Company bait and switch
I was really looking forward to using this app for E-Jets (Embraer 170/175/190/195) training and self-study. It seemed like exactly what I needed to deepen my systems knowledge, procedures, and overall proficiency ahead of transition or recurrent training.
Unfortunately, right as I was about to purchase the $60 full version, the company pulled it from the store and replaced it with a “free” Pro version. That sounds great at first, but the catch is a huge one: activation and full access now require airline-provided subscription codes. The app essentially pushes users to contact their airline (or the operator) to get them to buy a corporate/enterprise subscription on behalf of the pilot.
This is a terrible decision for individual pilots, freelancers, or those at smaller operators. Most airlines operating E-Jets (especially regionals or non-major carriers) simply won’t spend the money on individual pilot subscriptions or activations, it’s not budgeted, not prioritized, and often seen as the pilot’s personal responsibility for self-improvement. As a result, the app becomes useless or severely limited for anyone not at a company that’s already invested in it.
What was once a solid, affordable standalone training tool has turned into an enterprise-only product. If you’re an independent pilot, a student transitioning to jets, or just someone wanting to study E-Jets on your own time, look elsewhere. The bait-and-switch feel here is frustrating, and it killed any chance I’d recommend or buy from this developer again.
Save your time and money, skip this one unless your airline is already paying for it.
Unfortunately, right as I was about to purchase the $60 full version, the company pulled it from the store and replaced it with a “free” Pro version. That sounds great at first, but the catch is a huge one: activation and full access now require airline-provided subscription codes. The app essentially pushes users to contact their airline (or the operator) to get them to buy a corporate/enterprise subscription on behalf of the pilot.
This is a terrible decision for individual pilots, freelancers, or those at smaller operators. Most airlines operating E-Jets (especially regionals or non-major carriers) simply won’t spend the money on individual pilot subscriptions or activations, it’s not budgeted, not prioritized, and often seen as the pilot’s personal responsibility for self-improvement. As a result, the app becomes useless or severely limited for anyone not at a company that’s already invested in it.
What was once a solid, affordable standalone training tool has turned into an enterprise-only product. If you’re an independent pilot, a student transitioning to jets, or just someone wanting to study E-Jets on your own time, look elsewhere. The bait-and-switch feel here is frustrating, and it killed any chance I’d recommend or buy from this developer again.
Save your time and money, skip this one unless your airline is already paying for it.
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Needs activation token
On the App Store Says it’s free but when you download it, there’s no option but to put the activation token. There’s not even an option to purchase or find more information
