Best Flight Instruments Apps &amp; Games

Interactive navigation instrument modulesIFR procedure simulatorHolding pattern practice

Master instrument flying with interactive modules and a built-in simulator. Practice navigation instruments, IFR procedures, and holding patterns. Ideal for student pilots and instructors preparing for instrument ratings.

📚 Education

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iBFDmonochrome

by Tatsuo Saeki

Attitude IndicatorHeading IndicatorAltimeter

This app provides pilots with a backup flight display, including an attitude indicator, heading indicator, and altimeter. It can also function as a flight data and cockpit voice recorder, offering essential information in emergencies when primary instruments fail.

Horizon Portable Glass Cockpit

(8)

free

Pilot's Intuitive Navigation

3D Synthetic VisionMoving Map (VFR/IFR)AHRS

This navigation app provides a portable glass cockpit experience for general aviation pilots. It offers intuitive visualizations, backup instrument functions, and enhanced situational awareness for safer and more enjoyable flights. Compatible with various sensor sources, it brings modern avionics capabilities to a tablet.

This navigation tool provides accurate heading, altitude, speed, and flatness data for pilots. It leverages iPhone and iPad technology for precise operation, requiring the device to be securely mounted in an aircraft or on a stable surface.

Accurate magnetic headingAltitude trackingSpeed monitoring

AFPS Airplane Flight Pilot Sim

(5)

free

#1 Airplane simulator game!

Open-world flight simulationDetailed sceneries and airportsDynamic weather and day/night cycle

Experience a realistic open-world flight simulator with detailed sceneries, airports, and dynamic weather. Complete various missions to become a professional pilot, or explore the world by driving cars and helicopters.

🎮 Games

(11K)

Attitude Indicator with extreme attitude chevronsPrimary Flight Display with digital tapesPosition relative to nearest airport

Flight Instruments

A glass cockpit

$1.99

Simulates essential flight instruments like attitude indicators and primary flight displays on your mobile device. It uses your device's sensors to show speed, altitude, heading, and more, offering a configurable reference for pilots. This tool is for informational purposes only and is not FAA approved.

Flight Instruments HUD

Artificial horizonReal-time pitch and rollCustomizable instrument layout

This app simulates aviation instruments with a real-time artificial horizon, allowing users to visualize pitch and roll. It offers customizable cockpit layouts and a night vision mode for enhanced understanding of aircraft attitude. Designed for pilots and enthusiasts, it serves as a familiarization tool.

🔧 Utilities

(6)

freemium

A-EFIS Black and White

Fly with your iPhone!

Artificial Horizon (AHRS)Ground speed via GPSAltimeter via GPS

This application uses your device's internal sensors to provide flight data like artificial horizon, ground speed, and altitude. It's designed exclusively for use in airplanes and offers a black and white display.

Intelligent Apps for Pilots

(18)

free

ForeFlight Mobile EFB

Touch Planning on MapInteractive Weather LayersGeo-referenced Plates & Charts

This app simplifies flight planning, briefing, and filing for pilots. It offers interactive weather layers, detailed charts, and hazard awareness tools for enhanced situational awareness. Logbook features track flight hours and currency.

☀️ Weather

(3.2K)

Plane Finder ⁃ Flight Tracker

Flight Radar & Live Tracker

Live global flight tracking3D flight trackingAugmented reality mode

Track live air traffic with real-time flight data, including altitude, speed, and destination. Explore flights in 3D, use augmented reality to identify aircraft overhead, and get detailed airport information with weather reports. Set custom alerts for specific flights.

✈️ Travel

(59K)

IFR Flight Trainer Simulator

Aviation trainer for pilots

Cockpit and map modesVOR, NDB, DME, HSI, EHSI, RMI instrumentsApproach procedure practice

Practice instrument flight rules (IFR) navigation with this simulator. Learn and improve IFR procedures, including VOR, NDB, and holding patterns. Offers cockpit and map modes with adjustable wind and built-in tasks for comprehensive pilot training.

📚 Education

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Flight IFR Nav Trainer

VOR, HSI, RMI

Unlimited IFR proceduresCustomizable navigation aidsAdjustable aircraft position and speed

Practice Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) navigation with this simulator. Learn and hone your skills using various aircraft instruments and customizable flight parameters. Ideal for student pilots and instructors.

📚 Education

(281)

Navigraph Charts

by Navigraph KB

Jeppesen charts and navigation dataWorldwide IFR and VFR chart coverageRegular 28-day AIRAC updates

This app provides comprehensive aviation charts and navigation data for flight simulation. It offers worldwide IFR and VFR chart coverage, updated regularly, and integrates seamlessly with popular flight simulators. Features include moving maps, weather overlays, and annotation tools to enhance the simulated flight experience.

(2.6K)

FlyQ+ EFB

by APG Avionics, LLC

Global Digital Map with adjustable detail4D Predictive Weather analysisAugmented Reality (AR) situational awareness

This aviation app simplifies flying with integrated features like a glide ring, graphical weather, and a detailed global map. It offers advanced weather analysis, augmented reality situational awareness, and wireless data transfer to certified avionics. Track flights, analyze performance, and receive GPS anomaly detection for enhanced safety.

(805)

FlightStats

Real-Time Flight Status

Worldwide flight status trackingInteractive flight tracker mapDeparture and arrival boards

Track flights in real-time with live status updates and airport information. Monitor flights globally, view essential details like delays and gates, and receive timely alerts. Integrates with Siri Shortcuts and 3D Touch for quick access to flight data.

✈️ Travel

(75K)

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer

Calculator for pilots

$9.99

This aviation calculator app offers 27 functions for navigation, fuel calculations, and conversions. It includes a versatile timer for tracking multiple time zones and performing countdowns with alerts. Designed for pilots, it simplifies complex flight planning and in-flight computations.

27 Aviation Functions22 Aviation ConversionsNavigational Calculations

Aviation Weather – METAR TAF

(5K)

paid

METAR TAF NOTAM – Pilot WX

Live METAR reportsTAF forecastsNOTAM updates

Access real-time aviation weather reports, forecasts, and advisories worldwide. This app provides pilots with essential METAR, TAF, and NOTAM data for safer flight planning and execution. It includes detailed weather parameters and airport information.

☀️ Weather

(1.9K)