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FlightSafety International Training vs SkyDemon

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FlightSafety International Training

Aviation

Advanced flight crew training and certification

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SkyDemon logo

SkyDemon

Aviation

VFR flight planning for European pilots

From
£118/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: FlightSafety International Training flightSafety International gates training course pricing behind a Full-Service customer agreement; its own FAQ states courses are offered at no charge or a reduced fee only to customers under such an agreement, with pricing not published for others.; SkyDemon monthly subscription pricing not specified on store page
  • They diverge on capability: FlightSafety International Training covers Flight training, SkyDemon covers VFR planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FlightSafety International Training and SkyDemon actually diverge.

Attributes where FlightSafety International Training and SkyDemon differ
AttributeFlightSafety International TrainingSkyDemon
Starting priceOn request£118/year
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
PlatformsOn-siteIos, Android, Windows, Macos
Founded19512009

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 FlightSafety International Training

  • Flight training
  • Type ratings
  • Recurrent training
  • Simulator time
  • Certification
  • Airlines
  • Operators
  • Regulatory bodies

Only in SkyDemon

  • VFR planning
  • Airspace display
  • Weather overlay
  • Navigation
  • Flight logging
  • Traffic receivers
  • FLARM
  • ADS-B

What people use each for

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

FlightSafety International Training

  • Type ratingnot SkyDemon
  • Recurrent trainingnot SkyDemon
  • Upgrade trainingnot SkyDemon
  • Initial trainingnot SkyDemon

SkyDemon

  • Flight planningnot FlightSafety International Training
  • Aviation navigationnot FlightSafety International Training
  • Personal leisure flyingnot FlightSafety International Training
  • Commercial flight operationsnot FlightSafety International Training

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

FlightSafety International Training

  • FlightSafety International gates training course pricing behind a Full-Service customer agreement; its own FAQ states courses are offered at no charge or a reduced fee only to customers under such an agreement, with pricing not published for others.

SkyDemon

  • Monthly subscription pricing not specified on store page
  • Business licensing pricing not listed; requires contact

Pricing, plan by plan

FlightSafety International Training

On request
  • Type Rating TrainingFree
    • Professional training
    • Simulators
    • Certification
  • Recurrent TrainingFree
    • Ongoing training
    • Currency maintenance
    • Checkrides

SkyDemon

£118/year
  • Personal Annual$118/year
    • Two PCs access
    • Two mobile devices access
    • Personal leisure use
  • Personal Annual Renewal$90/year
    • Two PCs access
    • Two mobile devices access
    • Personal leisure use
  • Personal Monthly$null/month
    • Two PCs access
    • Two mobile devices access
    • Personal leisure use
  • Business Licensing$null/per device
    • Per-device pricing
    • Commercial use

Which should you pick?

Choose FlightSafety International Training if

  • You need flight training.
  • You work on On-site.
  • You also want type ratings.
FlightSafety International Training review

Choose SkyDemon if

  • You need vfr planning.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
  • You also want airspace display.
SkyDemon review

Questions people ask

Is FlightSafety International Training or SkyDemon better?
Neither clearly leads. FlightSafety International Training starts at On request and SkyDemon at £118/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FlightSafety International Training or SkyDemon?
FlightSafety International Training starts at On request and SkyDemon at £118/year.
Does FlightSafety International Training or SkyDemon run on more platforms?
FlightSafety International Training runs on On-site. SkyDemon runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Macos.
What is FlightSafety International Training best used for?
FlightSafety International Training is most often used for type rating, recurrent training, upgrade training, initial training. Of those, type rating and recurrent training are not what SkyDemon is typically brought in for.
What can FlightSafety International Training do that SkyDemon cannot?
FlightSafety International Training covers Flight training, Type ratings, Recurrent training, Simulator time. SkyDemon covers VFR planning, Airspace display, Weather overlay, Navigation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FlightSafety International Training: Where can I find FlightSafety training pricing?

Pricing is not displayed on the homepage. You can find pricing for specific courses by accessing the course search page to make a reservation request, or by contacting FlightSafety directly through their contact page.

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SkyDemon: How much does SkyDemon cost?

SkyDemon's personal subscription costs GBP 118 per year for new subscribers, covering access to two PCs and two mobile devices for personal leisure use. Renewal for year two and beyond is GBP 90 per year. A monthly option is also available but specific pricing is not listed on the store page.

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FlightSafety International Training: Can I enroll directly online or do I need to contact sales?

You can either enroll through an online enrollment link or make a reservation request through the course search tool. Existing customers can sign into their accounts directly.

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SkyDemon: What is the difference between SkyDemon personal and business subscriptions?

Personal subscriptions are for leisure flying and cover two PCs and two mobile devices at GBP 118 annually (GBP 90 for renewals). Business licensing is available per device for commercial flying, but specific business pricing is not listed on the store page and requires contact for details.

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FlightSafety International Training: Does FlightSafety offer a free trial or sample training?

The homepage does not mention a free trial or introductory offer. Pricing and course details are available through the course search and reservation request process.

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SkyDemon: Does SkyDemon include flightplan credits?

Yes, free flightplan credits are included with card purchases on personal subscriptions. Additional flightplan credits can be purchased separately, though specific pricing is not detailed on the store page.

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