Infinite Flight review: see what it is, how realistic it feels, whether it works offline, and when an Infinite Flight Pro subscription is worth it.
Infinite Flight is a mobile flight simulator for iOS and Android, built for solo and multiplayer flying on phones and tablets. It is a good choice for portable VFR, IFR and airline-style operations, but it is not a study-level substitute for desktop simulators, real instruction or an approved training device.
What exactly is Infinite Flight?
Infinite Flight is a general-purpose civil flight simulator designed around mobile hardware, touch controls and device tilt. It covers light-aircraft circuits, cross-country navigation, instrument approaches and long airline routes without requiring a gaming PC, yoke or permanent simulator desk.
Its aircraft provide varying combinations of cockpit instruments, navigation equipment, autopilot modes and interactive controls. The simulator also offers flight planning, radio navigation, weather, worldwide terrain and many airports with 3D detail. Not every cockpit switch or aircraft system is simulated, and the depth differs between aircraft.
Online multiplayer places other users in the same airspace. Community-operated air traffic control is available when a controller is staffing the relevant facility; an unattended airport does not mean the network is broken. Multiplayer pilots must also follow the rules and access requirements of the server they join.
Infinite Flight is self-contained rather than an open add-on platform. There is no desktop-style market of replacement aircraft, scenery, weather engines and utilities. Readers deciding between mobile apps can use our comparison of the leading mobile flight simulators to see where that simplicity helps and where competing apps differ.
Is Infinite Flight Simulator offline or online?
Infinite Flight has Solo and online multiplayer modes, but Solo is not the same as a guaranteed fully offline mode: account checks, subscription entitlements, streamed scenery and live data can still require a connection.
| Mode or feature | Internet requirement | Practical limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Solo flying | Some previously loaded content may remain usable without a connection | Initial sign-in, entitlement checks and scenery for new areas may still need internet access |
| Online multiplayer | Required | Other pilots and network services cannot operate offline |
| Community ATC | Required | Coverage depends on an authorised controller being present |
| Live weather and other live data | Required | Unavailable or no longer updated after disconnection |
A mistake we see often is treating Solo mode as an offline scenery download. It only means that the flight is not taking place on the multiplayer network. Cached terrain can help after a connection drops, but it is not a dependable substitute for a proper offline map package; unvisited areas may have missing or reduced detail.
Does Infinite Flight work offline during a trip?
Infinite Flight can sometimes support a prepared Solo flight without continuous connectivity, but we would not rely on it offline until the exact aircraft and route have been tested on that device.
- Prepare while connected. Sign in with the correct account, confirm the subscription entitlement and load the intended aircraft, departure airport and route.
- Allow scenery to load. Open the area and begin a short test flight rather than assuming that selecting an airport has stored everything needed along the route.
- Repeat the test in flight mode. Disable Wi-Fi and mobile data, relaunch if appropriate, and check that the aircraft, cockpit and scenery still appear.
- Retest after updates or cache clearing. App updates, reinstalls and mobile operating-system storage management can remove data that worked offline previously.
Multiplayer, ATC and live weather will not work in this test. Streaming unfamiliar scenery over mobile data can also consume data and generate roaming charges, so a successful short test should not be taken as proof that an entire long-haul route is cached.
Is Infinite Flight good, and is it realistic?
Infinite Flight is a good and reasonably realistic mobile simulator when judged by mobile constraints, although its systems, physical controls and world detail remain below the strongest desktop and console simulators.
| Area | What it models well | Where realism stops |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft handling | Pitch, roll, trim, energy management and aircraft-specific performance differences | No mobile app reproduces real control forces, motion or the full sensory workload of flight |
| Navigation | Route planning, radio aids, instrument procedures and autopilot-guided flight | Avionics behaviour and flight-management functions may be simplified or aircraft-dependent |
| Cockpit systems | Core instruments, controls and automation needed for normal operations | Partial switch interaction, simplified start-up logic and limited abnormal or failure procedures |
| Weather | Conditions and winds that affect planning, runway choice and aircraft control | Less atmospheric and visual complexity than high-end platforms |
| Scenery | Worldwide terrain, airport layouts and detailed 3D airports in supported locations | Building density, ground activity and regional detail are not consistently desktop-class |
| Controls | Portable tilt, touch and supported external-controller input | Far less hardware and home-cockpit flexibility than a PC installation |
From normal airline operating altitudes, the terrain can be convincing enough to support route flying and approaches. The compromise is more obvious close to the ground, especially away from detailed airports. Our guide to how mobile scenery compares with visually stronger simulators explains what higher-powered platforms add.
Is Infinite Flight realistic enough to learn from?
Infinite Flight is realistic enough for procedural familiarisation and disciplined practice, but not for logging training credit or replacing an instructor, approved device, aircraft handbook or real checklist.
- Good uses: practising pitch-and-power relationships, trim, circuits, speed control, route planning, instrument scanning, descent planning and stabilised approaches.
- Useful automation practice: learning why a selected heading, altitude or route does nothing until the corresponding autopilot mode is armed or active.
