Updates
Source dates, content coverage, release notes, and known limits for FAR/AIM Online.
2026-10-17
status date
v1.1.0
app version
5
tracked sources
Source Coverage
Federal Aviation Regulations
Last updated
2026-10-15
Coverage
213 indexed parts, 200 content parts, 6,546 sections, 185 appendices and 592 figures
eCFR Titles 14 and 49
- Pilot index includes 83 FAR parts most relevant to pilot study.
- Official eCFR figures are bundled for offline reading and included in search.
- 13 indexed entries are reserved or empty in the source snapshot.
Aeronautical Information Manual
Last updated
2026-07-09
Coverage
11 core chapters, change notes, 5 appendices, 438 sections and 283 figures
Federal Aviation Administration
- AIM chapters, change notes, appendices, figures and structured tables are bundled for offline reading.
- Chapter links, table text and image captions are searchable in app surfaces.
Pilot/Controller Glossary
Last updated
2026-07-09
Coverage
1,557 terms
Federal Aviation Administration
- Glossary terms are included in global search.
- Definitions are bundled with offline content.
FAA Advisory Circulars
Last updated
2026-10-17
Coverage
779 current advisory circulars, 778 official PDFs, 731 text extractions covering every page and 42 partial extractions
Federal Aviation Administration
- Metadata is generated from the FAA current Advisory Circular export and document list.
- Searchable text is bundled for 773 records; 731 have text on every PDF page and 42 are marked partial. Page coverage does not preserve all figures or layout.
- Partial records direct readers to the official PDF for omitted pages, figures and exact layout.
- FAA lists AC 8260-32F as current but its content is unavailable. Offline text for 5 additional ACs is omitted pending third-party republication review; their official FAA links remain available.
Study Content
Last updated
2026-06-07
Coverage
7 certificate paths, 18 quizzes, 500 questions, 17 flashcard decks, 570 cards
FAR/AIM Pro curriculum
- Study paths map regulations, quizzes, and flashcards by certificate goal.
- Saved notes, highlights, and review status stay on device unless exported.
Change Watch
FAR/eCFR snapshot refreshed
Full FAR content, including appendices and special regulations, was refreshed from eCFR. Saved FAR sections should be rechecked before operational use or checkride prep.
Affected references
Review actions
- Review saved FAR notes and highlights after this snapshot date.
- Use the official eCFR link on source cards for final operational verification.
- Re-run written-test weak areas tied to certificate paths.
AIM and glossary snapshot refreshed
AIM chapters, change notes, appendices, figures, tables and Pilot/Controller Glossary definitions were refreshed from official FAA HTML publications.
Affected references
Review actions
- Review saved AIM notes and highlights after this publication date.
- Use official FAA links for final operational verification.
- Recheck glossary terms used in current study plans.
Advisory Circular archive refreshed
The Advisory Circular library includes 779 current FAA records, 778 direct PDF links, 731 text extractions covering every page, and 42 clearly marked partial extractions.
Affected references
Review actions
- Search across full AC text from global search when FAR text references FAA guidance.
- Use the FAA page link for the source-of-record document page.
- Use official PDFs when figures, tables, or formatting affect interpretation.
Portable study-pack workflow
Saved notes, highlights, recent reading, and search history can be exported for account-free backup and transfer.
Affected references
Review actions
- Export a study pack before switching browsers, devices, or platforms.
- Import a study pack on the Study page to merge newer saved items.
- Native account sync remains a planned follow-up.
Release Notes
FAR figure and crawler fidelity
- Bundled 591 official eCFR figures across FAR sections and appendices for offline web, Android, and iOS readers.
- Added searchable figure labels, image-only appendix support, validated image archives, and stale-asset cleanup.
- Reduced full FAR refresh to one Title 14 API response plus focused Title 49 requests while retaining structural completeness checks.
Official FAA reference refresh
- Updated all 213 indexed FAR parts from eCFR with 6,531 sections and 181 appendices.
- Updated 11 core AIM chapters, change notes, 5 appendices, 438 sections, 212 figures and 117 structured tables.
- Refreshed 1,555 Pilot/Controller Glossary terms and repaired malformed cross-reference labels.
- Updated 780 current Advisory Circular records with 779 direct PDF links, 731 complete text extractions and 48 partial extractions.
- Added ACs 20-199, 21-44B, 70/7460-1N, 91-26A, and 120-127; removed superseded ACs 21-44A, 70/7460-1M, and 91-26.
FAR/eCFR reference refresh
- Updated all 213 indexed FAR parts from eCFR with 6,412 sections and 83 pilot-index parts.
Official FAA reference refresh
- Updated all 213 indexed FAR parts from eCFR with 6,394 sections and 83 pilot-index parts.
- Updated all 11 AIM chapters and 1,555 Pilot/Controller Glossary terms from official FAA HTML publications.
- Updated 778 current Advisory Circular records with 777 direct PDF links and searchable offline text.
AIM figure integrity hardening
- Bundled 207 unique visible AIM figures for offline reading.
- Excluded blank image placeholders returned by FAA figure URLs.
- Removed stale and duplicate figure assets from earlier snapshots.
Study workflow hardening
- Saved sections, notes, highlights, review queue, quizzes, flashcards, and certificate paths verified across web build checks.
- Added portable study-pack export/import for saved notes, recent reading, and search history across supported platforms.
- Added adjustable reader text size and spacing for FAR/AIM references.
Known Limits
- Offline app content is a dated snapshot, not a substitute for official FAA/eCFR sources in operational decision-making.
- FAA document pages remain the source of record for Advisory Circular details and downloads.
- Extracted Advisory Circular text may omit pages, figures or exact layout when a record is marked partial; use its official PDF for source fidelity.
- Cloud sync is not included; use study-pack export/import to move notes between devices.
Next Checks
- Refresh AIM at next FAA publication cycle.
- Refresh Advisory Circular export before each store release.
- Add store listing analytics and Search Console verification before broad paid acquisition.