FAR AIM by Flightready User Reviews

Name: FAR AIM by Flightready
Rating: 4.70766 (561 reviews)

FAR AIM by Flightready

Aeroapps Technology, LLC

🔍 Reference

Customer Experience

Positive experience44.0% of reviews

Neutral16.0% of reviews

Negative experience40.0% of reviews

~ Based on 25 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of FAR AIM by Flightready. Based on 561 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 21 positives and 14 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.

Positive things

👍Easy to navigate and find regulations
👍Best FAR/AIM app used
👍Syncs between devices
👍Easy to keep up to date
👍Great bookmarks and search functionality
👍Nicely organized for easy finding
👍Automatically updates when changes are made
👍Better than physical books
👍Ability to highlight, annotate, and make notes
👍Stellar product with quick customer service
👍Excellent product with quick support
👍Great project with all aviation regulations
👍Excellent digital resource
👍Sync phone and tablet
👍Quick reference and word search
👍All regulations at fingertips
👍Easy study and FAR/AIM lookup
👍Great application for student pilots
👍Developers have great customer service
👍Very good app with important documents
👍All the aviation regulations needed

Negative things

👎Missing important regulations (e.g., 119, Part 135)
👎FAR layout too divided, too many clicks
👎Search functions are useless/rudimentary
👎Lifetime option not working after purchase
👎Content not up-to-date
👎Does not tell you when the last update was
🐛Highlights disappeared after update
🐛Does not tell you what has been updated
🐛App is a little slow and unresponsive
🐛App crashes when clicking on annotations
🐛Does not function in offline mode
🐛Difficult to read regulations without indents
🐛Unable to link between iPhone and iPad for notes/highlights
🐛Subscription model not clearly communicated

Is FAR AIM by Flightready Safe?

FAR AIM by Flightready appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for FAR AIM by Flightready is 93/100.

This assessment is based on 561 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.7/5.

Safety Analysis

92.7% of ratings point to a safe experience

2.0% of ratings suggest some concerns

5.4% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 558 App Store ratings for FAR AIM by Flightready.

Is FAR AIM by Flightready Legit?

FAR AIM by Flightready appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for FAR AIM by Flightready is 95/100.

Based on 95 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

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AIM Diagrams

Most of your AIM diagrams are black and white.

1$@(=

2 months ago

Great App but could be better

I love everything about this app. It’s so easy to navigate and find specific regulations. However it’s missing 119, which is important for commercial pilots.

AwesomeToad

7 months ago

Response from developer

Thank you for choosing our app and the feedback. The app does include all of Title 14 of the Code of Federal regulations, including Part 119. The reason some regulations are not visible is that your current settings exclude them. https://www.flightready.net/resources/articles/why-am-i-missing-certain-regulations-in-far-aim

Perfect!

This is by far the best FAR/AIM I have used!

barksagb

8 months ago

Good, but room to improve

I like the sync between devices. I don’t like the layout of the FARs though. It’s too divided up. It takes too many clicks to get from one area to another. For example I would like all the sections of part 91 to be in one tab, not broken up into multiple sections that you have to click on. Sections is good, but they should all be in one scroll. The Sporty’s app was a better layout. It’s obsolete now. It also didn’t sync. Just a suggestion for the developers.

Nxbcdhkbsbejjhfrbs

9 months ago

No part 135

It's an electronic book, there's no reason not to include every part of the FAR. It's not like you're gonna make the app thicker.

Nyquil98

a year ago

Response from developer

The app includes all of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, including Parts 1, 43, 48, 61, 67, 68, 71, 73, 91, 97, 103, 105, 107, 110, 117, 119, 135, 136, 137, 141, and 142. The reason some regulations are not visible is that your current settings exclude them. To adjust this, go to Settings and select Use Case: All. If you encounter unexpected behavior or other issues in the future, please reach out through the Support button in the app so we can assist you directly. We would sincerely appreciate it if you could update your review once you’ve had a chance to try this.

