Simbrief/ other EFB integration

I think they denied this multiple times, take a look at other posts. I use SimBrief currently and it kinda works (you just have to type in everything manually) but I think many players would love an integration!

If you want a real simulation, use X-Plane. Aerofly FS is good, but has another aim and costumers.

It would be good to integrate with SimBrief or update the AIRAC simulator. The current one is very poor; it's impossible to do decent and realistic planning. For them, I think it would be unfeasible to do this, as they would have to spend a lot and make the simulator more expensive. But let's see what this year (2026) promises... I hope this planning is already written into their system.

Ability to import SimBrief flight plans with accurate waypoints and navigation data into Aerofly.

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When ever this request comes up I follow up with the question "what the users actually need" but I rarely get a good reply.

What features in Simbrief are you looking for that Aerofly FS doesn't have yet?

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But why do you want to import the flight plan in the first place?

In my opinion, Aerofly needs Simbrief integration because it makes creating a flight plan much faster. In Aerofly’s flight plan creator, you have to enter all the waypoints manually (I’m too lazy to input them into the MCDU, so I do it there instead). With Simbrief, you could skip this part and simply import the entire flight plan, including all waypoints. Additionally, it provides reliable variables for payload, fuel, and other data that can be applied realistically to the simulator.

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But why do you want to import the flight plan in the first place?

Jet-Pack has many shortcomings. There is such a thing as MCDU (Multi-Dual Unit) on aircraft. We want to utilize it to its full potential. You need to adapt it to how it works in real life. I want to summarize and remind you of what the majority of users want. I think raising prices isn't the important thing; just include what we want. This will both improve your quality and make it worthwhile. Our requirements are: Simbrief integration, shock absorption upon contact with the runway, and smoke coming from the wheels. ATC, multiplayer mode, current weather and precipitation. Current weather events. Fuel consumption and ground services (including passengers)

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But why do you want to import the flight plan in the first place?

GOOD QUESTION

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But why do you want to import the flight plan in the first place?

The only right answer here is realism. Simbrief pays attention to real world flight plans, weather situations, closed airspaces, actualized SIDs and STARs, imports the correct weight and fuel and so on. But this all needs one addition to work properly. At least real wind and temperature simulation. And winds in multiple layers of heights. I hate to say this, but the way Infinite Flight integrates wind and simbrief is just perfect. I switched from IF to AF cause I simply love AFs full cockpit usage and the better graphics and physics. But in terms of weather and simbrief, IF is better. BUT, IPACs, you can just get rid of these questions and be as good as all the other sims Just implement these features.

We know, that this may add costs. Just make a guess. What would an integration of these features make a difference in price for us? 1€ per month per user? 2,99? We will be grateful to pay this. Make it optional for those players who wants to use this. Like Aircraft packs make this an feature we can subscribe to if we want. even if it costs 5,99 per month.

Once this is done, you can think about multiplayer and its resulting costs.

I think one major issue with SimBrief synchronisation is also outdated AIRAC, which IPACS doesn’t want to update right now due to higher costs. I type in my flight plan from SimBrief manually and often encounter the problem, that some waypoints are missing or have other names and that some STARS and SIDS are not identical. This just seems like a small issue because there sure are other waypoints and STARS/SIDS that get you to your destination, but it definitely decreases the realism.

I think the bigger issue is the outdated AIRAC and not the possibility to import your flight plans from SimBrief (I mean come on, it takes like 5-10min to do it either in the MCDU/FMC or the menu).

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The old navigation data is a separate issue and it's not really an issue if you can do everything inside of Aerofly FS and don't have to rely on external tools. So our goal should be to integrate these features instead of forcing users to use other software.

Creating a route is also pretty fast in Aerofly FS, much faster than having to start a different software, exporting it and then importing some file. So what is still missing in Aerofly FS during flight plan generation for you?

Entering waypoints manually is also already possible and you don't have to type them into the MCDU either, if you add them via menu they are also set in the aircraft instantly. So where would importing the flight plan be any faster? Are you just looking to select a company route in the MCDU like in the real world without the route being active from the beginning? Or what is it that is missing still?

Generating payload and fuel: OK, so what details are you looking for here?

The question is a realistic simulation; I believe that a percentage of users, even if small (which I doubt), would want to have at least this plan import system. Currently, if you... If you want a flight plan similar to what SimBrief provides, you simply have to build it manually, which takes too long on very long routes, for example HKG-JFK. It's very tedious to create long routes by hand when we can simply import them, which would save us an hour or two. We users, who seek greater realism in the simulator, wouldn't mind having to use an external system for that; it's less time-consuming, more practical, and comprehensive.

And for those who want a precise plan, with all the fixed points in place, importing a plan would greatly reduce the time spent creating a flight plan.

Jan, i totally get your point. And you implemented it very well with the AIRAC we have. One thing that you could potentially improve is: adding several waypoints at once. Just writing it in a field like “EDDF WAYP1 WAYP2 WAYP3 EDDB” and when hitting ENTER it fills the whole plan.

I would also love to see a separate slider in the load menu for PAX, Baggage, Cargo.

I mean, where did you get the actual used AIRAC and what was the cost? Wouldn’t there be a chance to like… actualize it at least every two years? Always with some major updates? I mean, I really don’t know the price of this but I simply cannot imagine it costs like several thousands of euro. Proof me wrong, I really have no clue.

But once you updated the AIRAC with all the SIDs and STARs, we can use simbrief for the routing if we want without your implementation. Even the free version of simbrief stays in an outdated AIRAC if you dont pay for Navigraph.