# fDeck: flight instruments — Ad-free cockpit in your pocket > Mobile flight deck with realistic instruments, navigation, weather, and traffic data. (iPhone/iPad app by Darren Yeates.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fdeck-flight-instruments/id1265762347 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Darren Yeates](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265762346) - Category: Navigation, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 328 App Store ratings · 70 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 127 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-04-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fdeck-flight-instruments/id1265762347/reviews.md ## What is fDeck? fDeck turns your iPhone or iPad into a working aircraft instrument panel - a graphically beautiful flight deck for your pocket, with live weather, real ADS-B traffic, a flight planner and a powerful radio-navigation trainer. Trusted by 50,000+ pilots, student pilots and flight-sim enthusiasts worldwide. 100% ad-free. A FULL PANEL OF INSTRUMENTS Every instrument is hand-crafted to look and behave like the real thing - responsive, animated, and controlled with intuitive touch. Mix and match any combination to build your own flight deck: • Synthetic Vision (Vision PFD) • Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) • VOR receiver • Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) • Artificial Horizon • Altimeter (GPS/Baro) • Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) • Aircraft compass with heading bug • Groundspeed indicator • Chronometer with fuel totaliser • Live weather & wind, with TAF/METAR in raw or decoded form Every instrument has its own built-in video tutorial. LEARN TO NAVIGATE Pan your aircraft anywhere on the map and watch every instrument respond in real time. Tune any VOR, NDB or radio aid from a worldwide database - or build your own virtual navaids to practise tracking radials, intercepts and holds. The best radio-navigation trainer you can carry. PLAN YOUR FLIGHT Build a flight plan and slave any instrument to it. Waypoints transition automatically as you fly, so every needle keeps pointing exactly where it should - no re-tuning between legs. FLY WITH CONFIDENCE • Worldwide aviation database: 20,000+ airports and navaids, updated monthly • Aviation moving map with airspace, airports and navaids • Optional 5/10/20NM range rings and enhanced radial lines • Live ADS-B traffic with a built-in traffic avoidance (TCAS) system • Tag your own aircraft registration to silence alerts on yourself • Export your tracks as GPX or KML FOR YOUR HOME COCKPIT Drive the instruments straight from X-Plane or Microsoft Flight Simulator via the flight simulation connection, and turn any device into a secondary instrument panel. PRIVACY YOU CAN TRUST No ads. No tracking across other apps. We never sell your data and collect only what is needed to run the app. NEW IN VERSION 3.0 • Vision: a brand-new synthetic vision PFD (early access - 2D now, 3D coming soon) • Now 100% ad-free • Microsoft Flight Simulator support, alongside X-Plane FDECK PREMIUM fDeck is free to download and use. Become a Premium member to unlock: • Premium and Early Access instruments (including Vision) • Unlimited user navigation stations • Monthly navigation database updates • Map weather overlays & live virtual radar • Live ADS-B traffic with TCAS alerting • Live TAF & METAR reports • Unlimited X-Plane & MSFS flight simulation connection • Crazy fast support from the dev! Premium is available as a monthly or annual subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. • Payment is charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends • Manage or cancel anytime in your account settings IMPORTANT fDeck is a training aid and a supplementary/backup instrument. It is not a certified instrument and must not be used as a primary means of navigation. Questions or ideas? I read every email personally - just use "Contact the developer" in the app, or the contact page on my website: https://fdeck.app/support/#contact Full details of our Terms of Service and Privacy policy can be found at the following URLs: Terms of Use: https://fdeck.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://fdeck.app/privacy/ ## Key features - 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 ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | fDeck monthly lounge access | $1.99 | per month | | fDeck annual lounge access | $14.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | fDeck lifetime lounge access | $29.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of fDeck? