Comparison

FAR AIM by Flightready vs FAR/AIM & more Pilot Handbook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

FAR AIM by Flightready

Access comprehensive Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manuals with advanced search and annotation tools. Customize your view for specific aviation roles and sync your notes across devices. Content is regularly updated.

Highlights
  • Full FAR AIM content
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Bookmarking and note-taking
  • Text highlighting
  • Cross-device annotation sync
  • Customizable for use cases
  • Regular content updates
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A comprehensive, easy-to-use FAR/AIM with powerful search, personalized regulation filters, and advanced annotations. Try any subscription free for one month, or purchase lifetime access with a single payment. COMPREHENSIVE AVIATION REGULATIONS ▸ All of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, including Parts 1, 43, 48, 61, 65, 67, 68, 71, 73, 91, 97, 103, 105, 107, 110, 117, 119, 121, 135, 136, 137, 141, and 142. ▸ Title 49 Parts 172 and 175 (HazMat), 830 (NTSB), and 1544 and 1552 (TSA). ▸ Every section of the FAA Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), including the original figures. ▸ The complete Pilot/Controller Glossary. ▸ Updated regularly with the latest content. FARs FILTERED FOR YOUR USE CASE ▸ Filter regulations by use case: General Aviation, Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, Flight Crew, Remote Pilot, or Maintenance. ▸ Your selected filter applies to FAR lists, search results, and the Next and Previous buttons in the reader. Choose All Regulations to see everything. POWERFUL SEARCH ▸ Search every document at once, or limit a search to the FAR, AIM, Pilot/Controller Glossary, NTSB, HazMat, or TSA. ▸ Search exact phrases using quotation marks, combine terms with OR, and exclude terms with a minus sign. ▸ Narrow searches to a specific FAR Part, section titles, or whole words. ▸ Search results include preview lines with matching terms highlighted. ▸ Sort results by relevance or document order. ▸ Matches within the section you’re reading appear first and are highlighted on the page. Navigate between matches one by one (iOS 17.2 and later). ANNOTATIONS ▸ Bookmark any section, add notes, and highlight text in five colors. ▸ Give sections custom names and organize them with color tags. ▸ Manage all annotations in one place, with filters for type, document, or tag. ▸ Automatically sync annotations across your Apple devices using iCloud. ▸ Optionally create a FlightReady account to back up your bookmarks, notes, highlights, tags, and reading history and keep them synchronized across devices. MORE FEATURES ▸ Reading history organized by day. ▸ Email, print, or share any FAR section, AIM paragraph, or glossary definition. ▸ Adjustable text size with support for iOS Dynamic Type. ▸ Light and dark themes, or automatic switching to match your system settings. ▸ Portrait and landscape orientations, with multitasking support on iPad. SUBSCRIPTIONS Start with a free one-month trial on any subscription. Free trials automatically convert to paid subscriptions unless canceled before the trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. To cancel a subscription or free trial, open Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions. You can also manage subscriptions in the App Store by tapping your profile picture and selecting Subscriptions. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. All FAR/AIM content comes from public sources, including the Federal Aviation Administration and the Government Publishing Office. Terms of Service: https://www.flightready.net/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.flightready.net/privacy-policy/ Customer Service: https://www.flightready.net

About

FAR/AIM & more Pilot Handbook

Features
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FAR/AIM is a free, offline reference app built for working pilots, flight instructors, and students. Every regulation, every advisory circular, every airworthiness directive — searchable, bookmarkable, and ready when you have no signal. EVERYTHING BUNDLED, NOTHING TO LOG INTO • 14 CFR (Federal Aviation Regulations) — all 198 parts • AIM (Aeronautical Information Manual) — full chapters and paragraphs • Advisory Circulars (AC) — the FAA's plain-English guidance • Airworthiness Directives (AD) — current and historical • Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS) • FAA Orders • Letters of Interpretation (LOI) — the FAA's legal opinions • Practical Test Standards & Airman Certification Standards (PTS/ACS) • Bundled current edition + optional downloadable docsets for offline use POWERFUL SEARCH • Search across all eight document types from one bar • Scope search to the section, part, or chapter you're already reading • FTS5 full-text indexing — instant results, even offline • Type a section number ("61.65", "91.103") and jump straight there REDLINE: SEE WHAT CHANGED • Toggle redline on any FAR section to see exactly which words were added or removed since the prior edition • Walks the eCFR's amendment history to find the right comparison date • Useful for flight instructors prepping students, A&Ps tracking regulatory changes, anyone curious "what's new this year?" HISTORICAL LOOKUPS • "As of" date picker — view any FAR section as it stood on a past date • Backed by eCFR snapshots dating to 2017 PILOT-FRIENDLY DETAILS • Bookmark anything for fast recall before a checkride • Long-press to highlight; tap to share with a CFI or examiner • Add notes to any section — your private study annotations • Filter parts by aircraft category (Fixed Wing, Helicopter, LTA, etc.) • Dark mode that doesn't murder night-flight rod cells 100% FREE. NO ACCOUNTS. NO TRACKING. NO ADS. This app doesn't collect data, run analytics, or phone home. It's a reference tool, not a platform. All content is sourced directly from faa.gov and ecfr.gov — public-domain U.S. government works. Always verify against the official FAA PDF before a checkride or maintenance action. This app is a study and reference aid, not a substitute for official FAA publications

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

FAR AIM by Flightready and FAR/AIM & more Pilot Handbook are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FAR AIM by Flightready sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FAR/AIM & more Pilot Handbook sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FAR AIM by Flightready versus FAR/AIM & more Pilot Handbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAR AIM by FlightreadyFAR/AIM & more Pilot Handbook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (567 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings567 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAeroapps TechnologyPatrick Sullivan

Bugs and requests

FAR AIM by Flightready

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Lifetime option not working after purchase
  • App not loading after 'updating content'
  • Highlights disappeared after update
  • App crashes when clicking on annotations
  • Unable to link between iPhone and iPad for notes/highlights

Requested features

7 requests
  • Include all parts of the FAR (e.g., 119, Part 135)
  • Improve FAR layout for easier navigation (e.g., all Part 91 in one tab/scroll)
  • Add other FAA publications (e.g., PHAK, AFH)
  • Make app available for offline mode
  • Include date of last update prominently
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  • Add support documentation for sync issues
  • Add support for linking notes/highlights between devices

FAR/AIM & more Pilot Handbook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FAR AIM by Flightready

Subscriptions3
  • One-Month Premium Access1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Six-Months Premium Access1 Month trial$8.996 Months
  • One-Year Premium Access1 Month trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • FAR/AIM Lifetime Access$59.99
4 purchases

FAR/AIM & more Pilot Handbook

One-time4
  • Coffee tip$1.99
  • Lunch tip$4.99
  • Dinner tip$9.99
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  • Generous tip$24.99

Questions

Is FAR AIM by Flightready free?
FAR AIM by Flightready is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FAR/AIM & more Pilot Handbook free?
FAR/AIM & more Pilot Handbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FAR AIM by Flightready or FAR/AIM & more Pilot Handbook have ads?
Neither FAR AIM by Flightready nor FAR/AIM & more Pilot Handbook shows ads.

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