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FAR/AIM

FAR/AIM

by ASA

233 ratings
112 reviews
#8 in paid Reference
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
$19.95

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 16, 2010
  • October 28, 2025

Features

Developer

ASA
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About

Access comprehensive aviation regulations and information, including the FAR, AIM, and Pilot/Controller Glossary. Features include free updates, text search, study by certificate, and customizable reading options. Stay current with daily FAA changes.

✓Free updates
✓Complete FAR/AIM content
✓Study by certificate
✓Text search functionality
✓Customizable reading options
✓Highlight and bookmark text
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of FAR/AIM. Based on 233 reviews and a 3.3/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 15 negatives reviewers mention most about this Reference app.

Positive things

  • 📱Convenient offline access to FAR/AIM
  • 💰One-time purchase with free lifetime updates
  • 🔍Search functionality available
  • ⭐Well-organized content structure
  • 🎯Study by Certificate feature
  • ✏️Highlight and bookmark capabilities
  • 📊Easy navigation between sections
  • ⚡Fast scrolling performance

Negative things

  • 🔍Search function is poorly designed and unreliable
  • 🔄No cross-device synchronization of highlights/bookmarks
  • 🐛Highlights disappear or move randomly after updates
  • 🌙No dark mode for text content (only menus)
  • 📝Cannot add notes or annotations
  • 🎨Limited highlighting options (yellow only)
  • 📍App resets position when switching between apps
  • ⚙️Slow performance after recent updates
  • 📚Missing parts of FAR/AIM (Part 31, 47, 93, 95)
  • 🔤No adjustable font size control
  • 🖊️No Apple Pencil support for writing
  • 📋Bookmarks lack descriptive titles
  • 🔗No hyperlinks between related regulations
  • 📖Inconsistent indentation of subparts
  • ⏱️Outdated content in some sections
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What's New in FAR/AIM

1.71

October 28, 2025

Minor display bug fix.

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📊 8

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The app has maintained its position at 8 recently.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Display Going Blank

Currently the app must be shut down and restarted to look at any regulations, as the display is blank.
Spaceman_Spiff_47Spaceman_Spiff_47

Requested Features

Please add a way to add notes, sync annotations between devices, and please keep highlights consistent with updates
AvSpencAvSpenc

Search functionality lacking

Nice to have the ability to bookmark but the search functionality of this app leaves a lot to be desired.
Ag_guy04Ag_guy04

Overall good

Missing 23.149 for Vmc determination in non transport category aircraft
Potato 2516362616Potato 2516362616

Extremely helpful

Like the app and formatting. Would like to see more option for adding notes and highlighting
Jackson KelseyJackson Kelsey
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

16 issues

Search function returns too many irrelevant results or zero results

Bug

Highlights disappear after app updates

Bug

Highlights move randomly within text

Bug

App resets to home screen when switching apps

Bug

Bookmarks show blank pages

Bug

Duplicate regulation entries appearing

Bug

Search function only works with exact word matches

Bug

Partial word searches return no results

Bug

Study by Certificate search function disabled

Bug

Font size adjustment buttons (A+/A-) non-functional

Bug

Search bar hidden under ASA logo

Bug

Regulations sometimes fail to open

Bug

Highlights from different sections mixed together

Bug

Content not updating with latest FAR/AIM changes

Bug

Performance degradation after updates

Bug

Chapter titles cut off with no expansion option

Bug
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Requested Features

19 requests

Cloud sync for highlights and bookmarks across devices

Feature

Note-taking and annotation capabilities

Feature

Multiple highlight colors

Feature

Dark mode for text content

Feature

Adjustable font size slider

Feature

Apple Pencil support for handwriting

Feature

Custom bookmark titles/labels

Feature

Ability to organize bookmarks into folders

Feature

Hyperlinks between related regulations

Feature

Changelog/update notes for each version

Feature

Mac app optimization for larger displays

Feature

Printable pages

Feature

Add missing FAR parts (31, 47, 93, 95, etc.)

Feature

Improved search with phrase matching

Feature

Search highlighting within results

Feature

Table of Contents browsing

Feature

Proper indentation for subparts

Feature

Ability to unhighlight text

Feature

Dynamic Text support

Feature

FAQ

What information does this app provide?

This app provides comprehensive aviation regulations from Titles 14 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (FAR), the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and the Pilot/Controller Glossary. It includes content pertinent to pilots, flight instructors, flight crew, and aviation mechanics.

How are the regulations and information kept up-to-date?

The app receives free updates as FAA changes affect pilot operations. The developer tracks FAA changes daily and releases new updates when regulations and AIM changes impact operations. The date shown for the app's update reflects the last regulatory change affecting content.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, this app is free to use. It provides access to all the included FAR/AIM content, Advisory Circulars, and the Pilot/Controller Glossary without any cost to the user.

What are the key features for studying?

The app offers a 'Study by Certificate' feature, allowing users to focus on rules relevant to specific certificates like Private, Instrument, Commercial, and ATP. It also includes text search, highlighting, and bookmarking capabilities to create personalized study tools.

Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is intended for individuals within the aviation community, including pilots, flight instructors, flight crew members, and aviation mechanics. It serves as a reliable resource for accessing and studying aviation regulations and information.