iFly EFB delivers the perfect combination of affordability, capability, and usability for both VFR and IFR Pilots. Safely and quickly get the information you need so you can focus on flying!
Key reasons to try iFly EFB:
1) Ease of use in the cockpit: Our intuitive and simple interface, easy to hit buttons, simple map gestures, large fonts, and more make this the best EFB for in-flight use
2) Pilot focused company: We have staff (pilots) on the ground at our office in Texas waiting to answer your questions. Call 214-585-0444 or email support@adventurepilot.com, we're here to help
3) Price: We are one of the most competitively priced EFBs on the market
4) Capabilities: We are one of the most capable EFBs on the market! Need proof? Visit www.iFlyEFB.com/Compare
Following are some of our features and benefits:
•Geo-Reference Approach Plates and Airport Diagrams
•3D Synthetic Vision / EFIS Mode
•Terrain, Obstructions, Traffic, and Airspaces Alerts
•Complete ADSB support
•AutoTaxi+ for safe taxing at any airport
•RealView airport imagery
•RealPlan automatic VFR Planner
•Auto-load approach into plan
•Complete VFR and IFR databases and charts (FAA)
•Sectionals
•Customizable Instruments
•Public & Private Airports
•Winds aloft including forecasts for 36 hours
•Hi/Lo-Enroute Charts
•Terminal Area Charts(TAC)
•World Aeronautical Charts(WAC)
•Vector Mode
•Weather (Pre-Flight or ADS-B Live)
•Hi-res Winds Aloft Optimizing
•Rapid Flight planning
•Plates & Diagrams (Approach, Departure Plates, Stars, SIDs Airport Diagrams)
•Instruments Panel
•Day/Night Mode
•Online Flight Plan Filing
•Custom Instrument Layouts (24 Instruments, e.g. HSI, Vertical Profile, and AHRS)
•Vertical Terrain planning and Airspace preview
•Find Nearest
•History
•North Up / Track Up
•Pinch Zooming w/ One Touch Feature
•Dynamic Distance Ring
•Hybrid Compass Rose w/ Nav Function
•Extended Course Line
•Flight Trails
•Past Flights
•Rubber Band route modification
•Custom Aircraft icons
•AutoTaxi+
•Alerts & Warnings
•Button Fading (maximizes screen space)
•Custom User Waypoints
•Customizable Instruments
•Simulator Mode
I’ve been using this as a trial for about a month. I’m a student pilot and I’ve been using it in my flights. I’ve tried the following moving map GPS apps: Foreflight, FlyQ, Garmin Pilot, Airmate, and Wing X. Out of all of these iFlyGPS has been my favorite for several reasons. First, the layout and design of the app just makes sense to me. Everything is where I expect it to be and behaves the way I think it should. This alone is a huge selling point to me. Another thing that impresses me is that it runs well even on my old iPad Air 2. The other apps either aren’t supported or the old iPad cannot handle them. Something about how iFlyGPS’s design is just very efficient. Finally the app is very inexpensive and I see them running deals fairly often. I see they are designing a new system called iFlyEFB and they say if you pay for one you will get both. That’s nice as well. My only negative points for this app is that the buttons look like they are from Windows 3 and when scrolling around the app the terrain has to load in, however it is very quick. Neither of these points matter to me very much and I think I will buy this software over the others I have used. This is definitely my favorite and especially if you are a private pilot and don’t plan on going commercial this is everything you’d need.
Fast, simple and easy to use
hanger8
You will not get lost using iFly GPS. Others are simply slow in painting on the screen or too confusing but when using iFly you will find it intuitive and consistent user experience. Map updates always work, they include the necessary frequencies, approach plates, fuel prices and FBO details at a finger tip. What I like the best is the flight history allowing me to double check my pilot log book entries and when upgrading from one device to another the history follows me around. I wish there where more global maps such as beyond the Bahamas and the ability to allow pilots to enter FBO and airport information which could be viewed by other pilots such as fee’s or FBO’s to use or avoid. Pilots like to help each other and this feature would be a hit on day one, especially when flying international. Also being able to submit e-APIS details from iFly would be another great bonus. Works perfect with Stratux ADS-B every time. And you can’t beat the price. There is never a worry about adding on to the subscription and the company is beyond fair for renewals. I use the app on an iPad mini and iPhone. The IPhone mainly to plan flights when I am curious and the iPad mini for actual flying. The iPhone comes in handy as an immediate backup in flight in a pinch. It has saved me once already. Don’t look any further as this is simply the best out there.
