# Aircraft Horizon — Classic Artificial Horizon

> Photo-realistic aircraft artificial horizon indicator for iPhone and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by iAware.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircraft-horizon/id301431360 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [iAware](https://appshunter.io/developer/300399959)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircraft-horizon/id301431360/reviews.md

## What is Aircraft Horizon?

This application is a photo-realistic aircraft Artificial Horizon indicator, also known as an Attitude Indicator, for your iPhone.   Has a resettable zero and the movement is super smooth and realistic.

NEW VERSION includes these new features:
1.  improved Graphics
2.  Landscape mode
3.  Native iPad app
4.  Bug Fixes
5.  Supports Latest iOS version

This application is modeled after the instrument found in many general aviation aircraft.   It looks just like the real thing because photos of the real thing were used to create the graphics.  

Pitch and roll angles are represented both with the analog instrument as well a digital display.   The instrument can be zeroed and the pitch reference "wings" can be adjusted, just like the real instrument.

Of course, the iPhone doesn't have the same type of Gyro as an aircraft, so the instrument function is simulated using the iPhones built in accelerometer, 

This program has been tested on an iPhone 3g, 3Gs, 4 and iPod touch running firmware version 4.0 on up

## Key features

- Photo-realistic graphics
- Smooth and realistic movement
- Resettable zero
- Landscape mode
- Native iPad app
- Digital pitch and roll display

## Recent user reviews (10 of 46)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircraft-horizon/id301431360/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No good.

*2025-11-21, version 3.15*

I can’t open this app at all. Keeps crashing.

### 1/5 — Scam

*2025-04-16*

Does not even open

### 1/5 — Doesn’t load

*2022-12-29, version 3.15*

Pops on goes off !!

### 1/5 — App not working

*2021-11-27*

App doesn’t load on iPad

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2020-11-22*

Не работает, как вернуть деньги?

### 1/5 — Won’t run

*2020-03-13*

Won’t run..just crashes.. I want a refund

### 1/5 — Bull ...

*2019-08-30*

Don’t lost your money

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2019-05-05*

The lag on this makes it useless. No reason for it either since the accelerometer on the iPhone 10 provides near instant orientation reference. Don’t waste your money!

### 2/5 — Aircraft Airspeed IOS 12.1 Compatible?

*2018-10-31*

Is there any chance that the Aircraft Airspeed app can be made compatible for iOS 12?

These are by far the nicest aircraft gages out there. I own the other three, but it would sure be nice to have this one as well.

Can it be converted to 64 bit?

### 1/5 — Não funciona! Not work!

*2018-03-29*

O horizonte artificial não funciona, acho que devido as vibrações. Não recomento!
Dinheiro perdido.

The artificial horizon does not work, I think due to the vibrations. I do not recommend it!
Lost money.

## Frequently asked questions about Aircraft Horizon

### What is Aircraft Horizon?

Aircraft Horizon is a photo-realistic artificial horizon indicator, also known as an Attitude Indicator, designed for iOS devices. It simulates the instrument found in general aviation aircraft, providing realistic pitch and roll indications.

### What are the key features of Aircraft Horizon?

Key features include photo-realistic graphics, smooth and realistic movement, a resettable zero, landscape mode, native iPad support, and a digital display for pitch and roll angles. The graphics are based on photos of real aircraft instruments.

### How much does Aircraft Horizon cost?

Based on the provided information, Aircraft Horizon is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is Aircraft Horizon compatible with?

The application has been tested on iPhone 3g, 3Gs, 4, and iPod touch running firmware version 4.0 and up. It also includes a native iPad app and supports the latest iOS version.

### How does Aircraft Horizon simulate flight instruments?

While the iPhone doesn't have the same type of gyroscope as an aircraft, this application simulates the instrument function using the iPhone's built-in accelerometer. The pitch and roll angles are represented both with the analog instrument and a digital display.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.15 — 2017-12-18

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Updated to accommodate latest iOS versions and devices.
Improved rotation lock
Bug fixes

### 3.14 — 2013-10-28

Fixes crash problem with iOS 7
Greatly improved graphics courtesy of Mid-Continent Industries, the manufacturer of the instrument.
Supports landscape mode
Increased efficiency to reduce battery consumption
Native iPad support

### 2.00 — 2011-10-12

1.  Added support for devices with built-in Gyro
2.  Added auto zero on startup option
3.  Added support to run in Face-Up orientation in addition to Top-up.
4.  Bug Fixes
5.  Graphic Improvements
6.  Supports Latest iOS version

### 1.06 — 2009-10-13

Version 1.06
1.  Minor Bug Fixes
2.  Tested to work with firmware 2.2.1 through 3.1

Version 1.05
1.  Roll display changed to more closely simulate actual instrument
2.  Graphic and cosmetic updates
3.  Added ability to change digital display color.
4.  The color of the status bar (where the signal strength is) can now be changed  between white, black or hidden.
5.  Auto lock can be disabled while this application is running.
6.  Moved advanced settings from Advanced page to Setup page.
7.  Added help page containing helpful hints

### 1.05 — 2009-06-15

1.  Roll display changed to more closely simulate actual instrument
2.  Graphic and cosmetic updates
3.  Added ability to change digital display color.
4.  The color of the status bar (where the signal strength is) can now be changed  between white, black or hidden.
5.  Auto lock can be disabled while this application is running.
6.  Moved advanced settings from Advanced page to Setup page.
7.  Added help page containing helpful hints.

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