My CFI Apps extend MyCFIBook into teaching and training on a computer, tablet, or phone. This guide explains how to open the apps, set up an account, and prepare for offline use.
Available Apps
- My CFI Book keeps downloaded Book Pages and Lesson Plans available for offline teaching.
- My CFI Tools provides interactive visual tools and calculators for explaining aviation concepts.
- My CFI Syllabus organizes courses, learner progress, and training records.
Membership and Your App Account
The apps are included at no extra charge with qualifying MyCFIBook.com membership access. For first-time setup, open an app while connected, choose Sign In, and use the username or email and password associated with the website membership. No separate app registration is needed.
Setup establishes a separate My CFI Apps account using the same username and initial password. One app login works across Book, Tools, and Syllabus, although each app and device must be signed in separately.
Changing or resetting the app password changes the password used to sign in to all three apps. It does not change the MyCFIBook.com website password, and changing the website password does not update an established app password. Use Forgot Password on an app sign-in screen for app password recovery; manage website passwords and membership on MyCFIBook.com.
Installing a Web App
A web app runs through a supported browser and can also open from its own device icon. Installation is optional, requires no app-store download, and does not sign the user in or download all content. Open the desired app using the links above, then follow the instructions for the device.
iPhone and iPad
In Safari, open the app website and choose Share, then Add to Home Screen. Share may be inside the page menu or More menu. Enable Open as Web App if shown, then choose Add. Open the new icon and sign in.
Android
In Chrome, open the app website and choose More > Install and Create Shortcut > Install. Some versions show Install App or Add to Home Screen. Complete the prompts, then open the app icon.
Computers
In Chrome, use the install icon in the address bar when available, or choose More > Cast, Save, and Share > Install Page as App. Other supported browsers may offer an install or add-to-dock option. The app can also remain in a browser tab.
Menus vary by browser and system version. Current instructions are available from Apple and Google Chrome Help.
Preparing for Offline Use
Before leaving an internet connection, open each app on the device that will be used, sign in, and allow its needed data to finish loading. In My CFI Book, use Downloads & Updates to download Book Pages and Lesson Plans. Open the saved material to check that it is available. Installing an icon alone does not prepare the content for offline use.
Each app allows offline access for up to 30 days after its last successful membership verification, or until membership expires, whichever comes first. After seven days, the app attempts to recheck access when online. A successful check renews the offline period within the membership term. Opening the app offline does not restart the period.
Closing and reopening an app can retain the saved sign-in while offline, provided its stored session and verified access remain available. This is not a guarantee of staying signed in for 30 days. Signing out, clearing browser or app data, or losing device storage can require an online sign-in sooner. When offline access ends, reconnect and choose Check Access in the app profile, or sign in again if asked.
Downloads, Saved Work, and Updates
Downloads belong to the device where they were saved. A new device needs its own sign-in and downloads. Changes supported by synchronization are sent when the app reconnects; keep the app connected until synchronization finishes before switching devices or clearing data. Browser or device cleanup can remove local downloads and unsynchronized work.
After editing Book Pages or Lesson Plans on MyCFIBook.com, refresh the app downloads to bring those changes along. Software updates are separate from content downloads. When an update is ready, finish the current work, close all tabs and windows for that app, and reopen it.
Still Need Help?
The signed-in App Overview and individual screen help explain each app's features. For account or access problems, use the Contact form and include the app, device, and any error message. Do not include passwords or reset links.