Comparison

FBOlink vs E145 Virtual Panel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FBOlink

Facilitates direct, real-time text messaging between aircrew and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Customer Service Representatives. Enables communication of itinerary changes and passenger requests from anywhere globally, including when outside radio range. Includes aircraft details and read receipts for efficient coordination.

Highlights
  • Direct real-time messaging
  • Global communication via internet
  • Includes aircraft tail number and type
  • Read receipts for confirmation
  • In-flight itinerary updates
  • Passenger request accommodation
Features
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Digital communications between airplane and Fixed Base Operators (FBO) Customer Service Representatives (CSR) Over 1000 FBOs are now available for messaging with FBOlink! FBOlink provides air crew with a direct, real-time communications channel to Customer Service Representatives! Send text messages to an FBO CSR terminal from anywhere in the world via an internet connection! Communicate in-flight itinerary changes or accommodate unique passenger requests during the relative calm of en-route cruise segments when outside of radio range. The airplane's tail number and aircraft type are included with every message so that the FBO CSR terminal can best help the pilot's exact needs. All messages include a Read Receipt for both the pilot and CSR to indicate successful communication.

About

E145 Virtual Panel

This app serves as a self-study tool for pilots preparing for E145 training. It offers interactive panels, detailed button explanations, and quick search functions for limitations, definitions, and aviation abbreviations to reduce study time.

Highlights
  • Interactive virtual panels
  • 900+ fully functional buttons with explanations
  • Pan and zoom capabilities
  • Fast search for limitations and definitions
  • Save notes and dark mode
  • High fidelity images
Features
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The **E145 Virtual Panel App** provides pilots with a powerful self-study tool designed to support both initial and recurrent E145 training. The app helps pilots become familiar with cockpit panel layout, button functionality, system indications, limitations, definitions, and aircraft references, reducing preparation time and improving training readiness. **E145 Virtual Panel App includes:** * More than **900 fully functional buttons** with explanations, images, and references * Detailed E145 button explanations * High-fidelity cockpit images * Pan and zoom capabilities * E145 limitations with fast search * E145 definitions with fast search * E145 EICAS messages list with fast search * FAA abbreviations with fast search * Jeppesen abbreviations with fast search * Aviation glossary with fast search * Notes feature: save your personal notes and keep them even when your device is off * Dark mode support **Version 3.0** now includes more than **80 interactive images** within the E145 panel, providing a more complete and visual way to study aircraft systems, indications, and cockpit functionality. The following interactive virtual panels and system areas are included: * Electrical Synoptic * Hydraulic Synoptic * ECS Synoptic * Flight Controls Synoptic * Fuel Synoptic * TCAS * EGPWS * HSI Modes * HSI Weather Radar Indications * MFD Weather Radar * Airspeed Tape Indications * Vertical Speed Indications * AHRS Fail Annunciations * Aileron Schematic * Landing Gear * Air Conditioning * Electronic Attitude Indicator * Baggage Detection / Extinguishing * Tuning Backup Control * Digital Chronometer * Engine Fuel Schematic * Powerplant Schematic * Mask Stowage Box * Altitude Tape Indications * ADI Indications * Oxygen Mask Functions * PFD Annunciations * PFD Miscompares * EGPWS Display on PFD * ADI Takeoff * TCAS Indications on PFD * Windshear Indications on PFD * Horizontal Profile Indications * Full EICAS Functions * Thrust Lever Buttons * DVDR * Flight Attendant Panel **Note:** Aircraft manufacturers and operators may use slightly different cockpit configurations. The panels, buttons, and switches shown in this app represent a specific E145 configuration. The **E145 Virtual Panel App** is designed to be a complete study companion for pilots who want to review and understand the E145 cockpit, systems, indications, limitations, and operational references in one place.

Screenshots

FBOlink3 screens
E145 Virtual Panel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FBOlink at Free against E145 Virtual Panel's $14.99. FBOlink also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 4). E145 Virtual Panel's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 8%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

FBOlink is free to download; E145 Virtual Panel costs $14.99 up front. FBOlink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. E145 Virtual Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

E145 Virtual Panel holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of FBOlink's written reviews are positive against 50% of E145 Virtual Panel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FBOlink ships an update every 2 months, E145 Virtual Panel every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FBOlink versus E145 Virtual Panel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFBOlinkE145 Virtual Panel
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating3.6 (12 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 39 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEND SOLUTIONS, LLCJorge Gonzalez Galvan

Customer experience

FBOlink

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative75.0%

E145 Virtual Panel

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FBOlink

One-time1
  • 20 MyTIS Credits2 variants$5.00
None

E145 Virtual Panel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FBOlink free?
FBOlink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is E145 Virtual Panel free?
E145 Virtual Panel costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FBOlink or E145 Virtual Panel?
E145 Virtual Panel is rated higher. FBOlink averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while E145 Virtual Panel averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do FBOlink or E145 Virtual Panel have ads?
Neither FBOlink nor E145 Virtual Panel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FBOlink or E145 Virtual Panel?
FBOlink ships an update every 2 months, and E145 Virtual Panel every 39 months. Most recently, FBOlink was updated on June 1, 2026 and E145 Virtual Panel on September 22, 2026.

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