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AviaSIM Pro vs Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro

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AviaSIM Pro

Aviation

Professional flight simulation and pilot training platform

From
$179/session
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro logo

Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro

Aviation

Professional electronic flight bag for airlines

From
$500/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AviaSIM Pro limited to civilian flight simulation experience, not professional pilot certification training; Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro no pricing tiers disclosed publicly; all four plans require direct contact with Jeppesen sales for custom quotes
  • They diverge on capability: AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro covers Digital charts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AviaSIM Pro and Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where AviaSIM Pro and Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro differ
AttributeAviaSIM ProJeppesen FliteDeck Pro
Starting price$179/session$500/year
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsIn-person facilityIos, Windows
Founded20121934

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro

  • Digital charts
  • Flight planning
  • Performance data
  • Document management
  • Weather integration
  • Jeppesen services
  • Boeing services
  • Airline systems

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 Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
  • Recurrent trainingnot Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
  • Emergency proceduresnot Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
  • CRM trainingnot Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
  • Proficiency checksnot Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro

Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro

  • Running a certified electronic flight bag on airline flight decksnot AviaSIM Pro
  • Displaying Jeppesen terminal charts and airport moving maps in flightnot AviaSIM Pro
  • Replacing paper chart revisions across an airline fleetnot 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)

Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro

  • No pricing tiers disclosed publicly; all four plans require direct contact with Jeppesen sales for custom quotes
  • Service level response times vary by plan (4-10 minute commitment depending on tier), but costs not published

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

Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro

$500/year
  • FliteDeck Pro$500/year
    • Digital charts
    • Flight planning
    • Weather overlay
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Fleet licensing
    • Custom integration
    • Admin portal

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 Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro if

  • You need digital charts.
  • You work on Ios, Windows.
  • You also want flight planning.
Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro review

Questions people ask

Is AviaSIM Pro or Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session and Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro at $500/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AviaSIM Pro or Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro?
AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session and Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro at $500/year.
Does AviaSIM Pro or Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro run on more platforms?
AviaSIM Pro runs on In-person facility. Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro runs on Ios, 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 Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro is typically brought in for.
What can AviaSIM Pro do that Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro cannot?
AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, Real-time weather simulation, Emergency procedure training, Multi-crew coordination. Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro covers Digital charts, Flight planning, Performance data, Document management. 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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Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro: What does Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro cost?

Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro does not publish specific pricing. The solution offers four service tiers (Standard, Essential, Preferred, Prime) with increasing customization and service levels. Customers must contact Jeppesen sales directly for pricing tailored to their operational needs and budget.

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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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Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro: What are the service levels in FliteDeck Pro plans?

Jeppesen offers four plans with service response times ranging from 4-hour commitments on Standard to 10-minute contractual response times on Prime. Each tier adds customization including tailored charting coverage, airport depiction, and on-demand content distribution.

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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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