# PilotFAR / AIM

> Federal Regulations for Pilots

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id349193960](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id349193960)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id349193960`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** CoDeveloper LLC
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 3.10 / 5 (53 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.6.13
- **Last updated:** 2022-06-08
- **First published:** 2010-01-12
- **Size:** 110 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pilotfar-aim/id349193960)
- **Website:** [http://www.apps4pilots.com/PilotFARAIM.aspx](http://www.apps4pilots.com/PilotFARAIM.aspx)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://apps4pilots.com/privacy.htm](http://apps4pilots.com/privacy.htm)

## Description

PilotFAR / AIM is the premier aviation reference app for pilots, offering fully offline access to FAA FARs and AIM, fast text search, and a streamlined, mobile-friendly experience. Features include text highlighting, customizable table of contents, bookmarks, email entries, and cross-reference links to related regulations, all designed for quick lookup on iPhone/iPod touch. Subscriptions are optional; content can be downloaded as a one-time purchase or via auto-renewing updates, with a focus on helping pilots study, teach, and stay current.

Designed for real-world flying needs, PilotFAR / AIM delivers clean formatting, easy navigation, and reliable access to critical aviation regulations anytime, anywhere.

## Rankings

- #198,737 — Overall
- #42 — trust pilot categories

## Review summary

PilotFAR/AIM is valued for its fast search, broad content, and strong support, with easy navigation and good update cadence for subscribers. However, reviews repeatedly note outdated content and delayed updates, contentious pricing/licensing, occasional search and stability issues, and a need for UI modernization and feature improvements (Mac version, backup, and clearer change-tracking).

### Pros

- Fast, powerful search that quickly finds FAR/AIM content.
- Rich content with strong organization features (bookmarks, folders, highlighting, glossary).
- Responsive customer support with quick responses.
- Easy-to-use interface and navigation.
- Content is updated regularly for subscribers, helping keep references current.

### Cons

- Content frequently outdated or updates delayed/not delivered, risking out-of-date regulations.
- Pricing and licensing concerns: paid updates, subscription costs, and per-device purchases.
- Search can be erratic or misparse queries, with little feedback on what changed after updates.
- Stability issues, including startup crashes and content blanks after renewal prompts.
- UX gaps: older UI, missing Mac app, limited bookmark management and lack of automatic cloud backup.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id349193960)