Pilot's Handbook 26.3 - App Store

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About Pilot's Handbook

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...

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.

Version History • Fixed an issue where Continue session sometimes required a second tap to resume. • Minor improvements and bug fixes. Thanks for flying with Pilot Handbook! 26.3 Jun 1 We've been working on making Pilot Handbook better: • Widget: improved reliability when displaying content on your home screen. • Interface: refined color scheme for both light and dark mode. • Performance: faster load times and lower battery usage. • Stability: fixed several bugs reported by the community. • Behind-the-scenes improvements to support upcoming features. Thanks for flying with us — your feedback keeps the app improving. 26.2 May 14 • 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 26.1 May 5 Initial release featuring: - 800+ questions from FAA-H-8083-25C across 14 chapters - Study mode with SM2 spaced repetition and confidence ratings - Configurable mock checkride exams with topic selection and time limits - Flashcard mode with 3D flip animations and swipe gestures - Daily Brief with customizable refresh intervals - Interactive home screen widget — answer questions without opening the app - Dashboard with score history, topic accuracy, and weekly activity - 22 achievements across 7 categories - Smart Review and Weakest Areas for targeted study - Bookmarks and missed questions review - iPhone and iPad optimized layouts - 100% offline — no account or internet required 26 Apr 29 New IOS Code Version 3.1 10/16/2019 -New App Design- -Minor Error Has Been Corrected- -Question has been Reviewed- -New Score View - Help us to improve and rate this app :) 3.0 03/09/2018 -New Version for IOS software- -New Interface - -Faster Version- -2018 Data Base Reviwed- 20.01.15 1.2.6 12/11/2017 -Version 1.2.5- -2017- All questions has been analized, thanks for you support. We hope you have a merry christmas and a happy new year 2017!!. -Corrected font size. -Bug Fixes. -Correction Erros. -Chapter 3 has been corrected. -Chapter 4 has been corrected. Frostware Inc ™. 1.2.5 05/10/2016 -Version 1.2.4- -Corrected font size. -Bug Fixes. -Correction Erros. -Chapter 3 has been corrected. -Chapter 4 has been corrected. Frostware Inc ™. 1.2.4 05/04/2016 -Version 1.2.2- -Bug Fixes -Correction Erros -New Font -Chapter 3 has been corrected -Chapter 4 has been corrected Frostware Inc ™ 1.2.2 05/01/2016 -Version 1.2.1- -Bug fixex and Faster. -Chapter 02 correction question number fixed. -Chapter 03 correction question number fixed. -New questions avalaible. Frostware Inc ™. 1.2.1 04/29/2016 1.2.0 04/26/2016

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Previous Versions

Here you can find the changelog of Pilot's Handbook since it was posted on our website on 2023-09-25 13:26:22. The latest version is 26.3 and it was updated on 2026-07-01 04:09:01. See below the changes in each version.

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