PilotAssist
Kelly Gayneaux Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
PilotAssist is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Kelly Gayneaux. Rated 5.0/5 from 1 ratings. Requires iOS 17.2. Updated April 14, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 1 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 1 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Apr 14
- 2026 · v2.0.0
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About PilotAssist
PilotAssist is built for student pilots and everyday flying—providing simple, reliable tools to support real-world decision making in the cockpit and during flight planning. Quickly access essential aviation calculations and references, all in one clean, easy-to-use app: • Fuel Conversion – Convert AvGas between gallons and pounds • Temperature Conversion – Instantly switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit • Time Conversion – Convert local time to Zulu (UTC) with ease • Runway Reciprocal – Find the opposite runway heading instantly • Landing Crosswind Calculator – Determine headwind, crosswind, and tailwind components with a visual wind indicator • Descent Planner – Know when to begin your descent based on altitude, rate, and groundspeed • Airport Weather (METAR) – Retrieve real-time weather observations by airport identifier • Flight Briefing Tips – Prepare for calls to 1800WXBrief with confidence PilotAssist is designed to help pilots answer common questions quickly: How much crosswind will I have on landing? When should I start my descent? What’s the current weather at my destination? How do I convert this fuel, time, or temperature? Whether you’re in training or flying regularly, PilotAssist keeps essential tools right at your fingertips. Important: PilotAssist is intended as a reference tool only. Always verify calculations, weather data, and flight planning information using official FAA sources, aircraft documentation, and proper instruction.
What’s new
Version 2.0.0 · Updated April 14, 2026
Version 2.0 introduces new features and a cleaner, more polished experience throughout the app. • New Descent Planner to help you plan when to start your descent • New Airport Weather (METAR) with smarter airport identifier handling • Improved Crosswind Calculator with a stronger visual wind indicator • Faster input with improved keyboard navigation and usability • General UI refinements and performance improvements
App privacy
The developer, Kelly Gayneaux, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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