We think the line of X-Plane Mobile applications are some of the coolest uses for the iPhone and iPod Touch yet. Let's face it, though. When it comes down to it, it's not whether we think the apps the amazing--it's whether you think they are.
Obviously, you can't know for sure what you'll think until you've actually used it. The X-Plane Trainer demo (found on the Trainer page) is an excellent resource. However, the reviews below should help you decide if the apps are worth your time.
(Do we need to mention how confident we are of your conclusion?)
Please note that many of these reviews were written when the applications were first released; thus, they don't take into account the new features added via the later free updates.
Click here to go to the reviews page of the Desktop site.
Prepare to be stunned by X-Plane. Videos and photos speak where words can't. See the Multimedia page...
Get more opinions before you buy. We're confident the reviewers love X-Plane Mobile as much as we do. Learn more...
X-Plane Trainer is free--why not download it now? If you've already flown the trainer, maybe you want to buy an app, too. Click here for more...
In either PDF or Wiki form, the X-Plane manual can answer many of the questions you may have. See the Mobile Manual page...
Don't need the full manual? Looking for a brief introduction to flying on the X-Plane Mobile apps? See the Mobile Instructions page...
...between the iPhone/iPod Touch and the Palm Pre version? The answer is... almost nothing. The user interface, flight controls, and all other features are identical. The most noticeable difference is... the loading screen. Find info on both here.