10 Best Mobile Pilot Apps for Training

Check out our reviews on the top tools for aspiring aviators.

FLYING Staff

Monday, June 14, 2021 at 02:33 PM ET

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Your screen’s full, but you have room for a training app or two. iStock/South_agency

Key Takeaways:

Mobile apps are essential tools that can significantly enhance and accelerate flight training by providing accessible study materials and programs on mobile devices.
A wide variety of pilot apps are available, specializing in different aspects of training such as online ground school, test preparation, flight simulation, post-flight debriefs, and digital logbooks.
Student pilots can select apps based on instructor recommendations or their learning style, with many reputable companies offering quality mobile training content across various platforms.

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A wide world of apps competes for space on your smartphone or tablet, and now that you’ve decided to start flight training, you have new pilot apps to consider. The primary apps to explore as a student pilot are those that host training programs. Having a tool accessible on your phone whenever and wherever you have a few minutes to study can help accelerate your progress.

Your instructor will often guide you to the apps that will best correspond with the training syllabus and course outline. However, your learning style can also determine which program will work best for your needs.