B737 Cockpit Companion
iPad / Education
B737 Cockpit Companion for iPad is a conversion of Bill Bulfer's B737 NG Cockpit Companion book series to an iPad app. It covers the NG, Classics, and the 737 MAX.
Since 1998, B737 Cockpit Companion has been a valued resource for airline pilots worldwide. It is a convenient accessible guide to systems, incorporating notes on functionality, "theory of operation", and Bill's extensive experience as a line pilot with a major US carrier.
B737 Cockpit Companion steps far beyond the "need to know" philosophy that is characteristic of modern systems training, and which frustrates many line pilots.
The app is much more than an "eBook." At its heart is a powerful database engine that allows a tremendous number of configuration options to be customized without forcing the user to wade through clutter: When you browse a control head, for instance, you will see only content related to that control head.
The app features a touch-based navigation scheme, so you can start with the top-level cockpit view, and find notes specific to the panel you deal with.
It also contains a number of reference options, so you can look up information without having to work through the control panels.
The major features include:
- Extensive coverage of the B737-600, -700, -800, -900, the BBJs, the 737 MAX, and the Classic EFIS/EIS.
- The complete text of the B737 NG Cockpit Companion print version--and more.
- All-new, high-resolution graphics detailing every panel and control head.
- A note-taking capability.
- The ability to create your own flashcards.
- An extensive index of over 700 items, linked to the main text.
- A circuit breaker locator.
- Bill's high-resolution, vector-based schematics.
- The content of the B737 Alerts app—a $15 value—optimized for the new database.
- An extensive glossary.
- A database update feature to help keep the database up to date (requires a wireless connection).
Of interest to students or prospective pilots, we also include:
- A sample Limitations function.
- A sample Master Minimum Equipment List, based on FAA Rev 55a.
- An ATA chapter database.
As with all products of this type, this program is for informational purposes only. Your FAA-approved company flight manual is the final authority as to the safe and correct operation of your airplane.
One optional in-app subscription, "Pro App", is available. This includes the text of FMC Guide, Bill Bulfer's book on the Flight Management System; and Quizzer. This is a convenient way of reviewing systems operation, and was written by Bill. Pro Pilot also includes a BITE CDU emulator and Airworthiness Directives. As we add new features, we will be adding them under Pro Pilot.
• The subscription lasts one year.
• Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
• The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal at the time.
• Subscriptions may be managed by you, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings in System Settings after purchase.
NOTE: The app is generally supported for the current version of iOS, the previous version, and the iPad hardware that supports those versions.
EULA: http://www.fss.aero/EULA.html
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Update History August 2025
- rewritten the renderer for the system notes (again), which should eliminate a clip-off issue some of you have reported.
- also introduced a new feature, segmented system notes.
All NG / MAX Aircraft
• Along with the new renderer, on my side, each graphic must be adjusted and placed it the desired place. There are hundreds and this job is not yet finished. Let me know if you run across a graphic that looks to be too large.
•The Air Conditioning Control Head Notes has been re-organized.
•The Takeoff Configuration Warning drawing has been moved from the forward thrust levers to the TAKEOFF CONFIG warning light on the left and right forward panels.
•An AC electrical diagram has been added to the APU GEN OFF BUS light.
•Automatic Flight Takeoff Profiles for TO/GA Takeoff and F/D Takeoff Mode with LNAV and VNAV Armed have new graphics and has been re-organized.
•A diagram has been added to show the power source for the ignition igniters.
•Hydraulic Control Panel
- Added the description of the Pressure Transmitter that is on both A and B Pressure Modules.
•Standby LOW QUANTITY light
- Improvements have been made to the diagram and added the Flow Limiter to the A hydraulic system line going to the PTU control valve
•Air Conditioning Panel
- The Fan Bypass Check Valve was added to all air conditioning diagrams.
MAX Aircraft
•Flight and Ground Spoilers
•Maneuver Load Alleviation System
•SPEED BRAKE EXTENDED light (P3 panel)
Diagrams
•Improved diagrams for the MAX Flight Spoilers, Ground Spoilers, and added a MAX combined Spoilers diagram.
MAX with Head-Up Display (HUD)
Alaska Airlines airplane
-We are reorganizing the Alaska fleet. The MAX will be the default airplane with the NG variants presented as Differences. This is a long project and will be in better shape in one or two more updates. The Alaska airplane is the B737 -8.
Classic Aircraft
•Corrected the Flap Load Relief Table
The flap load relief functions only at flaps 40.
