PatternCall: Learn Pilot Radio
VFR & IFR ATC Trainer
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
The only aviation ATC radio trainer built around YOU — your callsign, your real frequencies. Free to start. Get instant feedback on every word and have more fun flying.
Stop dreading the mic. Practice real ATC radio calls at YOUR home airport, with YOUR callsign and real local frequencies — then get instant, word-by-word feedback on every transmission. Build the muscle memory so when you key the mic, the right words come out.
PatternCall is the only radio communication trainer built around the airport you actually fly out of. Free to start with the Radio Basics path — upgrade to Pro for every scenario.
PERSONALIZED TO YOU
Enter your N-number and home airport. Every scenario uses your callsign and real frequencies from your field — so you practice exactly the calls you'll make.
WHAT YOU GET
- Training scenarios across structured learning paths
- Real airport frequencies, airspace classes, and local procedures for 100+ US airports
- Three difficulty modes: word panel (easy), hints only (medium), and free-type (hard)
- Auto difficulty that levels up as you improve
- Instant element-by-element feedback after every transmission — callsign, readback, runway, frequency, and more
- ATC audio with ICAO phonetics and proper aviation number pronunciation
LEARNING PATHS
- Radio Basics — The Four W's, CTAF self-announce, readback rules
- First Flight — Your first towered departure and arrival
- Traffic Pattern — Downwind, base, final, touch-and-go
- Ground Ops — Taxi clearances, ATIS copying, IFR clearances
- XC VFR — Flight following, frequency changes, VFR diversions
- Advanced VFR — Class C/B transitions, special VFR, weather
- IFR Ops — Approaches, holds, vectors, missed approaches
- Emergencies — Mayday, pan-pan, lost comm, diversions
WORKS OFFLINE
All scenarios run on-device. Practice on the ramp, in the FBO, or anywhere without cell service — no mic, no talking to your phone in public.
FREE TO START
The Radio Basics path is free. Unlock all scenarios and learning paths with PatternCall Pro:
- PatternCall Pro Monthly — $5.99/month
- PatternCall Pro Annual — $49.99/year (save 30%)
Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Manage or cancel from Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions on your iPhone.
PatternCall is a supplemental practice tool. It is not a certified flight training device. Always follow your CFI's guidance and current FAA procedures.
Privacy Policy: https://patterncall.com/privacy.html
Terms of Service: https://patterncall.com/terms.html
Ratings & Reviews
What's New:
• Instructor referrals — got a code from your flight instructor? Enter it when
you set up the app and your discount is applied at checkout.
• Behind-the-scenes improvements and bug fixes.
• More accurate radio calls — departure/arrival directions now follow your actual route.
• Smoother route setup — one tap swaps to the nearest valid airport when field types don't match.
• Cleaner subscription screen.
The developer, Broken Cloud Group LLC, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Broken Cloud Group LLC
- Size
- 10.8 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- PatternCall Pro Annual $49.99
- PatternCall Pro $5.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Broken Cloud Group LLC