# Direct-To Pilot GPS - VFR, IFR — Offline Air Navigation Tool

> Offline GPS air navigation tool for VFR and IFR flights with airport database and flight instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by Flygo-Aviation Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-to-pilot-gps-vfr-ifr/id994479457 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Flygo-Aviation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/550770776)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 684 App Store ratings · 86 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2015-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-to-pilot-gps-vfr-ifr/id994479457/reviews.md

## What is Direct?

Direct-To Pilot GPS is your essential offline air navigation tool for VFR and IFR flights. Developed by pilots, for pilots.

Navigate safely and efficiently with real-time GPS, a worldwide airport database, and intuitive flight instruments like EHSI, RMI, and more. Ideal for general aviation, helicopters, gliders, and flight training.

► FEATURES
• Real-time GPS tracking
• EHSI, HSI, and RMI views
• Magnetic/true north support
• Google Maps & offline mode
• 50,000+ airports & navaids
• Runway & frequency info
• Custom user points
• Nearby airport finder
• Holding pattern helper
• ICAO/IATA search
• Metric & imperial units
• Flight history & reports

Fly confidently—even offline.
Free version includes 1 airport/country. Upgrade to unlock all features.

Note: This app is not a certified navigation instrument. Always cross-check with official sources.

Fly safe!
- FlyGo-Aviation Team

## Key features

- Real-time GPS tracking
- Worldwide airport database
- Intuitive flight instruments (EHSI, RMI)
- Offline map support
- Holding pattern helper
- Flight history and reports

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Half Price Pro Mode | $16.99 | one-time |
| Normal Price Pro Mode | $31.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Direct?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Perfectly simple
- 🚀 Fabulous
- 🚀 Awesome
- 🚀 A must have app
- 🚀 Excellent Navigation tool
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Better than Foreflight
- 🚀 Back up
- 🚀 Great developers
- 🚀 Easy to read
- 🚀 Perfect system
- 🚀 Easy searching function
- 🚀 Accurate GPS
- 🚀 Valuable offline airport database
- 🚀 Well done
- 🚀 Helpful
- 🚀 Great CDI

**Cons**

- 🐛 No documentation
- 🐛 Work in progress
- 💰 Too expensive
- 🐛 Broken app
- 🐛 Confusing
- 🐛 Loses GPS signal

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Can't delete waypoints in free trial
- Doesn't launch

**Most requested features**

- VFR map overlay
- Add waypoints between final point
- Add miles per hour display
- Save route

## Recent user reviews (10 of 86)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-to-pilot-gps-vfr-ifr/id994479457/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Landscape only

*2026-06-08, version 9.75*

Unusual that an iPhone app is landscape only

### 1/5 — Lento e approssimativo

*2026-01-05, version 9.72*

Lento e approssimativo

### 5/5 — Super génial !

*2025-11-24*

Très efficace et parfaitement documenté !

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback, we appreciate your support. Fly safe!

### 5/5 — Perfectly simple!

*2025-03-06*

So easy to use with all the basic features for quick operation in the cockpit!

### 1/5 — Trial versión

*2024-11-19, version 9.64*

Not possible delete airports.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2024-10-25*

Bought the pro version. Usually needs plenty of minutes to connect. Last tries fully out of order. No connection no data. I dont get it. Where is the sense of such stuff ? Connection must be within seconds !!

**Developer response:** Dear NurSens, Thank you for contacting us. Your contact is important for us! We have introduced a new platform, so that your question is never lost. Please use our new support page to make a request: http://support.flygo-aviation.com/

### 5/5 — Kesferner

*2024-09-27*

Kesferner

### 1/5 — Muy confuso

*2024-08-30, version 9.62*

No es fácil el uso de la App. Y además se borran los datos ingresados continuamente. No es muy útil.

### 3/5 — Sim

*2024-04-13*

For training purpose, should be great to set position and speed aircraft...

**Developer response:** Dear verkar, Thank you for contacting us. Your contact is important for us! We have introduced a new platform, so that your question is never lost. Please use our new support page to make a request: http://support.flygo-aviation.com/

### 5/5 — No documentation as to how use the thing, tried to figure out

*2024-01-25, version 9.57*

How to set up a flight plan. I’m a 30 year pilot and could figure This app out.AirNav free LMJ

## Frequently asked questions about Direct

### What does Direct-To Pilot GPS do?

Direct-To Pilot GPS is an offline air navigation tool designed for VFR and IFR flights. It provides real-time GPS tracking, a worldwide airport database, and essential flight instruments to help pilots navigate safely and efficiently, even without an internet connection.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include real-time GPS tracking, EHSI/HSI/RMI views, magnetic/true north support, offline Google Maps, a database of over 50,000 airports and navaids, runway and frequency information, custom user points, a nearby airport finder, a holding pattern helper, and flight history tracking.

### How much does Direct-To Pilot GPS cost?

The app offers a free version which includes access to one airport per country. To unlock all features and access the full functionality, users can upgrade through in-app purchases.

### Is this app compatible with all devices?

While the description doesn't specify exact compatibility, it is designed as a mobile application for navigation. Users should check their device's app store for specific operating system requirements (e.g., iOS or Android) and hardware capabilities.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include VFR and IFR flight navigation, flight training, general aviation flights, helicopter operations, and glider flights. It's particularly useful for pilots who need reliable navigation in areas with limited or no cellular service.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.78 — 2026-08-24

This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app.

### 9.77 — 2026-08-04

This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app.

### 9.76 — 2026-08-03

This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app.

### 9.75 — 2026-05-29

This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app.

### 9.74 — 2026-02-26

This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app.

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