Best Cessna 172S Handbook Apps

4.1(13 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Explore aircraft systems and limitations with interactive diagrams and detailed cockpit views. Practice normal and emergency operations to enhance your understanding of aviation principles. This app serves as a valuable reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

Cessna Companion by King Schools, Inc.

Strong Contender

4.8😞(3.4K ratings)

Free

This app allows enrolled users to download and complete lessons from their online Cessna pilot courses on their iPad. Study course content, take quizzes, and view video previews offline, with progress automatically synced to your online account. Prepare for flight lessons efficiently and retain vital knowledge.

What We Love

⭐ Excellent ground school platform
🎓 High-quality training materials
👍 User-friendly and convenient
🚀 Seamless integration with main program

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
📱 Compatibility issues with older devices
🔍 Poor UI and formatting
🔄 Frequent disconnections and loading issues
🤔 Mismatch between course content and exam questions

Instrument Procedures Handbook by Calculated Industries

Valuable and Handy Reference

Worth Considering

FAR/AIM & more Pilot Handbook

4.8(70 ratings)

$2.99

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A comprehensive reference for instrument-rated pilots, this app provides detailed information on instrument flight rules, procedures, and safety. It's an essential tool for pilots and instructors to enhance instrument techniques and ensure safer flying.

More Cessna 172S Handbook apps to explore

Offline FAA regs & reference

Calcs and Helpful References

$2.99

Access essential aeronautical knowledge for pilots and students. This app provides comprehensive information from the FAA's Pilot's Handbook, including over 110 aviation calculators and detailed weight and balance data. It features over 800 illustrations to aid understanding.

Aeronautical knowledge content110+ aviation calculatorsWeight and balance information

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Calcs and Useful References

Airplane Flying Handbook

$2.99

This app provides the official FAA source for learning to fly, covering essential pilot skills and knowledge. It's a valuable resource for student pilots, experienced pilots seeking to improve proficiency, and those preparing for certifications or ratings.

Official FAA flight training materialCovers essential pilot skills and knowledgeInformation on ground operations and maneuvers

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Instrument Flying Handbook

Valuable and Handy Reference

$2.99

This app serves as a comprehensive reference text for the Instrument Rating FAA Knowledge Exam. It provides hundreds of pages of content, updated with high-resolution graphics, covering all aeronautical knowledge and skills required for instrument flight.

FAA Knowledge Exam preparationHigh-resolution graphicsRetina display support

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FAA Aeronautical Knowledge

PHAK - Pilot's Handbook

Full handbook content with illustrationsAdjustable text size and modesChapter quizzes and final exam

This app provides the complete Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, featuring all chapters and appendices with illustrations. It offers reading, study tools like quizzes and search, and an optional audio narration upgrade. The content is available offline and is free to try with a one-time purchase to unlock the full version.

free with in-app purchases

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Cessna 172 Checklist Preflight

An Interactive Technical Guide

Interactive schematicsVideos of malfunctions and systemsFMC simulator with CPDLC/ACARS

An interactive technical guide for pilots, offering quick reference for sim or interview preparation. Features interactive schematics, photos, videos, and a flight deck mock-up. Content is organized for flexible learning, from essential information to in-depth system exploration.

free with in-app purchases

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Rod's Aviation Book Samples

by Rod Machado

Sample aviation handbooksClear explanationsIn-depth illustrations

Explore aviation knowledge with sample chapters from popular educational texts. These books offer clear explanations, helpful illustrations, and engaging humor to aid in learning to fly. Discover why pilots praise these comprehensive guides for their clarity and effectiveness.

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Flight Planner & Performance

Cessna CT182T Skylane

Performance planning simplificationAI-powered optimal altitude selectionComprehensive flight reports

This app simplifies complex aircraft performance and flight planning by providing exact data from flight manuals. It offers an AI tool for optimal altitude selection, saving time and fuel, and generates comprehensive flight reports.

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free with in-app purchases

C172 Performance

For Cessna 172

Takeoff and landing calculationsClimb, cruise, and descent performanceInstrument procedure planning

This app calculates essential flight performance data for Cessna 172 and 150 aircraft. It covers takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, instrument procedures, and emergencies, with additional tools for holds and glide calculations. Cloud sync ensures your flight plans are accessible across devices.

Test your aviation knowledge with over 420 questions based on the FAA's Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. Select specific chapters or take random tests to prepare for your pilot exams.

420+ FAA knowledge questionsChapter-specific testingRandomized full tests

King Ground School Companion

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paid

Cessna 172 M/N Checklist

by King Schools, Inc.

Downloadable video lessonsOffline accessInteractive quizzes

Access and download aviation training video lessons and quizzes for offline study. Prepare for various FAA pilot exams, including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot, anytime and anywhere. Progress syncs automatically when connected to the internet.

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Rod's Private Pilot Handbook

by Rod Machado

$49.99

This comprehensive digital handbook makes learning to fly fun and accessible. It features over 1,200 illustrations and photos, clear explanations of aviation subjects, and step-by-step guidance for flight planning and navigation.

Over 1,200 illustrations and photosClear explanations of aviation subjectsStep-by-step flight planning guidance

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Private Pilot Handbook

For Future Professional Pilots

Immersive aviation learningFocus on professional pilot careersTechnical content and illustrations

This aviation learning app helps aspiring pilots build a strong technical foundation for a professional career. It uses detailed explanations, illustrations, and 3D animations to explain aircraft systems and flight instruments, going beyond basic test preparation.

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Rod’s IFR Pilot's Handbook

by Rod Machado

$49.99

This comprehensive digital handbook guides pilots through the complexities of instrument flying. It simplifies difficult concepts with clear explanations and over 1,000 illustrations, covering everything from basic instruments to advanced GPS approaches and weather avoidance.

Simplified instrument scan techniquesLatest aviation decision-making infoAnalog and glass flight instrument details

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Part Time Pilot Companion App

Test Prep, E6B & More

FAA Private Pilot Written Exam practice test generatorE6B flight computer for calculationsOffline ground school content access

This app provides tools for aspiring pilots, including an FAA Private Pilot Written Exam practice test generator and an E6B flight computer. It also offers offline access to ground school content for members of the online course.