# Backyard Pilot

> A casual flight simulator game for delivering cargo and passengers. (iPhone/iPad app by Quantum Design Group.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-pilot/id429116457 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Quantum Design Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/419048022)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 645 App Store ratings · 329 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 4.3 · 106 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-pilot/id429116457/reviews.md

## What is Backyard Pilot?

Ding... the pilot has turned on the Fasten  Seat Belt sign! Things are going to get dicey! Whoa Ho! Someone left the engines running and now you get to pilot your own plane! Backyard Pilot lets you have all the fun the big boys have by flying your plane from airport to airport delivering cargo and passengers. No need to spend days in flight school. Twenty-eight levels of mind numbing fun.

## Key features

- Pilot your own plane
- Deliver cargo and passengers
- Airport to airport travel
- 28 levels of gameplay
- Casual flight simulation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Airport Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cargo Jet | $1.99 | one-time |
| C17 Cargo Plane | $1.99 | one-time |
| MD90 Passenger Jet | $0.99 | one-time |
| 737 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Passenger Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cargo Plane Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Spaceship Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Military Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Backyard Pilot?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Relaxing game
- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Great time killer
- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Decent game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Difficult controls
- 🐛 Unrealistic flight mechanics
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Runway and landing strips don't move
- Can't land planes properly
- Planes fall to the ground for no reason

**Most requested features**

- Update the game for latest iOS versions
- Add more planes and aircraft types
- Improve graphics and realism
- Add more gameplay modes and challenges
- Improve tutorial and instructions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 329)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-pilot/id429116457/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best but

*2022-08-12, version 3.0*

I love the game but you could make all packs free

### 5/5 — 👍🏻

*2021-04-02, version 3.0*

I played this game when I was very young, but now  I am not able to play it because the app needs to be updated to a newer version that will work on IOS, it would be great if you guys could update to a newer version so I could play this game again,

### 5/5 — Bring back the game!!

*2021-03-20, version 3.0*

Please update this game!!! This game needs to come back 2d games are the best!!

### 5/5 — Ive spent money on the game

*2020-01-11, version 3.0*

Please update to the latest ios because im really ticked now first pilot witch i bought evrything in and then when it became 3D I lost everything and got no money back so please please bring this back or put the old version of pilot up as well

### 4/5 — Up date:

*2019-12-16, version 3.0*

Please update your app ‘Backyard Pilot’ to iso 13.3        12/16/19           😳

### 5/5 — Great

*2019-08-29, version 3.0*

A relaxing game. :D

### 1/5 — Unplayable

*2019-05-18, version 3.0*

This game is legit unplayable. It's all because of the crummy 2d top-view perspective. You can't see anything outside of a hundred or so meter radius due to the perspective, and the only way to see how high up you are is either to look at your shadow and estimate or look at the altimeter. It would be easier to fly an aircraft from a passenger seat. All because you are too lazy to make 3D models.

### 5/5 — UPDATE THE GAME

*2018-09-30, version 3.0*

I loved this game when I was younger and I found out it hadn’t been updated for the latest update I was bummed, please update it so I can enjoy it once more!

### 1/5 — Do not play this

*2018-03-11, version 3.0*

I would of rated it 5 stars cos it is my fave game but it didn’t work on iOS 11 so if u have iOS 11 then don’t get this bad game

### 5/5 — Eccentric

*2017-02-07, version 3.0*

This app shows a 3rd person view of many aircraft. The app itself is the most-fun-application I've ever gotten on this device
(iPod 6th generation.) if you feel like flying without the difficult controls, buttons, and levers, this game has only two! I love to play this,(as I am an aeroplane enthusiast) when I go on vacation to my grandparents house.
I like this app and you should too!

## Frequently asked questions about Backyard Pilot

### What is Backyard Pilot?

Backyard Pilot is a casual game that allows you to pilot a plane. You'll fly from airport to airport, taking on the role of a pilot delivering cargo and passengers.

### What are the key features of Backyard Pilot?

The game features piloting your own plane, delivering cargo and passengers between airports, and includes 28 levels of gameplay. It offers a casual flight simulation experience without the need for extensive training.

### How much does Backyard Pilot cost?

The application is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, meaning you can buy additional items or features within the game.

### Who is Backyard Pilot for?

This app is designed for casual gamers who enjoy simulation games, particularly those interested in airplanes and the experience of flying and delivering goods or people.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 3.0 — 2013-02-27

Improved graphics and gameplay. 72 new planes added.

### 2.0 — 2012-11-10

Added joystick.
New plane: F-18.
Improved gameplay.

### 1.0 — 2011-04-28

No release notes.

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