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Figuring it out slowly, but works great. Easy to see student progress at a glance and keeping students informed of their progress.
$14.99
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This tool helps flight instructors manage student progress, track training records, and issue endorsements. It organizes ground and flight lessons, stage checks, and document expirations with customizable templates. Data is synced privately via iCloud for easy access on multiple devices.
✓Student profile management
✓Customizable training checklist templates
✓Endorsement issuance and recording
✓Stage check and scheduling tracking
✓Document expiration reminders
✓iCloud data synchronization
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What's New in Right Rudder
1.9.3
May 28, 2026
What's new in 1.9.3: • Fixed checklist assignments not appearing in student profiles after creation • CloudKit backup now includes lesson item progress, profile photos, endorsement images, and student notes • Added debug log export in Help & Support for easier troubleshooting • Improved sync reliability: retry logic, duplicate-sync guards, and parallel fetches • Fixed FAA endorsement expiry calculations for A.5, A.6, and A.7 • Instructor account info no longer stored in UserDefaults (security improvement) • General stability improvements across sync services
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What is Right Rudder?
Right Rudder is a productivity app designed for flight instructors to manage student progress, training records, and endorsements. It helps organize lessons, track completion, and provides reminders for important document expirations.
How does Right Rudder handle student data privacy?
Right Rudder prioritizes privacy by design, utilizing iCloud's private CloudKit container. This ensures that your student records are synced privately and securely, accessible only to you.
Can I use Right Rudder for different training programs?
Yes, Right Rudder is built to accommodate both Part 61 solo operations and structured Part 141 curricula. Its customizable checklist templates allow you to map to various training paths and FAA requirements.
What kind of endorsements can Right Rudder track?
Right Rudder allows you to issue and record all critical endorsements, such as solo endorsements and endorsements for specific aircraft or maneuvers. These are stored as part of the student's permanent record and can be saved as PDFs.
Does Right Rudder offer a free trial?
Right Rudder is a paid application priced at $14.99. The provided data does not indicate a free trial period, suggesting a direct purchase is required.
How often is Right Rudder updated?
The latest version of Right Rudder is 1.9.3, last updated on May 28, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting the app is actively maintained.
What devices is Right Rudder compatible with?
Right Rudder is available for both iPhone and iPad devices, allowing flight instructors to manage student records conveniently on their preferred Apple mobile devices.
Does Right Rudder have ads?
No, Right Rudder does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to be ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience for flight instructors.
