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Available for iPhone, iPad & Android

VOR Tracker – IFR procedure trainer is available for Apple iPhone and iPad (Universal App) and Android.

What customers say about VOR Tracker

Alex Alexandrakis – 04.04.2019
★★★★★

I LOVE this app. I am an IR rated atpl pilot and I can honestly tell you that by practicing with this app, keeps my instrument skills sharp and in fact it has increased my confidence to another level to the point that it now takes me only a few seconds at looking at a VOR or RMI instrument and having a full situational awareness of where I am, where I need to go and how to best achieve this. The app is fully flexible and you can even set up your own local procedure to practice those upcoming test

Great help for instrument module ★★★★★
by Aferg_3 – 04.04.2019

Currently starting my SEIR and this app has made it easy to practice NDB DME arcs and VOR arcs and interceptions. Great help.

Excellent ★★★★★
by Tim Ts. – 08.03.2019

It’s a very handy tool to practice holding patterns, VOR and DME procedure.
Exellent and good job!

Excellent ★★★★★
by asdtom – 23.02.2019

Perfect app, simple to use but very comprehensive.
Very good jon!

Very helpful ★★★★★
by Benzh – 15.01.2019

Thank you. This has been an excellent learning aide and refresher. I can’t imagine how much air work this has avoided.

Update: I don’t think I have ever added an update to a review. This app is so helpful. I’m now doing my multi engine and will do an IPC. This great for getting back up to speed without setting foot in the airplane. My only wish is that the developers add more features. Like full approaches, including an ILS. Best software purchase I have ever made. Sincere thanks.

Don’t agree with the few low star reviewers. ★★★★★
by “Apostle” – 11.01.2019

This app has great ratings, but prior to purchasing I noticed a few bad ones. It was clear the few negative reviewers seem to suffer from either lack of aptitude or crappy phone/tablet syndrome. If you can’t operate this app I suggest not Pursuing a career in aviation. I am a relatively low time pilot and have been out of Instrument currency for over ten years. My current job involves training of Military Pilots and Combat Systems Officers in a VFR program. I have 4500 hours of flight time of which over half is Part 121 flag. I have been considering going back to the airlines and was trying to brush up on VOR orientation and holding. I happened to come across this app and I’m glad I did. Simply put, it’s AMAZING, simple and intuitive, a great way to refresh or build basic VOR procedures. Definitely worth the money.

Exzellent Traine ★★★★★
by enjoyAllFlying – 06.01.2019

Let‘s you Focus on getting the basics right before hopping on the plane. Just awesome.

Jevan Burkett – 04.01.2019
★★★★★

Great app to refresh you navigation skills. had an issue with purchasing the HSI,but within after communicating via email within 24 hours or less it was resolved with an updated app. Great app and Great technical support by Thor!

11.12.2018
★★★★★

I’ve looked for an app like this for a while now… Super simple way to get a good understanding of Holds, Arcs, and more! Well done!

Good for training. ★★★★★
by I’m no critic, but… – 02.12.2018

Getting IFR training. This simple app is amazing. With simple controls, I can intercept VOR headings, and practice hold patterns wherever I have a few minutes. Saves me a lot of fuel and instructor time.

Top ★★★★★
by Ta_Sc_Sa – 05.11.2018

I am really enthusiastic about this app. First Holding app that really helps to understand how to fly a holding. Bravo

Dwayne Elderkin – 23.09.2018
★★★★★

My IFR was very rusty and I didnt expect such results so quickly. Has really helped get my ifr situational awareness back up to speed. Recommend.

Fabricio Lelis – 20.09.2018
★★★★★

Muito bom pra treinar!

14.08.2018
★★★★★

Read the instument flight trng manual and do practical drills with this
app. Very very nice.

Excellent ★★★★★
by matthewwong – 09.07.2018

This app is simply excellent! If you have a few free minutes you can study and improve your VOR skills. The app simplifies things for example you only worry about two dimensions and there’s only standard rate turns which allow you to focus on what actually matters without distraction. I used to use x plane to practice but this app lets you practice on your mobile device and in short time slots this increasing your knowledge.

Perfect for Airline Sim selection prep ★★★★★
by George A Wilson – 06.06.2018

I used this app to prepare myself for a sim assessment which required only VOR tracking through needles for navigation. This app allowed me to practice tracking, holding and intercepts from all directions and distances. I like that you can choose different wind scenarios and aircraft speeds.

