RC-AirSim Model Airplane Sim in IOS

R/C Airplane Flight Simulator

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Our Site Score

80/100

RC AirSim is a surprisingly robust simulator that targets a very specific niche: remote control airplane hobbyists. Unlike arcade flight games, RC AirSim focuses on the unique perspective of standing on the ground and looking up at your aircraft. This 'fixed-point' perspective is what makes RC flying difficult in real life, and this app captures that challenge perfectly.

The physics are the standout feature here. The planes have weight, they respond to wind, and they can stall if you aren't careful. It’s an excellent training tool for beginners who want to learn the 'orientation' of the controls—especially the dreaded moment when the plane is flying toward you and the controls feel reversed. While the graphics are functional rather than breathtaking, the realism of the flight model is where the value truly lies.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
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Dinsun Review

This isn't for gamers; it's for guys who spend their weekends in empty parks with $500 pieces of balsa wood. The physics feel right, which I respect, but there is absolutely nothing to do except fly in circles. No challenges, no career mode, no point. It’s a training tool, not an entertainment product. If you're looking for 'fun,' look elsewhere. If you're looking to save your real RC plane from a crash by practicing, this is okay.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Accurate flight physics
  • Good practice for real RC pilots
  • Clean controls
  • Extremely boring as a 'game'
  • Dated environment graphics
  • Very little content

Technical Report

Performance: Very smooth; physics engine is well-optimized.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You are a real-life RC enthusiast.

    Skip if: You want to play a game.

    Similar Games:
    • Absolute RC Simulator
    • RealFlight

    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40, conservative critic
    • Hardware: iPad Pro
    • Playtime: 2 hours
    • Status: Mastered basic flight

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 1.2Thu Aug 31 2017

    This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

    -Realistic engine smoke trails added to the following planes: Back 40 Trainer, F-15 Regal Eagle, Super Dee, and the World War I Flying Aces 1 & 2.

    -MFi (Made for iPhone) game controller support added. Now you can pilot the planes in RC-AirSim with a twin-stick game controller!

    -Music added to the main menu will inspire you to be Top Gun of the model airplane field!

    -The Virtual Model Airplane Club stopped by and tore down the old shed and put up a new high resolution shed in its place. They ask that you stop crashing into it! :-)


    Learn to fly r/c model airplanes with this realistic flight simulator!

    RC-AirSim has been used successfully by many r/c pilots to learn how to fly a model airplane. RC-AirSim has more realistic flight dynamics and ground handling than most of the much more expensive r/c flight sims.

    This Full Version of RC-AirSim features:

    · Many different model airplanes to fly including: F-15 Fighter Jet, WWI Biplane, Glider, Electric Parkflyer, Aerobatic Planes, and a Trainer.

    · Realistic r/c model airplane flight aerodynamics based on NASA flight simulation technology.

    · MFi (Made for iPhone/iPad) Twin-Stick Game Controller support.

    · Accurate landing and ground handling simulation.

    · Awesome crashes! Planes break apart in a physics-based manner.

    · 4 channel control: aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle.

    · 3 view options: R/C (Third person), Following (Chase cam), and Onboard camera (FPV)

    · 3 control modes: Mode 2 (default), Mode 1, and 3 Channel.

    · Field objects to avoid and fly behind.

    · Doppler-correct sound.

    · Touch Points or On-screen Transmitter Sticks control options.

    · Get flying quickly! No slow, tedious menus or multiple load screens.

    Please Note: RC-AirSim is a realistic r/c model airplane flight simulator, NOT an arcade game. And like a real model airplane, it will take some practice to master the basics. Luckily, in RC-AirSim, plane crashes are free (and fun)! Pro Tip: If you are a novice r/c pilot, start with the Slowmowatt in 3 Channel control mode.

    RC-AirSim is a favorite of radio-controlled model airplane pilots worldwide because it excels where it matters most: realistic flight dynamics and aerodynamics!

    Tired of "simulators" that feel unrealistic and fly like an arcade game? Try RC-AirSim! Experienced R/C pilots say that RC-AirSim feels and flies like an actual r/c model airplane! R/C pilots, don't let your skills get rusty when you are away from the flying field: practice with RC-AirSim. New to the hobby of r/c model airplanes? Learn on RC-AirSim first and make the maiden flight of your first r/c plane a successful one.

    RC-AirSim R/C Aircraft:

    · F-15 Regal Eagle

    Large gas powered ducted fan military jet. 4 Channel control.

    · WWI Flying Ace

    Electric scale biplane based on the historic World War I Fokker D.VII. Moving control surfaces and spinning prop. Comes with two paint schemes: Red/White or Blue/Green Lozenge. 4 Channel control.

    · Back 40 Trainer

    Classic 4 channel high-wing trainer with plenty of dihedral for beginners. Powered by a .40 size gas engine.

    · Slowmowatt

    Electric park flyer. Flies very slow so there is plenty of time to react. Easiest to fly! Perfect for beginners using the 3 Channel control mode. 4 channel control available.

    · Double Helix

    Low wing electric sport plane. A great choice for beginning aerobatics. 4 Channel control.

