SimFly offers its proprietary “SimFly Client” software free of charge, a sophisticated tool meticulously developed by SimFly to seamlessly integrate your chosen flight simulator with their state-of-the-art servers.

This unique solution ensures a comprehensive data exchange between the simulator (supported flight simulators list) and servers, enriching the flight experience with detailed monitoring and analysis of flight patterns, environmental factors, and airplane functionalities.

Free Download #

To facilitate the download and installation of the SimFly Client, you can follow the detailed instructions in this tutorial video or efer to the step-by-step guide available in the text below.

To download the latest version of the SimFly Client, follow these simple and quick steps:

1. Log in to the SimFly website
2. Click on your username (top right corner) or the gear icon (Settings)
3. From the left menu, select “Client / API Key”
4. Scroll down past the installation help video
5. Read and accept the terms and conditions by activating the checkbox
6. Click on the download button, which also displays the latest released version
7. Choose where to save the executable file
8. Congratulations! You have successfully downloaded the SimFly Client

Installation #

For a successful installation of the SimFly Client, either refer to the above video tutorial or follow these straightforward steps:

1. Run the exe file downloaded from the SimFly website
2. Install for all users (recommended)
3. Choose the destination path for the program installation
4. If you want to use XPlane, activate the selection and specify your path for the “Plugin” folder
5. Decide whether to create a desktop shortcut (recommended)
6. Click “Install”
7. Upon completion, click “Finish”
8. Congratulations! You have successfully installed the SimFly Client

Set Up #

After installing the SimFly Client, launch it by running the “SimFlyClient.exe” file. To link your account to the SimFly Client, you need to obtain an API key from the SimFly website, copy it, and paste it into the “Settings” section of the SimFly Client.

The video tutorial provided above in this section also includes a guide on how to enter the API key.

The steps to follow for entering the API key are:

1. Log in to the SimFly website
2. Click on your username (top right corner) or the gear icon (Settings)
3. From the left menu, select “Client / API Key”
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the webpage to the “API Key” section
5. Click the button “Generate API Key”
6. A new 32-character API Key is generated, along with a timestamp indicating when it was created. Adjacent to the key, icons provide options to assign a name to the key, copy it, or delete it
7. The last icon on the right displays the connection status: green indicates active and red indicates inactive
8. Copy the new API Key and paste it into the SimFly Client “Settings” section
9. Press the “Set” button
10. Congratulations! You’ve successfully configured your API key. Everything is now operational and set for your inaugural flight

Client Status #

How can you check if everything is functioning properly? It’s straightforward: the SimFly Client features two indicators to monitor operational status in real-time.

In the lower left corner, a green chain   symbolizes that your API key has been successfully recognized and correctly linked by our servers.

If you see a red chain you need to verify your API key’s association, as it has not been recognized by our server.

Another key indicator for your flights is the prominent label located always to the left of the SimFly Client, below the image of the control tower.

If you see “Disconnected” in red, it means that your simulator has not yet been started or you are in the game menu instead of on board your airplane.

Conversely, if “Broadcasting” appears in green, this indicates that the simulator is correctly connected and operational, transmitting and receiving data from our Client.

This same status indicator is also available in the upper right corner on the SimFly website.

When the “Broadcasting” status is active, an icon with two red circular arrows will appear. By clicking on this icon, you can reset the connection if you encounter any connection problems.

However, it’s important to use this function cautiously: avoid pressing the icon if you’re not experiencing connectivity issues and especially not during a flight, as this could compromise the data collected during the mission.

Before proceeding with the reset, you will receive a confirmation message asking if you wish to continue.

Settings #

The “Settings” section features three essential switches that enable you to customize your experience with the SimFly Client.

The “Start SimFly Core automatically during simulator startup” option allows you to discreetly launch the SimFly Client each time you start your simulator. The Client automatically starts and minimizes to the hidden icons area in Windows, thus not interfering with your simulator’s loading process.

The “Live Data Graphics” toggle enables or disables the display of real-time dynamic graphs in the “Live Data” section. Displaying these graphs does not affect system performance.

Regarding the “Automatically Check for Updates” option, it is advisable to keep it active; it automatically checks for new releases of the Client and, if there are updates available, guides you through the installation of the latest updated version.

All settings are automatically saved directly in the SimFly Client.

Live Data #

The “Live Data” section displays real-time critical data of your airplane, such as Indicated Altitude, True Heading, Ground Speed, among others.

The graph located below these numerical data represents two specific parameters: Indicated Altitude and Ground Speed.

Additionally, beneath the graph, you will find a representation of the airplane as detected by the simulator.

Help #

By clicking on “Help” in the left menu, your browser will open directly to our support page, where you can contact us for technical assistance. We commit to evaluating and resolving your request as quickly as possible.

Release Notes #

The “Release Notes” section highlights the ongoing efforts of our technical team to enhance your flying experience, ensuring smoother and more enjoyable flights.

Closing Procedure #

Important: when you click the “X” to close the SimFly Client, the program doesn’t shut down completely, but continues to run and moves to the hidden icons area in Windows. To completely exit the Client, you need to reveal the hidden icons, right-click on the SimFly icon, and select the option to confirm closure.