HSI - Instrument Approach Sim
HSI - Instrument Approach Sim Summary
HSI - Instrument Approach Sim is a with in-app purchases iOS app in Education by NATHAN STANKEVICIUS. Released in Sep 2017 (8 years ago). It has 12 ratings with a 4.83★ (excellent) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 8.00 monthly active users and generates around $<10K monthly revenue (100% IAP / 0% ads). Store metadata: updated Feb 20, 2026.
Store info: Last updated on App Store on Feb 20, 2026 .
4.83★
Ratings: 12
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App Description
Practice instrument approaches anywhere, anytime.
HSI - Instrument Approach Trainer is the only app that lets you import real PDF approach plates and fly HSI approaches right on top of them. Whether you're a student pilot preparing for your instrument rating, a CFI teaching procedures, or a current pilot staying sharp — HSI puts realistic approach training in your pocket. Initially developed for Australian advanced flying training by an Air Force Qualified Flying Instructor - HSI is built by a pilot for pilots.
WHAT MAKES HSI DIFFERENT
Import Your Own Approach Plates Load any PDF approach plate and practice the procedure as published. No other app offers this. Fly the approaches you'll actually fly in the real aircraft.
Realistic HSI Instrument - A beautifully rendered HSI with course selector, CDI, and heading bug. Designed after modern glass and PC-21 style displays.
Multiple Nav Modes - Practice VOR, TACAN, LOC, and NDB approaches. Set up any scenario with customizable navaid positions and approach tracks.
Built-In Fix to Fix (Point to Point) Training with HSI and map overlays that help you visualise this skill.
Speed Control - Run approaches at 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x speed. Slow it down to learn, speed it up to drill.
FREE TO TRY
Download HSI for free and explore every feature. Love it? Unlock HSI Pro (one-time purchase) for the full experience:
HSI Pro includes: • PDF approach plate import • No timeout for Pro features (speed ramp, interactive instruments, map follow), Fix-to-Fix Challenge Leaderboard and more.
WHO IT'S FOR
Student Pilots — Build your conceptual knowledge of HSI instruments and approach procedures before expensive simulator or flight hours.
Instrument-Rated Pilots — Stay current on procedures. Practice approaches you'll fly on your next trip. Import the actual plates.
Flight Instructors (CFIs) — Demonstrate HSI concepts to students on an iPad. Import the approach plate you're briefing and walk through it step by step.
Military Pilots — Originally developed for Australian military advanced flying training. PC-21 style HSI graphics feel right at home.
WHAT PILOTS ARE SAYING — 4.5 stars from pilots who use it
"Great tool to brush up on IFR point to point concept and hold entries"
"If you don't fly much IF this HSI tool will help you out"
"Great for your own practice or explaining to a friend how to do point t