Fantastic! Except for the app crashing.
I really find this useful for learning IFR ops. It would be absolutely perfect, but the app keeps crashing while I’m mid approach. I really hope they update it to fix the crashes because other than that, this is an amazing tool to learn IFR without spending money on flight time.
No website anymore
Uh, to use this software you must download the bridge app from their website. Which does not appear to exist anymore. So I suppose I will try to get a refund, unless anybody can steer me towards a copy of the app.
So worth it!
If you want to practice autopilot this is your golden ticket! Altitude changes, gps navigation, heading mode, vor mode, approach mode, you name it. Much cheaper to learn these modes on this app than in a sim or in the plane. Yes there’s a glitch or two but you can practice autopilot RNAV approaches, ILS approaches, going missed, intercepting glide slope, etc. Super helpful to learn the G1000 or just autopilot in general. Worth every penny!!
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App keeps crashing
I run the app with the bezel for Xplane 11. When it works it’s really good, but the app continually crashes. No support or update to fix
Do not get this app
Very confusing with no instructions
Good app but has some shortcomings
Overall this is an awesome app to learn the G1000, especially for a new pilot. My only complaints are that sometimes it is pretty glitchy, especially when taking off. It will just shoot upward and continue to do so even when moving the iPad around to control it. I have to reset the app a few times to fix this. The second fix I would love to see is when flying a flight plan , when I hit OBS it does not actually “suspend” the route and will continue to fly it, which contradicts the point of the OBS button. Would love to see updates to these, otherwise fantastic app. I’d recommend it.
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The touchscreen controls are unusable
I picked this up as a task trainer for editing flight plans. The touchscreen bezel controls are totally lacking any functionality.
Why can’t I open both PFD and MFD next to each other, perhaps with radio interface in between?
It should not be hard to make both to open in same screen!
Great apps
Bought both apps around two years ago when I discovered MSFS2020. I was a private pilot with around 300 hours . However now in my seventies and haven’t flown in 25 years I was amazed that flight simulation had become so lifelike . I had no idea that the technology had moved towards glass cockpits in even light singles. I was fascinated by G1000 suites in the simulator but looking more immersion I decided to try the Simionic apps, both PFD and MTD . Little by little with the help of You Tube I taught myself how to use the product and about a year later I purchased a Bezel from Simionic. While I am no expert I enjoy my sim hobby enormously and I believe the Simionic apps have helped in this respect. Early on I had a query and contacted the company direct. I received a very quick response from Li Chen himself. Sorted.The apps themselves are not expensive although the Bezel was and also attracted VAT when delivered to the UK. Give the apps a go, I don’t think you will be disappointed.
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PC/macOS only. No Linux!
Sim ionic has yet to publish a plug-in for x-plane Linux. Thus, this will not work with xplane if you are running it in Linux.
I feel that should be clearly indicated on the App Store, so you can tell it won’t work before you spend $10.
I feel that should be clearly indicated on the App Store, so you can tell it won’t work before you spend $10.
Needs to make easier to connect to sim
I have been trying to connect both PFD and MFD in infinte flight simulator and it is extrememly difficult. If this could be made easier, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
Great for AP-coupled IFR Approach Fun
Great app!
However, it seems to always crash when approaching an inner marker with Marker audio enabled (found on KPDX Rwy 10R ILS).
However, it seems to always crash when approaching an inner marker with Marker audio enabled (found on KPDX Rwy 10R ILS).
Very Difficult to Use Knobs
Graphics are great, but the knobs are extremely frustrating to turn. Trying to choose whether you’re on the inner or outer knob is a real pain. I wish they’d take a page from Garmin and set up their Sim knobs the way Garmin did. Also, THERE IS NO CENTER AUDIO PANEL ON THE PFD OR MFD VERSION. I tried to follow along with a King School video while using this, and it was almost impossible. Save your money and skip these Sims…..
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Response from developer
Hi, the G1000 bezel is full of buttons and knobs which makes it to be very crowded in the screen. I’ve tried my best to make it’s easy as possible to manipulate those controls on a touchscreen. If your iPad is connected to a keyboard you can use keyboard shortcuts for all the controls. We also have our own hardware bezel and audio panel to work with our apps which provides the most realistic experience.