Easy to keep up to date

This is a great tool to have in your EFB. Easy to update since it tells you to update and provides a button to do so! The bookmarks are great, kinda standard for any iPad app, I suppose. Also, search functionality! Try doing this with a physical book.

Jdkrane

a year ago

Response from developer

Thanks for the review and for choosing our app!

Don’t buy the lifetime option

I was using this app consistently for the last couple of years and it was great! So I decided to upgrade to the lifetime version, boy howdy was that a mistake. Since doing so, I can no longer use the app, every time I open the app it says “updating content” and never loads, even if I delete the app and redownload, it no longer works. Absolute waste of $60.

Hendo3473

a year ago

Response from developer

We’re sorry to hear about your experience. The app is working correctly, and we haven’t received any other reports of this issue. Occasionally, apps may not update or install properly due to device or App Store issues. This can usually be resolved by fully deleting and reinstalling the app. Also, we couldn’t find any support request from you. The app includes a support button, and our team is happy to help resolve any issues quickly. If you still need assistance, please reach out through the app or at our support page so we can help get things working.

For student pilots

Do not wast your money on these apps, I have purchased 3 and all their search functions are useless, the rudimentary search features will only provide exact matches at best and 9/10 times will not give you a revenant result. I have found it cheaper and better to download the AIM in PDF form from faa.gov and download the FAR in PDF form from govinfo.gov (you have to download all 5 volumes of Title 14 separately). Then upload them to a PDF viewer app such as goodnotes or Adobe (I like gooodnotes). The PDF viewer provides a much better search function and even ai assisted searches. I also keep my checklists and POH in goodnotes, you can use the apple pencil to check off items as you go. Hope this helps others pass their check rides.

515LA

a year ago

Not Maintained

The format is good. The annotations capability is good. But none of that matters if the content is not up-to-date. For example, changes were made to instructor certificate expirations and recency of experience requirements that took effect October 1st and only a link to the updates is shown in the app. It’s now December. The regs should be updated.

Spaceman_Spiff_47

2 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. The regulations in our app are always the most current officially published electronic versions available. While a regulation may become legally effective on a certain date, it doesn’t become available in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) until it’s formally published by the Office of the Federal Register (OFR) and the Government Publishing Office (GPO). This publication delay can range from days to months. When that publication happens, our app detects the change—typically within hours—and updates the content within a few days after conversion and verification. For example, the October 1 changes to instructor certificates were reflected in the app within days of their official publication. During any gap between legal effective dates and official electronic publication, we provide links to the full rule text so users aren’t left in the dark. Unlike apps that only update monthly or quarterly, ours checks for new regulations every time it’s launched, ensuring you always see the most up-to-date content available electronically. And since printed FARs are only updated once a year, our app is almost always the most current source available. We appreciate your attention to detail and are always happy to clarify how regulatory updates flow from the FAA through the federal publishing process.

Great App

App is awesome for using with the Far/Aim. It is very nicely organized to allow for easily finding. What you need. Keeps up to date, and my spot is saved between devices so I could pick up where I left off. Search works well too. Would be awesome if they could add like the PHAK, AFH, and various other FAA publications to it also. But totally worth it just for the FAR/AIM

Cole898

2 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you’re enjoying the app and finding it helpful for navigating the FAR/AIM. It’s great to know that features like organization, cross-device syncing, and the search function are making your experience seamless and efficient. We really appreciate your suggestion about adding resources like the PHAK, AFH, and other FAA publications. That’s an excellent idea, and we’ll take it into consideration as we continue to enhance the app. Thank you for your support and for highlighting the value of the app for FAR/AIM users.

Outstanding!

Everything about this FAR/AIM is outstanding. So much better than books, with the ability to highlight, annotate and make notes it checks all the boxes. As for updates, it automatically updates when changes are made to the documents. No more waiting for months for the newest written versions.

