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

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AviGrade on iPad
AviGrade on iPhone
How it works

From briefing to signed report — in minutes

Three steps. No spreadsheets, no paperwork.

1

Create the session

Set up the evaluation — trainee, aircraft, date and session type.

2

Grade the competencies

Mark observable behaviours and set How Often & TEM. The CBTA grade is calculated in real time.

3

Export the signed PDF

Capture trainee and instructor signatures, and share a professional report in seconds.

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, each with their own competency profile — plus a marked "sparring" partner who is not assessed.

PDF Export with Signatures

Professional report in seconds with handwritten 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.

Encrypted Backup & Restore

Automatic daily/weekly backups, password-encrypted. Export and fully restore your sessions on a new device.

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.

Per-Student Progress Dashboard

Track grade evolution over time, averages and recurring weak areas for each student — plus a combined evolution report for one or several trainees.

CSV Logbook Export

Export a one-row-per-session logbook to CSV — open it in any spreadsheet for your own records and reporting.

Notes & Comments

Add general session comments and per-competency notes that carry straight through to the PDF report.

Private by design

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

See it in action

Light or dark — your choice

AviGrade evaluation screen on iPad in light mode
AviGrade Lite calculator on iPhone in light mode
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The same AviGrade evaluation screen on iPad in dark mode
The same AviGrade Lite calculator on iPhone in dark mode
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Built on solid regulatory ground

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

ICAO / EASA CBTA framework

Grading methodology as defined by EASA (AMC4 ORO.FC.231(d)(1), VENN model) — 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.

Enhance safety
Goes beyond the standard
5
Safe and effective
Above the required standard
4
Safe
Meets the required standard
3
Not an unsafe situation
Below standard — development needed
2
Unsafe situation
Does not meet the standard
1
Grade = min(HOW MANY, HOW OFTEN, TEM) · EASA VENN model (AMC4 ORO.FC.231)
Competencies

Full CBTA competency coverage

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

KNO
Application of Knowledge
7 observable behaviours · systems, operating instructions, environment & regulations.
PRO
Application of Procedures & Compliance
7 observable behaviours · SOPs, systems operation and regulatory compliance.
COM
Communication
10 observable behaviours · clear exchange, active listening and standard phraseology.
FPA
Flight Path Management — Automation
6 observable behaviours · controlling the flight path through automation.
FPM
Flight Path Management — Manual
7 observable behaviours · manual control with accuracy and smoothness.
LTW
Leadership & Teamwork
11 observable behaviours · initiative, collaboration and conflict resolution.
PSD
Problem Solving & Decision-Making
9 observable behaviours · threat & error management, options and resilience.
SAW
Situation Awareness & Info Management
7 observable behaviours · perceive, comprehend and anticipate the operation.
WLM
Workload Management
9 observable behaviours · prioritising, delegating and managing distractions.
IEC2
Management of Learning Environment
9 observable behaviours · a suitable, safe instruction and evaluation setting.
IEC3
Instruction
12 observable behaviours · developing the trainee's competencies.
IEC4
Interaction with Trainees
9 observable behaviours · supports learning and models exemplary behaviour.
IEC5
Assessment & Evaluation
11 observable behaviours · grading and continuous system improvement.
Plans

Free to start. One-time unlock.

Download and use the Lite version at no cost. Full comes with a 30-day free trial, then a single one-time purchase to keep it — no subscription.

Free · No sign-up
Lite
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
  • Private — no external servers, all your data stays on your device
  • Works fully offline
  • Free
  • No sign-up
For schools & training centres · Coming soon

Organizations

A separate platform for flight schools, ATOs and training centres… Instructors evaluate on iPad with a school login, and everything syncs to a central dashboard you control.

  • Central login for your whole school
  • Manage instructors & trainees
  • Roles & permissions
  • Centralised dashboard & reports
  • iPad app + web access
  • … and more
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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.

Yes. Full comes with a 30-day free trial — every Full feature, no limits, for 30 days. When it ends, AviGrade simply continues as the free Lite calculator; your saved sessions stay and can still be exported. Unlock Full with the one-time purchase whenever you like — there's no subscription.

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.

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. The free Lite calculator runs on iPhone, so you can grade pilot competencies on the go. The Full version also runs on iPhone — iPhone access is included in the one-time purchase — and sessions created on iPad sync automatically via iCloud, so your saved records are always 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.