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 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 **Cons** - 📺 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) **Commonly reported bugs** - Compass inverted display - Map pointer inverted - VOR OBS reverse sensing (TO/FROM indication incorrect) - Maps fail to load/display - X-Plane simulator connection unreliable - VSI inaccuracy compared to actual aircraft instruments - App incompatible with iPhone SE screen format - Ads cannot be closed and require app restart - Weather pressure readings 1mb inaccurate **Most requested features** - Compass horizontal configuration support (180 degrees) - CarPlay functionality for in-vehicle navigation - EFIS version for advanced glass cockpit simulation - Local NOTAM integration - CAA airspace overlay for UK users - User-defined waypoints with latitude/longitude input - Primary flight display (PFD) for airliner-style instruments - Accurate elevation data for locations - iPad split-screen compatibility ## Recent user reviews (10 of 70) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fdeck-flight-instruments/id1265762347/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Wirklich nützlich! *2026-08-17* Ich trainiere gerade mit meinem Utraleichtflugzeug das Navigieren nach VOR/ADF, um mich auf die PPL Prüfung vorzubereiten. Das geht ganz hervorragend mit dieser wirklich schön gemachten App. Sogar Wetter, Verkehr und Flugkarten und vieles mehr sind enthalten. Echt klasse! Wenn jetzt noch eine App für die Apple-Watch dazu kommt, ist es perfekt. ### 5/5 — Minor tweaking *2026-06-18* 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! ### 5/5 — Very useful App *2026-04-20* 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. **Developer response:** 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. ### 5/5 — Best aviation app hands down! *2026-02-14* 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!! ### 5/5 — Great app! *2026-02-02* 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. ### 5/5 — A Happy Customer *2026-01-08* 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. **Developer response:** Thanks for the review and feedback - I built the app to do exactly this so I am pleased it is helping you! Regards, Darren. ### 5/5 — Incredibly useful *2025-12-16* Really just a great app, it does exactly what it says and does it well. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the review! Regards, Darren. ### 5/5 — Excellent App! *2025-05-04* Use it every flight! I use both the GPS Ground Speed and the ADF instrument (GPS based) on every flight. Several other well appointed instruments as well. Very easy to see in flight and works flawlessly. The ADF points to the GPS target entered and gives DME. A quick glance is all that is needed to see if you are heading to your target. My private grass strip is somewhat hidden in a forest so this is quite helpful. Thanks!! **Developer response:** And this is why I built the app and continue to develop it! For users like this. So pleased that fDeck is proving useful to you and I am super happy to hear how you are using it. If you feel so inclined to grab some photos of you using it in your cockpit and email them one to me I would be very pleased! Thanks again - Darren. ### 5/5 — Impressive NAV app *2025-04-21* Concise, easy to configure, even easier to use. H/T to the developer. Thanks for the work and effort you have put into this fine app. Would like to see compass work in horizontal configuration (180 degrees off (iPhone SE)); and, just for driving fun, a CarPlay functionality to impress my in car navigation officer. **Developer response:** Thanks so much for taking the time to review, I really appreciate it. Noted re. the compass, I'll look into it. Car play is on the backlog and agree it would be quite cool to have the instruments working in the car :-) ### 3/5 — Nett aber Fehlerhaft *2025-04-15* Ich habe die App heute mal im Flugzeug getestet. Bei einer Kurve mit 17 grad Querneigung nach Rechts zeigt es mir einen Pitch von 10 an. Also ein Steigen, obwohl wir Sanken. Die Querneigung zeigte auch im Horizontalflug noch einen Wert vom 3 Grad für mehrere Minuten an. Der Kreiselkompass zeigt auch Fehler wie man sie vom einem Schnapskompass erwartet, aber nicht von einem Kurskreisel. Als Spielerei nett, aber im Cockpit hat das wirklich nichts zu suchen. **Developer response:** The AI is very sensitive to device and OS version, environment and installation. It it not meant to be a primary instrument. Most users use fDeck for the other 10 instruments, virtual nav, real-time weather, TAF and METARs, Traffic avoidance, route planning ans situational awareness. I have users successfuly running multiple instances of fDeck in their cockpits, so saying it has no place in the cockpit is your opinion, which I respect, thanks for the feedback, Regards, Darren. ## Frequently asked questions about fDeck ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.3 — 2026-08-11 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 ### 3.0.2 — 2026-08-10 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 ### 3.0.1 — 2026-08-07 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 ### 2.14.23 — 2025-04-24 Maintenance release that bundles up many minor UI changes. Changes to instruments: Map - Weather overlays now show correctly over all aviation overlays Chronograph - Fuel burn calculations now work when app is in the background ### 2.14.16 — 2025-03-04 Corrected crash when using Groundspeed Indicator or Chronometer. For now, you may find that the Groundspeed indicator and Chronometer instruments do not show all data as expected. This will be corrected in an upcoming release, but I needed to first fix the immediate crashes. 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