The option to view a map of what you’ve done is a very good feature for learning, it helped me a lot.

My only feedback for improvement would be to add more content on how to specific hold entries or deal with wind corrections. The app does have some, but more content would optimise the app.

Avinash Soman Nair – 04.06.2018
★★★★★

Wonderful app

DANIEL SALVIA – 02.04.2018
★★★★★

I remember Leo dí Caprio saying “making the best even better” … Well, this is an example of what it means in real life. VOR Tracker is the best you can do with your money at this respect …!

22.03.2018
★★★★★

Easy to understand how to intercept the radial.. good job guys.. money worth spending on this app

n460hly – 13.01.2018
★★★★★

Elegant. Excellent practice tool. Worth every cent. Bought the EHSI just on principle to support such a great app. Excellent.

Keith Neill – 10.11.2017
★★★★★

Fantastic app, great being able to work on my NDB holds on the Tube on the way to work …

08.11.2017
★★★★★

Very good App, I’m happy to get it! Now I really have the opportunity to training NDB & VOR everywhere, anytime, just from my mobile!

Excellent app!!! ★★★★★
by James Tribe – 23.10.2017

I used this app through my training and I couldn’t give it any higher of recommendation. Very easy to get to grips with and instinctive to use. It’s the new interactive arm chair flying giving you the vital practice between flight.

Great training app !!! ★★★★★
by Tuckson4 – 22.10.2017

Perfect for training before the annual IR check

Mateus Mesquita – 21.10.2017
★★★★★

Works really well and it’s great to help in studying these details for Instrument Flight

Mārtiņš Vilciņš – 19.10.2017
★★★★★

Great app, does what it says on the tin

Carlos Chavez – 15.10.2017
★★★★★

Excelente metodo de práctica.

Ricardo Geyne – 21.09.2017
★★★★★

Cool

pranav amal raj – 17.09.2017
★★★★★

Best app for pilots

Awesome App ★★★★★
by Ranger225 – 26.08.2017

Have just discovered this fine little app and I have not been able to put down the IPad for a couple of days now! Still trying to figure everything out, but after watching the videos on YT I have made great progress. Thanks to the maker of this app!

Recommended for IR mental training for pilots! ★★★★★
by JRGarrido – 15.08.2017

Great app for mental training of instruments flight, and with lots of non usual situations, asked in many sims assesments for airliners !

VOR tracking ★★★★★
by FLYGUYONE – 14.08.2017

Very simple and intelligent tool for learning VOR procedures

Great study tool ★★★★★
by FernandodelaPluma – 11.07.2017

A point to point addition (one point in a radial to a point on another) would be super helpful, but this app is phenomenal for picking up the basics. Totally worth the price!

Excellent. ★★★★★
by Jude007 – 08.07.2017

Very good app.

zvi campos del castillo – 04.07.2017
★★★★★

Excelente para practicar instrumentos

P R Ganapathy – 04.07.2017
★★★★★

Good practice to develop an intuitive feel for hold, interceptions, DME arcs and two needle navigation.

01.07.2017
★★★★★

Excelente,realista,vale la pena la inversión. Practica una y otra vez hasta que te salga. Very nice good tool to practice.

Very instructive ★★★★★
by Freddo frede – 10.06.2017

Very instructive app

Bart Bosdijk – 24.02.2017
★★★★★

Works great for your situational awareness. It says upfront it will not teach you how to intercept or train your entire scan. It is an absolute great tool for the already trained pilot to review your holding and intercept skills. For the occasional grading….

Great aid for IFR students ★★★★★
by walking bat – 21.02.2017

I am an IFR student, and this app allows me to practice skills while away from my flight simulator, so I am studying harder thanks to this app. My instructor has noticed a big difference since I started using it.

Great app ★★★★★
by Voodooxylophone – 20.02.2017

Great little app for vor interception tracking. Worth the price

Ramez Aljoudi – 17.02.2017
★★★★★

Great App

Perfect training tool ★★★★★
by rikke55 – 14.02.2017

Nothing negative to mention

Spot on ★★★★★
by Fegger – 06.12.2016

perfect for practicing holds and intercepts…as long as you know how to fly them in the first place

Best trainer out there…. ★★★★★
by Pilot27usa – 05.09.2016

It exceeded all of my expectations……. Very friendly user, great app. I hope they can incorporate approach procedures in a near future to this app.

