The most common issue we see is that your account/password hasn't been created yet. This is likely the case if you're receiving an error stating that your account is not found, or your email address is not recognized.

If you're still having issues, send an email to info@thebackseatpilot.com and we'll figure out what's causing the problem.

The most common issue here is placing an order with one email and creating your account with a different one. The order is tied to the email address you checkout with so make sure you use the same address when creating your account.

Need to change your email? Send an email to info@thebackseatpilot.com and I'll get it updated.

Definitely! Many pilots have (and passed)! We do, however, recommend that you use our lessons to supplement your own or go through and add/remove/edit the information to ensure you're well prepared for the checkride and are comfortable with the format and flow of the lessons.

And the FAA agrees. Straight from the Aviation Instructor's Handbook:
"Commercially developed lesson plans are acceptable for most training situations, including use by flight instructor applicants during their practical tests. However, all instructors should recognize that even well-designed preprinted lesson plans may need to be modified. Therefore, instructors are encouraged to use creativity when adapting preprinted lesson plans or when developing their own lesson plans for specific learners or training circumstances." (Page 7-9)

Nope! Leave the updates to us. One cost, free updates for life. The goal is to add continue finding ways to add value without adding costs.

After checkout you'll be provided instructions to create an account on the website. The account is tied to the email address used when you placed the order.

Login whenever you need to, click the My Digital Content button, and access the most current content!

As content is added or updated, you'll receive an email summarizing the updates. Login to your account, click the My Digital Content button, and you're set!

Whatever works for you! All content is provided as:

• PC: Word & PowerPoint
• Mac: Pages & Keynote
• PDF

They also work great with Google Docs & Slides.

AND all documents are provided as individual files as well as eBooks with full navigation!

Yes! The CFI and MEI lessons & PowerPoints have been transitioned to the latest Instructor ACS requirements, and the CFI-I will be updated (free of charge, of course) when they're released by the FAA.

Additionally, the Private, Instrument, and Commercial syllabi and ACS Reviews have all been updated to the latest ACS requirements.

Yes! The PDF e-book can work with numerous apps. Examples include ForeFlight, GoodReader, Books, Adobe, EverNote, and more.

If you have the Microsoft apps (subscription required), the Word & PowerPoint documents can be used there.

Additionally, all content is provided as Mac Pages & Keynote files making them great for the iPad!

We currently only offer the lesson plans in a digital format, but you are more than welcome to print them!

All The Backseat Pilot lessons are for your personal (one user) use, copies may not be provided to others. Our lessons may not be shared or claimed as your own, and may not be used to create products for sharing or selling. All content is © 2008-2024 The Backseat Pilot. We do monitor the downloads and reserve the right to revoke access to the lessons if necessary. More details can be found on our Terms & Conditions page. Thank you for your honesty.

It's likely in the mail, and on its way to you! All of our reference cards are physical products and aren't part of the downloads.

Absolutely! We've been frustrated with cards that fall apart with continuous use (it seems like a waste of money), so we put this polyester stock to the test. We put it in the oven for an hour at 300 degrees with no issues, we poured water, coffee, ketchup, and mustard on it just to wipe it off, and every attempt to tear the card ended in failure. We are very impressed with this material and think you will be too.