Best Pilot Handbook Apps

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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.

Sporty's Pilot Training by Sporty's Pilot Shop

Video & FAA Test Prep

Worth Considering

4.9😊(11K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Access a comprehensive library of aviation training courses, including video lessons, FAA test preparation, and interactive guides. Learn to fly, earn instrument ratings, and master various aircraft systems with expert-led content.

What We Love

🚀 Highly recommended and worth recommending
🚀 Awesome training
👍 Excellent quality
👍 Great preparation for exams and flying
👍 Passed written exams
👍 Optimal source for pilot knowledge
👍 Outstanding quality
👍 Great courses, always current and updated regularly
👍 Easily the best resource for an aspiring pilot
👍 Worth the money
👍 Amazing
👍 Great for beginners
👍 Incredible resource
👍 Above and beyond expectations

Room to Improve

👎 Desktop site is much better
👎 Not sure why all the good reviews
🐛 Buggy Chromecast
🐛 Lost ability to cast
🐛 Sync issues between devices
🐛 Lags web version
🐛 Video downloading is an exercise in frustration

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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.

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Pilot wikiPay and conditions informationRecruitment news updates

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