Launching your Flight Deck career?
The ATPL theory phase of pilot training can be daunting. But Padpilot books have helped tens of thousands of student pilots on their way to the flight deck.
We created the first interactive manuals for iPad back in 2011, and since then we’ve created hundreds of simple explanations, animations, videos and 3D models to help students master the ATPL syllabus.
Padpilot are the books that students and instructors trust; there are currently 11,000 students using them!
If you’re at Pilot Expo, visit the Padpilot booth U2 upstairs to try the books out, plus try our new AI Assistant that gives you instant ATPL support.
New at Pilot Expo 2026
At Padpilot, we want to make ATPL theory easy to understand and remember, so that you can pass your exams with ease and prepare well for airline type training and beyond.
We’re excited to show you The Padpilot Briefing Room – Your smart ATPL Assistant, which can help you understand the syllabus, give you multiple choice questions and tell you which LO’s to revise, and which ATPL book chapter to find them in.
You can test it out The PBR at Pilot Expo, or read more here.
The best way to study
We can’t teach you how to fly, but we can help you ace the ATPL theory exams you’ll need for your pilot licences. There’s lots of useful information for aspiring and student pilots, including how to choose the right course, school and study method over on our Students page.
Padpilot Theory Books
All Padpilot’s interactive theory ebooks contain everything needed for the theory exams, and to prepare you for the commercial flying training.
Most students receive their Padpilot books direct from their pilot training academy, but you can also purchase a subscription to an individual book or a complete set from our online store:
Find a pilot training school
Where to train? Choosing where to enrol is a big decision. It’s your dream – and a big investment – so you want to get it right. There are more than 180 organisations worldwide who use Padpilot materials to deliver a modern, engaging theory education. They’re all partners in excellence, delivering best-practice pilot training, so check them out. Many are here at Pilot Expo!
How to become a pilot
Not yet started on your journey to the flight deck? We can help explain the process.
You can learn to fly for fun with a Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) or (Helicopter) or become a professional pilot and fly airliners, cargo, corporate jets or helicopters commercially with an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).
Different commercial pilot training programmes suit different budgets, timelines and lifestyles, but the qualification you gain at the end of the process is the same.
Our blog on How To Become A Pilot gives you an overview of the training options and how to achieve a flight deck career.
