Right Rudder: Flight Training Management for Independent CFIs
Right Rudder simplifies record keeping and instruction for independent Certified Flight Instructors. Manage students, track progress, and maintain compliance—all in one app.
**Student Management**
Create profiles, track training across PPL, IFR, Commercial, and CFI programs, and monitor progress with visual indicators. Organize students by category and keep contact information and training history in one place.
Lesson Planning & Progress Tracking
Assign pre-built or custom lesson checklists, mark items complete, add instructor comments, and log dual instruction hours. Track completion percentages and see what each student needs next.
**Pre-Payment System**
Manage student prepaid accounts with automatic deductions for logged flight hours. Add funds, set low balance alerts, and generate itemized invoices for monthly, bi-weekly, or year-end billing. Keep accounts funded and billing clear.
Document Management
Store and track required documents—Student Pilot Certificate, Medical Certificate, Passport, and LogBook. Get expiration warnings so students stay current.
**FAA Compliance**
Access pre-loaded endorsement scripts for common endorsements. Capture and store endorsement photos for audit-ready records. Track expiration dates and receive warnings before your CFI certificate expires.
**Student Collaboration**
Share student profiles securely via CloudKit with the companion student app. Students can view progress, upload documents, and receive notifications when you add comments or assignments.
**Offline-First Design**
Works without internet. All core features are available offline, with automatic CloudKit sync when connected. Manage records anywhere, anytime.
**Professional Exports**
Generate PDF student records with completed tasks, logged hours, and attached documents. Suitable for compliance and audit purposes.
**Built for Independent CFIs**
Designed for instructors managing their own students, not flight schools. Focus on teaching while Right Rudder handles the paperwork, all at a single one time purchase price.
Right Rudder helps you stay organized, compliant, and focused on training the next generation of pilots.
P.S. Easter egg game inside. The first 3 finders that email me get their names put into the app if they wish.
