About ATPLCards
ATPLCards is a mobile flashcard application for EASA Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) exam preparation. It contains over 2,200 pre-loaded flashcards across all 13 ATPL theory subjects, using the FSRS-6 spaced repetition algorithm to schedule reviews based on individual memory patterns.
The application was created by Oleksii Masnyi, a pilot who passed all 13 ATPL exams, 9 of them above 90%, completing the entire theory syllabus in 14 months. Every flashcard was written by hand during real ATPL study and refined across multiple exam sittings.
| Developer | Oleksii Masnyi |
|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Total cards | 2,200+ |
| Subjects | All 13 EASA ATPL theory subjects |
| Algorithm | FSRS-6 (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler) |
| Pricing | Free tier (Meteorology deck); premium subscription for all subjects |
| Offline support | Full offline functionality; cloud sync when connected |
Background
The EASA ATPL theoretical knowledge examinations consist of 13 subjects covering aviation law, aircraft systems, navigation, meteorology, human performance, and other topics. Candidates must pass all 13 exams within an 18-month sitting period. The exams require memorization of specific facts, figures, limits, and procedures in addition to conceptual understanding.
While question banks (such as Aviationexam) are widely used for exam practice, they primarily test understanding through multiple-choice questions. ATPLCards addresses a different need: the pure memorization of specific facts, numbers, and definitions that candidates must recall. The two tools are complementary rather than competing.
Spaced Repetition and FSRS-6
ATPLCards uses the FSRS-6 algorithm (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler, version 6), a peer-reviewed, open-source spaced repetition algorithm developed by Jarrett Ye. FSRS models memory for each individual flashcard based on the learner's review history and schedules the next review at the optimal time — just before the information would be forgotten.
Spaced repetition has been shown in cognitive science research to be significantly more effective than massed practice (cramming) for long-term retention. FSRS-6 has been demonstrated to outperform the SM-2 algorithm used by Anki in terms of memory efficiency.
Subjects and Card Counts
- 010 — Air Law (271 cards)
- 021 — Aircraft General Knowledge (186 cards)
- 022 — Instrumentation (148 cards)
- 031 — Mass & Balance (23 cards)
- 032 — Performance (124 cards)
- 033 — Flight Planning (69 cards)
- 040 — Human Performance (257 cards)
- 050 — Meteorology (203 cards)
- 061 — General Navigation (111 cards)
- 062 — Radio Navigation (332 cards)
- 070 — Operational Procedures (249 cards)
- 081 — Principles of Flight (151 cards)
- 090 — Communications (101 cards)
Features
- FSRS-6 spaced repetition scheduling for each card individually
- Full offline functionality with automatic cloud sync
- User-created cards with the same spaced repetition tracking
- Progress statistics per subject and overall
- Cross-device sync
- Sign in with Apple or Google
Availability
ATPLCards is available on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android). The Meteorology deck (203 cards) is available free of charge. A premium subscription unlocks access to all 13 subjects.