Software · head to head
AviaSIM Pro vs EFB Pro
AviaSIM Pro
Software
Professional flight simulation and pilot training platform
- From
- $179/session
- Rated
- -
EFB Pro
Software
Electronic Flight Bag for professional aviation operations
- From
- $149.99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: AviaSIM Pro limited to civilian flight simulation experience, not professional pilot certification training; EFB Pro aircraft type support is limited to a published list on CAVU's own site; adding a new aircraft type requires contacting CAVU directly rather than self-service configuration
- They diverge on capability: AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, EFB Pro covers Flight planning.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AviaSIM Pro and EFB Pro actually diverge.
| Attribute | AviaSIM Pro | EFB Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $179/session | $149.99/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | In-person facility | Ios, Android, Windows |
| Founded | 2012 | 2010 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in AviaSIM Pro
- High-fidelity flight models
- Real-time weather simulation
- Emergency procedure training
- Multi-crew coordination
- Performance analytics
- Flight deck hardware
- Motion platforms
- LMS systems
Only in EFB Pro
- Flight planning
- Weight and balance
- Performance planning
- Aeronautical charts
- In-flight management
- FMS systems
- Dispatch systems
- Crew management
Both cover
- Weather services
- Data encryption
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AviaSIM Pro
- Initial type ratingnot EFB Pro
- Recurrent trainingnot EFB Pro
- Emergency proceduresnot EFB Pro
- CRM trainingnot EFB Pro
- Proficiency checksnot EFB Pro
EFB Pro
- Commercial operationsnot AviaSIM Pro
- Crew trainingnot AviaSIM Pro
- Flight performancenot AviaSIM Pro
- Dispatch coordinationnot AviaSIM Pro
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
AviaSIM Pro
- Limited to civilian flight simulation experience, not professional pilot certification training
- Locations concentrated in specific cities, limiting accessibility for most potential users
- High session costs may be prohibitive for recreational learners ($179 minimum for 60 minutes)
EFB Pro
- Aircraft type support is limited to a published list on CAVU's own site; adding a new aircraft type requires contacting CAVU directly rather than self-service configuration
- Requires iOS 15.6 or later, per the App Store listing
Pricing, plan by plan
AviaSIM Pro
$179/session- Discovery Package$179/60 min session
- Full-size commercial cockpit
- Professional instructor
- 180-degree HD displays
- Pilot Introductory Program$549/240 min session
- Half-day immersion
- Theory and hands-on practice
- Experienced instructor pilots
EFB Pro
$149.99/month- Standard$149.99/month
- Flight planning
- Charts access
- Weight and balance
- Enterprise$299.99/month
- All Standard features
- Crew training
- Custom integrations
Which should you pick?
Choose AviaSIM Pro if
- You need high-fidelity flight models.
- You work on In-person facility.
- You also want real-time weather simulation.
Choose EFB Pro if
- You need flight planning.
- You work on Ios, Android, Windows.
- You also want weight and balance.
Questions people ask
- Is AviaSIM Pro or EFB Pro better?
- Neither clearly leads. AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session and EFB Pro at $149.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AviaSIM Pro or EFB Pro?
- AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session and EFB Pro at $149.99/month.
- Does AviaSIM Pro or EFB Pro run on more platforms?
- AviaSIM Pro runs on In-person facility. EFB Pro runs on Ios, Android, Windows.
- What is AviaSIM Pro best used for?
- AviaSIM Pro is most often used for initial type rating, recurrent training, emergency procedures, crm training. Of those, initial type rating and recurrent training are not what EFB Pro is typically brought in for.
- What can AviaSIM Pro do that EFB Pro cannot?
- AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, Real-time weather simulation, Emergency procedure training, Multi-crew coordination. EFB Pro covers Flight planning, Weight and balance, Performance planning, Aeronautical charts. Both handle Weather services, Data encryption, Windows support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
AviaSIM Pro: What does an AviaSIM flight experience include?
An AviaSIM session puts you in a full-size commercial aircraft cockpit with 180-degree high-definition displays. You learn how airliners work, handle the controls, and experience takeoff, cruising, and landing under instructor guidance.
SourceAviaSIM Pro: How long are AviaSIM sessions and what are the pricing options?
AviaSIM offers sessions ranging from 60 minutes (Discovery Package at $179) to 240 minutes (Pilot Introductory Program at $549). A Fear of Flying Therapy program with 97% success rate costs $389.
SourceAviaSIM Pro: Where are AviaSIM locations available?
As of 2026, AviaSIM operates in 30+ cities worldwide including Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, Denver, Houston, Dallas, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Orlando, with new openings planned in Raleigh, Minneapolis, and San Antonio.
SourceAviaSIM Pro: Can multiple people participate in a single AviaSIM session?
Yes. The Duo Package ($219 for 60 minutes) allows two people to share the cockpit experience together, and up to three free observers can watch from the cockpit.
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