End of Course Checklist: share a PDF of every item, with its status, dates and notes, to send to dispatch or your examiner, including any photos and PDFs you attached. Knowledge test codes: enter the missed codes from your knowledge test report, such as PA.I.A.K1, and see what each one covers in the ACS. They're listed in the shared PDF too. Apple Watch: the watch app now follows the aircraft you choose on your iPhone. Weather: vertical visibility (VV) now counts as a ceiling, visibilities such as M1/4SM and P6SM are read correctly, and a report that leaves out its visibility or ceiling height shows as Unknown instead of VFR. Go/No-Go: crosswind and tailwind limits now count the gusts, and a report without wind says so. Radio Practice: opening the HEF card for turning off at Bravo Three no longer opens a Pattern Work card too. Various bug fixes.

Favorites Tap Favorites at the top left of the Procedures tab to pin the checklists for the airplanes you fly, any calculator, any Reference tool and airport weather, each one tap away. Add them from Favorites, or touch and hold a tool, calculator or aircraft to pin it from where it lives. Your airport at a glance Pin an airport's weather and the Favorites button shows it: its flight category, or the Weather Dashboard's Go/No-Go for your rating once you've accepted the dashboard's safety notice. Choose your rating in Favorites. Airport Weather widget A new widget for the Home Screen and Lock Screen shows an airport's latest METAR: flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and how long ago it was observed. The medium and large sizes add the Weather Dashboard's Go/No-Go for each pilot type once you've accepted its safety notice, and the large size says why when it isn't a Go. Touch and hold the widget to choose any airport the dashboard covers.

The FAR/AIM is new on the Reference tab: every Federal Aviation Regulation, the NTSB and TSA rules, the AIM and the Pilot/Controller Glossary, with their figures, searchable and available offline. Tap an underlined term for its definition or a citation to go there, and search finds a regulation by its number. Study is a new tab that asks questions written from your procedures, for the airplanes you fly, and keeps track of what's solid, what you're still learning and what's new. It covers the private pilot and commercial procedures and maneuvers, and the instrument procedures for the C172R/S. Practice shows the answer and the step after each question, a Knowledge Check asks questions from across your procedures and scores you at the end, and a practice report you can send your instructor shows how often you practiced and how it went. For AvAd CFIs, Stan/Eval moved to the Study tab, where you study each maneuver and find the grade sheets. The Normal Landing procedure in the C172 M/N commercial guide now matches the private pilot guide, and Download All in the Reference library shows progress as each document downloads. The privacy policy was updated and it now lives on ottopilot.llc.

Procedures across the fleet were updated to be consistent, and a few were corrected, including the power on stall recovery, the S-turns and the short field landing. Document Revision Information in Settings now shows each procedure change before and after, with a link to the full procedure. The stage, phase and progress check filters on the Procedures tab now match the course syllabi. Multi-engine and CFI procedures can be filtered the same way, and the CFI list now includes the maneuvers the flight instructor course teaches.

Every procedure now carries the handbook material that goes with it. Instrument procedures show figures from the Instrument Flying Handbook, such as holding pattern entries and the G1000 unusual attitude displays. Private and commercial procedures show figures from the Airplane Flying Handbook, such as the rectangular course and the chandelle. Tap a figure to enlarge it, then open the handbook to the page it came from. Procedures also link to the sections of the handbooks and the AIM that cover them: the Instrument Flying Handbook and Instrument Procedures Handbook for instrument work, and the Airplane Flying Handbook and the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge for private, commercial and multi-engine. A document that isn't on your device yet downloads right from the procedure. The app is 96 MB smaller at the start. The Airplane Flying Handbook excerpt is no longer built in, so you download the handbooks your procedures actually use from Reference -> Documents -> Handbooks for Your Procedures. The soft field landing procedure for the C172 and PA-28, and the soft field landing item on the CFI Stan/Eval card, now call for a small power increase in the flare, just enough to hear a change in engine RPM, rather than a specific RPM setting.

