How to Claim FAA WINGS Credit Directly in the ARSim App (Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilots can now earn FAA WINGS credit using the ARSim aviation radio communication app from PlaneEnglish. The FAA WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program helps pilots stay current and proficient through approved training activities—now including ARSim lessons and course checks that qualify for WINGS credits.

Good news for pilots participating in the FAA WINGS Pilot Proficiency Program: You can now complete and claim your WINGS credits directly in the ARSim app.
No extra forms, no website submissions, just train, complete, and claim.

What You Need Before You Start

Before earning credit, make sure you:

Have a free account on FAASafety.gov.
Are enrolled in the WINGS program.
Have ARSim downloaded on your device or use ARSim Web .

Step-by-Step: How to Earn and Claim Your Credits

Open ARSim.
Log in to your account and go to Achievements → Certificates to see available WINGS courses.
Complete the Required Lessons.
Each WINGS-eligible course (e.g., ALC-710, ALC-727, ALC-728, ALC-1072, ALC-1075) includes specific lessons and a course check.
Claim Your WINGS Credits.
When you’ve completed all lessons, go back to Achievements → Certificates and tap Claim WINGS Credit.

That’s it, your credit will automatically sync with your FAASafety.gov account and appear on your WINGS transcript.

Tip: Track Your Progress

Use the Achievements tab in ARSim to track completed lessons, earned certificates, and upcoming opportunities for credit.
Your certificates and badges are displayed in-app, so you can see your accomplishments at a glance.

FAA WINGS-Eligible ARSim Courses

Course Code	Title
ALC-710	Radio Communications at Nontowered Airports and Class E Airspace
ALC-727	VFR Radio Communications Using ARSim
ALC-728	IFR Radio Communications Using ARSim
ALC-1072	ARSim Airport Signs, Markings, and Lighting
ALC-1075	ARSim Traffic Pattern Basics and Radio Communication