$22.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 16, 2016
  • August 5, 2025

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Design custom flight simulator instrument panels on your iPad. Connect to popular simulators like X-plane and FS2020 to use your iPad as a primary or secondary instrument display. Offers over 1000 free instruments and intuitive touch controls for a realistic simulation experience.

Custom instrument panel design
iPad as primary/secondary display
Connects to X-plane, FS2020, P3D, FSX
Over 1000 free instruments
Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
Control simulator functions via touch
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What's New in Air Manager

5.0.0

August 5, 2025

- Support for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - Added additional instruments and panels

User reviews

Works but limited

I wish there was a snap to grid function on the ios function. Resizing is possible but theres no way to resize to an exact size so all my instruments are now different sizes. Also no way to change the background on instruments. Too expensive for this limited functionality..

hortible. Waste of money.

Dont buy. It wont connect to xplane at all. I've done everything i know to get it to work. Even online tricks to see if that works. Nothing. it used to work with xp11 but not now. Plus you cant get premium panels like overhead (forward & aft) 737 panel on the ipad air manager.

Works fine but missing a lot

Works fine with MSFS2024, connects fine no issues.
No Garmin available in MSFS24
Not all the widgets work in MSFS24
Dragging and scaling is hit and miss
It’s buggy when trying to remove widgets, have to close and restart the app each time.

Could do with some proper instructions, just lazy developers not bothering in my opinion
I bought this version instead of the full pc version for a couple of reasons, £70 is far too much for the full version
I have spacedesk, spare mini hdmi monitors and multiple DP/ hdmi options but just didn’t want all the cabling so thought an old iPad would be an easy option.
After a weekend using, now getting used to the software
It does feel like it’s not finished yet, more beta.
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Aircraft not supported

I’ve given this 3 stars mainly because it does not yet provide instruments for MSFS2020 Cessna Citation (September 2025). I have an IPad that would have been great to display the FMC. I did do a quick test with a Bell helicopter and rpm gauge which worked straight away without problem, I did however note that there was a difference in rpm readings to the main one displayed on my computer screen
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NOT CO,COMPATIBLE

This says it’s compatible with Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 but it is not. After spending over $100 on both apps, iOS and pc, support tells me there’s no date as to when it may be compatible. DO NOT BUY

FAQ

What does Air Manager do?

Air Manager allows you to design and use custom flight simulator instrument panels on your iPad. You can connect it to popular simulators like X-plane, FS2020, Prepar3d, and FSX, using your iPad as either a primary instrument display or a secondary control panel for frequencies and settings.

What are the key features of Air Manager?

Key features include the ability to design custom panels by adding, dragging, and scaling over 1000 free instruments. You can control simulator functions like radio frequencies and autopilot directly from your iPad's touch screen, making the simulation experience more realistic.

Is Air Manager free to use?

Yes, the application itself is free to use. It comes with over 1000 free instruments, and the necessary plugins for connecting to your flight simulator can also be downloaded for free from their website.

What flight simulators is Air Manager compatible with?

Air Manager is compatible with a wide range of flight simulators including Laminar Research X-Plane (versions 9, 10, and 11), Microsoft FSX, and Lockheed Martin Prepar3d. The companion plugin also runs on Windows, Mac OSX, and Linux.

How can I use Air Manager to enhance my flight simulation?

You can use Air Manager to create a more immersive flight simulation experience. By designing custom panels, you can dedicate your computer monitor solely to the outside view while managing all your instruments and controls on your iPad, or use it as a convenient secondary control stack.