| Feature | AeroCopilot | CloudAhoy |
|---|---|---|
Maneuver detection (steep turns, stalls, traffic patterns) Marathon Rank 2 parity — same algorithm class | ||
ACS gate evaluator (PTS tolerances) Both score against ACS bands | ||
GPS track import (FIT, KML, GPX) | ||
Live in-cockpit GPS auto-tracking Marathon Rank 9 — AeroCopilot writes track during flight | ||
§61.59 wet-click logbook entry on landing | ||
Pre-flight AI briefing + FRAT CloudAhoy is post-flight only | ||
Currency + medical + BFR tracking | ||
LAANC live submit | ||
CFI school management CloudAhoy has org rollups; AeroCopilot has full Part 141 syllabus | ||
Monthly billing (no annual lock-in) | ||
Starting price | $24.99/mo | $99/yr (≈$8.25/mo annual, debrief only) |
Pricing snapshot
AeroCopilot
$24.99/mo (full platform)
CloudAhoy
$99/yr (debrief only)
Source: cloudahoy.com pricing (Pilot tier, 2026)
How we think about it
CloudAhoy is excellent at one thing: post-flight debrief and ACS-gate analysis. AeroCopilot ships Marathon Rank 2 parity for that workflow and bundles it with pre-flight planning, AI copilot, currency tracking, and LAANC submission — at the same price tier.