Xavion Reviews

by PilotPaul7

Was really excited to use Xavion, unfortunately it is not usable on newer iPhones (without a physical home button and with a top notch in the display). I was surprised to see Xavion was updated just a few days ago but still doesn't work with iPhones that have been out for multiple years now. If they don’t plan on supporting new iPhones they should mark Xavion as iPad only.

by HappyHook59

Even you reach the time limit on the free version, when test driving Xavion, it not only stops and makes you ask for more minutes, it hijacks your whole iPad, and like a Virus, ALL you other apps now freeze and require extending time on Every One! I even erased and rebooted the iPad - and there still ghost hijacks.

The nearest airport vector looked promising, but not when this app is behaving like a virus! As a CFII I can’t afford that. User beware!!

by FatherElectron

There’s a lot to like about Xavion. Although it’s cumbersome to get set up and really requires a subscription to Seattle avionics maps and charts to be fully functional, I really love the situational awareness of the safe glide function. Written from an engineers perspective, Xavion takes some getting used to but once you figure it out it really works well.

by Gautam.gk

Omg this is a big help for helping with instruments. It greatly helps a lot when you have to set up something else and have to look at some instruments

by BruceK35

With the addition of the Flight Director capability I have truly fallen in love with Xavion. I have it connected to my Stratux box and it is AMAZING how accurate it is to my actual altitude and airspeed. I’m still dialing in on how best to use the flight director capabilities but having it up and running all time and then able to hit the emergency button if something happens to give you guidance to the nearest airport is incredible. Also having additional 3D reference to approaches and the missed procedure is unprecedented in an iPad app. Looking forward to future improvements as Xavion is always getting better.

by Bn_Cm

I have flown with Xavion for several years. It gives you the piece of mind you need to always know your path to the best suitable airport. Amazingly put together. Runs great when populated with your aircrafts individual data points. Developer is always providing great updates and always improving Xavion .

by RPG139

...I don’t want to invest in a new GPS/ADS-B receiver since Xavion doesn’t support Stratus/Scout. And, I don’t want to have to pay for a separate map subscription.

I understand the Stratus/Scout issue with it being tied exclusively to Foreflight.

However, the maps and plates are free downloads from the FAA, so it seems like with some programming it could be incorporated into Xavion .

I gave it five stars because it’s a well executed App.

by Apache Owner

I’m just getting started with it but it appears to be a great back-up to your regular instruments, wether gages or glass. The fact that you can give it a test fly in X-Plane 11 is pretty neat as well. This lets you get familiar with Xavion before hitting the airways for good. Overall, well done.

by FlyingCaesar

Can you imagine flying single engine IFR at night or not even IFR but at night? this app will help you tremendously and could be a lifesaver.
And what helps you too is the ability to practice at home with X-plane simulation. Fly in the area you gonna fly and fly in the plane you're gonna fly, take your iPad with this app and practice!

by Ralph568390210

Love the new thoughtful features with airspace visualization in 3D!

Although it takes some time to setup, this is a super powerful app and any pilot should understand their airplane performance (or fly it!) enough to populate.

Just awesome... and it keeps getting better! Looking forward to next update.

by Barry272

Have been using this program for a few years and it just keeps getting better and feature packed. It adds a new level of safety to flight by reducing pilot workload.

by Toolmanabc

As a new pilot I found Xavion adds to my sense of situational awareness on many levels- from an accurate weight & balance envelope to confidence in knowing where to land upon a power failure.

The weight & balance envelope feature is fantastic for my 2 place trainer where useful payload weight capacity is on the light side and balance tends aft heavy.

I have tested the engine out feature, and yes Xavion will guide you via hoops right down to the nearest airport runway in an engine failure.

I use this app running FlyQ on an i-pad mini on a RAM mount with a Bose A20 headset, a bluetooth Garmin GLO WAAS GPS and a Uvionix Ping ADSB-in for weather & traffic.

