In response to “overwhelming demand for aircraft and how they’re painted,” Infinite Flight has released version 20.2 of its tablet- and smartphone-based flight simulator.
Version 20.2 is more than just a new paint job. It includes some quality-of-life improvements, such as two-way flight plan sharing and a complete overhaul of user authentication, according to company officials.
Flight Plan Sharing
For the real-world flyer, flight plan sharing ensures two-way compatibility with ForeFlight, which means practicing with your EFB ahead of an actual flight is more convenient than ever, company officials say.
Since Infinite Flight has a full set of real-world nav data from NavBlue (an Airbus Company), most waypoints and fixes are available worldwide.
Flight plan sharing uses Garmin’s FPL format, so users can explore other ways to use them with services like SimBrief and SkyVector.
Boeing 777 family expands
While Boeing’s 777 is far from the humble end of single-engine piston aircraft, few pilots would turn down the opportunity to grab control of the twin-engine workhorse.
The 20.1 update earlier this year launched the first major rework of the 777 family with the 777-200ER. Now, users can enjoy a wide range of 777 aircraft with the addition of the B777-200LR, B777F, and B777-300ER. Many liveries have been updated with new registrations to match their real-world counterparts, and the fleet boasts 17 brand new paint jobs for this update, according to company officials.
| B77L LIVERIES | |||
| Air Canada | Boeing | Crystal Luxury Air | Iraqi Airways |
| B77W LIVERIES | |||
| Air Canada | Air India | EgyptAir | Eva Air |
| Kuwait Airways | Saudia | United Airlines | |
| B77F LIVERIES | |||
| ANA Cargo | DHL | Ethiopian Cargo | Eva Air Cargo |
| Saudi Cargo | Turkish Cargo |
A full list of 777 liveries is shown in the app when selecting aircraft.
Drone cam, international call sign now available
The app’s camera system now features a drone camera for all aircraft. Drone cam, which comes with interior and exterior sounds, allows the user to position the camera anywhere they like around the aircraft, even in flight. This allows for footage and screenshots that were previously not possible while the aircraft was in flight. Combined with the replay system, which replays flights even in multiplayer, drone cam will give pilots full control over their Infinite Flight storytelling.
In another effort to create more realism in Infinite Flight, 20.2 contains some call sign selection changes. For GA flights, the call sign selection screen shows a full list of countries from which users can choose. The prefix for these country-specific call signs will be automatically filled in, and the appropriate ID parameters displayed based on the real-world specifications.
Reworked User Authentication
Infinite Flight’s user authentication system has been overhauled from the ground up. One of the challenges to working with both the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android is ensuring cross-platform compatibility, subscription handling, and a smooth user experience for everyone, company officials noted.
The new authentication system allows Infinite Flight to offer subscription discounts, trial periods, and much more. In addition, integration with the sim’s community forum means greater visibility for pilots and ATC, as well as easier identification of users in support situations.
Infinite Flight offers in-app purchases starting at $4.99 a month. Learn more at the Apple App or Google Play stores.