Redbird Adds New Training Features and Content to Redbird Pro

Since the release of Redbird Pro in February 2022, Redbird Flight (Redbird) has added several new features and expanded the library of flight training content available in its innovative proficiency training app.

First previewed a year ago at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, Redbird Pro tailors training to the individual needs and goals of a general aviation pilot. The app measures a pilot’s performance in nine key areas to generate a personalized proficiency plan full of articles, quizzes, and flight simulator scenarios that help improve the weakest parts of their flying.

The initial release of the app included an extensive library of flight training content that Redbird had created over years of curriculum and scenario development for its customer base of flight training organizations and general aviation pilots. Since then, the company has broadened the offerings in Redbird Pro – now releasing multiple training scenarios, skill flights, articles, and quizzes every month.

Redbird designs the monthly scenarios to enhance the training of VFR and IFR pilots alike. Earlier this month, the company added two new IFR scenarios, covering everything from weather and aeronautical decision-making to radio communications and emergency operations, plus a VFR scenario that prepares pilots for the stress-inducing Fisk Arrival at Wittman Regional Airport. Pilots can complete the scenarios in any Redbird training device or as a chair flight guided by an in-app instructor.

Additionally, the company recently introduced external event logging to Redbird Pro. Adding to the training library in the app, pilots can now log and receive credit for aviation-related events they complete outside the app. These events include flights in an airplane, simulated flights completed outside the app (including on devices from other manufacturers), ground training, online courses, seminars, and EAA VMC and IMC Club meetings. When a pilot logs an external event, Redbird Pro calculates it into their Pro ScoreTM, which the app uses to adjust their personal training plan.

“Each feature and piece of training content added to Redbird Pro gives general aviation pilots a clearer picture of their proficiency and helps our algorithm provide better training recommendations,” said Redbird Vice President of Marketing Josh Harnagel. “As we progress through our roadmap for Redbird Pro, we are confident it will become a one-stop shop for a pilot’s proficiency training and the single source of truth for their progress.”

Redbird Pro is available in the App Store and Google Play Store. The app offers a Visual Pilot subscription (VFR training) for $15.99 per month and an Instrument Pilot subscription (VFR and IFR training) for $19.99 per month. Beginning this month, users now have the option to pay annually, offering savings on both subscription plans. Every subscription to Redbird Pro includes a free 30-day trial.