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fDeck: flight instruments

Ad-free cockpit in your pocket

328 ratings
68 reviews
📚 Education
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  • Released
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  • April 10, 2020
  • August 7, 2026

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Developer

Darren Yeates
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This app provides a comprehensive flight deck with realistic instruments for aviation enthusiasts and pilots. It includes navigation tools, real-time weather, and traffic data, functioning as both a training aid and a supplementary instrument set.

✓Realistic flight instruments (HSI, VOR, ADF, etc.)
✓Interactive aviation moving map
✓Live weather and ADS-B traffic data
✓Radio navigation training simulation
✓Worldwide aviation database
✓X-Plane flight simulator integration
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of fDeck. Based on 328 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 12 positives and 9 negatives reviewers mention most about this Navigation app.

Positive things

  • 👍Extremely easy to use and navigate
  • 💡Comprehensive aviation instruments (compass, altimeter, VSI, attitude indicator, ADF, VOR, HSI)
  • 🎯Useful for training, learning, and practice
  • ✈️Reliable backup instrument for real flights
  • 🗺️Integrated map and flight planning features
  • ⚡Responsive and smooth performance
  • 🌍Real-time weather data (METARS, TAFS, radar)
  • 💰Good value for lifetime unlock pricing
  • 🤝Excellent developer support and responsiveness
  • 🎨Professional design and presentation
  • 📱Works well on multiple devices (iPhone, iPad)
  • 🔧Highly configurable and flexible instrument layouts

Negative things

  • 📺Intrusive ads in free version (full-screen, hard to close)
  • 🔄Compass and map pointer display inverted on some devices
  • 🗺️Map loading issues and missing sectional charts
  • 🔌X-Plane simulator connection glitchy and unreliable
  • 📱No iPad split-screen support
  • 📊VSI accuracy issues on some devices
  • 🎯VOR OBS reverse sensing (displays like back course)
  • ⚠️Incompatible with some older iPhone models (SE screen format)
  • 🔋Weather data occasionally inaccurate (pressure readings off)
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What's New in fDeck

3.0.1

August 7, 2026

Welcome to fDeck 3.0 - our biggest update yet. INTRODUCING VISION A brand-new synthetic vision PFD instrument. Released as early access: 2D mode is available now, with 3D coming soon. Vision is available to Premium members. NOW AD-FREE We have removed all advertisements from fDeck. If you would like to support the app, please consider Premium or a one-time lifetime membership. MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR fDeck now connects to Microsoft Flight Simulator as well as X-Plane. MAP • Optional 5, 10 and 20NM range rings • Export your tracks as GPX or KML • Radio and radial lines now show range, bearing and radial • Tag your own aircraft registration to avoid TCAS alerts on yourself INSTRUMENTS • ADF: optional fixed-card mode • Altimeter: local pressure entry box • Weather: toggle TAF/METAR between raw and decoded • Chronometer: auto-reset on takeoff is now optional • Groundspeed: corrected units label NAVIGATION DATABASE • Optimised interface and a new phone landscape layout • Fixed Southern Hemisphere user-station entry • Fixed duplicate and missing user stations ALSO • Selectable fixed instrument background colour • Updated onboarding • New app architecture • Customer Center for subscribers Thank you for flying with fDeck. If you enjoy it, a review really helps! - Darren, Worthing, UK

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User reviews

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Minor tweaking

Fantastic app…I use it for some secondary flight instruments for flying my ultralight. I wonder if the VSI could be made easier to configure for scale, I never see 1000 ft/m so 2000 is redundant . Could we see 0-1000 so the scale would be easier to read and more accurate for small altitude changes? Thanks again…… love the app!
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Very useful App

I have just come back to this app. I had forgotten how brilliant it was. It works well for GA pilots and on X-plane simulator as well. I highly recommend.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for the review. It was specifically built for GA pilots so I'm glad it is hitting the mark. Please let me know if you have any ideas for improvement/addition. Regards, Darren.

Best aviation app hands down!

I’ve used many aviation apps but this one is hands down the most useful. Super easy to navigate its features and lots of options. It’s the perfect back up!!
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Great app!

Extremely easy to use. Very well laid out. You can spent a lot more on something else and get a lot less. Highly recommended!! Only problem I had was trying to upgrade my service if you can believe it.
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A Happy Customer

The App is an excellent tool to learn, teach, or practice the use of many avionics devices that you might not have in your plane; and the developer is great at responding to questions, comments, or suggestions.
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Response from developer

Thanks for the review and feedback - I built the app to do exactly this so I am pleased it is helping you! Regards, Darren.

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Reported Bugs

9 issues

Compass inverted display

Bug

Map pointer inverted

Bug

VOR OBS reverse sensing (TO/FROM indication incorrect)

Bug

Maps fail to load/display

Bug

X-Plane simulator connection unreliable

Bug

VSI inaccuracy compared to actual aircraft instruments

Bug

App incompatible with iPhone SE screen format

Bug

Ads cannot be closed and require app restart

Bug

Weather pressure readings 1mb inaccurate

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Requested Features

9 requests

Compass horizontal configuration support (180 degrees)

Feature

CarPlay functionality for in-vehicle navigation

Feature

EFIS version for advanced glass cockpit simulation

Feature

Local NOTAM integration

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CAA airspace overlay for UK users

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User-defined waypoints with latitude/longitude input

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Primary flight display (PFD) for airliner-style instruments

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Accurate elevation data for locations

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iPad split-screen compatibility

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FAQ

What does fDeck do?

fDeck provides a virtual flight deck with realistic flight instruments and navigation tools on your mobile device. It can be used for training, practice, or as supplementary instruments during flights, offering features like radio tuning, a moving map, and real-time weather and traffic data.

What are the key instruments and features available?

The app includes instruments such as the Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI), VOR, ADF, Artificial Horizon, Altimeter, and more. Key features include a live aviation moving map with overlays, real-time weather and ADS-B traffic, a worldwide aviation database, and the ability to simulate flight by repositioning on the map.

How much does fDeck cost?

The app is free to use and includes in-app ads. Users can opt for an in-app subscription or a one-time purchase to become a premium member, which removes ads, unlocks additional features like monthly database updates, live weather radar, and unlimited X-Plane connectivity.

What devices is fDeck compatible with?

fDeck supports both tablets and phones and can be used in both portrait and landscape orientations, making it versatile for various mobile devices.

How can I use fDeck for radio navigation training?

You can use fDeck as a radio navigation trainer by virtually tuning radio aids from the worldwide database or creating your own. The app's moving map allows you to reposition your virtual aircraft, and the flight instruments will update to reflect the new location, enabling practice with VOR, HSI, or NDB tracking.