X-Mapper Pro (for X-Plane Desktop) app for iPhone and iPad

4.2 ( 5632 ratings )

Navigation Games Simulation
Developer: MGJ Interactive

2.99 USD

Current version: 1.2.3, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 17 Jan 2012
App size: 2.14 Mb

“X-Mapper Pro” is a helper application for X-Plane Desktop flight simulator. Connecting to a computer running X-Plane makes your iPhone/iPad work as a useful flight-assistance device including map tracker, flight yoke and full-equipped avionics panel.

*This is a LEGACY APPLICATION for backward compatibility with older versions of X-Plane. If you are using X-Plane 11 as well as X-Plane 10.40 or later, TRY NEWLY RELEASED X-MAPPER TNG (free App with paid upgrade) INSTEAD.

*This application requires full or demo version of X-Plane 9 or 10 Desktop (for Mac/Windows/Linux). CANNOT used with X-Plane Mobile for iPhone/iPad.

MAP TRACKER

The location and heading of the simulated aircraft will be displayed in the map with an orange icon when settings completed and network connection established. As “Pro” edition bonus feature, the flight path is also drawn on the map as orange lines. Other map tracker features are as ones with “X-Mapper Lite.”

FLIGHT YOKE

Touching and holding on the white slider activates motion sensor that allows you to control your aircraft like as 3-axis joystick. It has following features:

–Controlling the aileron and the elevator by the tilt of your device
–Controlling the rudder by the slider for taxiing and crosswind takeoff/landing
–Releasing the slider disables the motion sensor and maintains trim-neutral
–Auto-calibrated elevator allows you comfortable tilt-operation

The motion sensor is enabled only while touched on, so you may let your device down anytime without unexpected consequence. It is convenient for auxiliary control in IFR flight.

THROTTLE CONTROLLER

With the black slider, you can control the throttle as well as watch the auto-throttle feedback. This smart controller allows you fine tuning of jet engines without expensive dedicated devices. Also, there is a handy reverser button for smooth operation at landing and rejecting takeoff.

AVIONICS PANEL

The full-equipped avionics panel allows you to operate various radio and autopilot equipment. It is useful especially for IFR operations that was bothering the pilot in busy. Also, you can setup the autobrake even if omitted in some cockpit panels.

MULTI-DEVICE CONNECTION

You can connect up to four iPhone/iPad devices running multiple X-Mappers at the same time. Download and install X-Mapper Pro for each device. No additional payment will occur to download for devices belongs to the same App Store account.

GETTING X-PLANE

Desktop (Mac/Windows/Linux) version of X-Plane 9 (9.69 or later) or 10 is required to use this application: It can’t be used for Mobile (iPhone/iPad) version of X-Plane. Open “Obtain X-Plane” from the ⓘInfo Menu for ordering the full version or downloading the free Demo version.

Please refer to help message in the application for detailed instructions.

Pros and cons of X-Mapper Pro (for X-Plane Desktop) app for iPhone and iPad

X-Mapper Pro (for X-Plane Desktop) app good for

This is single handedly the best avionics (comm, autopilot, barometer, etc) panel for X-plane i have found. It doesnt require fancy graphics (although that’d be cool) but it gets the job done and fixes the issue of having to change frequencies or minute details with your mouse. now you can do it on the ipad! good stuff!

Love using this app, makes x-plane much more user friendly. Any word on an update with GPS inputs?

Setting radios and A/P in X-Plane can be cumbersome and distracting, never as easy as turning a knob or pushing a button in a real plane. This takes all of that hassle away, almost better than the real thing, allowing you to just fly the plane. If for no other reason, that makes it totally worth it. It should be standard equipment for X-Plane.

I had this up and running in ten seconds, despite the warning that there was a bug. Ive used it with X-Plane to fly over cities and country side in the UK and Canada that I know well, and it was perfectly in sync. Plus it has a great overlay for comm and nav radio that seems to work pretty good. Just being able to glance down at where you are on the map is so cool. I have this and another app running on two separate ipads and they both work flawlessly, plus they probably take some load off the computer. Fantastic use of $3.00. Love it.

Great app, works perfect. Wish it had actual VNC sectional maps as the data base.

Thanks for this app! Please add reflection of flight parameters, tracking.

Some bad moments

It used to be a perfect application but it doesnt work since the last update of X Plane. Useless app now. Dont buy it.

This app doesnt seem to work with plane 9 They expect you to spend another $60 for the computer version of xplane 10

Ive only used this app to track my flight, not to use it as a controller. It works great thus far. No plug-in is needed therefore it should work on Mac, Windows and Linux. (I use it on OS X). I have two enhancement suggestions. One, let it work in landscape mode as well as portrait (for flight tracking) and two, have a option to turn on a "trail line" that shows the path your aircraft has travelled. After reading the descriptions of a number of the other X-Plane flight tracking apps I am satisfied with this one. Again, no plug is needed. It uses the already built into iPhone/iPad control feature.

this app is simple but great. i hope in the future it can show the path that the plane flies by

Easy to set up and use, a nice interface. The bonus is controlling your plane when you are without a joystick. I recommend this app to anyone who would like to track their flight, or even control it.

Please Help! I purchased this app accidentally. I assumed it was for use with the iPad x-plane version ( which I have) but it turns out it can only be used with the PC version which I do not have. Can I please please get a refund ( or be given instructions as to how I can get my money back!? Thanks :) PS: I love the iPad app though!

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