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AviaSIM Pro vs NavLog

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AviaSIM Pro

Aviation & Aerospace

Professional flight simulation and pilot training platform

From
$179/session
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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NavLog

Aviation & Aerospace

Advanced flight navigation and logging system

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, NavLog covers Flight logging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AviaSIM Pro and NavLog actually diverge.

Attributes where AviaSIM Pro and NavLog differ
AttributeAviaSIM ProNavLog
Starting price$179/session$29.99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsIn-person facilityWeb, Ios, Android, Windows
Founded20122009

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation & Aerospace).

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 NavLog

  • Flight logging
  • Navigation tracking
  • Performance analysis
  • Data storage
  • Report generation
  • GPS devices
  • Avionics systems
  • Cloud storage

Both cover

  • 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 NavLog
  • Recurrent trainingnot NavLog
  • Emergency proceduresnot NavLog
  • CRM trainingnot NavLog
  • Proficiency checksnot NavLog

NavLog

  • Flight trainingnot AviaSIM Pro
  • Flight loggingnot AviaSIM Pro
  • Performance trackingnot AviaSIM Pro
  • Regulatory compliancenot 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)

NavLog

Nothing recorded yet. See the NavLog review.

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

NavLog

$29.99/month
  • Basic$29.99/month
    • Flight logging
    • Basic navigation
    • Data storage
  • Professional$79.99/month
    • Advanced navigation
    • Detailed analytics
    • Training reports

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.
AviaSIM Pro review

Choose NavLog if

  • You need flight logging.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want navigation tracking.
NavLog review

Questions people ask

Is AviaSIM Pro or NavLog better?
Neither clearly leads. AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session and NavLog at $29.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AviaSIM Pro or NavLog?
AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session and NavLog at $29.99/month.
Does AviaSIM Pro or NavLog run on more platforms?
AviaSIM Pro runs on In-person facility. NavLog runs on Web, 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 NavLog is typically brought in for.
What can AviaSIM Pro do that NavLog cannot?
AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, Real-time weather simulation, Emergency procedure training, Multi-crew coordination. NavLog covers Flight logging, Navigation tracking, Performance analysis, Data storage. Both handle 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.

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AviaSIM 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.

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AviaSIM 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.

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AviaSIM 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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