N5273R now has its own checklist, built from its Cessna owner’s manual and the markings on its airspeed indicator. The N56367 checklist was updated for its Electroair electronic ignition, with MAG and EIS switch steps, an ignition check and an ignition malfunction checklist. The airspeeds for N430AV were corrected to match its Piper handbook and the placard beside the airspeed indicator. Siri on iOS 27 can now open procedures and Reference documents in Aviation Adventures. Try “Open the Steep Turns procedure in Aviation Adventures” or “Open the AIM in Aviation Adventures.”

CHECKLISTS Interactive and AvAd Style checklists are now available for N516AV, N19NJ, N5132Q, N2080Q, N314AV, N56367, N54832 and N734TD. Forty of the fleet's fifty-three aircraft have them so far. PROCEDURES • Slow Flight to Cruise raises the flaps above 60 KIAS, or 70 MPH in the MPH guide. • N2080Q's cruise, takeoff and go around procedures were rebuilt from the Cessna handbook. Cruise leans by turbine inlet temperature, the manifold pressure limit above 15,000 feet and maximum continuous power are on the reference card, and fuel flow and propeller are set on every takeoff. • N473CM's ignition check shows each drop limit on the switch it applies to. AIRSPEEDS • N19NJ's airspeeds were rebuilt from its Air Plains flight manual supplement. Maneuvering speed is 105 KIAS at 2,550 pounds. • Stall speeds updated for N242AV, N5273R and N61803. AIRCRAFT DATA • Flight plan filing codes were reviewed across the fleet: Mode S, equipment, surveillance and PBN against the printed ICAO code sheet at the HEF front desk. • Potomac Approach reads 128.52 throughout, and the Twin Comanche checklists show Leesburg Tower and Ground. • N737LX's call sign was updated to AVL417. N24TE has left the fleet, and AVL161 now belongs to N7288Y. • N54832 shows a Dynon icon on the Aircraft tab. • The aircraft list follows the same order as Fly Four Forces. FIXED The update banner clears itself more reliably once the version it points to has been installed.

Eight new calculators: Wind Triangle, Fuel Planning, Cold Temperature Correction, Cloud Base & Freezing Level, Glide Range, Turn Performance, Pivotal Altitude & Va, and Tail Downforce & CG, an interactive look at how the center of gravity changes tail downforce, wing lift, drag and stall speed. True Airspeed is back, the VDP calculator adds a timed VDP, and the calculators are now organized by task. Interactive and AvAd Style checklists were added for N6341T, N677JA, N24616, N2433S and N7288Y. The sterile cockpit note on the passenger brief now reads the same on every checklist: no extraneous conversation below 2,000 feet AGL. Short field landing now reads the same on every checklist: nose lowered to the runway, maximum braking, flaps up, control wheel full aft. Printed trifolds now show the tail number of the aircraft you printed them for. Fixed a bug on iPads when clearing the AvAd checklist place marker with two checklists open.

Interactive and AvAd Style checklists were added for N46135, N5273R, N61803 and N242AV. Print Trifold is available for them as well. Aircraft Updates: N97MW and N7288Y added to HEF N5187G and N99872 added to RMN N83581 moved from HEF to JYO N7728J and N9272L removed The AvAd Style checklist buttons now show the name of the checklist they open, matching the name in the checklist list. The airspeeds, briefings and frequencies checklist is named for all three wherever it appears, and the power settings sit with the airspeeds rather than below the frequencies. Checklist names are set in bold on the header bar, on screen and on the printed trifold. The emergency checklists explain the yellow highlighting once, where the printed booklet does, rather than on every checklist. The Document Revision Information list now cites Advisory Circular 61-65K and links current FAA sources for the contractions order and the runway safety flashcards.

