# PPL Navigation Trainer

> Flight computer training app for private pilot navigation exams. (iPhone/iPad app by Karl Bunyan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppl-navigation-trainer/id1003792597 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Karl Bunyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/513288245)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppl-navigation-trainer/id1003792597/reviews.md

## What is PPL Navigation Trainer?

PPL Navigation Trainer teaches you how to use the Flight Computer, also known as a Whizz Wheel, to perform the navigation calculations you'll need to know to pass your private pilot exams.

Revision pages show you how to perform navigation calculations, and then test questions let you practice doing them yourself. The questions are automatically generated to provide almost infinite variety and detailed run-throughs show you how to solve each problem.

Topics covered include:

- Multiplication and division
- Metric to imperial conversions
- Fuel weight to volume
- Flight endurance calculations
- Wind triangle problems
- Crosswind limits
- True air speed and ETA computation
- Course corrections

Download for free and trial four topics.

PPL Navigation Trainer is the perfect way to prepare for your Navigation and Flight Performance and Planning exams.

## Key features

- Flight computer calculation practice
- Automatic question generation
- Detailed problem-solving walkthroughs
- Covers multiplication, division, and conversions
- Wind triangle and endurance calculations
- Course correction and ETA computation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All subjects | $8.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppl-navigation-trainer/id1003792597/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Mostly good...  but...

*2023-08-15, version 1.3*

Great for practicing unit conversions, but USELESS at questions giving Wind Direction and Speed and True Track - asking for Magnetic Bearing and Groundspeed.    The answers given in the text are correct, so you can practice on a physical E6b, but the algorithm is wrong on the digital E6b.  It shows you only how commonly people get this question wrong.  These bearing & GS questions need a different method!

### 2/5 — Lots of errors

*2022-06-27, version 1.3*

When using the app I seem to get errors on the wind component calculations. The drift is correct but the ground speed never seems to agree with the actual Pooley’s CRP1 that I am using!

### 4/5 — Great app but...

*2020-09-29, version 1.3*

The take a test section doesn’t have randomised answers, it’s just answer 4 / D every time, would be good if there was a bit more variation in the selection. Otherwise really useful!

### 1/5 — Lots of errors

*2019-01-23*

The methods are correct but the results are often wrong resulting in confusion 
Often the graphics will show one answer and the explanation will be off by 10 knots or 20 degrees 
Most of the errors are on the track and heading side of the computer

### 4/5 — Great Ap

*2017-12-27, version 1.3*

Helped a lot with my ppl training.  Only two minor faults with the test exams - the correct answer is usually the last one and sometimes you get the same answer twice!

### 4/5 — Very good and unique app

*2017-07-09, version 1.3*

Thanks a lot for the app, it's amazing to be able to practice nav exercises on the go! 
But please fix the bug in the practice mode - the right answer is invariably the last one at the moment.

## Frequently asked questions about PPL Navigation Trainer

### What is PPL Navigation Trainer?

PPL Navigation Trainer is an educational application designed to teach users how to perform navigation calculations using a flight computer, also known as a Whizz Wheel. It helps prepare users for private pilot exams by offering revision pages and practice questions.

### What topics does PPL Navigation Trainer cover?

The app covers essential navigation topics including multiplication and division, metric to imperial conversions, fuel weight to volume calculations, flight endurance, wind triangle problems, crosswind limits, true air speed and ETA computation, and course corrections.

### How does PPL Navigation Trainer help with exam preparation?

It provides revision pages explaining how to perform navigation calculations and then offers automatically generated test questions for practice. Detailed run-throughs are available to show users how to solve each problem, reinforcing learning.

### Is PPL Navigation Trainer free to use?

Yes, PPL Navigation Trainer is free to download and offers a trial of four topics. Additional topics can be unlocked through in-app purchases.

### What devices is PPL Navigation Trainer available on?

PPL Navigation Trainer is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is PPL Navigation Trainer updated?

The app was last updated on October 4, 2016, to version 1.3. This indicates a less frequent update schedule.

### What is the user rating for PPL Navigation Trainer?

PPL Navigation Trainer has a rating of 1.0 stars based on 1 rating. This suggests a very limited amount of user feedback available.

### Does PPL Navigation Trainer have ads?

No, PPL Navigation Trainer does not contain advertisements. The 'hasAds' flag is set to false, meaning users will not encounter ads while using the application.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2016-10-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Flight and wind computers are now zoomable/pannable

### 1.2 — 2016-09-16

New navigation exercise planning section

### 1.1 — 2015-10-15

Bugfix for iOS 9

### 1.0 — 2015-08-04

No release notes.

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