# Will It Fly? — Less crash, more money!

> Realistic aviation simulation game about safe cargo and passenger takeoff. (iPhone/iPad app by Fluik.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/will-it-fly/id390667943 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fluik](https://appshunter.io/developer/341885018)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 321 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 165 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/will-it-fly/id390667943/reviews.md

## What is Will It Fly??

As a freshly graduated pilot of a small aircraft you must take off with as much cargo and as many passengers as you safely can, while avoiding terrain and obstacles.  Earn points by pushing your airplane to it's limit, but beware:  The more you carry, the worse your aircraft will perform!

How many passengers and how much cargo can you successfully take off with, and still out climb obstacles and terrain? This game applies the real-world laws of aviation to a variety of challenging scenarios. 

As in the real world of flying, a headwind can be your ally. Wind reduces the speed at which you travel over ground, but it does not affect climb speed, so a strong headwind can provide pilots with a steep climb angle.

Hot, High, and Heavy. Any combination of these can produce disastrous results. Hot or high atmospheric conditions indicate thin air, which reduces aircraft performance by lengthening the takeoff roll and reducing your climb angle. Too much weight will have the same effect on aircraft performance.

Earn money, upgrade your plane.  Complete achievements, earn gems, unlock new maps.  

Be sure to check out Airport Madness Mobile and Airport Madness Challenge!

## Key features

- Realistic aviation physics
- Cargo and passenger management
- Terrain and obstacle avoidance
- Aircraft performance simulation
- Headwind mechanics
- Upgradeable aircraft
- Unlockable maps

## What do users think of Will It Fly??

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Nice graphics and visuals
- 🎵 Catchy music
- 💰 Free to play with affordable paid version
- 🧠 Educational value for learning weight/physics concepts
- 🎯 Variable gameplay with different scenarios each playthrough
- ✈️ Inspires interest in aviation

**Cons**

- 😴 Repetitive and boring gameplay loop
- ⚠️ Unclear obstacle/background distinction
- 🎮 Too simplistic and easy
- ❌ Lacks meaningful player agency or skill
- 📊 Limited level variety and progression
- 🤔 Confusing game mechanics and objectives
- ⚡ Crashes frequently
- 🌍 Imperial measurements only (no localization)
- 🚫 No tilt feature utilization
- 📱 UI blocked by ads

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App fails to open/launch
- Game freezes during gameplay
- Crashes after 1-2 levels
- UI elements blocked by ads preventing interaction
- Level advancement occurs regardless of win/fail status

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content
- Actual flight controls (velocity, flaps, etc.)
- Tilt/motion control implementation
- Metric measurement option
- Better level progression system
- More obstacles to navigate around
- Improved difficulty scaling

## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/will-it-fly/id390667943/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good, but…

*2022-05-31, version 1.5*

My only complaint is that it’s sometimes quite hard to determine what’s a part of the background art and what isn’t. It’s a little annoying when I crash into something because couldn’t tell it was supposed to be an obstacle, especially when I don’t really get another try since the level advances regardless of whether you win or fail.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2015-12-21, version 1.4*

What on earth is this? Lol

### 1/5 — Horrible game don't get

*2015-02-10, version 1.3*

I HATE THIS GAME GO TO HELL WILL IT FLY

### 1/5 — Boooooring, stupid, and pointless

*2013-02-26, version 1.3*

Not worth even looking at let alone playing. A pointless game based on guesses that make no sense. It's more fun to stare up at the ceiling for hours than to play this game, I would give this game a NEGATIVE rating if I could, but I can't....

### 1/5 — App crashes on click of play

*2012-12-01*

App crashes on click of play

### 1/5 — Will it Fly?

*2012-04-05, version 1.3*

This horrible game only allows for one passenger and one peace of cargo per flight. The plane is grossly underpowered for what the game expects a player to do. Just reaffirmed my belief of how unrealistic video games can be. The one star rating is for the effort put into designing the game.

### 1/5 — Vla qui save plus quoi inventé

*2011-12-17*

Ce jeu es le plus nul que je connait l'avion se pilote tous seul il faut juste appuyé sur fly a ne pas télécharger --'

### 4/5 — kids learning game

*2011-11-26, version 1.3*

for 9yrs old.
Very sad though, that you have to learn it the hard way. Only if you crash and kill passengers you know when the airplane is overloaded.
Helps the kid to get an idea of what 2000 kilograms mean.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2011-08-19, version 1.3*

Basic to the point of boredom. Nothing to do with flying, or wb.

### 5/5 — It flies well!

*2011-08-11, version 1.3*

Cool game. I got the full version too which has more levels (seems more challenging too). I like how the variables change so everytime I play it's a different game. 

Nicely done!!!

Will next version have more things to climb above?

## Frequently asked questions about Will It Fly?

### What is Will It Fly? about?

Will It Fly? is a game where you play as a pilot of a small aircraft. Your goal is to take off with as much cargo and as many passengers as safely possible, while avoiding terrain and obstacles. The game simulates real-world aviation laws and physics.

### How does the game simulate aviation physics?

The game incorporates factors like headwind, which can aid in climbing by reducing ground speed without affecting climb rate. It also simulates the negative effects of hot or high atmospheric conditions and excessive weight, which can lengthen takeoff rolls and reduce climb angles.

### Is Will It Fly? free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It is supported by advertisements, meaning you will see ads while playing. There are no in-app purchases available in this version.

### What platforms is Will It Fly? available on?

Based on the provided information, this app is designed for mobile devices. It is mentioned alongside other 'Airport Madness Mobile' titles, suggesting it is available on iOS and Android platforms.

### What are the main objectives in Will It Fly?

The primary objective is to successfully take off with the maximum amount of cargo and passengers while maintaining safety. You earn points by pushing your aircraft's limits and can earn money to upgrade your plane, complete achievements, and unlock new maps.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2025-12-22

Complete overhaul of the game... now with new graphics and better meta game progression.

### 1.5 — 2018-06-25

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

Updated to better support newer devices

### 1.4 — 2015-05-09

- Bug fixes
- New main menu layout
- New splash screen and app icon
- Added full screen backgrounds for iPhone 6/6+
- iOS 8 support
- Small visual fixes

### 1.3 — 2011-01-27

Updated messaging system

### 1.2 — 2010-11-04

Resolved some issues with crashing on IOS4. 

Updated the in app messaging system. 

17 levels are now included in the game.

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All apps by Fluik: https://appshunter.io/developer/341885018

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