Swashplate67

2 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying all the features, like highlighting, annotating, and making notes—our goal is to provide a tool that truly enhances your learning experience. We’re especially glad you appreciate the automatic updates! Keeping the FAR/AIM current and eliminating the wait for new editions is something we’re proud to offer, so it’s great to know it’s making a difference for you. Thank you for your support, and we’re excited to continue providing a resource that checks all the boxes for aviators like you. Clear skies and happy flying!

Unknown if current info

Would be five stars, but it is receiving two because of one feature that makes it completely unreliable. The application does not tell you when the last update was so you know that the publication is current. They should be said right in the front, so you know. The ASA FAR/AIM does this. if this app decides to include that then I will make the switch and pay. Until then, two stars.

BadPilotHank

2 years ago

Response from developer

Our app does not tell you when the last update occurred because it is updated every time you open the app. In other words, if you open the app, it is up to date. The app you referenced as being more "reliable" with respect to updates currently states, "Content updated August 10, 2023," which was over 8 months ago. The version of the Aeronautical Information Manual in that app is April 20, 2023, which is over a year ago.

Best FAR/AIM By Far!!!

The best present far/aim on the app store by far!! Please never stop doing what your doing developers!

csmitty88

2 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you!

Has promise but a couple big problems

I chose this app because of the note feature. I reported a discrepancy between the app and the published FAA information (it was not a new update). The app was updated upon verification. That revealed my second big issue, other than not being able to trust the app. Upon updating all my highlights disappeared. It also does not tell you what has been updated so you can add your highlights back or review the changes.

JCarr22

3 years ago

Response from developer

Highlights are not removed when regulations or other content are updated. However, if what you highlighted no longer exists, it obviously will no longer appear. With that in mind, if you still believe the app is not working properly in this regard, please contact us by tapping the Support button in the app.

Better than the book!

I highly recommend this if you’re considering buying a new Far/AIM. You’re able to tab, highlight, add notes, search and quickly reference anything.

In addition to that, I had wrongly selected GA (general aviation) and was missing certain parts of the FAR/AIM….I contacted customer service why I wasn’t seeing everything and literally had a response on how to fix it within 5 minutes!

Stellar product

El matador!

3 years ago

Search not good

Five minutes in and can’t find anything searching.

Anthony7070

3 years ago

Response from developer

We’re sorry to hear about your frustration with the search feature. We aim to make the app as user-friendly and efficient as possible, so it’s disappointing to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. If you’re having trouble finding specific content, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via the Support button in the app. We’d love to assist you and ensure you’re able to find what you need quickly and easily. Your feedback is important, and we’re always looking for ways to improve. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to provide a better experience for you moving forward.

Almost great

Good UI, but app is a little slow and unresponsive at times. Also new update makes the app crash when I click on annotations.

DJtotheW

3 years ago

Response from developer

We apologize for the issues you experienced while using our app. The crash was fixed in version 1.15.1. With respect to the other issue you noted, your review does not include enough information for troubleshooting. If you are still experiencing this issue, please contact us via the Contact Us button in the app.

Excellent product with quick support

It’s a great project that has all of the aviation regulations that you’ll ever need and this app makes it so simple to look up. With the last 2 updates the app has gotten better by leaps and bounds. Do yourself a favor and get this app especially if you are in flight school. If you have any ideas, send it over to the team, I sent a couple over and both ideas were approved and made it into production fairly quickly.

BoBarks

3 years ago

Like it, but….needs offline se

Great app, but it does not function in offline mode. One of our planes doesn’t have WI-FI active and it would be nice to look something up on the boring no internet legs.

Any chance you can make it available for offline mode? Seems like most others have it.

Shape shift gamer

4 years ago

Response from developer

This app does in fact work offline. If you are experiencing issues using the app, please contact us by tapping the Contact Us button located in the app. It is impossible to troubleshoot issues via reviews.