Prepware CFI vs R66 Cockpit Trainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Prepware CFI
Prepare for the FAA Knowledge Exam with this comprehensive study and test tool. It offers flashcard-style review of questions, answers, and explanations, allowing you to study by subject or take realistic practice tests.
- Flashcard-style review
- Questions, answers, and explanations
- Study by subject
- Practice tests
- Comprehensive preparation tool
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Comprehensive preparation, study and test tool for the FAA Knowledge Exam. Flashcard style review of questions, answers and explanations included for you to study by subject or with a true-to-form practice test.
R66 Cockpit Trainer
Learn the startup sequence for the Robinson R66 turbine helicopter. Practice operating all switches in the correct order to avoid issues like hot starts. Includes various failure scenarios and a 'no error' mode for practice.
- Animated cockpit panel and controls
- Interactive switches for engine start
- Random and specific failure scenarios
- Hot Start and Starter Sluggish simulations
- 'No Error Mode' for unhindered practice
- Supports 'Before Starting Engine' checklist (via IAP)
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R66 cockpit trainer Avoid hot starts and make yourself familiar with the startup process of the Robinson R66 turbine helicopter. The complete panel and also the cyclic, collective, pedals and rotor brake are animated. All switches are working and need to be operated in the correct sequence in order to start the engine successfully. You can choose from random failures or select a specific scenario such as: - Hot Start (you will need to do the correct actions to abort the start correctly) - Starter Sluggish (the battery voltage will be low and you need to make the right decision) - MGT too high (there will be a high residual temperature) - Oil Pressure Failure Also there is an 'No Error Mode' This enables you to try all buttons, do all checks without any consequences. CFIs can use this mode to setup scenarios for their students. The check begins with the 'Starting Engine and Run-Up' checklist (Battery, strobe switches - ON ... etc) and concludes with N1 stable at 65% to 67%. There is an in-app-purchase available that enables to begin the checks with the 'Before Starting Engine' checklist. The app uses the initial cockpit design. For further information on how to avoid hot starts, please check the training section at www.robinsonheli.com Visit our website www.gyronimo.com for a demo video. For iPad and iPhone in portrait or landscape format. High quality graphics, optimized for Retina screens.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Prepware CFI at $9.99 against R66 Cockpit Trainer's $24.99. Prepware CFI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). R66 Cockpit Trainer's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 2.4) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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
Prepware CFI costs $9.99 and R66 Cockpit Trainer $24.99 up front. R66 Cockpit Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Prepware CFI asks for nothing beyond the download.
R66 Cockpit Trainer holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Prepware CFI's written reviews are positive against 36% of R66 Cockpit Trainer's.
Prepware CFI ships an update every 4 months, R66 Cockpit Trainer every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Prepware CFI | R66 Cockpit Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 — better | $24.99 |
| Rating | 2.4 (38 ratings) | 3.3 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | 35.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASA | Gyronimo, LLC |
Customer experience
Prepware CFI
R66 Cockpit Trainer
In-app purchases
Prepware CFI
No in-app purchases
R66 Cockpit Trainer
- Before Starting Engine Check$9.99
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