PlanesChat is the FAA-verified professional network built for working pilots. Find vetted CFIs, A&Ps, DPEs and AMEs. Get real-time aviation weather, NOTAMs, and encrypted pilot chat tied to your FAA airman record — not a phone number.
What you can do on PlanesChat
FAA Airman Verification — every account tied to a real FAA certificate.
Encrypted Pilot Chat — threads, groups, METAR shares, route attachments.
Vetted Pro Marketplace — book CFIs, A&Ps, DPEs and AMEs with rates and ratings up front.
Briefing-grade Weather — METAR, TAF, color-coded to FAA standard.
Local Groups & Hangars — pinned NOTAMs, fly-in events, type clubs.
Trending Topics — what working pilots are talking about right now.
Marketplace — buy, sell, and find partners for aircraft.
Squawk Board & Map — real-time pilot reports plotted geographically.
Bookings & Schedule — book lessons, aircraft, or pro services.
Live Radar — NEXRAD overlays, SIGMETs, surface analysis.
Pricing
Free for student pilots. PlanesChat Pro from $9/month for working professionals — unlimited weather airports, priority verification badge, advanced search and filters.
About
Built by pilots for pilots. End-to-end encrypted, TLS 1.3, SOC 2 aligned.