EASA FTL Calc vs AIM SA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EASA FTL Calc
This app calculates flight time limitations for cockpit and cabin crew based on EASA OPS rules. It accounts for various factors like duty periods, rest times, time zone differences, and disruptive schedules, simplifying complex calculations for pilots and cabin attendants.
- Cockpit and cabin limits calculation
- Flight duty period calculation
- Rest time calculation
- Time zone management via airport selection
- Support for disruptive schedules
- Roster import options
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EASA FTL Calc helps flight and cabin crew calculate and monitor: • Cockpit and cabin crew limits • Actual and maximum Flight Duty Periods (FDP) • Latest on-block times • Duty Periods (DP) • Actual and minimum rest periods • Acclimatisation status • Commander’s discretion • Planned reduced rest • Disruptive schedules • Required local nights at home base • Extended recovery rest periods • Cumulative duty times for 7, 14 and 28 days • Monthly duty times The app takes into account: • Standby, airport standby and airport duty • Extended cabin crew FDP due to earlier reporting times • Delayed reporting • In-flight rest for cockpit and cabin crew based on the applicable rules • Split duty • FDP extensions • Planned reduced rest • Positioning • Time-zone differences • Company-specific minimum rest periods • Your assigned home base • Back-to-back operations You do not need to calculate or enter time zones manually: • Simply select an airport from the database • The time zone is determined automatically based on the airport and date For each rotation, you only need to select: • The airport where the rotation begins • The rest location after each duty day • The next reporting airport is automatically set to the previous rest location EASA FTL Calc is designed as a duty logbook, not as a flight logbook: • You do not need to enter every individual block time • The app does not manage cumulative block-hour limits • Imported flights may still be displayed for reference Separate cockpit and cabin calculations: • Reporting times may differ • In-flight rest rules are different • Your own limits are calculated using all available information • Calculations for other crew members may be limited because less information about their previous and subsequent rotations is available Rotation management: Rotations are stored automatically and displayed in a dedicated overview. The overview includes: • Flight Duty Periods • Duty periods • Rest periods • Separate calculations for cockpit and cabin crew XML import: • BA rosters only RosterBuster import: • Direct import from the server Direct import from other apps and websites: • NASImport • CrewLounge CONNECT • RosterworX • MyRoster for Crew by Lumabyte — sadly no longer available eCrew AIMS Dashboard import: If your roster can be downloaded as a .txt or .csv file, it can be opened directly in EASA FTL Calc. Because AIMS can be configured differently by each airline, occasional compatibility issues may occur. In many cases, these can be resolved. Calendar import: Roster data can also be imported from your calendar. Because calendar entries can use different formats and naming conventions, occasional compatibility issues may occur. In many cases, these issues can be resolved.
AIM SA
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Stay informed with the most reliable and up-to-date aeronautical information for South Africa. This app is your comprehensive resource for accessing official aeronautical charts and the Aeronautical Information Package (AIP), including supplements and amendments, directly obtained from the South African Civil Aviation Authority. Key Features: • Independently Maintained Database: Ensures you always have the latest data, with regular updates for supplements and amendments. • Up-to-Date Aeronautical Charts: Access accurate charts to assist with navigation and flight planning. • Official Content: Includes official aeronautical charts and AIP for South Africa, providing a trusted resource for aviation professionals. Designed for pilots, air traffic controllers, and aviation enthusiasts, this app delivers critical aeronautical information to help you navigate safely and efficiently. Stay ahead with the latest updates from a reliable source. By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AIM SA at Free against EASA FTL Calc's $6.99. EASA FTL Calc's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
AIM SA is free to download; EASA FTL Calc costs $6.99 up front. AIM SA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. EASA FTL Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.
EASA FTL Calc ships an update every 2 months, AIM SA every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EASA FTL Calc | AIM SA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ralf Keber | Eric Foster |
In-app purchases
EASA FTL Calc
No in-app purchases
AIM SA
- Standard Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Standard Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year









