comprehensive review of your strengths & weaknesses
- A follow up session(s) to fix your weak areas
- Study action plan to strengthen your weak areas
- Guidance on how to close knowledge gaps and refine answers
- A review of the check ride ready checklist I created
Best for those who want a realistic check ride simulation and actionable improvement.
Gold
For students who want the ultimate prep package with unlimited access and full support leading up to their check ride.
$1,500
Includes:
- Simulated in-depth mock oral
- A follow up session(s) to fix your weak areas
- Unlimited access to me via text, email, or Zoom until your check ride date
- Comprehensive review of your strengths and weaknesses
- Guidance on how to close knowledge gaps and refine answers
- A review of the check ride ready checklist I created
- 1-on-1 online ground sessions on any subject/topic you want to review and go over.
Limited Availability – 5 students/month
The value
Why $1,500?
Because failing costs more. A failed check ride can cost an extra $1,500–$2,000 in retests, retraining, and delays. My program is your insurance policy for passing the first time. Pass the first time – or risk paying extra for a failed checkride and dealing with all the headaches that come with it.
What you get:
- Simulated mock oral, just like the real thing.
- Personalized feedback + custom study plan
- “Check Ride Ready” checklist - To make sure you are organized and have all the proper paperwork & documentation
- Unlimited support until test day
- I only accept 5 students per month so I can give you my full attention
- Real world insight - Learn from an instructor not only who is a CFI/CFII but also actively flying a Falcon 2000EX & 7X for a worldwide corporate flight department
- 100% Money-Back Guarantee if you don’t pass the oral portion & I will work with you for FREE until you do