# Helicopter Pilot: HFH + ACS — Manuals, ACS & search

> Searchable FAA helicopter pilot training materials and checkride tools. (iPhone/iPad app by SEDX LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicopter-pilot-hfh-plus-acs/id6776391577 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SEDX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776048808)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 89 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicopter-pilot-hfh-plus-acs/id6776391577/reviews.md

## What is Helicopter Pilot?

Helicopter Pilot — FAA Handbook, ACS Task Data, and Checkride Tools

Built for student helicopter pilots, Private and Commercial candidates, CFIs, and current rotorcraft pilots. The FAA Helicopter Flying Handbook paired with the Airman Certification Standards as structured, searchable task data — not just another PDF wrapper.

The full FAA handbook, flashcards, checkride checklist, glossary, and emergency procedures are free. A one-time $0.99 unlock adds the ACS Task Browser, library search, and bookmarks.

No ads. No subscriptions. No data sharing. No account required. One optional one-time purchase.

FREE — FAA HELICOPTER FLYING HANDBOOK (FAA-H-8083-21B)
The complete handbook — all 13 chapters, 88 sections — covering rotorcraft aerodynamics, flight controls, components and systems, Rotorcraft Flight Manual, weight and balance, performance, basic and advanced maneuvers, emergencies and hazards, attitude instrument flying, night operations, and aeronautical decision making.

FREE — CHECKRIDE CHECKLIST
Pick an ACS (Private or Commercial). See every required task. Check off as you study; see completion percentage per Area of Operation.

FREE — K-CODE FLASHCARDS
For any ACS task, generate flashcards from its Knowledge elements. Swipe through, flip for the answer, get a study pointer to the relevant Helicopter Flying Handbook chapter. Per-task or per-Area-of-Operation decks.

FREE — EMERGENCY PROCEDURES DRAWER
One-tap access from anywhere in the handbook: Autorotation, Vortex Ring State (Settling with Power), Engine Failure (hover / cruise / climb), Tail Rotor Failure, Dynamic Rollover, Ground Resonance, Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness.

FREE — GLOSSARY & FIGURE ZOOM
Searchable glossary of rotorcraft terms. Pinch and zoom on every rotor schematic, vortex ring state diagram, and emergency procedure illustration — 36 critical figures extracted from the source PDF at high resolution.

PILOT TOOLS UNLOCK — $0.99 ONE-TIME

ACS TASK BROWSER
The killer feature. Collapsible tree by Area of Operation → Task → K/R/S elements. Search by code (PA.I.A.K1) or keyword (autorotation, settling with power). Tap any element to jump to the cross-referenced handbook chapter. The structured task data the PDF wrappers can't give you. Includes both the Private Pilot Helicopter ACS (49 tasks, 925 elements) and Commercial Pilot Helicopter ACS (51 tasks, 949 elements).

LIBRARY SEARCH
Fast search across the handbook and both ACS sets in one query.

BOOKMARKS
Save any handbook section, ACS task, or element for one-tap access from anywhere.

FREE — OFFLINE BY DESIGN
• Fully offline — no signal needed in the run-up area
• Dark, low-light interface for evening study and chart-light cockpits
• Favorites and recently viewed
• Checkride progress saved on-device

WHO IT'S FOR
• Student helicopter pilots working toward Private or Commercial
• Pilots preparing for an oral exam or checkride
• Current helicopter pilots brushing up between flights
• CFIs cross-referencing tasks to handbook sections during ground school

SAFETY DISCLAIMER
This app is a study and reference tool. Always consult current FAA publications, your aircraft's POH/RFM, and your CFI for actual flight operations. Airman Certification Standards are revised periodically — verify the current edition against faa.gov before any checkride.

ATTRIBUTION
This app is an independent reference tool based on FAA publications: Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21B), Private Pilot Helicopter ACS (FAA-S-ACS-15), and Commercial Pilot Helicopter ACS (FAA-S-ACS-16). All source documents are works of the United States Government in the public domain. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the FAA, US Department of Transportation, or any government agency.

## Key features

- Searchable FAA Helicopter Flying Handbook
- Airman Certification Standards (ACS) Task Data
- Flashcards for ACS knowledge elements
- Checkride checklist with progress tracking
- Emergency procedures drawer
- Glossary and high-resolution figure zoom
- ACS Task Browser with keyword search

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Study Tools | $0.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Helicopter Pilot

### What FAA materials does Helicopter Pilot offer?

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.

### What features are free in Helicopter Pilot?

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.

### What does the one-time purchase unlock in Helicopter Pilot?

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.

### Does Helicopter Pilot have ads?

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.

### Is Helicopter Pilot available offline?

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.

### What is the age rating for Helicopter Pilot?

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.

### How often is Helicopter Pilot updated?

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.

### What devices does Helicopter Pilot support?

Helicopter Pilot is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This broad compatibility ensures it can be used on a range of Apple mobile devices.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.24 — 2026-06-30

Refreshed App Store screenshots.

### 1.0.23 — 2026-06-29

Fresh new app icon and a brighter, cleaner look. Thanks for flying with us — plus the usual under-the-hood reliability improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-26

No release notes.

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