Master IFR Flying before you enter the sim - with Holding Trainer & Intercept Trainer - IFR Procedure Trainer for Airline Screening Preparation
Trusted by thousands of IFR pilots worldwide, IFR Flight Simulator is the aviation simulator and pilot training app built for realistic, effective instrument rating preparation on your phone. Master essential IFR procedures anytime, anywhere—perfect for student pilots working toward their instrument rating or experienced pilots keeping their skills sharp with convenient aviation training.
Why Pilots Love IFR Flight Simulator:
• Realistic Aviation Training: Experience authentic IFR procedures and flight navigation directly from your smartphone—no complex setups needed.
• Confidence & Convenience: Train holdings, intercepts, and IFR approaches on the go, building the skills you need for your instrument rating.
• Real-time Flight Simulation: Fly procedures with realistic physics and instrumentation, featuring the Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Navigation Display (ND).
Key Features:
Worldwide Flight Navigation Database:
• 5000+ Airports globally available for your aviation training.
• Over 11,000 VORs, NDBs, and navigational aids for extensive flight navigation practice.
Comprehensive Training Modes:
• Holding Trainer: Practice randomized holdings, calculate entries, and wind correction angles.
• Intercept Trainer: Master inbound and outbound radial and QDM/QDR intercepts, sharpening your navigation precision.
Real-Time Flight Simulator:
• Integrated autopilot for precise training, or fly manually by tilting your device for hands-on experience.
• Fast-forward mode to efficiently review or retry procedures.
• Replay and analyze your flight path with clear map visuals to reinforce learning.
• Live Map: See your flight path in real-time on the map as you fly, enhancing situational awareness.
• Live Needle Overlay: See how your HSI and CDI needles move relative to the tuned VOR or NDB on your navigation display.
• Optimal Holding Entry Path Overlay: See how the actual holding entry and holding flight track looks when applying the holding entry procedure and the calculated wind-correction angles. See how the wind shapes every leg and turn.
Effective Skill Building:
• Quickly calculate mental IFR math without pen and paper.
• Perfectly suited for instrument rating prep, simulator screenings, instrument flight training, and airline interview preparations.
User Reviews:
• "An incredible training tool for practicing holds, VOR bearings, and headings. Didn't think such high-quality training was possible on an app!"
• "Perfect to make IFR calculations a reflex. I can practice anytime, anywhere—no computer sim needed. Fantastic app!"
• "Minimalistic and phone-friendly design. Great for IFR training or refreshing your skills. Highly recommended!"
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Disclaimer:
This application is for training and educational purposes only.
It must not be used for real-world flight planning or in-flight decision-making.
While the developer strives to provide information and calculations that are as accurate and up-to-date as reasonably possible, they may still be incomplete or inaccurate, and other accepted methods exist for deriving procedures and correction angles.
Always verify data against official aeronautical publications and follow the guidance of a certified flight instructor.
The developer accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes arising from use of this software.
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While i can’t fault the dev for wanting money for their work, its just not a lot of features that you get without premium. But possibly the best app of its type on mobile
Needs improvement and more features
pilotboyalec818
I’ll start out with the positives. It is very intuitive and the UI is great. I just wish there was more thought into anything but holding. Don’t get me wrong, that part is great, but why even market “approaches and departures” if fixes aren’t modeled? I tried to fly a simulated NOTWN5 departure out of VGT and I chose the “takeoff” option. It spawned me at 3,500 feet and 200 knots (1,300AGL) and so that made it pretty tough to simulate flying the procedure in a GA airplane.I’d highly suggest you tone down the speed minimum (maybe to 60?) so it can appeal to a wider audience… I’d guess that 90% of the people using this app are instrument students who fly airplanes that approach much slower than 80. I’d also really like to see a more intuitive departure algorithm, maybe it starts at 100AGL and 70 knots instead of 1,000AGL and 200? Or give the option to modify how it starts you. Not to mention adding fixes. Or even a VERY BASIC “breakout” view. I tried to shoot an ILS and you can basically just descend into the runway until it tells you that you’ve crashed. Maybe at minimums a pop up appears that let’s you choose wether to land or to go missed.
Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your insights and suggestions. We understand your concerns regarding the current speed limitation. In holdings and intercepts you are already able to lower the speed down to 90kt which will be added to Free Flight as well in a future update.Unfortunately, a breakout view is not possible as the app does not feature 3D graphics. But your suggestion concerning a landing or goaround popup are understood. Also, a radio altimeter is planned which will display the height above the ground. Furthermore, a goaround can always be initiated yourself by increasing the V/S to a positive rate.Your feedback is essential for us to enhance the app. Stay tuned for updates as we work to address these issues and improve your experience. If you have more ideas or feedback, feel free to reach out.
I wish I had this as an IFR student
JB Flight
Just found out about this app and have it a shot. I already hold an IFR rating so I see no need to buy the plan, but man, just going through the free holding and track/intercept practice makes me wish I had this in my training. I definitely would’ve bought a plan and it would’ve made it so much easier (especially with unpublished holds which I sucked at lol).Now I just use it to maintain my own proficiency when I’m not flying. Thanks for making this incredible app!
Developer Response
Dear JB Flight,Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words and detailed feedback on our app! We are thrilled to hear that it has been so valuable to you, both for practicing holds and intercepts during your IFR training and for maintaining your proficiency now.DIt's truly rewarding to know that our efforts to create a helpful and effective tool for pilots are making a difference. We are constantly working to improve and expand the app's capabilities, and your insights are invaluable.We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we're delighted you find our app "incredible"!
A really fun game
pam beaslie
I just found it one day and got addicted
Hey IFR pilots!
Thanks for your amazing support! We're always making changes to further improve your IFR training experience. This update delivers stability enhancements, UI polish, and minor bug fixes to keep everything running smoothly.
Got feedback or just want to say hi? Reach us at contact@ifrsimulator.com!
Version 1.21.4
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Information
Seller
Tobias Maihoff
Size
136.7 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
