Pilot's Handbook
iOS Universel / Education
Prepare for your FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test with confidence. Pilot Handbook turns the FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C) into a powerful, beautifully designed study companion — entirely on your device.
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTION BANK
Over 800 questions covering all 14 chapters of the PHAK: Aeronautical Decision-Making, Aircraft Construction, Principles of Flight, Aerodynamics, Flight Controls, Aircraft Systems, Flight Instruments, Flight Manuals & Documents, Weight & Balance, Aircraft Performance, Weather Theory, Weather Services, Airspace, and Aeromedical Factors.
STUDY SMARTER, NOT HARDER
Spaced repetition powered by the proven SM2 algorithm ensures you review questions right before you forget them. Rate your confidence after each answer, and let the app build a personalized study schedule that adapts to your progress.
MOCK CHECKRIDES
Simulate the real exam experience. Choose your topics, set question count and time limits, then get a detailed score breakdown by chapter when you finish. Track your exam history and watch your scores improve over time.
FLASHCARD MODE
Study on the go with swipeable flashcards featuring 3D flip animations. Choose from all questions, review due, bookmarks, or your weakest areas. Track which cards you knew and which need more work.
DAILY BRIEF
Start each day with a quick 3-question session. Customize refresh frequency (6, 12, or 24 hours) and topic filters from Settings. Complete your brief to build a study streak.
HOME SCREEN WIDGET
Answer questions directly from your home screen without opening the app. The interactive widget supports Small, Medium, and Large sizes with configurable topic filters.
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
- Score history chart showing improvement over time
- Topic accuracy breakdown by chapter
- Study mode distribution across all modes
- Weekly activity calendar
- 22 unlockable achievements across 7 categories
SMART REVIEW & WEAKEST AREAS
Smart Review automatically surfaces questions scheduled for review based on your spaced repetition data. Weakest Areas targets your lowest-performing topics for focused practice.
DESIGNED FOR PILOTS
- Optimized for both iPhone and iPad
- Works 100% offline — study anywhere, even at altitude
- No account required — your data stays on your device
- Optional iCloud sync across devices
- Daily study reminders to keep you on track
- Dark mode support
Built by pilots, for pilots. Whether you're a student pilot preparing for your first knowledge test or a seasoned aviator brushing up on fundamentals, Pilot Handbook gives you the tools to study effectively and pass with confidence.
Quoi de neuf dans la dernière version ?
• Liquid Glass UI — Buttons and controls throughout the app now use iOS 26's Liquid Glass styling for a modern, polished look
• XP Rank System — Your pilot rank now levels up automatically as you study! Earn XP from answering questions, correct answers, study time, achievements, and exams. Progress through 9 ranks: Student Pilot → Solo Student → Private Pilot → Instrument Rated → Commercial Pilot → Flight Instructor → Captain → Senior Captain → Master Captain
• Dashboard Rank Hero Card — See your rank, XP total, and progress bar to the next rank right at the top of your dashboard
• 40 Achievements — 8 new achievements added: First Contact, Sector Expert, Weekly Warrior, Sky Miles, Steady Hand, Exam Ace, Speed Run, and Five Hour Mark
• Widget Rank Display — Your current rank and XP now appear in the medium and large widgets
• Zoomable Question Images — Pinch-to-zoom on question images in study mode via a swipe-up sheet
• Study Navigation — Navigate freely between questions with back/forward arrows in study mode
• Exam Topic Selection — "Remove All" button to quickly deselect all topics and pick individually
• Thicker Progress Bars — Topic cards now show bolder progress bars with percentage labels
• App Icon Fix — Resolved alpha channel issue for App Store validation