Well-made and very useful! ★★★★★
by TheMrMay – 22.08.2016

This is the ideal instrument trainer. Smooth, well designed, and comes in useful in my role as an airline pilot. The tutorial feature helps a lot and is easy to follow. Well worth the money, just wish I’d had it during my pilot training! Great that it works on iPad too.

Yoann veteran – 07.08.2016
★★★★★

Genial Pour s’entrainer en statique, c’est genial. Permet de bosser sa representation dans l’espace avec les radiales vor.

Christian Mills – 27.07.2016
★★★★★

Fantastic for practice
Brilliant for practicing IMC procedures and miles cheaper than an hour in the air.

IR Training ★★★★★
by 24klegs – 18.07.2016

This app exceeded my expectations by far! It is very nicely designed and so far I have not found any bugs. Lots of functions and details available as described. VOR Tracker has really made my IR training quite easy and I highly recommend it. The EHSI is a must.

Awesome! ★★★★★
by Leandro Porto – 12.07.2016

I absolutely recommend for those who wants to understand/study the IFR procedures!

David Krabbe – 07.07.2016
★★★★★

Very useful and well made app
You can practice and refresh all your basic ifr-skills any time whenever you’re waiting somewhere. Like playing a game, except that it’s useful! I really appreciate it every time I have a Sim check.

Beautiful ★★★★★
by wisdomer0815 – 12.06.2016

Very nice app with lots of useful functions. Works as advertised – I highly recommend it for initial IFR training and as preparation for simulator assessments!

Gibson Gibs – 15.03.2016
★★★★★

Treinamento IFR
O melhor programa para treinamento prático de navegação por instrumento. Recomendo a todos os que estão cursando PC/IFR.

Excellent App ★★★★★
by Joregspuma – 06.03.2016

Geat app for practicing holding, interception and I also found it’s great for DME Arc practice

Guillermo Gomez Sanchez – 12.02.2016
★★★★★

Muy recomendable para practicar el IFR !!

Great tool! ★★★★★
by Zorel jr – 05.02.2016

Amazing tool for teaching and practicing!

Chanawee Suthibutr – 22.12.2015
★★★★★

Perfect for maintaining instrument proficiency I use this app to both teach students about instrument navigation and to maintain my own proficiency. The app has an extra option of buying an EHSI which is worth the money paid. What sets this app apart from others is the customizeable scenarios that can provide endless opportunities. I use said option to set up IAPs and practice “flying” them on my tablet. My only request is perhaps the addition of an old school VOR indicator to use in conjunction with basic instrument navigation courses. 5 stars!!

Awesome ★★★★★
byAux844 – 09.12.2015

Really nice app, with the 2.0 versione it’s even better! Arc dme and double Vor crossing. The must have app for every student pilots ! I’m getting my instrument and commercial! And this app give the chance to training so well with holding and DME arc. 10+

One word: Beautiful ★★★★★
by Serge787 – 06.12.2015

The only problem I found is with the RMI during a roll to either side the app becomes slugish so it becomes difficult to be precise exiting the turn to a specific heading. The EHSI is a must.

Alexsandro Nogueira – 28.11.2015
★★★★★

Finally it’s here
Thank you guys, the new app it’s amazing!!!

Use this before you train IFR with the hobbs running! ★★★★★
by Fretboard Approach – 26.11.2015