- Limited uses: rehearsing exact electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or flight-management-computer behaviour for a particular aircraft type.
- Unsafe assumptions: using simulated take-off distance, fuel burn, weather response or aircraft performance as operational data for a real flight.
Completing an ILS approach in the app does not by itself demonstrate IFR competence. It can reinforce localiser interception, glideslope management and missed-approach discipline, but it does not reproduce real clearances, cockpit workload, radio congestion or the consequences of an incorrect decision.
Is Infinite Flight Pro worth it?
Infinite Flight Pro is worth it for regular users who want the wider aircraft fleet, worldwide operations, multiplayer, community ATC and live services; it is poor value if the included aircraft and limited Solo flying already meet the need.
| Your priority | Best decision |
|---|---|
| Regular global airline routes or multiplayer flying | Pro is central to the experience and is likely to be worthwhile |
| Occasional circuits or learning the controls | Use the included non-Pro access first |
| One specific aircraft | Confirm that aircraft is included in the subscription before paying |
| Study-level systems, VR, extensive hardware or add-ons | Choose a desktop or console simulator instead |
| Offline use while travelling | Do not buy Pro on the assumption that it creates a complete offline package |
Pro expands access; it does not turn every cockpit into a fully simulated aircraft or increase the underlying realism of every system. Test the handling, interface and device performance before committing to a longer billing period, and check the in-app description for the exact aircraft, features, price and renewal terms because subscription contents can change.
If maximum systems depth and visual detail matter more than portability, our direct comparison of Infinite Flight with Microsoft Flight Simulator sets out the practical differences in scenery, aircraft, controls and expansion options.
Can a beginner start with Infinite Flight?
A beginner can learn the basics successfully in Infinite Flight, provided the first sessions focus on aircraft control rather than airliners, autopilot programming or busy multiplayer airspace.
- Start with a light trainer. Choose daylight, calm weather and a familiar airport with a long runway.
- Calibrate in the normal holding position. Calibrating flat on a desk and then flying with the device angled towards you creates a persistent pitch or roll input.
- Learn pitch, power and trim. Hold straight and level flight manually before asking the autopilot to do it.
- Fly circuits. Practise spacing, speed reduction, flap selection and a stable final approach before adding navigation.
- Add one system at a time. Begin with heading and altitude control, then routes, radio navigation and instrument approaches.
- Join multiplayer later. Learn the aircraft and the network's operating rules in Solo mode before flying through controlled online airspace.
A tablet generally gives instruments and autopilot controls more room than a phone, especially during IFR flying. A phone remains practical for shorter sessions, but frequent zooming and small touch targets increase workload.
Why do the controls, autopilot or scenery sometimes feel wrong?
Most apparent Infinite Flight faults come from device calibration, excessive inputs, an inactive autopilot mode, thermal throttling or unavailable streamed data rather than a completely broken aircraft.
- Aircraft drifts with the device centred: recalibrate while holding the device at the angle used for flight. Check whether a stand, case or change in posture has altered that angle.
- Pitch and roll feel jerky: reduce sensitivity, use smaller movements and trim away steady control pressure. Chasing every small deviation makes the aircraft oscillate.
- Autopilot ignores the route: confirm that the correct leg is active, the aircraft is positioned for a sensible intercept and the intended lateral mode is shown as active rather than merely selected.
- Approach mode does not capture: verify the runway and approach, intercept the localiser from a reasonable angle and meet the glideslope from below. An armed mode cannot capture a signal the aircraft has already passed.
- Scenery becomes blurry or incomplete: check the connection and allow new terrain to stream. Previously seeing an airport does not guarantee that the whole surrounding route is stored.
- Frame rate falls as the device heats: reduce rendering and traffic settings, close unnecessary background activity and avoid adding charging heat during a demanding flight where practical.
- Aircraft or online features are missing: verify the signed-in account, subscription status and connection before reinstalling. Reinstallation can also remove cached data needed for later offline use.
Who should choose Infinite Flight?
Choose Infinite Flight when portability, quick setup and structured mobile flying matter more than fully interactive systems, dense scenery, physical cockpit hardware or third-party add-ons.
- It is a strong fit for: mobile users, travellers with dependable connectivity, beginners, airline-route enthusiasts, circuit practice, navigation exercises and short IFR procedure sessions.
- Choose another mobile simulator when: guaranteed offline access, a different aircraft selection or another style of visual presentation is the main priority.
- Choose a desktop or console simulator when: study-level aircraft, advanced failures, VR, multiple displays, yokes and pedals, home-cockpit integration or extensive add-ons matter most.
Infinite Flight has no native Windows or macOS edition. Emulation is possible on some computers, but input mapping, performance and account behaviour can be awkward; our explanation of the limitations of running Infinite Flight through an Android emulator covers that option without mistaking it for a supported desktop release.
Our verdict is that Infinite Flight is one of the better serious mobile flight simulators. Its value comes from putting credible flight planning, navigation, approaches and online operations on a phone or tablet—not from matching every system, control and scenery feature of a full desktop installation.