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Padpilot

Padpilot is the leading publisher of digital pilot training materials. Interactive theory books for The content is also the most up to date on the market.

Padpilot is the leading publisher of digital aviation training materials and has sold more than 150,000 books since launching their industry changing manuals in 2011. We use the very latest developments from Apple and Adobe to create and deliver stunning mobile learning solutions for tomorrow’s pilots; transforming aviation theoretical knowledge acquisition into a contextual learning experience wh

ich promotes deep understanding and, consequently, improved operating skills on the flightdeck. The digital platform is flexible and interactive; trainee pilots can highlight, search and make notes as they study, whilst the ability to layer graphics with text and animate diagrams and pictures that show as well as tell, brings aviation theory to life. But it’s not only the digital learning platform that is innovative. Padpilot’s team of subject matter experts are guided by the EASA learning objectives, but not limited by them; course content is created based on what the student needs to know for the exams, but also the context they need in order to become highly competent, highly sought-after airline pilots. In-depth analysis and consultation with airlines is undertaken regularly to identify and update core knowledge and skills requirements. Schools using Padpilot materials achieve average pass rates as high as 95% – without resorting to exam cramming and question database memorisation. Padpilot regularly partner with aviation industry companies to create bespoke interactive training material for use in-house. Padpilot’s iBooks are compatible with iMac, iPad and iPhone devices and can be downloaded from the Apple iBookstore store.

30/05/2025

Imagine having any ATPL(A) theory question answered instantly. Meet your new study BFF ✨ 📖 ✈️

19/05/2025

It’s here! You are invited to The Padpilot Briefing Room, your always-on-standby personal ATPL theory study buddy 💥

Ground school studies just got a whole lot easier, faster and more efficient!

🎉 The PBR is your 24/7 (very) smart ATPL Assistant. It’s powered by the most sophisticated AI and ONLY uses trusted Padpilot content - so you don’t need to worry about the hallucinations or errors you get with less sophisticated searches 🤦🏼‍♂️

The PBR is now available to any individual student pilots & instructors who own a full set of Padpilot books 🚀

Stuck on a tricky bit of ATPL theory? The PBR will help. Get fast accurate answers, with LO and chapter references (so you can read the relevant bit) personalised support, and study help around the clock, in multiple languages.

Instructors! 👋 You can create lesson plans & assessments, support independent study, and get AI-powered research. More teaching, less preparation.

💻 Individual access to the PBR is available via a subscription from our website. Please check with your ATO before purchasing as access to the PBR may be included in your course fee.

💚 An 18 month subscription costs only £49 and includes 650 prompts.

👉🏾 ATOs can licence the full PBR (including Padpilot book imagery) as part of a ground school package. Please contact us for more info.

13/05/2025

If you’re a current or soon-to-be ATPL theory student, keep an eye out for our announcement next Monday. It’s a game-changer! 👀

01/05/2025

Happy May Day 🌷 ☀️ ✈️

The Padpilot office will be closed on Monday for the first of the two May bank holidays. We will be back in the office as normal on Tuesday 6 May.

Have a great weekend whether you are flying or studying! 📑

26/04/2025

Happy World Pilots’ Day! Today we celebrate the achievements of all the pilots worldwide who used Padpilot materials on their way to the flight deck ✈️ 🚁

It’s also 2 years since we launched Padpilot books for all devices. In that time, 8000 student pilots have studied ATPL theory on the screen of their choice 🎉

Thank you for using and recommending Padpilot and congratulations to you all!

23/04/2025

We’ve just launched our new Area 100 KSA course ✈️

Everything you need for Area 100 KSA training & assessment, built by the experts at Padpilot. Now available to all partner ATOs, please contact your account manager for a demo.

Not yet a school? We now offer a complete courseware solution for ATPL theory. Please get in touch with Hattie at [email protected] to learn more.

04/04/2025

Bite-sized ATPL theory is cleared for take-off! Thank you to Leading Edge Aviation for beta testing the new ATPL eLearning course. We’ve fine-tuned the content delivery and are thrilled with the feedback and, most importantly, the students' results 🎉

The ATPL Air Law eLearning course is now available to all schools, please get in touch for more information. More eLearning ATPL subjects are in development.✨

28/03/2025

Padpilot PPL(A) books have everything you need for the nine exams — comprehensive study material and exam preparation — no prior knowledge required. ✨Perfect for modular pilot training and based on our best-selling ATPL books, these resources are designed to help you every step of the way.🛩️.

