# Flight Deck AR — Head tracking for X-Plane

> Mobile head tracking for X-Plane flight simulator. (iPhone/iPad app by Visuality srl.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-deck-ar/id6751952979 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Visuality srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/417208075)
- Category: Games, Utilities, Simulation, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $6.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-deck-ar/id6751952979/reviews.md

## What is Flight Deck AR?

Turn your iPad or iPhone into a powerful head tracker and fly more naturally. No clips, no sensors, no plugins, no IP configurations. Just launch the app and your cockpit view follows your head instantly.

Why Flight Deck AR?
• Native integration: built directly on X-Plane’s official UDP/Datarefs.
• Cross-platform: works with X-Plane on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Zero setup: no IP config, no DLLs, no drivers, no emulation, no calibration. Plug & fly.
• All aircraft supported: from Laminar defaults to complex add-ons.
• Simple hardware: just your iPad or iPhone camera.
• Lightweight & smooth: optimized for performance and stability.

Features:
• Real-time head tracking with your device’s camera
• Native X-Plane integration (UDP & datarefs)
• Full integration, zero-config, with X-Camera plugin
• Camera controls, with custom head-tracked cameras for each Aircraft
• Auto-Pause: pause the sim if face is not detected for a prolonged period.
• Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Zero setup: launch, connect, and fly
• Supports all aircraft (default + add-ons)
• Uses only your iPad or iPhone camera
• Smooth, lightweight, and responsive head tracking
• Ready-to-use presets for common scenarios
• Advanced settings for fine-tweaking
• Per Aircraft settings. Each configuration of the tracker is linked automatically and independently to the currently loaded Aircraft.
• No extra hardware required
• Control the App from your X-Plane joystick
• Eye Tracking (BETA)

Fly naturally
Move your head, look around. Lean forward to read instruments. Glance left and right on final. With Flight Deck AR, your cockpit becomes as alive as the real thing, without extra gear.

Compatibility
• Requires X-Plane 11 or 12 on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
• No additional plugins or configuration needed.
• Compatible devices:
   iPhone X and later (all models)
   iPhone SE (3rd generation and later)
   iPad Pro 11-inch (all models)
   iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)
   iPad Air (4th generation and later)
   iPad mini (6th generation and later)

The future of head tracking

Unlike TrackIR or FreeTrack, Flight Deck AR is built for X-Plane, not hacked around it. It’s the first head tracker that works wherever X-Plane does, and it just works.

Flight Deck AR. Plug & fly.

Flight Deck AR transforms your iPad or iPhone into a powerful head tracker for X-Plane.
Using just your device’s camera, you can move your head naturally and watch the cockpit view respond instantly.

Enjoy a more immersive flying experience without wires, sensors, or complicated setups.

Made for X-Plane pilots who want immersion, simplicity, and performance.

Terms of use
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Real-time head tracking with device camera
- Native X-Plane integration
- Zero-setup, plug-and-fly functionality
- Supports all X-Plane aircraft
- Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Auto-pause when face is not detected
- Per-aircraft settings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flight Deck AR PRO | $11.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-deck-ar/id6751952979/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2026-06-02*

Absolutely brilliant. Works like a charm. Simple to start using and after 10 mins of playing with settings, it’s so nice to be able look around the cockpit. Makes helicopter or GA flying so much realistic. Love the fact I can lean forward and back and also tilt head. 

Well done developers!

### 5/5 — I’ve tried ‘em all

*2026-04-08*

This app delivers  plug and play. Skip all the other ones. Customer service is equally good. 👍👍👍👍👍

### 5/5 — wow!

*2025-09-12*

This head tracking app will just run out of the box in no time! I was really impressed of the installation simplicity: put your iphone in front of you, run the app, load up a flight in Xplane and press the start button ! The head tracking precision and accuracy  is very impressive !  Very simple and intuitive settings interface to adjust tracking sensitivity to your needs.  One of the most productive app for Xplane out there !

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot! More features and improvements are coming very soon — enjoy your flights!

## Frequently asked questions about Flight Deck AR

### Does Flight Deck AR have ads?

No, Flight Deck AR does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed for an uninterrupted user experience.

### What devices are compatible with Flight Deck AR?

Flight Deck AR is compatible with iPhone X and later, iPhone SE (3rd generation and later), and various iPad models including iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini (6th generation and later).

### What version of X-Plane does Flight Deck AR support?

Flight Deck AR requires X-Plane 11 or 12 to be installed on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

### How often is Flight Deck AR updated?

The latest version of Flight Deck AR is 1.3, and it was last updated on April 1, 2026. Updates are provided to ensure compatibility and introduce new features.

### Can Flight Deck AR be used offline?

Yes, Flight Deck AR functions without an internet connection once X-Plane is set up, allowing for offline use of its head tracking features.

### What is the age rating for Flight Deck AR?

Flight Deck AR has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in flight simulation.

### How does Flight Deck AR compare to other head tracking solutions?

Unlike external hardware trackers, Flight Deck AR uses your device's camera for a seamless, zero-setup experience integrated directly with X-Plane, offering a simpler and more accessible solution.

### Does Flight Deck AR support controller input?

Yes, Flight Deck AR allows you to control the application from your X-Plane joystick, providing an integrated control experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-04-01

Flight Deck AR Foxtrot 1

Controller
- Control the App from your X-Plane joystick
- Pause/recenter/rebase the Tracker
- Trigger common Simulator Commands
- Change camera

Eye Tracking (BETA)
- Look around with your eyes
- Works in conjunction with head tracking

### 1.2.4 — 2026-03-05

Flight Deck AR Echo 4

Custom Presets
- Now you can create your own Presets, to be quickly recalled in your favorite Aircraft

General improvements
- Removed the deprecated legacy network stack
- General UI performance boost

Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where aircraft change were not properly detected

### 1.2.3 — 2026-02-04

New Advanced Network Stack
- Muti-core processing for best performance
- Default system from now on

New Purchase UI
- Cleaner in-app-Purchase UI"
- Redeem promo code from within the app

### 1.2.2 — 2026-02-03

New Free Edition!
Flight Deck AR is now available as a free download with essential features, allowing everyone to experience head tracking before upgrading.

The free version includes:
- Yaw tracking with standard behavior
- Glance mode with 3 points

PRO In-App Purchase
Unlock the complete Flight Deck AR experience:
- Full yaw, pitch, roll, and position tracking
- Advanced glance modes with 5, 9, and 11 points
- Camera controls, settings, and presets
- New X-Plane Quick Look section for faster access to camera presets

Existing users are automatically upgraded to PRO—no action required.

Connection Improvements
Improved reliability and faster discovery for more consistent operation.

### 1.2.1 — 2026-01-13

Connection Settings Improvements
· Simplified UI
· Connection Diagnostics
· Connection Log
· Advanced Options

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-01.*