Changed Steep turns on the PA–28 and C162 add power before trim when rolling into the turn. The cards had the two reversed. The rollout was already correct. PA–28 normal takeoff rotates at 70 MPH / 60 KIAS, down from 75 / 65, to match the aircraft checklist and the takeoff briefing card. N202CB checklist: normal takeoff climb 85 MPH, soft field ground effect held to 80 MPH, short field climb 74 MPH, all matching the procedure guide. N49090 checklist: normal takeoff rotation reads 55 KIAS in the takeoff section and on the briefing card. Short field still rotates at 50. Step numbering corrected on nine procedure cards, and three steps belonging to a different maneuver removed from the PA28R–200 steep spiral. Quick reference corrections: DA40 short field landing final approach 71 KIAS (was 64), and C152 and DA40 commercial emergency descent level-off 1500’ AGL (was 1000’). Both now match their own procedure steps. N2100S no longer calls for a low vacuum annunciator or suction gauge check. The aircraft has no vacuum system. Every checklist now directs the pilot to the dispatch binder cover to check inspections and ADs next due, on the line after the Hobbs or tach reading. The takeoff brief on the AvAd Style cards shows the takeoff and departure items in the same order as the interactive checklist. Both views now sort by the same running order, so a section reads the same way wherever it is opened. Fixed Fixed a bug that kept the checklists for N49090 and N2VQ from displaying.

New AvAd Style Checklists. The printed-card checklists are now generated from the same data as the interactive ones. Size the text, tap a line to mark your place, and jump to a related list or Emergency Procedures from the bottom. Two checklists side by side on iPad. The split button at the top of a card opens a second checklist and chooses what each side shows. Print Trifold. Generates a printable trifold PDF from the checklist data, three double-sided sheets with the AvAd logo and print date. Each booklet opens at the largest size that still fits the fewest sheets, and can be adjusted. N146TC now has an interactive and AvAd style checklist. Changed Aircraft with AvAd Style Checklists no longer list the old PDF checklists. N473CM updated for its Electroair electronic ignition: MAG and EIS switch steps, 40 RPM maximum drop, and an ignition malfunction checklist. N65637 no longer calls for a low vacuum annunciator or suction gauge check as the aircraft has no vacuum system. Fixed Steps in 16 checklists would not stay checked when you came back to them. Bug fixes within certain interactive checklists that would not navigate to the correct pages.

New in this version Flight Review & IPC Helper A new tool in the Reference tab guides you through a flight review (§61.56) or instrument proficiency check (§61.57(d)) following AC 61-98E. Choose CFI mode to conduct one or Pilot mode to prepare, work through the regulatory review and required ACS tasks, and copy a ready-to-use endorsement template when you're done. Every session is saved, so you can pick up right where you left off the next time you fly together. Updated aeronautical contractions The Aeronautical Contraction Search is now current with FAA JO 7340.2P Change 3. Checklist update The C172M/N short field takeoff checklists now call for 10° of flaps, matching the procedure guides for these aircraft, with flaps retracted after the obstacle is cleared. This affects N950ME, N5132Q, N5273R, N61803, and N242AV.

The Hold Pattern Planner & Trainer is available in the Tools section. Enter the holding parameters to get the recommended entry shown on a live racetrack diagram, along with timing, speed limits, and wind correction. Switch to Trainer mode to practice entry determination. The Aircraft Time Log Assistant received a visual refresh, with clearer section headers, an easier-to-read Hobbs total, and redesigned saved entry cards.

The N718SR SR22 preflight checklist was updated with brake temperature indicator checks at both main gear and additional nose and cowling inspection items.

Weather Dashboard now shows the crosswind component and SOP crosswind limit directly in the AvAd minimums comparison for each airport, labeled with the runway being evaluated. Interactive checklist added for the PA-28R Arrow II (N430AV), including normal, emergency, and briefing procedures. Modernized the Airplane Flying Handbook (AFH) viewer with improved stability and smoother scrolling. The previous viewer could crash after extended use - the new viewer uses a streamlined PDF engine for a more reliable reading experience.

ACS Certification Standards Procedures now link directly to the relevant Airman Certification Standards (ACS) task. Mapped procedures show the applicable knowledge, risk management, and skills items for the student's selected certificate level. PA-30 Updates - Steep Turns: Entry and exit power setting updated from 14" MP to 16" MP. EOC Checklist - Removed Special Inspections item (no longer applies to progressive inspection aircraft). - Updated progressive inspection details with interval lengths and corrected overflight allowances.

