# AirTrack Classic — Flying made simple!

> Real-time flight data and control for flight simulators and navigation. (iPhone/iPad app by Joao Cabral.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airtrack-classic/id380647441 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joao Cabral](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823274975)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: $19.99
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 172 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 189 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airtrack-classic/id380647441/reviews.md

## What is AirTrack Classic?

AirTrack integrates with multiple data sources in order to report flight and navigation data wirelessly and in real time. Designed to be used with a Flight Simulator, with the aid of a plugin this application allows you to track your virtual flights in real-time in the palm of your hand, as well as to remotely control your simulated flights. 

You no longer need to stay glued to the computer in order to know if you're still flying at 39,000 feet, if you're still heading to the right waypoint, how long you've got left or what the weather is going to be like at your destination airport; you can now relax and do it in the garden or anywhere within WiFi reach really and control your flight with your thumb.

But if this isn't enough, AirTrack can also use your device's built-in GPS, Accelerometer and Gyro to determine your current movements and attitude and the Internet to download real weather to simulate an aircraft's sensors.

Turn your car trip into a flight experience by getting information about your instant position, heading and surrounding waypoints. See yourself in an EFIS style navigation display / primary flight display or plan your multi-leg trip with the built in route planner FMC which gives you real-time information about your waypoints, how far they are and how long it will take you to reach them.

With its built-in database of FIX, VOR, NDB and Airports, AirTrack can also be used as a flight simulator companion allowing you to plan and monitor your trip, target a VOR or even perform a full IFR approach without ever needing to look at the screen.

The AirTrack features include:

- A full Primary Flight Display with speed, altitude, vertical speed, barometric pressure
- Also in the PFD, compass, AI with roll/pitch,  auto-pilot status and settings. 
- Instant GS, IAS, MACH, TAS and VS when available.
- An MFD with APP, VOR, MAP and PLN mode with centered and expanded views.
- The whole world as a map of geo contours in the MFD.
- NAV / ADF and ILS / Approach guidance in the PFD and MFD.
- An MCP panel to control the Aircraft's Auto-Pilot.
- Wind speed and direction indicators.
- Next waypoint reporting on the MFD.
- Electronic Flight Bag style interface for iPad,
- An advanced multimode navigation display.
- A multi-leg FMC style route planner.
- Enroute Airways decoder.
- SID, STAR and Approach procedures decoder. 
- Bi-directional radio stack.
- AutoTransponder Mode.
- Customizable waypoints.
- Saved waypoints and Nearby waypoints.
- Real-Time weather information for airports.
- Detailed airport information including runways.
- A database of localities worldwide.
- Built-in database of intersections, VORs and NDBs.
- Support for NAVIGRAPH FMS AIRAC cycles.
- Tracking of VATSIM / IVAO/ PilotEdge  surrounding air traffic on the MFD.
- Tracking of which controllers are online in VATSIM/IVAO.
- Auto-tuning of ATC frequencies to COM1/COM2.
- Automatic position report generation for oceanic.
- Enhanced graphics with high-res Retina Display.
- Remote Yoke/Joystick/Rudder for flight simulator.
- Support for X-Plane
- Support for Flight Simulator 2020
- Support for FS9 and FSX(*)
- Cloud Services flight plan and waypoint sync. 
- Cloud based auto-sync advanced flight planner
- Cloud based Approach plate / charts viewer with user charts.
- And much more ...

(*) Support for the old FS9 and FSX simulators is limited and provided by a third party plugin which is no longer actively maintained.

## Key features

- Real-time flight and navigation data
- Flight simulator integration
- Remote flight control
- Primary Flight Display (PFD)
- Multi-Function Display (MFD)
- Route planner (FMC)
- Real-time weather information

## What do users think of AirTrack Classic?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Enhances flight simulation experience
- 💡 Converts iPad/iPhone into cockpit display
- 🚀 Quick input for autopilot and radio frequencies
- 🗺️ Useful for navigation and flight planning
- ✅ Works well with X-Plane and FSX
- 🔧 Easy to set up and use
- 🌟 Highly recommended by users
- 📱 Supports multiple iOS devices simultaneously
- ⚙️ Functional and feature-rich
- ✨ Seamless integration with flight simulators
- 💯 Great value for money (for some)
- 💬 Responsive and helpful support (mentioned by some)

**Cons**

- 💸 Expensive for some users
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ❌ Connection issues with flight simulators
- 🚫 Not compatible with all aircraft/add-ons
- ❓ Lack of clear instructions/documentation
- ⚠️ Location services request is concerning for some
- ⏳ Outdated features or lack of updates
- 📉 Performance issues or slowdowns
- 🔄 Database expiration issues
- 🪲 Some features not working as expected

