Pilot evaluations.
Done right.

CBTA evaluation, simplified. The professional tool for flight instructors and evaluators — fast, accurate, and paperless.

AviGrade on iPad
AviGrade on iPhone
Features

Everything an instructor/examiner needs

Built from the ground up for ICAO/EASA competency-based training and checking.

Automatic CBTA Grade

Real-time grade using min(HOW MANY, HOW OFTEN, TEM). No spreadsheets.

Observable Behaviours

Mark each OB per competency. HOW MANY is derived automatically from the proportion marked.

Two Trainees per Session

Grade both crew members independently in a single session, each with their own competency profile.

PDF Export with Signatures

Professional report in seconds with digital signatures from trainee and instructor.

iCloud Sync

Sessions sync automatically across all your iPads via iCloud. Private, no third-party servers.

iPhone Access

All your sessions available on iPhone, always at hand without needing your iPad.

Pilot & Instructor Modes

9 pilot competencies in both tiers. Instructor evaluation (IEC2–IEC5) in the Full version.

Norms & Standards

Set minimum grade thresholds per competency. Mark as Not Observable when not applicable.

Backup & Restore

Automatic daily/weekly backups. Export and restore sessions at any time.

Session Locking

Lock completed sessions to read-only. Prevents accidental edits after sign-off.

Search & Sort

Find any session by name, date, aircraft or registration. Multiple sort options.

Multilingual

English and Spanish. Follows device language or override in Settings.

Private by design

All data stored locally. No account, no backend servers, no analytics.

See it in action

Built on solid regulatory ground

AviGrade implements the grading methodology exactly as defined by international standards.

ICAO / EASA CBTA framework

Full implementation of chapter 8.2 grading methodology — HOW MANY derived from OB ratios, HOW OFTEN and TEM as independent dimensions.

EASA Part-FCL / EBT compatible

Designed to support Evidence-Based Training programmes under EASA regulations for AOC and ATO operators.

ICAO Doc 9868 – PANS-TRG

Aligned with ICAO's core competency framework and definitions used globally.

TEM — Threat & Error Management

TEM outcome is a first-class input in the grade formula across all 5 levels: from Unsafe situation to Enhance safety.

Competencies

Full CBTA competency coverage

Pilot competencies and Instructor competencies, each with their complete observable behaviour list.

Plans

Free to start. One-time unlock.

Download and use the Lite version at no cost. Unlock the full experience with a single one-time purchase — no subscription.

Lite
€0 / free
A quick CBTA calculator for pilot evaluations. No sign-up, no persistence — just open and grade.
  • Full CBTA grade calculation
  • All 9 pilot competencies with OBs
  • HOW OFTEN & TEM dimensions
  • No session saving
  • Pilot competencies only
FAQ

Common questions

More details coming soon.

AviGrade is designed for any airline or ATO operating a CBTA or EBT programme. It is particularly useful for Type Rating Instructors (TRI), Type Rating Examiners (TRE), Line Training Captains (LTC) and Standards pilots who conduct regular competency checks.

One-time purchase, no subscription. You pay once to unlock the Full version and keep it forever, including all future updates to the app.

No. All evaluation data is stored exclusively on your device and, if enabled, in your private iCloud account. AviGrade has no backend servers and no access to your data. No analytics, telemetry or usage data is collected.

Yes. The grade for each competency is calculated as min(HOW MANY, HOW OFTEN, TEM), following the EASA grading word picture (VENN model) in AMC4 ORO.FC.231(d)(1). The HOW MANY thresholds and the TEM outcome wording follow the same EASA framework.

Lite is a quick CBTA calculator for pilot competencies — nothing is saved when you close the app. Full unlocks session saving and management, instructor evaluation mode, two trainees per session, PDF export with signatures, iCloud sync, norms, backup and iPhone access. It is a one-time purchase with no subscription.

Yes, in the Full version. A single session supports up to two trainees. You can switch between seats during the evaluation, and each trainee gets their own independent competency profile, grades and signature on the PDF report.

Yes, with the Full version. iPhone access is included in the one-time purchase. Sessions created on iPad sync automatically to iPhone via iCloud, so you always have your records at hand.

AviGrade can create automatic backups daily or weekly, stored securely on your device and included in your iCloud backup. You can also trigger a manual backup at any time, export it as a file, and restore it later — useful when migrating to a new device.

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