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'''''Infinite Flight''''' is an [[amateur flight simulator]] developed by Infinite Flight LLC.<ref name="Infinite-Flight-Terms">{{Cite web |url=https://infiniteflight.com/legal/terms/ |title=Terms of Use Agreement |access-date=2019-02-03}}</ref> The game is available for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]].
'''''Infinite Flight''''' is an [[amateur flight simulator]] developed by Infinite Flight LLC.<ref name="Infinite-Flight-Terms">{{Cite web |url=https://infiniteflight.com/legal/terms/ |title=Terms of Use Agreement |access-date=2019-02-03}}</ref> The game is available for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]]. ''Infinite Flight'' is active on [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]], [[Twitter]], [[Instagram]] and [[YouTube]] and posts regularly to keep users informed about upcoming updates. Infinite Flight has partnerships with Navblue, Flightchops, COPA and the NGPA.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The simulator includes single-player and multi-player modes, including an option to play as air traffic control.<ref name="Plane & Pilot">{{Cite web |url= https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/article/infinite-flight-full-function-flight-sim-for-your-phone/ |title= Infinite Flight: Fully Functional Flight Sim For Your Phone |last=Boucher |first=Isabel |website=planepilotmag.com |publication-date=August 2, 2018 |access-date=December 6, 2020}}</ref> As a mobile game, ''Infinite Flight'' relies on the device's [[accelerometer]] for flight control.<ref name="Plane & Pilot" /><ref name="WindowsCentral"></ref>
The simulator includes single-player and multi-player modes, including an option to play as air traffic control.<ref name="Plane & Pilot">{{Cite web |url= https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/article/infinite-flight-full-function-flight-sim-for-your-phone/ |title= Infinite Flight: Fully Functional Flight Sim For Your Phone |last=Boucher |first=Isabel |website=planepilotmag.com |publication-date=August 2, 2018 |access-date=December 6, 2020}}</ref> As a mobile game, ''Infinite Flight'' relies on the device's [[accelerometer]] for flight control.<ref name="Plane & Pilot" /><ref name="WindowsCentral"></ref> Infinite flight's waypoint and navigation systems are provided by a partnership with [[NAVBLUE|NavBlue]], an [[Airbus]] subsidiary [[software]] company.

The simulator contains:

* 60+ aircraft
* Global map
* [[Flight plan|Flight plans]]
* [[Instrument landing system|ILS]]
* Weather and time
* 25000+ airports
* [[Center of gravity of an aircraft|Weight and balance]]
* [[Autopilot]]
* [[Joystick]] support
* Live human [[Air traffic control|ATC]]
* [[Autoland]] (APPR)

[[File:Infinite Flight A220.jpg|thumb|An Airbus A220 taking off from Paris in Infinite Flight (2022)]]
[[File:Infinite Flight F-14 and 777.jpg|thumb|An F-14 escorting a 777 in Infinite Flight]]


