787 FMC is an interactive, static visual manual for the Boeing 787 Flight Management Computer on iOS, designed for pilots in training.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Pilots hire 787 FMC to maintain familiarity with cockpit hardware layouts without needing access to a full flight simulator.
For Professional pilots preparing for Boeing 787 type ratings or line training.
Key features
Visual replica of the 787 Flight Management Computer allowing navigation through pages without active computing functionality.
Tap and hold functionality on FMC items to trigger plain English explanations of specific fields and buttons.
How much does it cost?
The $19.99 price point is high for a static reference tool, leading to user complaints regarding value.
Velocity
Dormant developmentplatform expansionShow more...
Development has ceased, with no updates shipped in over 636 days. The last release focused solely on platform compatibility adjustments for iPadOS 18. Given the lack of activity for well over a year, the app is classified as a zombie project.
Who built it?
Johan Lindstrom
3 apps tracked · Education
787 Guide
787 EICAS ReferenceUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads frustrated. Users appreciate aviation enthusiasts find the reference material useful for refreshing their knowledge between active flight duty cycles.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Aviation enthusiasts find the reference material useful for refreshing their knowledge between active flight duty cycles
- The lack of interactive data entry fields makes the flight management system simulation feel static and unengaging
2 of 2 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for 787 FMC
How's the Education market?
787 FMC operates as a niche educational utility with a 2.4-star rating across five total ratings. The $19.99 price point significantly exceeds the value expectations of users who report the tool lacks the interactive depth required for active training.
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Key takeaways for 787 FMC
Where is it heading?
The aviation training market is shifting toward interactive, cloud-connected simulators that offer higher utility than static references. 787 FMC remains exposed to this trend due to its lack of feature updates, which will likely accelerate churn as users migrate to more functional, lower-cost alternatives.
- The 20-month development gap indicates the product is in maintenance mode, which prevents it from addressing user requests for interactive features.
- Negative sentiment regarding the $19.99 price point suggests the current monetization model is unsustainable without adding active simulation capabilities.
The SWOT
- Hardware-accurate visual layout aids cockpit familiarization
- Implement basic flight-plan entry to improve training engagement
Next best moves
Ship basic data-entry simulation because users report the static interface feels unengaging → increase perceived value
The counter-intuitive read
The app's static nature is not a bug…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The product remains in a stagnant maintenance state with no functional changes. The analysis has been updated to explicitly identify free web-based training tools as the primary competitive threat to the app's niche market position.
Bottom line
787 FMC serves as a niche memory aid, but the lack of active computing limits its long-term viability. Adding basic data-entry functionality would unlock the engagement needed to justify the $19.99 price point and defend against free alternatives.
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Is 787 FMC a full flight simulator?
Can I enter flight plans into 787 FMC?
Is 787 FMC worth the $19.99 price?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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