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.
24/11/2025
Shout out to our ground training partner Käufer 🇩🇪
Founded in 1981, TFC Pilot Training is based in Essen, overlooking Lake Baldeney, and offers a wide variety of flight training, including commercial pilot licences. We’re delighted to be providing Padpilot theory materials for their ATPL programme 🧑✈️ 👨✈️
“We want to offer current, high-quality learning materials that are modern, detailed and comprehensive. And that’s what Padpilot is all about,” said Isabelle de Bakker, Accountable Manager, TFC.
If you’d like to become a pilot in Germany, please check them out. We’re delighted to have a long-term training partnership with TFC and wish their student pilots continued success! ✈️
20/11/2025
EATS 2025
It was great to be in Cascais earlier this month to connect with training partners, industry colleagues and future collaborators at .
We had a great reaction to the latest developments in our suite of PPL and ATPL training resources, especially the time-saving features of the Padpilot Briefing Room 🗣️
Thanks to everyone who came to say hello, it was a pleasure to chat.
18/11/2025
Are you at ? Katharine Westwood, Padpilot’s Director of Operations is attending, connecting with training providers, industry colleagues and new friends.
If you’d like to set up a meeting or demo to see our theoretical knowledge resources for PPL, CPL and ATPL (H) training, please get in touch 🚁
17/11/2025
🚁 European Rotors 🇩🇪
Katharine Westwood, Padpilot’s Director of Operations, is in Cologne for .
If you’d like to arrange a demo of our theoretical knowledge resources for helicopter pilot training providers (PPL, CPL, ATPL) or a have meeting during the event, please get in touch.
13/11/2025
🚁 Helicopter Theory 🚁
Created from scratch, specifically for helicopter pilots, our suite of materials for helicopter theory training includes interactive theory books, learning management platforms and time-saving, advanced AI tools.
Theory books are available for all devices via our website and we have 14 helicopter training providers listed in our website directory.
Our Operations Director Katharine Westwood will at next week, so please get in touch if you’d like to arrange a meeting during the event.
09/11/2025
Today on Remembrance Sunday we honour those who gave everything to protect the freedoms we have today.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.🌹
On Tuesday 11 November at 11am, Armistice Day, the Padpilot office will pause to honour and remember all those who have served, sacrificed, and continue to serve in our Armed Forces.
We continue to support the Veteran’s Flying School a UK charity based at retraining wounded, injured or sick service personnel for a new future in aviation.
06/11/2025
Welcome to our new partner ✈️ 🇬🇧
Resilient Pilot is a UK-based ATO teaching ATPL(A) theory with a strong focus on developing the pilot competencies of knowledge, skills and attitude.
Founded in 2020, Resilient Pilot offers a modular ATPL(A) Theory with KSA100 programme, delivered over 12 months, that goes beyond minimum requirements to develop robust, embedded pilot competencies.
“Our training is designed and delivered by operational airline pilots, and our focus is on equipping pilots properly for a career on the flight deck. Padpilot theory materials are a super resource for our students on our ATPL(A) KSA100 programme.” Stuart Beech, Founder
If you’re looking for a competency-based ATPL(A) ground school for modular pilot training, check them out.
We’re proud to partner with Resilient Pilot and wish their students every success! 💚
05/11/2025
A good pilot never stops learning. It may start in ground school, but it needs to be a lifelong mindset.
Great message from Francesco Gaetani, EASA Standards Director and Chief Pilot, at the opening session of this morning.
05/11/2025
Padpilot is ready for Day 1 of !
Come and say hello at booth 617 and get a preview of some exciting new developments for ground training ✨
04/11/2025
The Padpilot team are heading to Cascais for today 🇵🇹
Please get in touch to arrange a meeting, we look forward to seeing you there!
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03/11/2025
ATPL General Navigation 🧭
General Navigation (GNAV) is a complex subject with a reputation for being challenging.
If you have a good grasp of geometry, and feel confident in your ability to find your way around a triangle and a circle, you’ll enjoy the challenge 🧠 You’ll see lots of your school trigonometry studies applied to the real world.
If you’re not so confident, our Maths & Physics and STEM-A ebooks will help you refresh your basic knowledge.
And the Padpilot ATPL General Navigation book is written for beginners too. It takes you step by step through the syllabus so, along with the expert help of your instructor, you’ll have GNAV mastered in no time ✈️
👉 Padpilot books are available for any device from our website 🔗
Have you studied GNAV? What are your top tips?
19/10/2025
We’re hiring!
✈️ Padpilot is the leading provider of training materials for the academic phase of commercial pilot training. Our interactive educational resources are used by over 10,000 instructors and student pilots worldwide – and we’re expanding our team!
🚁We’re proud of our reputation for outstanding customer service, and we’re looking for someone passionate about supporting our global network of pilot training academies.
💼 Full-time
📍 Gloucestershire, UK
💰 Competitive salary
Ready for takeoff? Full job description available via the link in our bio 🔗 We’d love to hear from you.
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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.
The foundation of a student’s future flying career is underpinned by the sound knowledge and understanding gained during the ground school phase of training. We are delighted to be able to support our ATO partners in improving the quality of pilot training in the world and to help new partners in this process.
For more information about our ATPL ground school Books for the new 2020 syllabus, please contact Sales Director, Cristina Messaggi.
