# Air Manager

> Design and control custom flight simulator instrument panels on iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by Sim Innovations B.V..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-manager/id1052587916 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sim Innovations B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052587915)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation
- Price: $22.99
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 107 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 897 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-02-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-manager/id1052587916/reviews.md

## What is Air Manager?

Air Manager lets you design custom flight simulator instrument panels on your iPad. Panels can connect to X-plane, FS2020, FS2024, Prepar3d and FSX.

Use your iPad as a primary instrument panel and have your computer monitor for outside view only, or use your iPad as a secondary com stack to easily set frequencies through the iPad touch screen. Air Manager comes with more than 1000 free instruments. Add, drag, scale, build your instrument panel in only a matter of minutes. Save your created panels, and switch between them quickly.

User friendly
No difficult settings or downloading and configuring of third party applications. You can download the necessary plugins from our website for free. We offer a complete solution!

Place instruments anywhere you like
Tap an instrument to add it to the canvas, hold and drag to rearrange, and pinch to scale, it’s as easy as that.

Loads of free instruments
The application comes with more than 1000 free instruments, and this collection keeps growing.

Buttons, Switches and Knobs
Controls like Buttons, Switches, and Knobs let you control the simulator from your 2D panels, so your Flight Simulation is super realistic. Setting a radio frequency or the altimeter setting, moving electrical switches, and controlling the autopilot are just a few examples of what you can do without directly accessing the flight simulator.

Multiplatform and multi simulator
The Air Manager plugin runs on Microsoft Window, Mac OSX, and Linux, both 32 bits and 64 bits, and is compatible with Laminar Research X-Plane 9, 10 and 11, Microsoft FSX and Lockheed Martin Prepar3D.

## Key features

- 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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 107)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-manager/id1052587916/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Does not work on IPad Air M2 13inch

*2026-05-18, version 5.0.0*

I have been very désappointed to see that Air Manger does not work on a 13inch IPad Air M2. The panel occupies only a fraction of the screen and all buttons have an offset to the panel. So totally inusable. Support contated told me they have no clue how to remedy this. A pity, the app seemed to be a real help. So telling it works on IPad seems to be excessive ( if not worst)

### 1/5 — Auf keinen Fall kaufen!

*2026-04-05, version 5.0.0*

Das Programm stürzt ständig ab mein Einrichten. Muss die App ständig löschen und erneut laden. Hätte gerne meine 25€ zurück!

### 1/5 — Works but limited

*2026-03-27, version 5.0.0*

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..

### 1/5 — MSFS 2024: keine Verbindung…

*2026-02-13, version 5.0.0*

Mit MSFS 2024 lässt sich leider keine Verbindung aufbauen. Das Plugin für den Flusi ist installiert und startet auch (laut Logfile). Bin im gleichen WLAN, aber keine Verbindung mögliche. Weder automatisch noch mit fixer IP.

### 1/5 — hortible. Waste of money.

*2025-12-09, version 5.0.0*

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.

### 4/5 — Works fine but missing a lot

*2025-10-03, version 5.0.0*

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.

### 3/5 — Aircraft not supported

*2025-09-01, version 5.0.0*

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

### 1/5 — NOT CO,COMPATIBLE

*2025-06-10, version 4.2.2*

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

### 2/5 — Still no update for MSFS 2024

*2025-03-27, version 4.2.2*

Sadly still not update or new app compatibility for MSFS 2024.

### 5/5 — Excellente application

*2025-02-01, version 4.2.2*

J’utilise l’EFB uniquement. Fonctionne parfaitement avec x-PLANE 11/12 et le ZIBO (Boeing 737-800). 
Je recommande

## Frequently asked questions about Air Manager

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.0 — 2025-08-05

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

### 4.2.2 — 2024-11-26

- Fix to the settings page in the latest iOS version
- Latest instruments and panels

### 4.2.0 — 2024-05-27

New instruments and panels added

### 4.1.6 — 2023-05-18

Instrument updates.

### 4.1 — 2022-04-20

Additional instruments

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