    · Madster EDF

    Small sport scale electric ducted fan military jet. 4 Channel control.

    · Super Dee

    Large high wing tail-dragger aerobatic sport plane. Gas powered. Great for low inverted passes! 4 Channel control.

    · Emerald Glider

    Classic 2-meter wingspan glider. 4 Channels - use the 'throttle' channel to adjust your drag. For rudder/elevator controls only (no ailerons), fly using 3 Channel control mode.

    Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Don't hesitate to contact the developer directly:

    rc-airsim.com

    email: tim@fabricated-reality.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/rcairsim

    Twitter: twitter.com/rc_airsim

    Happy Landings!


    Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    RC-AirSim, the most realistic feeling r/c model airplane flight sim, has been completely rebuilt and refreshed for this update with many new features added!

    Learn to fly r/c model airplanes with this realistic flight simulator!

    RC-AirSim has been used successfully by many r/c pilots to learn how to fly a model airplane. RC-AirSim has more realistic flight dynamics and ground handling than most of the much more expensive r/c flight sims.

    This Full Version of RC-AirSim features:

    · Many different model airplanes to fly including: F-15 Fighter Jet, WWI Biplane, Glider, Electric Parkflyer, Aerobatic Planes, and a Trainer.

    · Realistic r/c model airplane flight aerodynamics based on NASA flight simulation technology.

    · MFi (Made for iPhone/iPad) Twin-Stick Game Controller support.

    · Accurate landing and ground handling simulation.

    · Awesome crashes! Planes break apart in a physics-based manner.

    · 4 channel control: aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle.

    · 3 view options: R/C (Third person), Following (Chase cam), and Onboard camera (FPV)

    · 3 control modes: Mode 2 (default), Mode 1, and 3 Channel.

    · Field objects to avoid and fly behind.

    · Doppler-correct sound.

    · Touch Points or On-screen Transmitter Sticks control options.

    · Get flying quickly! No slow, tedious menus or multiple load screens.

    Please Note: RC-AirSim is a realistic r/c model airplane flight simulator, NOT an arcade game. And like a real model airplane, it will take some practice to master the basics. Luckily, in RC-AirSim, plane crashes are free (and fun)! Pro Tip: If you are a novice r/c pilot, start with the Slowmowatt in 3 Channel control mode.

    RC-AirSim is a favorite of radio-controlled model airplane pilots worldwide because it excels where it matters most: realistic flight dynamics and aerodynamics!

    Tired of "simulators" that feel unrealistic and fly like an arcade game? Try RC-AirSim! Experienced R/C pilots say that RC-AirSim feels and flies like an actual r/c model airplane! R/C pilots, don't let your skills get rusty when you are away from the flying field: practice with RC-AirSim. New to the hobby of r/c model airplanes? Learn on RC-AirSim first and make the maiden flight of your first r/c plane a successful one.

    RC-AirSim R/C Aircraft:

    · F-15 Regal Eagle

    Large gas powered ducted fan military jet. 4 Channel control.

    · WWI Flying Ace

    Electric scale biplane based on the historic World War I Fokker D.VII. Moving control surfaces and spinning prop. Comes with two paint schemes: Red/White or Blue/Green Lozenge. 4 Channel control.

    · Back 40 Trainer

    Classic 4 channel high-wing trainer with plenty of dihedral for beginners. Powered by a .40 size gas engine.

    · Slowmowatt

    Electric park flyer. Flies very slow so there is plenty of time to react. Easiest to fly! Perfect for beginners using the 3 Channel control mode. 4 channel control available.

    · Double Helix

    Low wing electric sport plane. A great choice for beginning aerobatics. 4 Channel control.

    · Madster EDF

    Small sport scale electric ducted fan military jet. 4 Channel control.

    · Super Dee

    Large high wing tail-dragger aerobatic sport plane. Gas powered. Great for low inverted passes! 4 Channel control.

    · Emerald Glider

    Classic 2-meter wingspan glider. 4 Channels - use the 'throttle' channel to adjust your drag. For rudder/elevator controls only (no ailerons), fly using 3 Channel control mode.

    Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Don't hesitate to contact the developer directly:

    rc-airsim.com

    email: tim@fabricated-reality.com

    Facebook: facebook.com/rcairsim

    Twitter: twitter.com/rc_airsim

    Happy Landings!


    Ratings & Reviews

    5 out of 5 with 5 Counts
    Age Rating 4+

    Screenshots

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    RC AirSim is a radio-controlled model airplane flight simulator designed for both hobbyists and beginners. It features highly realistic flight physics and authentic R/C aircraft handling. Practice taking off, landing, and complex maneuvers without the risk of a real-world crash. The app focuses on teaching pilot orientation, which is crucial for mastering real-life R/C flight.

    Features

    1

    Accurate 4-channel R/C flight physics

    2

    Ground-based pilot camera view

    3

    Multiple aircraft types

    4

    Wind and weather settings for added challenge

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    RC Airplane Challenge - Trailer [Oculus Rift] - YouTube

    Related Videos

    Gameplays

    Q&A

    Yes, RC AirSim supports many MFi controllers, which can provide a more authentic 'transmitter' feel for serious hobbyists.

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