About
Aerofly FS is a professional-grade flight simulator developed by IPACS, designed to deliver maximum realism through one of the fastest and most visually detailed 3D engines available. The simulator features a full multibody flight dynamics model with accurate stall simulation, wing bending, and gear physics — no animations, pure simulation. Pilots can fly over 40+ aircraft including the Boeing 747, Airbus A320, F-18, Cessna 172, gliders, and helicopters across photorealistic global terrain with streaming aerial imagery, 3D buildings, and 1,200+ hand-crafted airports in the US and Europe. The cockpit experience is equally immersive, featuring nearly fully interactive instrument panels, cold and dark startups, FMS programming, and high-resolution textures. Navigation tools include ILS, VOR, NDB, SIDs, STARs, and simulated real-world air traffic. Users can access 20,000+ real airline flight missions, challenging approaches, and custom scenarios. Aerofly FS supports Virtual Reality natively via SteamVR, Oculus, and Windows Mixed Reality, along with TrackIR, Tobii Eye Tracking, joysticks, and TCA Officer Packs. Unique features like Time-Skip, Back-In-Time replay, glider tow/winch launches, and a simulated copilot make it suitable for both casual enthusiasts and serious flight training students. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck.
Key Features
- Advanced Flight Dynamics: Full multibody physics simulation with accurate stall modeling, wing bending, and gear simulation — no animation shortcuts, pure physics.
- Photorealistic Global Scenery: Streamed global aerial imagery, elevation data, 3D buildings and trees, and 1,200+ hand-crafted airports with custom terminals and lighting.
- Virtual Reality Support: Native VR support for SteamVR, Oculus, and Windows Mixed Reality with immersive cockpit interaction and fast frame rates.
- 20,000+ Real-World Flight Missions: Fly real airline routes and challenging approaches such as Lukla and St. Barth, or create custom sight-seeing presets and challenges.
- Time-Skip & Back-In-Time Replay: Instantly replay any flight segment, go back in time to retry landings, undo crashes, or skip cruise phases to reach points of interest faster.
Use Cases
- Aspiring pilots practicing instrument approaches, ILS landings, and navigation procedures in a risk-free simulator environment.
- Aviation enthusiasts exploring photorealistic global scenery and iconic airports across 40+ aircraft types.
- VR users seeking an immersive, high-frame-rate flight experience with interactive cockpit controls.
- Students and hobbyists learning glider tow, winch launches, and advanced flight dynamics through realistic physics simulation.
- Gamers on Nintendo Switch or mobile devices looking for a detailed, portable flight simulation experience.
Pros
- Cross-Platform Availability: Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck — more platform coverage than most simulators.
- Realistic Physics & Cockpit Interaction: Full multibody simulation and nearly fully interactive cockpits provide an authentic flight training experience.
- Native VR & Hardware Support: Extensive hardware compatibility including VR headsets, TrackIR, Tobii Eye Tracking, joysticks, and yokes out of the box.
- Huge Aircraft & Mission Library: Wide selection of aircraft categories and 20,000+ real-world missions keep the experience varied and educational.
Cons
- Paid Product with Add-ons: The base simulator is paid, and additional aircraft, scenery packs, and features may require extra purchases.
- Not a Dedicated AI Tool: Aerofly FS is a traditional simulation platform; AI-driven features are limited to the simulated copilot and traffic system rather than generative AI capabilities.
- High Hardware Requirements for VR: To fully enjoy VR and maximum graphical fidelity, a modern PC with a capable GPU is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What platforms does Aerofly FS support?
Aerofly FS is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Apple iOS (App Store), Google Android, and Nintendo Switch. It also supports Steam Deck and various VR headsets.
Does Aerofly FS support virtual reality?
Yes. Aerofly FS has native VR support for SteamVR, Oculus VR, and Windows Mixed Reality, allowing you to fly with full immersion and hand controls.
How many aircraft are available in Aerofly FS?
Aerofly FS includes a wide selection of aircraft including general aviation planes, commercial airliners (Boeing 747, 787, Airbus A320), military jets (F-18, F-15E), helicopters, gliders, and historic aircraft.
Can Aerofly FS be used for real flight training?
While Aerofly FS offers high-fidelity physics, interactive cockpits, ILS/VOR navigation, and real-world mission data, it is a consumer simulator and not a certified training device. However, it is excellent for learning procedures and building familiarity with aircraft systems.
What is the Back-In-Time feature?
Back-In-Time allows you to instantly rewind your flight to any previous moment, resume flying from that point, retry difficult landings, or undo a crash — all without restarting the session.
