# IFR Flight Trainer Simulator — Aviation trainer for pilots

> Instrument flight rules (IFR) navigation and procedure simulator for pilots. (iPhone/iPad app by Flygo-Aviation Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifr-flight-trainer-simulator/id901798935 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Flygo-Aviation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/550770776)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 80 App Store ratings · 130 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 155 MB
- Languages: American English, Hungarian, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), French (France)
- Released: 2014-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifr-flight-trainer-simulator/id901798935/reviews.md

## What is IFR Flight Trainer Simulator?

Flying by instrument flight rules (IFR) is not an easy task, especially for student pilots. With the IFR Flight Trainer Simulator, students can easily develop and experienced pilots can quickly improve their understanding of IFR navigation.

This is the perfect app for learning and practicing IFR procedures, and it is much cheaper than a single flight hour.
Try it out if you want to acquire an instrument rating or just want to brush up your IFR skills.

IFR Flight Trainer Simulator was designed with simplicity and intuitive operability in mind. 
The instruments available are: VOR, RMI, HSI, EHSI, DME, Directional Gyro and airspeed indicator. Thanks to a NAV 1 and a NAV 2 modes, you will also be able to train for two NDB/VOR approaches. 

Main features:
• COCKPIT/MAP - Use the cockpit mode to practice and use the map mode to set up a scenario and check you progress. Both the aircraft and ground stations can be easily relocated to a new position by dragging and dropping them. 

• VOR, DME, HSI, EHSI, RMI - This aviation app is carefully designed to reflect the characteristics of different instruments. Choose between VOR or NDB navigation, select your instruments (HSI/EHSI or RMI) and a speed range up to 400 kts.

• APPROACH PROCEDURES - IFR Flight Trainer Simulator will help learn how to track a radial, how to intercept a radial outbound, inbound, how to fly a DME arc, and so on. It is the simplest way to learn the navigation procedures inside out!

• WIND - Have you become familiar with all the procedures? Add some wind to spice things up. The wind settings are displayed on separate screen, where you can set its direction and speed to increase the challenge. 

• HOLDING - Set and practice standard or non-standard holding patterns. Test you skills with VOR or NDB fix holdings.

You already know where your next flight will happen? Build a scenario for it in the app to practice what awaits you in real life. This way you can practice your flight in a safe environment before facing the real challenge in the cockpit. 
If you want to learn the essentials, take a look at the built-in tasks as well.

All features: 
•	Use the classic or glass cockpit mode to simulate what you see in a real aircraft 
•	Use the map mode to learn and understand the procedures from a third-person point of view
•	Choose between VOR and NDB navigation
•	Use the following, carefully designed instruments: RMI, HSI, EHSI, Directional gyro, DME, Airspeed indicator
•	Fly your own routes by creating challenging scenarios, using holding patterns and adjusting the wind
•   Test your knowledge through various built-in tasks 
•	Drag & drop the aircraft or ground station symbols to move them around quickly
•	Turn the aircraft with 1.5°/s, 3°/s (standard), 6°/s and 9°/s modes, or just simply rotate the compass dial
•	View your flight path by enabling the aircraft track trail
•	Simulate winds up to 50 kts
•	Practice IFR flying procedures by generating random scenarios

Download the app to see for yourself whether we can help you learn the essentials of IFR navigation. Try it for free and prepare at home without wasting expensive flight or simulator time.

## Key features

- Cockpit and map modes
- VOR, NDB, DME, HSI, EHSI, RMI instruments
- Approach procedure practice
- Adjustable wind settings
- Holding pattern simulation
- Custom scenario creation
- Built-in training tasks

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IFR Simulator Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |
| IFR Simulator Half Price | $11.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of IFR Flight Trainer Simulator?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and intuitive controls
- 🎓 Excellent learning tool for IFR training and instrument procedures
- 🎮 Comprehensive customization options (wind, runway, conditions)
- 📊 Dual view modes (cockpit and map/plan view)
- 🎯 Realistic flight modeling and aerodynamics
- 🔧 Adjustable difficulty levels for all skill levels
- 📱 Works seamlessly on both iPad and smartphone
- 💡 Blind practice exercises for skill development
- 🏆 Helpful for IFR rating preparation and practice
- 🎪 Engaging cockpit mode for realistic simulation

**Cons**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization with limited free trial
- ⏱️ Unreasonably short trial period (3-5 minutes)
- 🔒 Paywall blocks most features in free version
- 🎯 Unrealistic immediate heading changes (no standard rate turns)
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and stability issues
- ⚙️ Heading indicator sometimes gets stuck
- 📍 HSI radial tracking appears inaccurate
- 🚫 Missing common instrument options (fixed-card ADF, LOC mode)
- ⏰ Turn rate doesn't match real aircraft (1 min vs 2 min standard)
- 🔍 No feedback on incorrect task execution

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes after short usage periods
- Heading indicator gets stuck causing continuous turning
- HSI radials appear to be offset or incorrect
- DME distance calculations may be inaccurate (slant range issue)
- Task completion triggers before reaching waypoints
- OBS cannot be changed without paid upgrade

**Most requested features**

- Standard rate turn simulation for realistic intercepts and holdings
- LOC (Localizer) mode for HSI reverse sensing practice
- Fixed-card ADF instrument option
- Adjustable turn rate settings to match different aircraft
- Error feedback display showing incorrect flight paths
- Bearing and course to station relative to VOR1/VOR2
- Higher difficulty levels for advanced pilots
- Extended free trial period for proper app evaluation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 130)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifr-flight-trainer-simulator/id901798935/reviews.md

### 3/5 — No standard rate turns?

*2025-02-18*

Seems HDG inputs result in an immediate course changes which is not realistic. Why not simulate a standard rate turn so we can practice intercepts and holdings with realistic wind correction and turns.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback! Please let us know if you have any more suggestions at https://support.flygo-aviation.com/.

