Escape the Desktop. PEX Mobility with Lowdown

Complete mission-critical tasks directly from your EFB—even offline. Lowdown enables aircrews to access schedules, submit required forms, and review flight information without relying on desktop systems.

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Escape the Desktop. PEX Mobility with Lowdown

Complete mission-critical tasks directly from your EFB—even offline. Lowdown enables aircrews to access schedules, submit required forms, and review flight information without relying on desktop systems.

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Benefits / Problems Solved

The Problem

Aircrews lose valuable time searching for available desktops to check schedules, submit forms, and access critical flight information. This reliance on desktop systems creates bottlenecks during mission preparation and slows operational workflows.

The Solution

Lowdown removes desktop dependency by placing essential flight operations directly on aircrews’ mobile devices. With the ability to view schedules, complete TARs and AFTO Form 781s, and access FCIFs from anywhere, Lowdown reduces delays and improves mission readiness.

Key Benefits

  • Eliminates desktop dependency
  • Reduces mission preparation delays
  • Enables mobile and offline access
  • Streamlines flight documentation workflows

App Features Overview

Lowdown is designed to support day-to-day mission execution by making essential tools accessible where and when aircrews need them. What You Can Do with Lowdown:

  • AFTO Form 781 completion and submission
    • Effortlessly complete and submit post flight forms, such as Training Accomplishment Report (TAR), Form 781, and Fuel.
  • View and sign off on Flight Crew Information Forms (FCIFs)
    • Quickly acknowledge your Flight Crew Information Form (FCIF) and other currencies while on the go.
  • View Your schedules
    • Check your schedule on the go and easily create or modify commitments right from your EFB.
  • Squadron View
    • View all missions within your squadron.
  • Submit Bold face
    • Complete your monthly exam anywhere, anytime.
  • Offline access
    • Never worry about losing your work- Lowdown automatically submits your completed 781s, TARs, and FCIFs when you reconnect to Wi-Fi. Plus, you can view previously signed FCIFs offline for continuous access to critical information.

Coming Soon

  • Lowdown keeps getting better. Here’s what’s next:
    • Availability – Log your availability. Keep your scheduler in the loop.
    • Check Ride – Instructors can now conduct evaluations on the go
  • Your Ideas Matter
    • Want to see a new feature or improvement? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us below to share feedback or participate in user interviews.
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Testimonials

“Lowdown has enabled me to streamline my flying-related tasks,” said Chief Master Sgt. Jason Greiner, Senior Enlisted Leader, 96 Airlift Squadron. “I can show up to fly, open my iPad, check the schedule, and sign my FCIFs without searching for an AFNET computer.”
"Our members can not only sign FCIFs from their iPad, but also reference previously signed FCIFs until they are rescinded,” said Lt. Col. Robert Burgraff, Standardization/Evaluation, 934 Operations Group. “This opens the door to using Lowdown as our published Flight Crew Bulletin, reducing duplication across multiple systems.”
“With Lowdown, we’re capturing post-mission documentation electronically at the aircraft and syncing once internet connectivity is available,” said Lt. Col. Lee Place, Director of Operations, 96 Airlift Squadron. “There are several additional documentation use cases that could benefit from this same approach.”
“Existing tools weren’t designed for how aircrew actually operate,” said Lt. Col. Matt Nelson, BESPIN Chief Technology Officer. “Lowdown was built to meet aircrew where they are — providing a secure, mobile solution that reduces administrative friction and supports faster mission execution.”

How to access 

Lowdown is currently available to aircrew using PEX as their scheduling system. Aircrew with devices managed by MaaS360 or Workspace ONE can download the app through their device’s Hub or App Catalog. If your unit is not using MaaS360 or Workspace One please contact our team at lowdownfeedback@teambespin.us to see if we can get you access


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We want to hear from you! On the Lowdown app Teams channel, you can report bugs, ask questions, and/or give feedback directly to our team. You will need a CAC in order to access the Teams channel.

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