IFR Flight Simulator
IFR Flight Simulator

IFR Flight Simulator

Education

| Tobias Maihoff

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: June 26, 2025

Run IFR Flight Simulator on PC or Mac

Multitask effortlessly on your PC or Mac as you try out IFR Flight Simulator, a Education app by Tobias Maihoff on BlueStacks.

About the App

Ever wanted a flight simulator on your phone that actually feels like the real thing? IFR Flight Simulator is here to help both pilots and student pilots sharpen their IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) skills wherever you happen to be—on the couch, at the airport, you name it. With a modern cockpit setup and a realistic flying experience, you’ll get to put all those approach charts and procedures into practice right from your device. If you’re prepping for a simulator screening or just want to keep your skills sharp, this app by Tobias Maihoff covers a ton of ground—literally and figuratively.

App Features

  • Realistic IFR Experience
    Enjoy a truly lifelike flight simulation with real-time controls and modern, intuitive cockpit visuals that make navigation and instrument flying feel just right.

  • Approach Practice at Thousands of Airports
    Choose from over 5,000 airports around the world and try your hand at ILS and other instrument approaches, so there’s always something new to challenge you.

  • Holding Pattern Trainer
    Need to drill those holding entries? The app generates randomized holding scenarios. Calculate your own wind corrections and timing, then fly the procedure and see your exact track on the map.

  • Intercept Trainer
    Tackle randomly created intercept situations—both inbound and outbound—so you can figure out the correct headings, practice flying them, and check your performance instantly.

  • Huge Navigation Database
    With a built-in database featuring over 11,000 navigation aids, you get access to a broad range of VOR, VOR-DME, and NDB points to keep your instrument skills tight.

  • Map Review and Feedback
    After each flight or procedure, review your flown track instantly on the map to catch mistakes and see where you can improve.

  • Tailored for Training
    Whether you’re preparing for a test or wanting to keep your mind sharp, this simulator is specifically built for educational purposes, focusing on real-world instrument flying.

  • Solid Performance on BlueStacks
    The app plays nicely on BlueStacks, letting you explore IFR Flight Simulator with all the comfort of a bigger screen if that’s your thing.

Eager to take your app experience to the next level? Start right away by downloading BlueStacks on your PC or Mac.

How to Download and Run IFR Flight Simulator on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for IFR Flight Simulator in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install IFR Flight Simulator from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install IFR Flight Simulator

  • Click the IFR Flight Simulator icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

IFR Flight Simulator - FAQs

  • How to Run IFR Flight Simulator on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run IFR Flight Simulator on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download IFR Flight Simulator on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are IFR Flight Simulator PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run IFR Flight Simulator on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.