I am looking forward to using this app in the future with the levil BOM with AHRS.

by BvilleDave

this app takes the stress of that "Oh, crap" moment out of fling when your engine suddenly goes silent. No more panic of trying to find a place to land. A push of a button and the nearest reachable airport is shown along with the best route to get there. No more guessing if you can reach an airport in an engine out situation. This is especially handy in IFR or VFR at night situations!! A blessing, indeed!!!!

by Grummantiger

This software is indispensable as a pilot. I run it on my iPhone and my iPad runs ForeFlight. this app is always on telling me where to land if something happens. Austin is very responsive to any issues you may have with the software and really is trying to make this the best end to end solution. There is a learning curve and some prework to get it dialed in but then it does all the thinking for you. Must have in my eyes.

by RetiredBoom

As a student GA pilot, Xavion gives me that extra peace of mind in case my engine quits. I keep it on my iPhone 6 Plus mounted on the panel. It’s a little work to setup, but once that’s done it works perfectly. I also use it when flying X-Plane and have tested it countless times. It led me to a safe landing every time. Won’t fly without it. Austin, thank you for creating this one of a kind safety tool. I wonder how many lives you’ll end up saving.

by Globe Wan

I never fly without Xavion running and mounted on my panel - this is huge safety insurance. Try it - you AND your passengers will feel a new level of relaxation!
NOTE: I had a self-inflicted mess up in my craft configuration entries and emailed Austin for help. He spent considerable time and several back and forth emails to find and explain my problem! That is a HUGE benefit in a program as detailed and important as this one can be if you'll let it! Wonderful support!

by Cheroke180

I have used this app for 3 years now and I believe it’s one of the best aviation apps to give you a sense of security while in a single engine airplane flying day or night as it continuously looks for airports you could glide to based on your aircrafts glide characteristics. All you have to do is fly the highway-in-the-sky hoops! I have it turned on with every flight on a separate iPad. In addition, it can be used with X-Plane to practice engine out emergencies as well as in the actual aircraft. Regards, Don

by Abinand Rangesh

I have used this app while flying my Cessna 150 for a few years. Xavion has always worked perfectly in the cockpit and it gives me peace of mind knowing my options in the event the engine quits. I have communicated with Austin a couple of times and he has always been responsive.

Most recently I had noticed a minor display issue on the new iPad mini 6 as it has a larger screen than previous models. Austin went above and beyond to resolve this, including buying a new iPad mini 6 himself to test.

by Motorglider

Excellent situation awareness, terrain avoidance and emergency landing guidance. this app works on an iPhone as well as it does on an iPad. I mount it next to my undersized cockpit console, and have complete panel back up in case of electrical failure. I use earbuds underneath my headset for audible terrain avoidance alerts. When I get ADS-B, I will also enjoy traffic alerts. this app works seamlessly with X-Plane for flight planning and proficiency simulation.
With Seattle Avionics subscriptions (additional) do you have moving me up display on VFR Sectional, IFR Enroute charts and Approach Plates.
All I would ask in addition to these features is a one touch transition between approach plates and Highway-in-the-sky guidance to the threshold.

by Britmcman

I enjoyed a cross country trip last week from Southern California KSEE -KDMN-KALM-KBGD-KWDG Enid, Oklahoma while running this app. Throughout the trip I gained an appreciation of the power of this application as it forecasted real time safe power off glides to airports within my grasp in any event of a power failure. Xavion continues to offer the most sophisticated features still not offered in the other best in class products. I run this app alongside Seattle Avionics FlyQ EFB to add just another form of redundancy, both coupled with iLevil AW3 for ADS-B in. The original mission statement of glide guidance to a best suitable airport remains a favorite feature. Thanks for all your excellent development and support.

by JeffDBoston

Another update in response to the developer response: I am not talking about the monthly update I am talking about the charts (plates, vfr charts). Two months ago you had the ability to enter Seattle avionics login information in this app to download these from Seattle avionics directly. It has now been removed without an explanation.

this app is great once you configure and really get everything dialed in. The last time I looked a while ago it allowed us to use our existing Seattle Avionics login so we can download charts and plates. I already have a lifetime subscription from them. Where is this option now?

EDIT: I see now, this was done with a very very vague description in 2.42 and sounds like an Apple product announcement: “New and improved! No logins required other than your Apple ID!” In other words, no way to use your existing subscription now you have to buy another one... It would be great to get some transparency about this change rather than sweeping it under the rug.