Best IFD Trainer alternatives: apps like IFD Trainer

2.8(34 ratings)

Free

This application simulates the user interface of avionics systems, allowing users to explore features and operational aspects. It's ideal for improving familiarity and proficiency with avionics, and for pre-flight planning by loading flight plans to practice the navigation portion of a flight.

Garmin GPS Trainer by Garmin DCI

GPS 175 / GNX 375 Navigator

Strong Contender

2.4(19 ratings)

Free

This app simulates the user interface of a GPS navigator, allowing users to explore its features and operational aspects. It's ideal for improving avionics familiarity and preparing for flights by practicing flight plans.

Garmin GTN Trainer by Garmin DCI

Worth Considering

3.3😞(6 ratings)

Free

Learn the basic operation of Garmin avionics with a simulated on-the-ground training environment. Practice using the pilot interface with realistic multi-touch controls, flight plan editing, and access to detailed airport information, approach charts, and weather data.

What We Love

👍 Great training tool
👍 Authentic functionality
👍 Useful for learning
👍 Good for practice
👍 Handy portable version

Room to Improve

🐛 App crashes frequently
🐛 Blank/black screen
🐛 Unit does not turn on
🐛 App is broken/unusable
🐛 Outdated database
🐛 Does not work with latest iPadOS
🐛 Does not work with iPad mini 6
🐛 App loads but no functionality
🐛 Crashing when finding frequency
🐛 Airplane starts on other side of country
🐛 Manual does not work
🐛 Does not recognize purchase
🐛 Trial period expired issue
🐛 Reinitializes when switching apps
🐛 Limited utility
🐛 Older version of software
🐛 Missing X-Plane integration
🐛 No autopilot controller
🐛 VNAV function does not work
🐛 Does not have even basic autopilot controller
🐛 GTN 750XI app crashes
🐛 GTN trainer app crashes
🐛 GTN 650 just gets spinning circle
🐛 GPS screen blank/black
🐛 GPS screen doesn't turn on
🐛 Controller loads but zero functionality
🐛 Garmin unit does not power on
🐛 App opens to black screen
🐛 Useless app
🐛 Slow loading screen
🐛 App unusable
🐛 Forgottenware
🐛 Limited use
🐛 Cannot change simulator start location
🐛 Simulator does not run in background
🐛 Graphically Edit Flight Plan Mode does not operate correctly
🐛 Jeppesen data out of date
🐛 Approaches do not exist or are hamstrung
🐛 GTN 650 starts at 51k in CA
🐛 Cannot permanently delete initial fix
🐛 No updated procedures for Europe
🐛 RNAV approaches not updated
🐛 ILS will not descend on autopilot
🐛 Manual does not work
🐛 Database with Europe seems to have gone away
🐛 Needs 6.5x update
🐛 Needs 6.50 or 6.51 update
🐛 GTN 750 looks old fashioned
🐛 Needs update for latest software version
🐛 Won't download or install
🐛 Unsupported app
🐛 Database age
🐛 Missing X-Plane integration
🐛 Does not recognize purchase
🐛 Trial period expired
🐛 Not recognizing paid purchase
🐛 Does not agree with PC trainer
🐛 Some utilities missing
🐛 Layout is different
🐛 Sync with X-Plane needed
🐛 App is a trial
🐛 Reinitializes anytime you switch away
🐛 Loses flight plan and all inputs
🐛 Starts all over with initialization
🐛 Current session/flight/function is forever lost
🐛 Expensive for limited functionality

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