Radio Navigation Simulator IFR

Radio Navigation Simulator IFR

Instrument Flight Trainer PRO

11 ratings
33 reviews

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This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 21, 2011
  • October 4, 2020

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Practice instrument navigation anytime, anywhere with this 2D flight simulator. Learn to interpret and manage VOR, ADF, and DME instruments, and fly pre-planned or custom routes. Ideal for student pilots and experienced aviators preparing for ratings or tests.

2D flight simulator for instrument navigation
Practice VOR, ADF, and DME instruments
Create and fly custom routes
Realistic flight panels and instruments
Simulated wind and magnetic variation
In-cockpit flight training aid
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What's New in Radio Navigation Simulator IFR

3.2

October 4, 2020

● iOS14 compatibility update. ● Revised DME range indicator for precise range display up to 99.9nm. If you enjoy Radio Navigation Simulator please leave a Rating or Review on the App Store, as it helps us provide updates to the app. Thank you.

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In-App Purchases

$3.99

USA IFR Database

A USA database containing all the navaids in the USA area, allowing flight training in your area of interest, selectable by ARTCC area The database provides real world radio navigation facilities, for the 48 contiguous US States plus Alaska and Hawaii.

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User reviews

Makes radio nav more complex

One of the worse and complicated apps , if it was easy to learn, they would of had a free trail period, which they don’t . Wast of money and time .

Might be a good app, but who knows?

Okay I was looking for some quick practive using a VOR. The UI is not self-explanatory, there is no context sensitive help, and the only thing on youtube is a marketing piece.

I don't have 9 years to read the doc from beginning to end.

What's sorely needed is a demo video that walks you through some basic setup and usage.
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Criminally underrated

This app, in all the ways that matter, accurately simulates ground-based navaid navigation. It’s an excellent tool for practice and teaching, or just geeking out on your non-flying days if you’re a dork like me. It pairs best with ForeFlight to make a brilliant sandbox for the bored pilot. Fly DME arcs, practice intersection holds, manage heading, altitude and airspeed -these are my ideas of a good time!!!
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The best, BUT...

Early days yet, and this is quite a complicated interface, so first I shall have to persuade my students that it’s worth investing the time to learn it. First impressions, it has a good range of instrument panels and is the only app I’ve found that properly simulates an HSI. It’s also one of only two apps that I’ve found that simulates an RBI. I’m disappointed that the DME only shows decimals below 10 nm; this is unrealistic, makes calculating leading a turn beyond that distance difficult at low ground speeds, and makes simulating flying a 10nm DME arc impossible, something I had wanted to demonstrate to a student before flying it. UPDATE. Within a week of posting this review I had a response from the developer saying decimal DME up to 99.9 nm was being prepared this month along with other upgrades. Excellent customer support, and I look forward to the update.
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Response from developer

Hi, thank you for your review. This update has now been released (apologies for delay), which provides decimal DME support out to 99.9 nautical miles plus iOS14 compatibility changes. Thanks for supporting the app, and hopefully you and your students will get some benefit during training.

Great Flt. App.

Great app. to facilitate good navigation standards.

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FAQ

What does Radio Navigation Simulator IFR PRO do?

Radio Navigation Simulator IFR PRO is a 2D flight simulator designed to help users learn and practice instrument navigation. It allows you to manage and interpret various navigation instruments like VOR, ADF, and DME, and practice flying routes in a simulated environment.

What are the key instruments and features available?

The app features instruments such as Directional Gyro, Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI), VOR, DME, ADF (RMI/RBI), and Dual Needle RMI. You can manage radios, simulate wind, and navigate using latitude and longitude.

How much does Radio Navigation Simulator IFR PRO cost?

The base application is free. However, there is an in-app purchase available for a USA navigation database, which includes Navaids, Airports, and Fixes for the contiguous US, Alaska, and Hawaii.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The flight panels are optimized for both iPad and iPhone, with support for retina displays. The simulator operates within a defined exercise area, and additional databases can be downloaded.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is beneficial for student pilots learning instrument navigation, experienced pilots preparing for instrument ratings or proficiency tests, and flight instructors who want to demonstrate radio navigation techniques.