# A320 CBT > A320 flight simulator for unstable approach prevention and pilot training. (iPhone/iPad app by Tjeerd Schouten.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a320-cbt/id6737673117 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tjeerd Schouten](https://appshunter.io/developer/854166908) - Category: Education, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 191 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-05-13 - Data updated: 2026-07-27 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a320-cbt/id6737673117/reviews.md ## What is A320 CBT? A link to the manual is in Menu - Settings - About. A320 CBT is a sophisticated flight simulator that is specifically designed to help prevent unstable approaches. It is an excellent tool for both instructors and pilots new to the A320 series aircraft. It supports both the A320, A321, and the NEO. This app is entirely created by an active A320 Captain and the author of the book "Practical Descent Energy Management". A320 CBT is a unique, first-ever flight simulator that features interactive lessons as well as a free flight mode. Several predefined scenarios are included that help you save time setting up high energy situations. You can also save the current state of flight to create custom situations. All phases of flight are supported, from take off, landing, to go-around. It also supports ILS, VOR, and RNP approaches. The ILS signal bends realistically outside of its normal range, simulating real-world behavior. If features a novel proprietary physics engine that uses very little hardware resources while at the same time providing a realistic flight experience. A revolutionary vector graphics engine made by Rive, provides super sharp, high quality graphics. It supports lossless zooming, making it suitable to run on small screen devices without blurred graphics when zoomed in. The intuitive interface allows you to easily control the Autopilot via the FCU buttons. Both cold weather and incorrect QNH situations are supported. The runway elevation can be changed to easily create different high airfield scenarios. Disclaimer: this is not an official training tool. System, performance, and SOP errors can occur. Always follow aircraft manufacturer and company manuals. App Restrictions A320 CBT is not an official training tool. System, performance, and SOP inconsistencies can occur. The app is not intended to be an FMS trainer. The FMS (MCDU) simulation is very limited. The app focusses on accurate FCU, FMA, and performance simulation instead. No NAV database is supported. Fictitious airports, SID, and STARs are used. Only one SID is available. Only two STARs are available. Only one airport is available for departure and two for arrival. Flight from A to B (or return to departure airfield) is not possible. The scenery is night time and point light based only. Only one point light scenery area is available. Unusual attitudes are not supported. The altitude tape is limited to FL 405. Negative altitudes are not supported. Lesson state save is only partially supported. The app is not certified for official training use. The app cannot be used while in a real cockpit. Real aircraft warning sounds are used. Manual flight is designed for instrument scan practice, not for handling skills. Manual thrust is not available. Joystick and game pad is not supported. Only ND ARC mode is supported. Only ND CSTR selection is available. ADF/NDB is not supported. EPR gauges are not supported, only N1 is supported. Viewing the airplane from the outside is not supported. 3D cockpit is not supported, only some 2D panels are supported. ## Key features - Unstable approach prevention - Interactive lessons - Free flight mode - Realistic physics engine - High-quality vector graphics - Autopilot control ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | FULL version | $9.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a320-cbt/id6737673117/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Wonderfulllll *2025-11-08, version 1.3.3* Thank you ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2025-09-03, version 1.2.7* Thank you Captain Schouten, truly an incredible resource, the fact it is open and accessible to all makes it even sweeter! ### 5/5 — Loving it! *2025-08-17, version 1.2.5* From following on youtube, buying the descend management book and now this app! I have tried many apps to understand descend mechanics of the A320, and I have to say this is the best so far! I really appreciate the information your giving out, especially as a fellow FO starting out on the A320, this is pure gold 👍 ### 5/5 — . *2025-08-11, version 1.2.5* If you had an FMS on board, you’d be the ultimate flight deck companion ### 5/5 — Well done *2025-06-09* Beautiful app captain for help JFOs ### 5/5 — Incredible *2025-05-18* Amazing App, incredible work by Capt Tjeerd Schouten. All buttons, graphics are realistic. Amazing! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2025-05-18* Its best and most realistic app that i seen for A320, wish to upgrade more features , perfect ### 5/5 — Wonderful *2025-05-16, version 1.1* So far best basic , practical ,efficient and valuable simulation for energy management. I hope it will be enhanced in future in aspect of functionalty. ### 5/5 — Super! *2025-05-15, version 1.1* Thank you so much for this free app. A brilliant way to practice and accessible to all pilots! ### 1/5 — Not working *2025-05-14* The app doesn’t open , my ipad is M4 **Developer response:** The crash on startup is fixed in the latest version. ## Frequently asked questions about A320 CBT ### What is A320 CBT? A320 CBT is a flight simulator application designed to help pilots prevent unstable approaches and train for the A320 series aircraft. It offers interactive lessons and a free flight mode. ### Who developed A320 CBT? A320 CBT was developed by Tjeerd Schouten, an active A320 Captain and author of "Practical Descent Energy Management". ### What aircraft models does A320 CBT support? The simulator supports the A320, A321, and the NEO variants of the aircraft. ### Does A320 CBT offer different flight modes? Yes, A320 CBT includes both interactive lessons and a free flight mode. Predefined scenarios and the ability to save custom flight states are also available. ### What types of approaches can be practiced in A320 CBT? The simulator supports all phases of flight, including take off, landing, and go-around. It also simulates ILS, VOR, and RNP approaches with realistic signal behavior. ### Is A320 CBT suitable for older devices? Yes, A320 CBT features a proprietary physics engine that uses minimal hardware resources and a vector graphics engine that supports lossless zooming, making it suitable for small screen devices without graphic degradation. ### Is A320 CBT an official training tool? No, A320 CBT is not an official training tool. Users should always follow aircraft manufacturer and company manuals, as system, performance, and SOP errors can occur. ### What is the update frequency for A320 CBT? The latest version is 1.4.3, last updated on March 24, 2026. Specific update frequency is not detailed, but it has received updates. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5.1 — 2026-07-21 -A link to the manual is in Menu - Settings - About. -Added QAR messages. -Fixed a bug causing an altitude constraint not taken into account in DES mode in some situations. -Fixed a bug causing an incorrect vertical mode when a constraint was overflown in ALT CST* mode. -Fixed the lesson back button not positioning the aircraft correctly. -Not free anymore. To unlock most features, it now requires a single in-app purchase. Existing users get everything for free. If the automatic unlock feature (grandfather rights) for an existing user does not work, email me with a proof of download up to version 1.4.6 and I will give you a store coupon. ### 1.5.0 — 2026-07-06 -A link to the manual is in Menu - Settings - About. -Not free anymore. To unlock most features, it now requires a single in-app purchase. Existing users get everything for free. If the automatic unlock feature (grandfather rights) for an existing user does not work, email me with a proof of download up to version 1.4.6 and I will give you a store coupon. -Increased the PAPI size. -Increased the runway light intensity and bloom. -Improved In App Purchase handling. -Fixed the save/load scroll list (removed scroll). -Fixed a bug causing FINAL blue not to be armed with the NEO. -Fixed a bug causing the green VDEV indication on the PFD not to show correctly. -Fixed a bug causing some climb and descend arrows to be shown incorrectly. -Fixed a bug causing incorrect keyboard manual pitch control. -Fixed a bug causing the wrong turn radius to be calculated at first situation load. -Fixed a bug causing a wrong speed to be set when the menu is closed. -Other bug fixes. -Better keyboard handling. -Reduced keyboard control bank sensitivity. ### 1.4.9 — 2026-06-07 -A link to the manual is in Menu - Settings - About. -Not free anymore. To unlock most features, it now requires a single in-app purchase. Existing users get everything for free. If the automatic unlock feature (grandfather rights) for an existing user does not work, email me with a proof of download up to version 1.4.6 and I will give you a store coupon. -The aircraft type is not changed to A320 upon situation load anymore. The current aircraft type is used instead. -Fixed momentary VmoMmo wrong for A321 when Flap 1 selected. -Profile calculation is now reset at situation load. -The speed is now set higher if below green dot, S, or F speed when changing the weight or aircraft type. -Fixed some profile and DEM message bugs. -The profile is now re-calculated if the airfield elevation is changed. -Fixed CRC sometimes momentarily triggering on situation change. -Fixed a bug causing a wrong preset GW to be set on aircraft change. -QAR speed not at green dot below 3000 ft changed to 220 kts and not at green dot. ### 1.4.8 — 2026-06-03 -A link to the manual is in Menu - Settings - About. -Not free anymore. To unlock most features, it now requires a single in-app purchase. Existing users get everything for free. If the automatic unlock feature (grandfather rights) for an existing user does not work, email me with a proof of download up to version 1.4.6 and I will give you a store coupon. -Major feature update: added Descent Energy Management feedback messages. -Improved in app purchase error handling. -Added mode reversion when ND touch engaged and not in HDG or TRACK mode. -Improved altitude restriction handling. -Improved Tutorial logic. -Fixed some QAR messages. -Fixed a bug causing ALT* during take off if loading take off when ALT* was previously present. -Fixed an issue with DES and ALT blue on a level segment. -Fixed an issue with ALT CST* not engaging when the altitude is managed too close to the FCU altitude. -Fixed an issue with the flashing altitude window not resetting. -Fixed an issue with the glide path angle on a LLZ FLS approach. -Fixed an issue with loading a situation when previously in ALT*. -Fixed DEM basic tick not set upon lesson completion. ### 1.4.7 — 2026-05-18 -Not free anymore. To unlock most features, it now requires a single in-app purchase. Existing users get everything for free. If automatic grandfather rights doesn't work, email me with your app receipt and I will send you a coupon. -Book banner is automatically disabled for the full version. -Tweaked the GS* engage range. -Tweaked the side bent GS signal. -Tweaked the effect of weight on climb performance. ## Apps similar to A320 CBT | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Acron A320 Cockpit Fam.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acron-a320-cockpit-fam/id496869238) | 3.6 (9) | $34.99 | Education | | [320 Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/320-guide/id1630247938) | 4.7 (40) | Free | Education | | [VRflow A320](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrflow-a320/id1619977505) | 4.0 (2) | Free | Education | | [A320PDP BASIC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a320pdp-basic/id1526036583) | 4.5 (2) | Free | Education | | [A320 FMS Trainer PRO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a320-fms-trainer-pro/id1609857581) | — | Free | Education | | [A320 CFDS Trainer Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a320-cfds-trainer-lite/id6451204364) | — | Free | Education | ## More apps by Tjeerd Schouten - [Table Math Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/table-math-pro/id6770058688) All apps by Tjeerd Schouten: https://appshunter.io/developer/854166908 ## Related topics [a320](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/a320) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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