This app provides real-time Top of Descent alerts for Microsoft Flight Simulator pilots. It works with a PC bridge to track your flight and notify you when to prepare for descent, ideal for long flights and maintaining situational awareness.
1.0
February 5, 2026
Skylink TOD Alert is a companion mobile application designed to provide real-time Top of Descent (TOD) alerts for pilots using Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC. It helps users prepare for descent without missing crucial timing.
It requires the free SkyLink TOD PC Bridge installed on your PC. The bridge securely sends live flight data from Microsoft Flight Simulator to the mobile app, which then provides alerts and flight information.
No, the mobile app does not connect directly to Microsoft Flight Simulator. All simulator communication is handled by the SkyLink TOD PC Bridge installed on your computer.
The app offers a live Top of Descent countdown, push notifications before TOD, an interactive flight map, departure/arrival airport details, remaining distance, current altitude, and live aircraft conditions like wind, temperature, and QNH.
Yes, it is ideal for long-haul flights. It continuously monitors your flight and notifies you at the right time for descent, allowing you to step away from the sim while maintaining situational awareness.
You need Microsoft Flight Simulator installed on a PC, the SkyLink TOD PC Bridge installed on the same PC, and an active internet connection for both the PC and the mobile device.
Skylink TOD Alert is a paid application, priced at $6.99. The accompanying SkyLink TOD PC Bridge is available for free.
The application was last updated on February 5, 2026, with version 1.0. Future updates will likely address bug fixes and potential new features based on user feedback and simulator changes.
