Comparison

Eclipse QRA vs FLT DIR

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

Head to head
About

Eclipse QRA

This app provides pilots with quick access to essential aircraft information, including checklists, weight and balance calculations, fuel planning, performance data, and emergency procedures. It aims to streamline pre-flight and in-flight operations for pilots.

Highlights
  • Interactive checklists with completion tracking
  • Weight and balance configuration
  • Automated fuel planning calculations
  • Performance lookup for takeoff, cruise, and landing
  • Searchable emergency procedures
  • DSU data upload for maintenance
  • Access to aircraft manuals
Features
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The Eclipse Quick Reference App (QRA) is an interactive version of the Eclipse Quick Reference Handbook. Checklist: Effortlessly scroll through the Eclipse checklist iPad style and mark each action as complete with a single touch. Quickly scroll to any section of the checklist (Startup, Taxi, Takeoff, Climb, Cruise, Approach, Landing, Shutdown) using dedicated buttons. Never lose your place in the checklist as the app remembers your position even when exited. W&B: Quickly configure your jet’s seat layout by dragging seats along their tracks and enter the passenger weights with a flick of your finger. Specify your existing fuel load and how much fuel to add, and the app calculates the uplift in gallons automatically. A real time CG graph shows your CG envelope. Fuel Planning: Enter distance to destination, planned descent type (normal, idle, early), MCT or LRC power, cruise altitude, winds and ISA temperature, and the app returns fuel to destination, time en route, fuel remaining at destination, and nautical mile range at destination. Performance Lookup (Takeoff, Cruise, Landing): Takeoff: Enter field OAT, Elevation, and Takeoff Weight, and the app computes runway requirements, climb weight limitations (climb / tire speed), v50 climb data, and vSpeeds. Optionally enter wind and runway slope to fine-tune the results further. Takeoff Minimums: Enter the ft/nm-altitude requirements from a departure procedure, and the app will show you the required gradient and the Eclipse’s Vy performance in both normal and engine out configurations at that altitude. Climb & Cruise: Enter OAT, altitude, and weight and the app computes the Fuel Flow, KTAS, nm/100 lbs. for both MCT, LRC, and S/E LRC. No need to calculate the LRC FF manually. Trilinear interpolation yields numbers within 2-3 knots and 2-5 lbs/hr accuracy. Climb to altitude and Vy climb at altitude are also displayed. Descent & Landing: Enter field OAT, elevation, and takeoff weight, and the app computes runway requirements, vSpeeds, and balked landing performance. Optionally enter wind and runway slope to fine-tune the results further. Emergency Procedures: Quickly find any CAS Message or Unannounciated Procedure in the color coded, searchable list. Touching a message shows a full page action page (scrollable) from the QRH. DSU Upload: Upload aircraft DSU Data (Diagnostic Storage Unit) to FlightData.com for processing, storage, and sharing with maintenance centers. Manuals: Qualified pilots can view the AFM and other documents through the Eclipse QRA application.

About

FLT DIR

This app helps pilots, flight schools, and aircraft owners manage all aspects of aircraft operations. It offers comprehensive flight logging, smart scheduling, advanced maintenance tracking, and team collaboration features for efficient fleet management.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive flight logging
  • Smart scheduling & calendar
  • Advanced maintenance tracking
  • Team collaboration
  • Fleet management
  • FlightAware integration
Features
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Transform your aircraft operations with Flight Director, the all-in-one flight management app built for pilots, flight schools, and aircraft owners. Whether you're logging solo flights or managing an entire fleet, Flight Director keeps all aircraft operations organized and accessible in one powerful platform. ---Advanced Maintenance & Squawk Tracking--- • Track maintenance items with calendar and hour-based scheduling • Set up recurring maintenance (annual inspections, oil changes, 100-hour inspections) • Receive alerts for upcoming and overdue maintenance • Log squawks so the whole team knows an aircraft's discrepancies • Ground an aircraft automatically for overdue maintenance or serious squawks • Detailed maintenance history and completion tracking ---Built-In Invoicing & Billing--- • Automatically bill members for flight time and monthly dues • Flexible billing: monthly, weekly, or per-flight invoicing • Per-member rates and custom charges • Professional invoices delivered by email with one-tap "Mark as Paid" links • Record partial payments and track balances • Credits, adjustments, and a full payment activity log • See uninvoiced flight time at a glance ---Comprehensive Flight Logging--- • Track detailed flight logs with Hobbs and Tach time • Full multi-engine support with per-engine time tracking • Record multiple destinations and flight routes • Assign multiple pilots to flights • Add maintenance flight designations • Store detailed notes and flight information • Automatic flight duration calculations • Powerful filters to find any flight fast ---Group Chat for Every Aircraft--- • A dedicated group chat for each aircraft you manage • Message co-owners, students, and maintenance crew in one place • Share photos and videos, and @mention teammates • Push notifications and unread badges so nothing gets missed ---Smart Scheduling & Calendar--- • Visual calendar interface for flight scheduling • Sync reservations to your personal calendar (Apple, Google, and more) • Schedule maintenance flights and regular operations • Easy-to-use week and month views with quick "Today" navigation • Color-coded aircraft identification ---Professional Reports--- • Export flight logs as polished PDF or CSV reports • Add your company logo for branded reports • Include flight photos in emailed reports • Choose exactly what to include, right down to Hobbs and Tach times ---Team Collaboration--- • Invite partners, students, and maintenance crew • Role-based access control (admin, maintenance, pilot) • Multi-user airframe management • Shared flight logs, maintenance records, and billing • Real-time updates across all team members ---Fleet Management--- • Manage multiple aircraft in one app • Track individual aircraft status (airworthy/grounded) • Monitor airframe timing • Serial number and tail number tracking ---Who Uses FLTDIR--- • Private pilots and aircraft owners • Flight schools and training organizations • Aircraft rental companies • Maintenance organizations • Aviation clubs and partnerships Experience the most reliable flight management app made for real pilots. Don't settle for the bugs, glitches, crashes, and confusion in the other more expensive apps. Download Flight Director today and join thousands who trust the app to log flights, track maintenance, manage fleets, and get paid: the right way this time. FLT DIR: Where aviation meets efficiency. Better Aircraft Management.

Screenshots

Eclipse QRA4 screens
FLT DIR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FLT DIR at every 2 weeks against Eclipse QRA's every 4 months. FLT DIR also leads on ratings volume (39 vs 3). Eclipse QRA's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eclipse QRA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FLT DIR has 39 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Eclipse QRA's written reviews are positive against 90% of FLT DIR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse QRA ships an update every 4 months, FLT DIR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Eclipse QRA versus FLT DIR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipse QRAFLT DIR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.8 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings339 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEclipse AerospaceFlt Dir LLC

Customer experience

Eclipse QRA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FLT DIR

All ratings39 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eclipse QRA

No in-app purchases

None

FLT DIR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eclipse QRA free?
Eclipse QRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FLT DIR free?
FLT DIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eclipse QRA or FLT DIR?
Eclipse QRA is rated higher. Eclipse QRA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FLT DIR averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.
Do Eclipse QRA or FLT DIR have ads?
Neither Eclipse QRA nor FLT DIR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse QRA or FLT DIR?
Eclipse QRA ships an update every 4 months, and FLT DIR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Eclipse QRA was updated on October 23, 2026 and FLT DIR on October 24, 2026.

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