Save your money
Doesn’t work and crashes
More function
Great app. Wish they could’ve had more functionality by adding a steam gauge or round dial option
Works as designed
Not sure about the other review. The purpose isn't to learn how to fly a plane, it's to practice using the G1000 interface with only the basic flight controls you need to properly practice. For that, this app has been great.
Good for VFR, but missing VNAV makes it a no go for my IFR training
Missing VNAV functionality, unable to declare altitudes for arrivals. VNV button non-functional for approaches. However, once you’ve manually reduced altitude to the faf using charts, it does capture the glide slope on the final approach leg. If this worked, it would be a usable substitute for the simulator’s G1000, but as is I had to scrap it and go with a second monitor instead.
Update:
I fly a real G1000 equipped trainer when able, but look to the sim for supplemental time. I’ll post a side by side video when I have time to clarify. But in short, yes your software can load an approach but it appears that I cannot modify the vertical profile. Unable to rotate the FMS outer knob to even select the altitude fields. Also missing is the ability to arm VNAV. In the real G1000 when you press the VNV button, you will see VNAV appear in gray until active where it turns green. In the Simionic app, I press VNV button and nothing happens. It appears that this app is limited to GS arm for final approach, but no VNAV arm for arrival and initial approach portions of the flight plan.
Also, for what it is worth, this functionality does exist in the Laminar G1000 emulation included with X-Plane 12.
Update:
I fly a real G1000 equipped trainer when able, but look to the sim for supplemental time. I’ll post a side by side video when I have time to clarify. But in short, yes your software can load an approach but it appears that I cannot modify the vertical profile. Unable to rotate the FMS outer knob to even select the altitude fields. Also missing is the ability to arm VNAV. In the real G1000 when you press the VNV button, you will see VNAV appear in gray until active where it turns green. In the Simionic app, I press VNV button and nothing happens. It appears that this app is limited to GS arm for final approach, but no VNAV arm for arrival and initial approach portions of the flight plan.
Also, for what it is worth, this functionality does exist in the Laminar G1000 emulation included with X-Plane 12.
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Response from developer
VNV mode is available and working. Please refer to Garmin’s operational manual to get an idea of how it works. For approaches, it’s possible that the navigation database in the app has some discrepancies or is not properly interpreted so some of the default altitude restrictions are missing. I will keep improving it.
Great app, minor issues
This iPad app is a remarkable implementation of the G1000 functionality. I’m using it with X-Plane and as a standalone trainer. Since I’m flying a lot in European Airspace, the fact that this app only supports altimeter settings in IN and not in hPA is annoying. The developer had the idea to support that functionality since it is in the settings, but the app ignores the setting. It also does not matter if you have an X-Plane aircraft showing QHN in hPA; It does not cause this iPad app to switch.
The app also supports custom profiles as in-app purchases, but the settings UI has a defect, so you can only select the bottom four profiles since the settings screen does not scroll up.
Like I said in the beginning, overall a great app, but I wish Simionic would pay more attention to smaller bugs, since those add up and weigh on the overall perception of a quality product.
The app also supports custom profiles as in-app purchases, but the settings UI has a defect, so you can only select the bottom four profiles since the settings screen does not scroll up.
Like I said in the beginning, overall a great app, but I wish Simionic would pay more attention to smaller bugs, since those add up and weigh on the overall perception of a quality product.
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Response from developer
Hi, thanks for such a detailed review. As a function in the G1000 system, altimeter setting can be set in either inHg or HPA. Please press the soft key “PFD”->”ALT UNIT” to choose the unit you would like to use. This is how it’s done on a G1000 system. The custom aircraft profile list should be ok to scroll. And, in the latest version the custom profiles can be selected on the aircraft page, no need to go to the customization page any more. Please send an email to lichenpo@hotmail.com if there is still problem during the use of the app.
Great idea but doesn’t work
I’ve submitted an email asking support about this problem. The airspeed, attitude, and altitude work however the cdi is way off and at times won’t show dme from a navaid even though it is shown on the actual flight sim. Is there any way to fix this? I was thinking about buying the bezel but won’t if this problem persists because I am working on my intstrument rating and this won’t be much help if the cdi and other navigational information doesn’t work on the app. Also the altitude bug lags a lot and the heading bug and cdi selection is regularly off by 1 or 2 degrees…
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Response from developer
Hi, sorry for my late reply. Our apps are independent from the game and have their own navigation database. It’s possible that there will be minor discrepancies, but in general they will work pretty good.
mfs
works great