Updated several PA-30 Twin Comanche procedures, including the VMC Demo, Visual Approach, and Instrument Approach. See the document revision information for details. Updated the Stan/Eval scoring sheet across CFI, CFII, and MEI sections to align with the most recent Stan/Eval PDF. Improved: The Night Reference tool now calculates sunrise, sunset, and twilight times with full-second precision, improving accuracy by up to one minute.

New: Interactive checklists are now available for the Diamond DA20 aircraft at HEF: N201AV N381F Updated: Added flight plan filing information (aircraft type, equipment, and surveillance codes) for the DA20 aircraft N201AV and N381F at HEF. Improved: The FSC Data Sheet now generates a professionally formatted PDF with the ID photo embedded directly in the document. A Recommending Instructor field has been added to the form. Improved: The EOC Checklist now includes a CTA Check section, SPARROW and AVIATE reference items in Required Inspections, a Special Inspections item for C172 R&S models on Progressive Inspection, and enhanced descriptions for Annual, 100-hour, and AD inspections. New: A "What's New" summary now appears after each update, highlighting the latest features and changes.

New: Important messages from the flight school now appear in Settings under Messages. Time-sensitive announcements, such as last-minute event changes or school closures, will appear automatically at launch, and critical messages display a badge on the Settings tab. Improved: The document viewer now opens in a full-screen view with a Done button, search, and share controls. Previously, the toolbar was hidden after scrolling. Updated: Document category headers now remain visible when filtering by category, showing the document count, storage size, and batch download/delete options. Updated: The Stan/Eval scoring mode has been updated to match the 2026 standardization program. Changes include updated action item counts, corrected PC scoring thresholds, revised procedure steps, and corrected maneuver ordering for CFI and CFIl evaluations. New: The Stan/Eval page now includes the 2026 evaluation scenarios for MEI/CFII/CFI, CFIl/CFl, and CFl, with step-by-step details for each. The legacy scenario coin flip has been moved to a "Feeling Nostalgic?" section. Improved: The Stan/Eval score report PDF is now generated programmatically instead of filling a static template. The report shows a color-coded score zone bar, only lists missed procedures per maneuver, and includes a scoring legend and signature lines. Fixed: Operations Manual search now finds phrases that span line breaks within a page. Previously, multi-word searches like "installed starter" would return no results if the words were split across lines in the PDF.

2026.6 - The Operations Manual now includes a full-text search across all chapters and attachments. Search results show the chapter, page, and a text preview. Tapping a result navigates directly to the match with the search term highlighted in yellow. Includes match navigation and a Whole Word Search option. - Updated flap retraction speeds for power off stall recovery and go-around procedures across C172R/S, C172M/N, C162, and PA28 aircraft. - Updated accelerated stall minimum starting altitude from 3,000' to 3,500' AGL for all single-engine aircraft. - Updated 17 PA30 Twin Comanche procedures to align with the current procedure guide.

Updated: The procedure detail page now shows the selected aircraft and certificate. Updated: The Aeronautical Contraction Search page now reflects the changes in FAA JO 7340.2P Updated: Updated the aircraft fleet to reflect current availability, including three new aircraft at HEF. Updated: Reorganized aircraft list to group by base and match the MyFBO display order.

New: Checklists are now available for N2VQ Updated: Outdated Liberty University tools were removed from the Operations Tab. Fixed: Resolved a bug related to importing backup files and the state of your downloaded documents.

2026.3 New: The Data Management tool on the Settings Tab can be used to export a complete data file as a backup of all your settings, preferences, and stored values, such as personal minimums. This file can be shared with a different device running the app or saved as a backup in case you replace your device. Fixed: Resolved an issue with the Settings tab crashing the app on older versions of iOS.

Made an improvement to file handling in the document library.

The Reference Tab now hosts a Documents section with pre-loaded flight school documents, along with the ability to download and reference additional helpful regulatory and guidance documents. The Endorsement Helper was updated to align with FAA AC 91-65K. Resolved an issue with text display on procedures with bold text.