askM — Ask Your Manuals Anything
The next level in aviation manual access. Stop searching. Start asking.
First there was the table of contents. Then came keyword search. askM is what comes next: ask a plain-language question about your FCOM, FCTM, MMEL, QRH, AFM, or any OLB manual, and get a direct, sourced answer — entirely offline, entirely on-device.
how it works
askM downloads your manuals from the Blink platform via FSA Gateway, parses every document unit, and builds a local vector index on your device. When you ask a question, it retrieves the most relevant passages using semantic search and delivers a concise answer with full source citations. Tap any source to read the original document.
No server roundtrip. No cloud processing. No data leaves your iPad.
key features
OLB Manual Library
Browse, download, and index your full manual library — FCOM, FCTM, MMEL, CDL, QRH, AFM, APD, WBM. Each manual card shows document count, size, revision date, and indexing status at a glance.
RAG-Powered Q&A
Ask any question in plain language. askM uses Retrieval-Augmented Generation to find the most relevant passages across all your indexed manuals and synthesizes a clear answer with numbered source citations you can verify instantly.
Semantic Vector Search
Built on Apple NLContextualEmbedding and a local SQLite vector store with FTS5 full-text search. Combines semantic understanding with BM25 keyword ranking for precise, relevant retrieval — even when your question does not match the exact wording of the manual.
Aircraft Fleet Management
Filter your library by aircraft type. Switch between fleets and registrations. Each aircraft loads its own set of manuals and index.
Also includes:
- Source Verification — Every answer links back to the original manual passage. Tap to read the full context in the built-in document viewer.
- FSA Gateway Sync — One tap to download or update manuals from your company Blink server
- ZIP Import — Load manual packages directly from local storage
- Dark Mode Native — Linear-inspired design system built for cockpit readability
- On-Device AI — All processing happens locally using Apple FoundationModels. Zero network dependency for Q&A.
designed for the cockpit
- 100% Offline — Works without any network connection after initial manual download
- Night-Ready UI — Dark-mode-native interface optimized for low-light cockpit conditions
- Split View and Slide Over — Use alongside your other apps on iPad
- Blink Compatible — Connects to FSA Gateway for seamless manual sync
- Privacy First — No data leaves your device. No analytics. No tracking.
availability
Free on iPhone and iPad. Requires iOS 18 or later. No data collected.