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IFR Flight Simulator on Windows Pc

Developed By: maihoffapps

License: Free

Rating: 4,2/5 - 2.753 votes

Last Updated: February 21, 2025

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

Game Details

Version 1.7.3
Size 49.7 MB
Release Date January 24, 25
Category Educational Games

Game Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (3)]

What's New:
Hey IFR pilots!Thanks for your amazing support! This update brings sample holding flight paths for each holding, taking into account the correct entry... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Experience the most realistic and convenient IFR flight simulation on your mobile device.
Practice holdings, intercepts, and IFR approaches worldwide. Master wind correction angles... [read more]

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About this game

On this page you can download IFR Flight Simulator and play on Windows PC. IFR Flight Simulator is free Educational game, developed by maihoffapps. Latest version of IFR Flight Simulator is 1.7.3, was released on 2025-01-24 (updated on 2025-02-21). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of IFR Flight Simulator is 4,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This game had been rated by 2,753 users, 301 users had rated it 5*, 1,865 users had rated it 1*.

How to play IFR Flight Simulator on Windows?

Instruction on how to play IFR Flight Simulator on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install IFR Flight Simulator on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this game on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Play IFR Flight Simulator using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "IFR Flight Simulator" icon on the home screen to start playing, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to play IFR Flight Simulator on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "IFR Flight Simulator" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Experience the most realistic and convenient IFR flight simulation on your mobile device.
Practice holdings, intercepts, and IFR approaches worldwide. Master wind correction angles, holding entries, radial intercepts, and enjoy authentic IFR training anytime, anywhere.

Improve your IFR skills, prepare for simulator screenings or support your flight training with the IFR Flight Simulator designed for pilots and student pilots.

Basic knowledge in instrument flight rules (IFR) required

Calculate and fly procedures in a realistic real time flight simulator with a modern cockpit interface and review the flown track on the map.
Realistic flight physics provide an excellent experience.
The database includes more than 5000 airports and 11000 navigation aids.

+++ APPROACHES +++
Select one of over 5000 airports to fly approach procedures including ILS.

+++ HOLDING TRAINER +++
Generate randomized holdings and figure out entry procedures, calculate wind correction angles and timings.
Fly VOR, VOR-DME and NDB holdings with the simulator and review the flown track on the map.

+++ INTERCEPT TRAINER +++
Generate randomized intercept situations and figure out the heading for in- and outbound intercepts.
Fly the intercept and review the flown track on the map.

Disclaimer:
Do not use this application for flight planning or real aviation purposes.
The author is not responsible for any errors made based on this application.
The application may contain errors and may be incomplete.
The database may contain errors.
Hey IFR pilots!

Thanks for your amazing support! This update brings sample holding flight paths for each holding, taking into account the correct entry procedures and the effects of environmental wind.
We’ve also polished the UI to make your IFR practice smoother and fixed a few pesky bugs along the way.

Got feedback or just want to say hi? Reach us at contact@ifrsimulator.com!
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.