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or closes automatically
- App does not open or shows a black screen
- Connection issues with FSX/X-Plane
- MCP controls not working
- Flight plan import issues
- Waypoint import issues
- App not syncing with flight simulator
- Location services not working or causing issues
- App not working after iOS updates
- Plugin not working or difficult to install
- Some ICAO codes not showing
- FMC heading freezes
- Controls are reversed
- Cannot read FMC in X-Plane
- App slows down FSX performance
- Charts are experimental and may not work
- Incompatible with FSX non-default aircraft
- White icon after update

**Most requested features**

- Add FMC functionality
- Improve compatibility with specific add-on aircraft (e.g., PMDG, FF777, A320Neo)
- Include engine parameters display
- Add a moving map with satellite view (like Google Maps)
- More instrument style options (e.g., Cessna 172, Avidyne, G1000)
- Ability to upload own AIRAC data
- Real-time weather integration
- Simulate more traffic
- Landscape mode option
- Option to customize page layouts
- Improve FMC database management (avoid expiration)
- Add SID/STAR support
- Improve graphics quality
- Allow editing FMC entries (e.g., altitude)
- Add VATSIM controller voice and text display
- Better instructions for plugin placement
- Integration of approach/procedure charts
- Add holding patterns on route
- Ability to use as a real-world flight aid (with privacy concerns addressed)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 172)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airtrack-classic/id380647441/reviews.md

### 5/5 — X plane 11 perfect App

*2022-07-08, version 3.19.1*

Lo utilizo con Xplane 11 y funciona muy bien, se integra con facilidad con el simulador y con el FMC.

### 3/5 — 调mcp调不了

*2022-06-05*

一调mcp游戏内乱调，只能用键盘快捷调。

### 1/5 — Not worth this amount of money

*2021-10-17, version 3.17*

Waste of my hard earned money. So many other apps out there that give similar functionality and cost a fraction of this.

### 2/5 — Buena app pro creo que está abandonada

*2021-04-05, version 3.16.3*

He intentado contactar con soporte a través de la web y es imposible sale un mensaje de que ha habido un error y que contacte con soporte por lo que es imposible.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on Apple Computer

*2021-03-25, version 3.16.3*

It doesn’t see the flight plan on any aircraft whether it be X 
Plane stock or add on. Of course no refund with a purchase like this!

### 4/5 — Works great with flight simulator 2020

*2020-10-11, version 3.15.1*

I have 3 Saitek panels (radio, auto pilot and buttons) to work with my flight sim but this works even better. The iPad running AirTrack does not always seem to connect immediately to the flight sim computer running the plug-in so maybe that still needs some work (or maybe I need to do some more testing)

### 5/5 — Funktioniert auch mit Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

*2020-10-02, version 3.15.1*

Geniale Funktionalität und sehr guter, netter Support. Für den MSFS2020 wird ein Tool von der Herstellerseite benötigt. Ja, der Preis ist etwas hoch, aber dafür bleibt es hoffentlich ohne in-App Kram!

### 1/5 — How do I connect

*2020-03-31, version 3.14*

I have scoured the internet and I don’t know how to connect this app to fsx, no instructions anywhere

### 5/5 — Five well deserved stars!

*2020-03-04, version 3.13*

Fantastic app. I use it all the time with X-Plane. Absolute must-have!

### 1/5 — Wants my location services?

*2019-03-07, version 3.12*

For some reason the app suddenly wanted my phones location for the FMC, the reason was to get my present position. THERE IS NO REASON for a flight sim FMC to need my real world position. Either the developer intends to allow people to use this as a a real world flight aid. or they are using my location data for something else. 

Either way I’ll be uninstalling the app.

## Frequently asked questions about AirTrack Classic

### What does AirTrack Classic do?

AirTrack Classic integrates with various data sources to wirelessly report flight and navigation data in real time. It's designed for flight simulators, allowing you to track virtual flights and remotely control your simulated aircraft from your device.

### What are the key features of AirTrack Classic?

Key features include a Primary Flight Display (PFD) showing speed, altitude, and attitude; a Multi-Function Display (MFD) with navigation modes; a route planner (FMC); real-time weather information; and the ability to control the aircraft's auto-pilot.

### Is AirTrack Classic free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What devices is AirTrack Classic compatible with?

The app is designed to be used with a mobile device, and it supports enhanced graphics with high-resolution Retina Display, suggesting compatibility with modern smartphones and tablets.

### How can I use AirTrack Classic for my flight simulator?

By using a plugin, this application allows you to track your virtual flights in real-time and remotely control your simulated flights. You can monitor flight data, weather, and navigation without being glued to your computer screen.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.21 — 2023-09-22

- Rename to AirTrack CL (Classic)
- Icon now defaults to blue (can be changed back in settings)
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.20 — 2023-07-17

Various bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.19.1 — 2022-04-29

Maintenance release containing bug fixes.

### 3.19 — 2022-04-13

Fixes access to IVAO traffic on the navigation display by using its new API.

### 3.18 — 2022-02-25

- New interface towards Navigraph and updating the navigation data sets
- NavData engine rebuild
- Loads of bug fixes and improvements

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All apps by Joao Cabral: https://appshunter.io/developer/1823274975

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