==Reception ==
==Reception ==


In a 2011 review, ''Windows Central'' wrote that the simulator got better with experience and would likely appeal to fans of the genre.<ref name="WindowsCentral">{{Cite web |last=Ponder |first=George |date=2011-05-09 |title=Infinite Flight - Review |url=https://www.windowscentral.com/infinite-flight-review |access-date=2020-12-19 |website=Windows Central}}</ref> In 2012, ''The Mac Observer'' gave the first release a score of 2.5/5 ("Disappointing"), comparing it negatively to other flight simulators.<ref name="TheMacObserver">{{Cite web |url=http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/infinite_flight_simulator_for_ios_a_rough_ride |title=Infinite Flight Simulator for iOS: a Rough Ride |last=Martellaro |first=John |website=Macobserver.com |publication-date=July 19, 2012 |access-date=March 26, 2017}}</ref> In 2014, ''[[Engadget]]'' considered ''Infinite Flight'' one of the best on the [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]]<ref name="Engadget">{{Cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2014/02/25/infinite-flight-offers-a-bumpy-but-excellent-ride/ |title=Infinite Flight offers a bumpy, excellent, ride. |last=Wehner |first=Mike |website=[[Engadget]] |publication-date=February 25, 2014 |access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref> and ''[[The New York Times]]'' called it the best on mobile devices.<ref name="The New York Times">{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/24/technology/personaltech/circle-the-skies-from-your-smartphone-or-tablet.html |title=Circle the Skies, From Your Smartphone or Tablet |last=Eaton |first=Kit |work=The New York Times |date=23 July 2014 |publication-date=July 23, 2014 |access-date=July 25, 2017}}</ref> ''[[Flightsim.com|FlightSim.com]]'' later wrote approvingly of the just-released [[Lockheed C-130 Hercules|C-130]] aircraft, saying that the game's newer models were much better than earlier models.<ref name="FlightSim.com">{{Cite web |url=https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/content.php?17038-Review-Infinite-Flight-C-130-Family |title=Review: Infinite Flight C-130 Family |last=Daniels |first=Jack |website=[[Flightsim.com]] |publication-date=Dec 4, 2016 |access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>
In a 2011 review, ''Windows Central'' wrote that the simulator got better with experience and would likely appeal to fans of the genre.<ref name="WindowsCentral">{{Cite web |last=Ponder |first=George |date=2011-05-09 |title=Infinite Flight - Review |url=https://www.windowscentral.com/infinite-flight-review |access-date=2020-12-19 |website=Windows Central}}</ref> In 2012, ''The Mac Observer'' gave the first release a score of 2.5/5 ("Disappointing"), comparing it negatively to other flight simulators.<ref name="TheMacObserver">{{Cite web |url=http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/infinite_flight_simulator_for_ios_a_rough_ride |title=Infinite Flight Simulator for iOS: a Rough Ride |last=Martellaro |first=John |website=Macobserver.com |publication-date=July 19, 2012 |access-date=March 26, 2017}}</ref> In 2014, ''[[Engadget]]'' considered ''Infinite Flight'' one of the best on the [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]]<ref name="Engadget">{{Cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2014/02/25/infinite-flight-offers-a-bumpy-but-excellent-ride/ |title=Infinite Flight offers a bumpy, excellent, ride. |last=Wehner |first=Mike |website=[[Engadget]] |publication-date=February 25, 2014 |access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref> and ''[[The New York Times]]'' called it the best on mobile devices.<ref name="The New York Times">{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/24/technology/personaltech/circle-the-skies-from-your-smartphone-or-tablet.html |title=Circle the Skies, From Your Smartphone or Tablet |last=Eaton |first=Kit |work=The New York Times |date=23 July 2014 |publication-date=July 23, 2014 |access-date=July 25, 2017}}</ref> ''[[Flightsim.com|FlightSim.com]]'' later wrote approvingly of the just-released [[Lockheed C-130 Hercules|C-130]] aircraft, saying that the game's newer models were much better than earlier models.<ref name="FlightSim.com">{{Cite web |url=https://www.flightsim.com/vbfs/content.php?17038-Review-Infinite-Flight-C-130-Family |title=Review: Infinite Flight C-130 Family |last=Daniels |first=Jack |website=[[Flightsim.com]] |publication-date=Dec 4, 2016 |access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>
[[File:Infinite Flight 787 over Shark Bay.png|thumb|A Qantas 787 over Shark Bay - Taken by community member @Mathurin_Garcier - used with permission.]]
[[File:Infinite Flight 787 over Shark Bay.png|thumb|A Qantas 787 over Shark Bay - Taken by community member @Mathurin_Garcier, used with permission]]


== References ==
== References ==
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{{reflist}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Development Timeline |url=https://infiniteflight.com/timeline |access-date=2023-03-18 |website=infiniteflight.com |language=en}}</ref>
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== External links ==
== External links ==

Revision as of 15:29, 18 March 2023

Infinite Flight
Developer(s)Infinite Flight LLC
Platform(s)Android, iOS
ReleaseApril 25, 2011 for Windows Phone
Genre(s)Amateur flight simulator
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Infinite Flight is an amateur flight simulator developed by Infinite Flight LLC.[1] The game is available for Android and iOS. Infinite Flight is active on Twitch, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube and posts regularly to keep users informed about upcoming updates. Infinite Flight has partnerships with Navblue, Flightchops, COPA and the NGPA.

Gameplay

The simulator includes single-player and multi-player modes, including an option to play as air traffic control.[2] As a mobile game, Infinite Flight relies on the device's accelerometer for flight control.[2][3] Infinite flight's waypoint and navigation systems are provided by a partnership with NavBlue, an Airbus subsidiary software company.

The simulator contains:

An Airbus A220 taking off from Paris in Infinite Flight (2022)
An F-14 escorting a 777 in Infinite Flight

Reception

In a 2011 review, Windows Central wrote that the simulator got better with experience and would likely appeal to fans of the genre.[3] In 2012, The Mac Observer gave the first release a score of 2.5/5 ("Disappointing"), comparing it negatively to other flight simulators.[4] In 2014, Engadget considered Infinite Flight one of the best on the App Store[5] and The New York Times called it the best on mobile devices.[6] FlightSim.com later wrote approvingly of the just-released C-130 aircraft, saying that the game's newer models were much better than earlier models.[7]

A Qantas 787 over Shark Bay - Taken by community member @Mathurin_Garcier, used with permission

References

  1. ^ "Terms of Use Agreement". Retrieved 2019-02-03.
  2. ^ a b Boucher, Isabel (August 2, 2018). "Infinite Flight: Fully Functional Flight Sim For Your Phone". planepilotmag.com. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Ponder, George (2011-05-09). "Infinite Flight - Review". Windows Central. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  4. ^ Martellaro, John (July 19, 2012). "Infinite Flight Simulator for iOS: a Rough Ride". Macobserver.com. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  5. ^ Wehner, Mike (February 25, 2014). "Infinite Flight offers a bumpy, excellent, ride". Engadget. Retrieved 2020-01-18.
  6. ^ Eaton, Kit (23 July 2014). "Circle the Skies, From Your Smartphone or Tablet". The New York Times (published July 23, 2014). Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  7. ^ Daniels, Jack (Dec 4, 2016). "Review: Infinite Flight C-130 Family". Flightsim.com. Retrieved 2020-01-18.

[1]

  1. ^ "Development Timeline". infiniteflight.com. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
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