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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 27, 2017
  • September 24, 2026

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Manage aircraft reservations and schedules from your mobile device. Syncs instantly with the desktop version, allowing you to view your flying agenda, check resource availability, and update flight logs on the go.

✓Real-time sync with desktop app
✓Event notifications
✓Personal flying agenda view
✓Multi-organization calendar access
✓Resource and instructor availability
✓Reservation management
✓Aircraft dispatch and log updates
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What's New in Holdshort

2.1.25

September 24, 2026

Bug fixes and improvements • Day view now reliably shows your aircraft and simulators. Previously it could appear empty ("No aircraft or simulators at the selected location") even when Week and Classic views showed your schedule, or stay blank after switching organizations until you refreshed. • Weather for your base (METAR and TAF) now loads directly from aviationweather.gov for faster, more reliable updates. • General stability improvements.

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User reviews

Sad

New update is awful. I can’t see my schedule anywhere but the dashboard, I can’t change between instructors or planes, and the day view is just blank

Response from developer

Hello - we patched this issue and it requires an app update. You may need to log out and in for it to take. Let us know! Thanks Can you update us if the issue has been resolved?

New update can’t see aircraft or instructors

This app has worked fine for me until the latest big update. Says there is no aircraft or instructors available for me to look at, but my desktop version shows me everything I have access to. Such a shame since it’s worked for years for me before!

Response from developer

Hello and thanks for your feedback. We caught this bug in our new App that pertains to some of our organizations and patched it. Could you please ensure you download the latest version if you haven't done so already and then you may need to log out and back in. Appreciate your patience. All should work now (please update your assessment if warranted). 9/26: Can you let us know if the issue has resolved? We're awaiting your feedback. Thanks.

Lots of serious flaws in concept

This is a resource scheduling app that does NOT help you find intersections of availability for critical resources.

I use it to schedule aircraft and instructors, but the only way to actually find a viable time window is to use the website to open multiple windows for each resource and manually compare busy times.

The entire concept is backwards. Show me available times, not busy times, then show the intersections of those available times.

The app is entirely web based and uses a very slow backend. Every click or keypress is sent back to the server, so it takes minutes just to enter your reservation.

You inexplicably HAVE to enter a comment for every reservation or it does a round trip to the server (slowly) and then rejects the reservation with a pop-up dialog you have to click the button on. Then you click on the comment field, wait for the server, type your comment (usually “aaa”), wait for the server, then submit again.

And finally, the absence of an iPad version is notable for all the pilots who use their iPad as a kneeboard.
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Buggy app

The app hangs all the time and won’t update. Spinning wheel with no action. Close the app and reopen and still does the same. Is it talking to server and timeout? Or something similar? Have to go to website URL all the time to complete or change appts.

3 things

If the app:
Let you set a repeating schedule
Had iOS calendar integration
Had different layout options for the schedule (to see all planes and instructors)

I’d rate it 5 stars

Response from developer

We will work on this. Thanks for the suggestion. Update: item 3 has landed in the new app update. Integration with native iOS calendar will land next week.

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FAQ

How does Holdshort sync with the desktop version?

Holdshort offers immediate synchronization with the desktop version, ensuring your aircraft reservation data is always up-to-date across all your devices.

What devices does Holdshort support?

Holdshort is available for iPhone and iPod devices, allowing for on-the-go aircraft scheduling and management.

Is Holdshort free to use?

Yes, Holdshort is available for free, with no cost to download or use its core aircraft scheduling and management features.

How often is Holdshort updated?

The latest version of Holdshort is 2.1.22, and it was last updated on September 4, 2025, indicating regular maintenance and feature additions.

What kind of notifications does Holdshort provide?

Holdshort provides event notifications to keep you informed about your aircraft reservations and schedule changes.

Can I manage my personal information in Holdshort?

Yes, you can edit your personal information and preferences directly within the Holdshort app, customizing your experience.

What is the age rating for Holdshort?

Holdshort has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in aviation management.

Does Holdshort have ads?

No, Holdshort does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted experience for managing your aircraft reservations.