26/03/2025

This week you can find Padpilot ATPL theory resources at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025 🇦🇺

For Australian commercial pilots and trainees wishing to take advantage of increasing demand for EASA qualified pilots worldwide, come and check out Padpilot's ground school options at the Sterling Book House stand: Hall 4, Pod 27.

Discover a smarter education for the next generation of EASA pilots ✈️

19/03/2025

Padpilot CEO, Nathan Gray, was interviewed for the AFM podcast about our mission, and the latest developments for elevating student experiences and outcomes in the ground school phase of pilot training.

You can listen here: https://afm.aero/pilot-training-industry-supplier-feature-padpilot/

20/02/2025

Professor James Reason, the world-leading expert on human error, died earlier this month.

His influence is everywhere in aviation.

His 1998 book, "Beyond Aviation Human Factors," led ICAO to adopt recommendations for a systematic approach to safety, impacting everything from cockpit design to pilot training procedures.

If you’ve studied ATPL Human Performance, you’ll recognise his most famous contribution: the Swiss Cheese Model. This model - illustrating latent conditions, active failures, and multiple layers of defence - has shaped modern aviation safety.

Reason helped move aviation towards a proactive, rather than reactive, safety culture. He shifted the focus from blaming individuals to understanding systemic factors, and his "just culture" concept transformed safety management.

Aviation safety management continues to evolve, but his world-changing work leaves a legacy that benefits all of us who fly.

19/02/2025

Would you like to take your PPL to the next level and work towards gaining your Commercial Pilots Licence?
Start dates for our Residential ATPL Ground School course are the 10th March and 12th May 2025.
Prospective students are welcome to spend a morning or afternoon in the classroom to gain an understanding of the level of study required and to meet the Instructors and current students.
To find out more information, book a visit, or to sign up for our next enrolment – please contact us via email or phone:
01392 447887
[email protected]
www.aviationsouthwest.com/

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Padpilot is the leading publisher of digital aviation training materials and has sold more than 150,000 books since launching their industry changing iPad manuals in 2011. Padpilot use the very latest developments from Apple and Adobe to create and deliver stunning mobile learning solutions for tomorrow’s pilots; transforming ground school into a contextual learning experience which promotes deep understanding and, consequently, improved operating skills on the flightdeck. The digital platform is flexible and interactive; trainee pilots can highlight, search and make notes as they study, whilst the ability to layer graphics with text and animate diagrams and pictures that show as well as tell, brings aviation theory to life. But it’s not only the digital learning platform that is innovative. The content is also the most up to date on the market. Padpilot’s team of subject matter experts are guided by the EASA learning objectives, but not limited by them; course content is created based on what the student needs to know for the exams, but also the context they need in order to become highly competent, highly sought-after airline pilots. In-depth analysis and consultation with airlines is undertaken regularly to identify and update core knowledge and skills requirements. Schools using Padpilot materials achieve average pass rates as high as 95% – without resorting to exam cramming and question database memorisation. Padpilot regularly partner with aviation industry companies to create bespoke interactive training material for use in-house. Padpilot’s digital Books are compatible with iMac, iPad and iPhone devices and can be downloaded from the Apple Bookstore.

EASA 2020 SYLLABUS

The new EASA ATPL theoretical knowledge syllabus is on the way and our development team are busy preparing a new set of completely up to date digital manuals ready for the new EASA TK exams in January 2020.

Padpilot Partner schools will be able to start teaching the new syllabus using our '2nd Edition' digital manuals and classroom presentation slides from October this year. In most cases, the new syllabus Learning Objectives are already addressed in our existing ATPL material as we had already identified the gaps in the training requirement. But the content is being re-ordered between subjects to match the structure of the new syllabus. And we are adding many more AR-ready interactive models and animations to the new syllabus Books in order to create a more immersive learning experience for better understanding and long term memory retention.