# ATSim

> Interactive air traffic control radio simulator for learning aviation phraseology. (iPhone/iPad app by PlaneEnglish.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atsim/id1542551883 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PlaneEnglish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461037184)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 163 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atsim/id1542551883/reviews.md

## What is ATSim?

The PlaneEnglish Air Traffic Simulator (ATSim) is an interactive air traffic control radio simulator created to enable air traffic controllers to learn and master radio communication and phraseology on their own time. ATSim provides a self-guided means to practice and master the radio through repetition and immediate feedback.

AI-based pilots interact with the controller to make requests and respond to instructions. Instantaneous feedback through voice recognition and speech analysis will guide you, the controller, through realistic scenarios toward proficiency in aviation phraseology and communication.

You can access more than 170 airports and step through lessons covering airport, terminal area, and in-transit control of VFR and IFR flights.

Guided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) phraseology, standards, and radiotelephony procedures the current version of the simulator focuses on the FAA phraseology standards. Upcoming improvements will enable users to switch between ICAO and FAA standards.

Future releases and updates to ATSim will expand the training content, lessons, and scenarios.

## Key features

- AI-powered pilot interaction
- Voice recognition and speech analysis feedback
- Practice radio communication
- Master aviation phraseology
- Over 170 airports simulated
- VFR and IFR flight control lessons

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atsim/id1542551883/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A good app

*2025-07-21*

Very professional,in a high - reality and not very difficult to learn.Would be better if add some practical control practices simulate.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-05-31*

This app is good for learning to talk with ATC. You talk into your phone and you have to read what it tells you to.

### 2/5 — interesting app

*2023-11-29*

the play button to hear audio doesn’t work. every airport is incompatible with clearance lesson.

### 3/5 — Geht

*2023-10-09, version 1.0*

Manchmal erkennt der meine Stimme oder nicht

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2023-04-11*

helped me a lot in learning ATC

### 5/5 — Great App!!

*2022-02-08*

Helps to learn commands and easy to work with. 5 stars

### 1/5 — Makes you create an account

*2022-01-02*

Tell me that ahead of time and I won’t waste my time downloading the app and you won’t get a bad rating.

### 4/5 — Great, but not perfect

*2020-12-19*

I’m a flight enthusiast and wanted to learn how to talk like ATC for role play games. This does an amazing job at that. However, the voice detection is a little wonky at times and the clearance lesson under “terminal” will not open and says that the lesson isn’t compatible with the airport I chose (I don’t choose the airport though?). Overall it is a good app for what it was meant for but there are some bugs that need to be fixed

**Developer response:** Thank you FSKSURVIVOR for the review and for the information. A simple restart of the app will fix the missing information on the lessons. It was a data issue that is now fixed. More lessons are coming soon!

## Frequently asked questions about ATSim

### What is ATSim?

ATSim is an interactive air traffic control radio simulator designed to help users learn and master radio communication and aviation phraseology through repetition and immediate feedback.

### What learning standards does ATSim follow?

The current version of ATSim focuses on FAA phraseology standards, guided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and procedures. Future updates will allow switching between ICAO and FAA standards.

### How many airports are available in ATSim?

ATSim provides access to over 170 airports, allowing users to practice lessons covering airport, terminal area, and in-transit control of both VFR and IFR flights.

### What devices does ATSim support?

ATSim is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for practice on the go.

### Is ATSim suitable for beginners?

Yes, ATSim is designed for self-guided learning and provides immediate feedback through voice recognition and speech analysis, making it suitable for those learning aviation phraseology and communication.

### How often is ATSim updated?

ATSim was last updated on December 3, 2020, with version 1.0. Future releases and updates are planned to expand training content, lessons, and scenarios.

### Does ATSim have ads?

No, ATSim does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted learning experience for users.

### What is the age rating for ATSim?

ATSim has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for a wide range of users interested in aviation education.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2020-12-03

No release notes.

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