I took a chance on this app about a month ago. The developer has been very interested and helpful when I had asked for assistance. I’ve kept half my head in the clouds ever since I had to stop mid IFR training in 2002. Along with a light but regular simulation habit to feed the aviation monkey, I’ve tried and bought several “visualizer” IFR apps to keep my lateral navigation skills going should I get a chance to resume training. I’ve gotten more out of VOR Tracker in a month than all the others combined. I bought VOR Tracker as a holding re-education tool. By that measure, it paid for itself the day I bought it. I learned by zeroing the wind and hitting the pause button a lot. Since then, it honed my hold entry skills beyond where they were when I was actually flying! I don’t need to pause anymore. To the contrary, I can visualize and plan the hold with airspeed maxed out at 230 and with fast mode engaged (<2x clock speed) with time to spare before reaching the fix. What a confidence booster! It’s effective because the most demanding cognitive tasks occur during a minute fraction of the time it takes to practice holding in the real world. VOR Tracker may not be marketed as a traditional “flight sim.” True, it’s not fully controllable. User input is limited to a count up timer and the ability choose level flight or to toggle a realistic rate of roll into or out of a standard rate turn. I would argue it is a simulator. The limitation of user controls are DELIBERATE and come from THE MIND OF A TALENTED AND PASSIONATE CFII. Every mission restart, starts with a needed turn toward the fix and finite time to figure out what to do upon arrival. In the time it takes to play a game of solitaire, you can challenge yourself to a hold with enough time to enter it, and figure out the wind until your inbound leg lasts one minute!

Sergio Anacleto – 26.11.2015
★★★★★
Excelente Ideal para estudo de IFR

Useful & fun ★★★★★
by \_Skygod_/ – 21.11.2015

I find the app very helpful and fun to use. Lots if nice functions. Definitely recommendable!

Hervorragend! ★★★★★
by 737_Flyer – 19.11.2015

War die Vorgängerversion schon mit Abstand die beste App dieser Art im App Store, haben die Entwickler sich jetzt selbst übertroffen – so macht das Üben Spaß! Die sinnvollen neuen Funktionen und die unübersehbare Liebe für’s Detail hätten meiner Meinung nach 6 Sterne verdient! Ich bin gespannt auf weitere Updates.

Good app ★★★★★
by Alazemi9k – Version – 1.2.4 – Jul 16, 2015

Very good to practice tracking

Excellent App ★★★★★
by Joregspuma – Version – 1.2.4 – Jul 16, 2015

Geat app for practicing holding, interception and I also found it’s great for DME Arc practice

Perfect trainer! ★★★★★
by dog0815 – Version – 1.2.4 – Jul 15, 2015

Actually I don’t need it anymore as I am flying the line, but I have to admit that especially the first few interceptions made me struggle. Wish I had had it during training. Highly recommendable, not just for newbies!

Great idea! ★★★★★
by wisdomer0815 – Version – 1.2.4 – Jul 15, 2015

Exactly what I was looking for to help me for my training and prepare for check flights. I finally got my head around holding patterns and radial interceptions. Definitely recommendable!

Nice App ★★★★★
by Airbatic7eca – Version – 1.2.2 – May 19, 2015

Nice, useful app

VOR TRAKER ★★★★
by gulibar – Version – 1.2.2 – Mar 17, 2015

AMAZING AND USEFUL I LIKE IT VERY MUCH

Must have apps ★★★★★
by Bravo-sylphid – Version – 1.2.2 – Feb 24, 2015

Very usefull apps to improve instrument rating holder.

Buena herramienta. Very Good Tool. ★★★★★
by Guille737 – Version – 1.2.2 – Feb 17, 2015

Ojalá hubiese tenido esta herramienta cuando me hice piloto. Wish I had this tool when I became a pilot.

Great app for practicing IFR course interception and holds ★★★★★
by Dr Mona – Version – 1.2.2 – Feb 16, 2015

Great app for practicing IFR course interception and holds!

IFR learning Booster!! ★★★★★
by Emiratesson – Version – 1.2 – Dec 9, 2014

Thank you for this great app! It really helped my learn more about holdings and interception and made them really easy in a way that my IFR training was butter smooth!! I really recommend this app to student pilots in both theory or flying phase of training. It is a great help and will make you visualize and understand the procedure very well! Thank you and hope to see more stuff in the future from you!

Excellent IFR sim ★★★★★
by Aleksejs05 – Version – 1.2 – Dec 7, 2014

VOR Tracker is a very good simulator for experienced pilots and beginners to practice raw data flying of IFR procedures. You have an option to create your own missions or use existing ones. User friendly interface and simple to use. Highly recommended! Great value for money.

Great idea! ★★★★★
by Unhappy Pilot – Version – 1.2 – Dec 6, 2014

I bought this after getting a bit rusty with radial interceptions and hold entry’s and this app is brilliant! It’s really easy to use and had me back up to speed in no time. Even with the sophisticated aircraft systems we use nowadays it’s nice to know you can still revert back to basics of you need to! I think it would be great practice for anyone studying for their IR or perhaps an airline assessment sim. Looking forward to the new features in the next update!

