This app provides comprehensive FAA helicopter flying handbooks and Airman Certification Standards in a searchable format. It offers free access to core materials like the handbook, flashcards, and checklists, with an optional one-time purchase for advanced tools like the ACS Task Browser and library search.
1.0.26
September 3, 2026
A brand new look. An instrument panel now sits behind every screen, with a banked horizon, a pitch ladder and a heading tape.
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Thank you, Joe! Hearing that it works for both instructors and students preparing for checkrides is exactly what we hoped for. If there is anything you would add for checkride prep, tell us at rltw.dev@gmail.com.
Helicopter Pilot provides the complete FAA Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21B) and the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for Private and Commercial Pilot Helicopter ratings. These are presented in a structured, searchable format rather than just PDF wrappers.
The core features are free, including the full FAA Helicopter Flying Handbook, a Checkride Checklist, K-Code Flashcards, an Emergency Procedures Drawer, and a searchable Glossary with figure zoom. These are designed for offline use.
For a one-time purchase of $0.99, you unlock the ACS Task Browser for detailed task breakdown, a Library Search across the handbook and ACS, and Bookmarks for quick access to saved content. This enhances study and reference capabilities.
No, Helicopter Pilot is ad-free. The developers explicitly state 'No ads. No subscriptions. No data sharing.' The monetization is solely through an optional one-time purchase for advanced features.
Yes, Helicopter Pilot is designed to be fully offline. This means you can access all its features, including the handbook, ACS data, and study tools, without needing an internet signal, which is ideal for use in areas with no connectivity.
Helicopter Pilot has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide audience, though its primary educational content is targeted towards aspiring and current helicopter pilots.
The latest version is 1.0.24, released on June 30, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the release date suggests active development and maintenance.
Helicopter Pilot is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This broad compatibility ensures it can be used on a range of Apple mobile devices.