### 5/5 — Great learning tool!

*2024-03-17*

Fantastic tool to help understand the navigation instruments.   Really appreciate the “blind” practice exercices.

### 4/5 — It's good for students start IR

*2020-12-29*

It's really good for student. I got so much helped from this app.
But I hope you guys have LOC option. Because you know HSI has not reverse sensing with VOR but LOC. I wanted to test how HSI is moving with LOC.
If you guys offer LOC mode, I already knew your app will be the best choice for many students.

### 5/5 — Great IFR tool for students

*2020-10-30*

This is is a very nice tool for students to understand intercept angles. One suggestion would be to make Bearing to and course to station relative the the VOR1 and VOR2 so we’d understand how to pick the best intercept angle to get the the station/airport. Great app. Pilottraining.ca needs this tool!

### 2/5 — Gentlemen, Start Your Timers!

*2020-07-16*

For the two minutes that you get to try this before it wants $25 to continue, nice layout and format. Didn’t get to try anything else so I deleted it.

-UPDATE- It’s nice to see the company listen to the Feedback and adjust the timer accordingly.

**Developer response:** Hello Micky, thank you for your feedback. We agree with you. Over the years, the app has grown a lot in features and complexity. However, the available time for the discount has never been updated to compensate for the extra time needed to discover all those new features. Because of this, we have just updated the app and increased the timer to 30 minutes. Feel free to give the app another shot and decide comfortably if it is right for you. Thanks once again for helping us with your review.

### 1/5 — No time ...

*2020-02-09*

You open the app and immediately hit with a countdown clock of like 3 minutes to buy at half price.  On what planet can you look at the functionality of a brand new and extensive app in just 3 minutes to decide if you want to pay half price ... full price ... or any other discount?  Cheesy marketing at its finest...!!!...

**Developer response:** Dear NMay, Thank you for your feedback. We can understand how this situation can be frustrating to some and we will look for a different solution in the near future.

### 5/5 — Very nicely done!

*2020-01-27*

Fantastic tool for CFIs. 
Didn't even know that it also works on my phone, somehow I thought this was an iPad-only app.

### 1/5 — Might’ve been a good tool too short of a time to commit to buying

*2020-01-09*

Response:If Customers can’t test the full capabilities of the app there is no way most customers would pay $25 for unknown functionality or performance. I am still interested in the possibility of the app and it’s training potential but with the extremely limited free app it is impossible to justify without additional interaction with the full app capabilities.

By the time I could even figure out the controls, and that half or more of the features were inaccessible without the paid version I had nowhere near enough time to decide whether the app was going to be worth the high cost of what I could do on my flight simulator. This unreasonable timeframe and trial obstacles just cost you a complete sale.

**Developer response:** We can accept your reasoning and appreciate your feedback. From our side there were two options to choose from: a trial or a demo. Since trials used to be harder to enforce and easier to bypass, we settled with the demo option. This currently includes three free tasks, one fully functional VOR and RMI instrument and no limitations on use time, controls (speed and turn settings), cockpit mode, etc. Only the full customizability (such as wind options, runways, etc.) and more advanced tasks are put behind a 'paywall' among with the HSI instrument and the option to switch between instruments. Still, all the task previews can be reached within the app and we have screenshots, videos and descriptions about the remaining functions in the App Store and on our website. The purchase menu will be greatly improved in a future update that we already work on. We will add slides that'll make a better job at representing the features of the full version. _________________ 


Original answer: Dear Irritated dad, Thank you for your feedback. We are a little puzzled since there is no time limit for any of the features in this app. The free version is not a trial but a demo. Because of this, the functionality of the app is limited in the free version but the available features do not change with time.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2020-01-04, version 8.0*

This company is just out to scam you out of money. Tried to resell me this app again in another one of their apps. I still haven’t got what I wanted. Save your money!

### 1/5 — Basic package for a premium price

*2019-12-21*

The technical difficulty in building this app doesn’t even qualify for 10% of their asking purchase price.  It’s like going to McDonalds and paying $20 for a 0.99 cent cheeseburger!!

## Frequently asked questions about IFR Flight Trainer Simulator

### What is the IFR Flight Trainer Simulator?

This app is a simulator designed to help pilots learn and practice instrument flight rules (IFR) navigation. It allows users to develop and improve their understanding of IFR procedures in a safe and cost-effective environment, much cheaper than actual flight hours.

### What instruments and procedures can I practice?

The simulator includes instruments like VOR, RMI, HSI, EHSI, DME, Directional Gyro, and airspeed indicator. You can practice VOR and NDB navigation, learn to track and intercept radials, fly DME arcs, and set up standard or non-standard holding patterns.

### How much does the IFR Flight Trainer Simulator cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can access basic features for free, with options to purchase additional content or functionalities.

### What kind of scenarios can I create?

You can create custom scenarios by relocating the aircraft and ground stations using a drag-and-drop interface. This allows you to practice specific routes or situations you anticipate in real-life flights. You can also add wind to increase the challenge.

### Is this app suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is designed with simplicity and intuitive operability in mind, making it perfect for student pilots learning IFR procedures for the first time. It also includes built-in tasks to help users learn the essentials.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.19 — 2026-06-28

This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app.

### 9.18 — 2026-03-20

This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app.

### 9.17 — 2025-12-13

This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app.

### 9.16 — 2025-09-06

This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app.

### 9.15 — 2025-06-25

This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app.

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