Helicopter Pilot: FAA Handbook, ACS Task Data, and Checkride Tools
Built for student helicopter pilots, Private and Commercial candidates, CFIs, and current rotorcraft pilots. The FAA Helicopter Flying Handbook paired with the Airman Certification Standards as structured, searchable task data, not just another PDF wrapper.
The full FAA handbook, glossary, emergency procedures, and figure zoom are free. A single purchase unlocks the ACS Task Browser, checkride checklist, K-code flashcards, library search, and bookmarks.
No ads. No subscriptions. No data sharing. No account required. One optional purchase, paid once.
FREE: FAA HELICOPTER FLYING HANDBOOK (FAA-H-8083-21B)
The complete handbook, all 13 chapters and 88 sections, from aerodynamics, systems, weight and balance, and performance through maneuvers, emergencies, instrument flying, night operations, and decision making.
FREE: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES DRAWER
One tap from anywhere in the handbook: Autorotation, Vortex Ring State (Settling with Power), Engine Failure (hover, cruise, climb), Tail Rotor Failure, Dynamic Rollover, Ground Resonance, Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness.
FREE: GLOSSARY AND FIGURE ZOOM
Searchable glossary of rotorcraft terms. Pinch and zoom on all 36 key figures, from rotor schematics to the vortex ring state diagram, at high resolution.
PILOT TOOLS UNLOCK, ONE PURCHASE
ACS TASK BROWSER
A collapsible tree by Area of Operation, then Task, then K/R/S elements. Search by code (PA.I.A.K1) or keyword (autorotation, settling with power). Tap any element to jump to the matching handbook chapter. Includes the Private Pilot Helicopter ACS (49 tasks, 925 elements) and Commercial Pilot Helicopter ACS (51 tasks, 949 elements).
CHECKRIDE CHECKLIST
Pick an ACS (Private or Commercial). See every required task. Check off as you study and watch the completion percentage per Area of Operation.
K-CODE FLASHCARDS
For any ACS task, generate flashcards from its Knowledge elements. Swipe through, flip for the answer, get a study pointer to the relevant Helicopter Flying Handbook chapter. Decks per task or per Area of Operation.
LIBRARY SEARCH
Fast search across the handbook and both ACS sets in one query.
BOOKMARKS
Save any handbook section, ACS task, or element for one tap access from anywhere.
FREE: OFFLINE BY DESIGN
• Fully offline, no signal needed in the run-up area
• Dark, low light interface for evening study and chart light cockpits
• Favorites and recently viewed
• Checkride progress saved on your device
SAFETY DISCLAIMER
This app is a study and reference tool. Always consult current FAA publications, your aircraft's POH/RFM, and your CFI for actual flight operations. Airman Certification Standards are revised periodically. Verify the current edition against faa.gov before any checkride.
ATTRIBUTION
This app is an independent reference tool based on FAA publications: Helicopter Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-21B), Private Pilot Helicopter ACS (FAA-S-ACS-15), and Commercial Pilot Helicopter ACS (FAA-S-ACS-16). All source documents are works of the United States Government in the public domain. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the FAA, US Department of Transportation, or any government agency.
Recent changes:
This update makes Helicopter Pilot easier to use. The request to rate the app now waits until you have used it on a few different days, instead of appearing on your first day. On the unlock screen, the buttons to close it and to restore a purchase are larger, easier to tap, and clearly named for screen readers.
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