Getting Started

Create your account, choose your plan, and get flying with 5-by-5 in minutes.

What is 5-by-5?

5-by-5 is an aircraft management platform built for pilots who want a smarter way to manage their airplane — whether you fly solo or share ownership with partners and club members. It combines flight logging, maintenance tracking, pilot currency, scheduling, and group finances in one place.

5-by-5 has two components that work together:

• The mobile app (iOS and Android) — the primary tool for day-to-day flying: logging flights, booking the airplane, checking maintenance, tracking currency, and more
• The web dashboard — a companion tool for owners and admins, optimized for financial management, detailed maintenance records, and a broader view of group activity (paid plans only)

Most pilots will spend the majority of their time in the mobile app. The web dashboard is where administrators handle billing, ledger management, and deeper analytics.

Choosing Your Plan

5-by-5 offers two plan types depending on how you fly:

Solo plans — for single-owner pilots. You get full access to all features — flight logging, maintenance tracking, pilot currency, the Documents Library, the web dashboard, and more — with no scheduling or multi-member features.

Club plans — for flying clubs, partnerships, and co-ownerships. Adds scheduling, multi-member management, group billing, and the member financial ledger on top of everything in the Solo plan.

Both plan types have a free tier with basic features and a paid tier that unlocks the full platform. See Billing & Subscriptions for a complete feature comparison.

Creating Your Account

Download the 5-by-5 app and tap Create Account. Enter your email address and a password, then verify your email with the code we send you.

If you already have an account, tap Log In instead.

Setting Up: Four Paths

After creating your account, you’ll choose how to get started:

Create a New Group (Club)

You’re setting up a new flying club or partnership. The onboarding wizard walks you through naming your group, entering your aircraft details, setting billing rates, and completing your pilot profile. See the Onboarding Walkthrough for a step-by-step guide.

Create a Solo Account

You’re a single-owner pilot. The setup is similar to a group, but without scheduling or billing configuration. You’ll enter your aircraft details and pilot profile. See Solo Mode for what’s included.

Join an Existing Group

Someone has already set up a group and sent you an invite code. Tap Join a Group, enter the code, and complete your personal profile. Your aircraft and group settings are already configured — you just need to add your own pilot information.

Add Another Group or Account

Already in 5-by-5 and adding a second airplane or group? From the Settings screen, tap Join a Group to join an existing group with a code, or Create New Group or Solo Account to start fresh. Your name, contact details, emergency contact, certificates, and ratings carry over automatically — you only fill in what’s new. See Settings for details.

Inviting Members (Club Plans)

Once your group is created, invite your co-owners or club members:

1. Go to the Members screen
2. Tap the invite button and enter their email address
3. They’ll receive an invite code by email
4. They download the app, create an account, tap Join a Group, and enter the code

The free Club tier supports up to 2 members. Upgrade to Club or Club Pro for unlimited members.

Your First Flight

After setup, you’re ready to go:

1. Book a flight (Club plans) — tap Book Time on the home screen to reserve the airplane on the group calendar
2. Log a flight — tap Log Flight and enter your tach times, airports, landings, and any squawks
3. Check your currency — your pilot currency updates automatically based on logged flights and events