Mohammad Ali – 29.10.2014
★★★★★

Great work guys!
This application really helped me learn holding patterns and VOR intercepts almost instanlltly that made my IFR training a piece of cake! I am happy that you will be adding NDB and the heading bug too! It would be great as well if you added manual turning or a little bit shorter turning time to establish the standard rate, it is a little bit difficult to apply small fixes when intercepting. Other than that, thanks to you for building this basic understanding of one aspect of my flying career!

Superb ★★★★★
by tobyburraston – Version – 1.2 – Oct 24, 2014

An excellent app for pilots both in training and flying professionally. Easy to understand and use, with clear explanations and display presentation. Would benefit from a second VOR/ADF bearing needle for the HSI mode to truly reflect a modern airliner EHSI. Recommended!

Great app for both amateurs and professionals ★★★★★
by a_wareing – Version – 1.2 – Oct 16, 2014

VOR Tracker is a very nicely designed app that works well on both my iPhone 6 and iPad Air running iOS8. The layout is great and the app is intuitive with brief instructions that keep it simple to use. The main content of the app includes training for both holding and interception of radials in the form of “missions” and the ability to manually create your own by modifying inbound course and wind. The developers have also catered for both ends of aviations by allowing you to choose between using an RMI or an HSI, and select aircraft speeds between 90kt (props) and 180kt (jet). All in all, I highly recommend this app for new pilots training for their instrument rating and also for qualified pilots flying on the line. As an Airbus pilot, it would have been great to have had this app whilst i was training and I now find myself practicing with it for that occasion when the automatics might fail!

Ben Duitsland – 21.09.2014
★★★★★

Great
Special the random function is great for training. More options are welcome such as two indicators like hsi/vor and rmi. Also waiting for an Adf function.

Christopher Valadez – 31.08.2014
★★★★★

Awesome app!
This app is great for understanding the basics in instrument holding. Please add the option for a heading bug and bearing pointer to the HSI! This would interest more people and broaden the market looking for this type of training aid. Keep up the good work.

VOR awesome ★★★★★
by LtCol H. – Version 1.2 – Aug 5, 2014

Crack open a book and learn about VORs, intercepts, and holding patterns, first. If you don’t know the academics then you will be lost even with a working VOR. This app will cement the concepts! Perfect for the IFR student pilot and the seasoned IFR pilot. Better than any stupid mind numbing game you might being playing, now. You could be honing your pilot skills with this app instead. Might be one of the better aviation app I have purchased.

Best Navaid app available ★★★★★
by Suggestion – Version 1.2 – Aug 1, 2014

This is the best navaid available in the app store. The developer has great customer service via e-mail and is actively improving the app (DME ARC should be available in a future update). It focuses solely in the IFR flight with simple controls and great layout. Very user friendly and easy to use. Great for any pilot, from the beginner to the experienced pilot. It is great to practice flying raw data and to keep your skills sharp in a easy to use app.

Great app!! ★★★★★
by French pilot320 – Version 1.2 – May 2, 2014

Thanks a lot! Very easy to use. As a pilot on the Airbus I find it usefull not to forget the basics especially before a sim check where raw data flying is required. Definitely recommand it for IR student!

Works as advertised ★★★★★
by FlightView – Version 1.0 – Feb 24, 2014

This app does exactly what the developer says it does. It is simple and efficient to use and fulfills its purpose. It works well as a tool to practice and review VOR holdings and tracking, can be useful when a PC is not around.

Excellent! ★★★★★
by F27M50 – Version 1.0 – Feb 14, 2014

Vor tracker is a superb app,not just for student pilots but also handy to brush up on all experience levels! Nice Graphics & no bugs,definately worth your money!

Ideal trainer for all IFR pilots ★★★★★
by Peter3657 – Version 1.0 – Feb 13, 2014

Exactly according to the description, VOR-Tracker is the ideal training tool for the basic IFR skills of flying and calculating a holding pattern, it’s entry and intercepting radials. Being an airline pilot for several years, I use it to keep my skills up. Modern commercial aircraft are capable of managing those tasks automatically. But to my opinion a pilot should always be able to solve these tasks. A few minutes with this App now and then, will keep your skills up to date.

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