A Dad's Quest: The Story of PilotPrep

The Pilot Dream Meets the Testing Reality

My son dreamed of becoming a pilot since childhood. That dream hit a roadblock when obtaining his first class FAA medical certification required a CogScreen-AE neuropsychological evaluation. Because he’d taken ADHD medication in middle school, this complex, $5,000 test almost ended his career before it started.

We searched for preparation materials. There were none. We paid thousands for ineffective "customized training." I watched helplessly, knowing I couldn't give him any real way to prepare other than a subscription to Lumosity.

A Community Need for Preparation

Two years later, my son is trying again. In aviation forums, I discovered countless pilots facing the same test: students who’d invested $100,000 in training, corporate pilots with post-concussion evaluations, and airline captains facing age-related screening. These aren't just test scores—these are careers and families built over decades, all walking into high-stakes evaluations with zero preparation.

Building PilotPrep: Practice Builds Skills

That's why I built PilotPrep.

It’s about fair familiarization—like every SAT, GMAT, or LSAT study guide. I believe anything can be learned with the right tools. PilotPrep helps you practice for and ace the FAA HIMS neurocognitive evaluations. Pilots deserve that same chance as anyone preparing for a high-stakes professional certification.

PilotPrep allows pilots to practice the underlying cognitive components necessary to perform optimally on FAA HIMS neurocognitive evaluations.

Supporting the Aviation Ecosystem

We are committed to supporting the entire aviation community, from students working toward their first medical certification to seasoned captains consulting with their AMEs and HIMS specialists.

• For Pilots: We provide the structured preparation tools necessary to approach your evaluation with confidence and focus.
• For AMEs and Flight Schools: We offer institutional licensing and partnership opportunities to integrate proactive cognitive health preparation into standard pilot development programs.

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Important Disclaimer: PilotPrep is an educational test preparation platform designed solely for familiarization purposes. We are not affiliated with the CogScreen-AE test or the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). PilotPrep is not a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional neuropsychological evaluation or medical advice.