Frequently Asked Questions
What is WILCO?
WILCO is a mobile app for the GA community. It is aimed primarily at GA pilots but flight schools, flying clubs and airport communities will also find value in using WILCO as a communications and engagement platform to attract and retain active pilots.
Why WILCO?
WILCO’s founder has been flying for over four decades and spent his career in commercial aviation. He believes that GA deserves its own mobile platform to allow users to build their own GA community. WILCO will also serve to strengthen the larger GA community through fun, useful features and meaningful content.
WILCO started out simply as a social and networking app but increasingly we saw an opportunity to build a platform that serves to help users fly more and fly safely. Proficiency and mentorship will figure prominently in WILCO’s future.
How can I be part of the WILCO?
Creating your account is easy:
- Download WILCO from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
- Choose to Sign Up and fill in the information required.
- New users should then set up their Profile.
- And that’s it! Start exploring WILCO!
Do I have to be a pilot to use WILCO?
While WILCO is primarily aimed at GA pilots, we are hoping to build out features to embrace the entire GA landscape – pilots, A&Ps, controllers, airport managers, GA businesses, and other GA enthusiasts and supporters. We welcome non-pilots and future pilots!
What can I do in WILCO?
- Create your profile
- Connect, learn, share, explore
- Personalize the content you see based on your activity and interests
- Stay connected with your primary flying community
- Explore and join new flying communities
- Build your GA network
- Create new flying opportunities
- Stay focused on your proficiency… fly with purpose
- Keep your aviation knowledge sharp
- Post experiences, info, announcements, questions, requests, flight info, photos, flight tracks
What is planned for future versions of WILCO?
- Connect directly and privately with your CFIs to facilitate ongoing proficiency focus and mentorship.
- Create proficiency challenges and goals with your CFIs.
- Maintain a calendar for your primary flying community to keep you informed about key events, reservations, etc.
Do I have to pay to use WILCO?
WILCO is free! Download it from here for App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and start using WILCO now!
Growing the GA Community one app download at a time
