Using Amelia, the FlightSense AI Assistant
Summary
Amelia is FlightSense's built-in AI assistant, available on the Chat tab in the iOS app. Ask Amelia about FAA regulations, aerodynamics, procedures, maneuvers, or anything in your flight training. You can also attach your own flight debriefs as context so Amelia answers in terms of your specific flights.
Amelia is optimized for pilot training — she cites her sources, discloses AI limitations, and will not fabricate FAR references if she doesn't know.
Who this is for
- Students reviewing concepts, preparing for exams, or asking questions between flights
- Instructors double-checking references, prepping for lessons, or drafting explanations
Before you begin
- Open the FlightSense iOS app and sign in.
- If you're on a free or non-premium subscription, note that Amelia is rate-limited. You'll see a banner like "8 messages remaining in 24-hour window." Premium and organization-covered members have unlimited messaging.
Steps
1. Open the Chat view
From the view selector at the top left (tap the current view name with its chevron), choose Chat. The first time, you'll see an empty state inviting you to start a conversation.
2. Ask a question
Tap the text field at the bottom, type your question, and tap send. Amelia streams her response in real time — you'll see the text appear as she generates it, preceded by a thinking indicator.
3. Review sources
When Amelia cites FAA publications or training references, a Sources section appears below her response. Tap it to expand and see the specific references she drew on. This is an important habit: Amelia is a training aid, not a primary source. Verify anything safety-critical directly against the cited reference.
4. Copy a response
Each of Amelia's responses has a Copy button in the footer beneath it. Tap it to copy the full text to your clipboard — handy for pasting into study notes or a logbook app.
5. Attach log context (optional)
To ask Amelia about one of your specific flights, tap the + button next to the message field and choose Add Log Context. Select a completed debrief from your Log. The flight becomes conversational context — Amelia can now reference what happened, what was graded, and what ACS tasks were tagged, and answer questions like "what were the three things I should work on next time?"
Only flights with a completed debrief (not pending or failed) appear as selectable context.
6. Review past conversations
From the Chat view, tap the three-dot menu (•••) in the top-right toolbar and choose Chat History. Every conversation is saved; tap any entry to rehydrate it with full context — the messages come back, and any attached log context is restored so you can pick up where you left off.
What happens next
- All your Amelia conversations persist in your account across devices.
- Attached flight context stays bound to the conversation — Amelia can refer to that flight for the rest of the thread.
- Your school cannot see your Amelia conversations. Chat is private to your account, even when your school covers your subscription.
- Usage counts against your 24-hour rate limit on non-premium tiers; premium and organization-covered users are unlimited.
Common issues
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| "No messages remaining. Next message in 4h 12m." | Hit the 24-hour rate limit on a non-premium tier | Wait until the timer expires, or join a school that covers a premium subscription. |
| Amelia's response is cut off | Network dropped mid-stream | Send the question again as a new message. |
| "I don't have information on that" | Amelia won't invent FAR references she doesn't know | Rephrase with more context, or consult the underlying FAA publication directly. |
| Attached log doesn't appear | Debrief is still processing or upload failed | Wait for the flight's debrief to complete processing. Failed flights don't appear in log context. |
| Sources section is empty | Amelia answered from general knowledge without a specific citation | Treat the answer as a starting point, not a reference. Verify in the AIM/FAR. |
How this works
What Amelia is good at
- Explaining concepts (aerodynamics, regulations, procedures, weather theory)
- Walking through checkride prep questions
- Summarizing or interpreting your own flight debriefs when attached as context
- Providing structured study plans based on your weaknesses
What Amelia is not
- A flight planner or real-time operational tool
- A substitute for verification against the AIM, FARs, or your instructor
- Aware of your current-session flight context unless you explicitly attach it
A short AI disclaimer — "Amelia is AI and can make mistakes." — appears in the footer of each of Amelia's responses as a reminder that answers are AI-generated and should be verified.
Privacy
Your Amelia conversations are stored against your user account and are not visible to your school, your instructor, or other members. They're yours. If you change schools, your conversation history follows you.
Rate limits
- Free-tier users (guest members): limited messages per 24-hour window (the app shows a countdown when you're near or past the limit).
- Premium personal subscribers: unlimited.
- Organization members on a paid seat: unlimited; the school's subscription covers your usage.
See Seats, Subscriptions, and Paid Members for how paid seats work from the school's side.
Picking a good question
Amelia answers better when you give her specific scope. Compare:
- Vague: "What about crosswinds?"
- Better: "I had an 18-knot direct crosswind landing in a 172. What technique differences should I have used, and what does the ACS require for a private-pilot standard?"
The second question produces a focused answer with clear references.