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AviaSIM Pro vs FltPlan Go

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AviaSIM Pro

Aviation

Professional flight simulation and pilot training platform

From
$179/session
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
FltPlan Go logo

FltPlan Go

Aviation

Integrated flight planning and filing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FltPlan Go has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: AviaSIM Pro limited to civilian flight simulation experience, not professional pilot certification training; FltPlan Go no pricing published on website; pricing model not described
  • They diverge on capability: AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, FltPlan Go covers Flight planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AviaSIM Pro and FltPlan Go actually diverge.

Attributes where AviaSIM Pro and FltPlan Go differ
AttributeAviaSIM ProFltPlan Go
Starting price$179/sessionFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIn-person facilityWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20122002

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation).

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 FltPlan Go

  • Flight planning
  • Route optimization
  • Flight filing
  • Real-time tracking
  • Weight and balance
  • ATC systems
  • Flight tracking
  • Chart databases

Both cover

  • Weather services
  • Data encryption

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AviaSIM Pro

  • Initial type ratingnot FltPlan Go
  • Recurrent trainingnot FltPlan Go
  • Emergency proceduresnot FltPlan Go
  • CRM trainingnot FltPlan Go
  • Proficiency checksnot FltPlan Go

FltPlan Go

  • Flight planningnot AviaSIM Pro
  • Flight filingnot AviaSIM Pro
  • Flight trackingnot AviaSIM Pro
  • Operations managementnot 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)

FltPlan Go

  • No pricing published on website; pricing model not described

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

FltPlan Go

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic flight planning
    • Route optimization
    • Limited filing
  • Premium$49.99/month
    • Advanced planning
    • Unlimited filing
    • Real-time tracking

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 FltPlan Go if

  • You need flight planning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want route optimization.
FltPlan Go review

Questions people ask

Is AviaSIM Pro or FltPlan Go better?
Neither clearly leads. AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session and FltPlan Go at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AviaSIM Pro or FltPlan Go?
FltPlan Go has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $179/session for AviaSIM Pro and Free for FltPlan Go.
Does AviaSIM Pro or FltPlan Go run on more platforms?
AviaSIM Pro runs on In-person facility. FltPlan Go runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use FltPlan Go for free?
Yes. FltPlan Go has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session.
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 FltPlan Go is typically brought in for.
What can AviaSIM Pro do that FltPlan Go cannot?
AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, Real-time weather simulation, Emergency procedure training, Multi-crew coordination. FltPlan Go covers Flight planning, Route optimization, Flight filing, Real-time tracking. Both handle Weather services, Data encryption.

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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FltPlan Go: What is FltPlan's pricing?

FltPlan does not display pricing information on their website. The site describes FltPlan Go app, FltPlan Manager, and Garmin integrations, but provides no cost, subscription, or fee details. Pricing information must be obtained by contacting the company directly.

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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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