FAR/AIM by ASA vs R66 PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FAR/AIM by ASA
Access comprehensive aviation regulations and information, including the FAR, AIM, and Pilot/Controller Glossary. Features include free updates, text search, study by certificate, and customizable reading options. Stay current with daily FAA changes.
- Free updates
- Complete FAR/AIM content
- Study by certificate
- Text search functionality
- Customizable reading options
- Highlight and bookmark text
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ASA has built a reputation for providing the aviation community with the most accurate and reliable FAR/AIM products available. The FAR/AIM app continues this tradition, containing information from Titles 14 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 and 49 CFR) pertinent to pilots, flight instructors, flight crew, and aviation mechanics, combined with the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and Pilot/Controller Glossary. ASA FAR/AIM app features: • Free Updates provided. • All of the ASA FAR/AIM, FAR for Flight Crew, and FAR for Aviation Maintenance Technician book contents are included: 14 CFR Parts 1, 3, 5, 13, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 33, 34, 35, 38, 39, 43, 45, 47, 48, 61, 63, 65, 67, 68, 71, 73, 89, 91, 97, 103, 105, 107, 110, 111, 117, 119, 120, 121, 125, 133, 135, 136, 137, 141, 142, 145, 147, 183, 194; 49 CFR Parts 172, 175, and 830; TSA 1544 and 1552; • The complete Aeronautical Information Manual including color figures. • Includes Advisory Circulars (AC) 20-62, 20-109, 21-12, 39-7, 43-9, 43.9-1, 65-30, Feedback Form. • Pilot/Controller Glossary included. • Study by Certificate lists for Private, Remote, Sport, Instrument/CFII, Commercial, Flight Instructor, Flight Engineer, and ATP allows aviators to hone their studies to the pertinent rules for their individual certificate and operation. • Text search helps you find what you’re looking for in the FAR, AIM, Advisory Circulars or all. • Profile and Landscape viewing available for easy reading and viewing figures. • Ability to increase text size. • Highlight and bookmark text to create your own study tools. ASA tracks FAA changes daily and updates the app when regulations and AIM changes affect pilot operations. The date shown for the app's update reflects the last regulatory change affecting content. A new update will be released when a rule change affects operations. None of the material in this publication supersedes any documents, procedures, or regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ASA does not claim copyright on any material included herein that was taken from United States government sources; all contents originate from the FAA.
R66 PRO
This flight computer app calculates weight and balance and performance figures for the Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter. It features a professional load manifest with digital signature and graphical displays for easy understanding of complex calculations.
- Weight & Balance calculations
- Performance figure calculations
- Professional load manifest
- Digital signature
- Graphical E6B
- Save helicopter setups
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Gyronimo Performance Pad Pro R66 Turbine (c) Claus Richter The ultimate flight computer for the Robinson R66 for iPad3 (Retina) or newer and iPad Mini Retina. Optimized for RETINA DISPLAY THIS IS THE PRO-VERSION featuring a professional load manifest with digital signature, graphical E6B and the ability to load and save up to 5 helicopter setups. The R66 Performance Pad Pro is a flight computer customized for the new Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter. Weight & Balance and important performance figures as found in the flight manual will be calculated in just seconds. We recommend the Pad for professional pilots, however, it is also a great tool for flight students who want to become familiar with the complex performance calculations of turbine helicopters. A Load Manifest will be computed and sent to your email address. Confirm your calculations by checking the graphical displays. - Set up you own helicopter data (Basic Empty Weight, Mission Equipment etc) - Load and save unlimited flights and helicopter setups - Send data to your email - Check OGE ceiling on a new designed graphical display The Pad does all the complex calculations for you, however, it is very easy to use. Set Pressure Altitude and OAT via sliders and the following will be computed in real time: - In Ground Effect (IGE) max. Weight - Out Of Ground Effect (OGE) max. Weight. - Out of Ground Effect Ceiling (OGE Ceiling) - Climb Rate - Power Assurance (MGT and Torque) - Professional Load Manifest with digital signature. - Load and safe up to 5 helicopters - Add custom items ***** All results are graphically displayed using the GRAPHS from the FLIGHT MANUAL. Contact us for a custom version or extensions. For iPad 3 or newer and for iPad Mini Retina DISCLAIMER: The author disclaims any liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential losses or damages in connection with your access to or use of this software. The information contained in this software is for general information purposes only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: R66 PRO at 100% against FAR/AIM by ASA's 33%. FAR/AIM by ASA's advantage is price ($19.95 vs $59.99) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
FAR/AIM by ASA costs $19.95 and R66 PRO $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FAR/AIM by ASA ships an update every 5 months, R66 PRO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FAR/AIM by ASA | R66 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.95 — better | $59.99 |
| Rating | 3.4 (253 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 253 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #5 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASA | Gyronimo, LLC |
Customer experience
FAR/AIM by ASA
R66 PRO
Bugs and requests
FAR/AIM by ASA
Reported bugs
16 issues- Search function returns too many irrelevant results or zero results
- Highlights disappear after app updates
- Highlights move randomly within text
- App resets to home screen when switching apps
- Bookmarks show blank pages
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- Duplicate regulation entries appearing
- Search function only works with exact word matches
- Partial word searches return no results
- Study by Certificate search function disabled
- Font size adjustment buttons (A+/A-) non-functional
- Search bar hidden under ASA logo
- Regulations sometimes fail to open
- Highlights from different sections mixed together
- Content not updating with latest FAR/AIM changes
- Performance degradation after updates
- Chapter titles cut off with no expansion option
Requested features
19 requests- Cloud sync for highlights and bookmarks across devices
- Note-taking and annotation capabilities
- Multiple highlight colors
- Dark mode for text content
- Adjustable font size slider
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- Apple Pencil support for handwriting
- Custom bookmark titles/labels
- Ability to organize bookmarks into folders
- Hyperlinks between related regulations
- Changelog/update notes for each version
- Mac app optimization for larger displays
- Printable pages
- Add missing FAR parts (31, 47, 93, 95, etc.)
- Improved search with phrase matching
- Search highlighting within results
- Table of Contents browsing
- Proper indentation for subparts
- Ability to unhighlight text
- Dynamic Text support
R66 PRO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FAR/AIM by ASA
No in-app purchases
R66 PRO
No in-app purchases