Developer Response
Thanks hanger8!
Custom waypoints
N747T
Over the last several years ,I have flown all the lower 48 states. During these flights ,we added custom waypoints . They give us at a glance , restroom stops , fuel stops ( we use Mo-gas, and that is hard to find in some areas ) . We also have courtesy cars and hotels. Now when we plan a flight , we can quickly plan stops. We love this app! It is intuitive and fast. Our negatives on the app is that it doesn’t, give mo-gas locations, and the FBO info all needs updated. we have found more times than not , it to be inaccurate. So we land and then create custom waypoints info. Foreflight has better FBO information,but it costs too much and is more distracting to use in flight. This app could use a pilot entered fuel update tab , like Waze has, to enter current fuel options and prices at each stop.
Start with iFly
goneflyingagain
I haven’t tried them all. I started with iFly and loved it so much that I never looked back. Sure, I read about the others time and again, but given the philosophy behind the intuitive interface and continuous improvement exhibited by the Adventure Pilot team, I could not find any sensible reason to fritter away my time trying to learn another more confusing system. I use it on an iPad, iPhone, and an iFly 740. They make it so easy to use and to share the data subscription across platforms and devices it is one of the easiest “go/no go” decisions I’ve ever been faced with.
Developer Response
You are a smart man, thanks for the great review!
This is a critical patch Release which applies mostly for iPhones in Large Display Mode critically broken in 14.0.57.
Release Notes for 14.0.57:
1. Satellite Imagery Layer
View high-resolution satellite imagery right on the map.
Includes smart caching to help manage disk space, plus
the ability to pre-load imagery along your flight plan
route.
2. Sharper Display Throughout
Graphics, map tiles, terrain elevations, and EFIS 3D now
display at approximately double the previous resolution,
making the entire app look sharper and clearer.
3. New PDF Viewer for Briefings
Flight Plan Briefings now open in a built-in PDF viewer,
with a Share option that makes it easy to send briefings
by email or through other apps.
4. New Planning Charts
WAC charts have been replaced with new Planning Charts,
making it easier to view and plan VFR flights at wider
map ranges.
5. Flyway Charts Now Available
Flyway Charts are now included.
6. Audio Callouts for All Alert Types
All alert types can now provide spoken callouts.
Individual callouts can be managed under Menu > Settings
> Alerts/Warnings > Audio Callouts.
7. NEXRAD Auto-Animation
Radar imagery now auto-animates by default for both
internet and ADS-B sources. If you turn it off, your
preference will be remembered.
8. Native Keyboard Support
Platform-specific keyboards are now enabled by default
for a more natural typing experience. This can be
adjusted under Menu > Setup > Screen.
9. Updated Graphics Engine
The app now uses the latest graphics engine for improved
performance and compatibility.
10. Flight Plan Improvements
- Flight Plan Briefings can now be shared by email or
other apps
- Improved support for filing flight plans more than 24
hours in advance
- Filing now works with Lat/Lon waypoints that do not
include airport codes
- Fixes for departure time and altitude planning
- Your account name now defaults to your registered iFly
email address
11. Extended Runway Enhancements
The Extend Runways option now also includes departure
extensions.
12. Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements
- Corrected AIRMET/SIGMET and TFR description text issues
- Fixed map coverage for the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, and
the Virgin Islands
- Improved visibility of the Glide Ring, TOC/TOD markers,
and Traffic Radar
- Fixed forecast color legend and various alert issues
- Corrected raster map tile rendering and track-up
behavior
- Improved Vector Mode Terrain loading performance
Version 14.0.63
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Information
Seller
Adventure Pilot, LLC
Size
97.1 MB
Category
Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
