# Flight Companion

> Make flying with Flight Simulator 2020 easier! Maps and core flight data.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.behindthescreensoftware.flightcompanion](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.behindthescreensoftware.flightcompanion)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.behindthescreensoftware.flightcompanion`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Behind the Screen Software
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 60
- **Version:** Version1.22
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-17
- **First published:** 2021-07-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.behindthescreensoftware.flightcompanion)
- **Website:** [https://www.behindthescreensoftware.com](https://www.behindthescreensoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.behindthescreensoftware.com/privacy.html](https://www.behindthescreensoftware.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Flight Companion is an app for your Android phone or tablet that is used with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 to display the most frequently used information to the pilot:<br><br>• Detailed maps from Google, with the ability to move and zoom<br>• Fuel status and tank selection<br>• Landing gear status<br>• Flaps position<br>• Airspeed<br>• Altitude<br>• Heading<br>• Distance above ground level<br>• Flight path tracking<br><br>It&#39;s perfect for the pilot flying visually. You don&#39;t need to fully understand the navigation instruments.<br>Simply look at Flight Companion&#39;s map and fly toward your destination!<br><br>Enjoy your sightseeing flights more by easily seeing points of interest on Flight Companion&#39;s map.<br>&quot;Hey! There&#39;s the Hollywood sign!&quot;<br><br>Not sure which runway matches the one you&#39;re cleared to land on at that big airport?<br>Zoom in on the map to find it!<br><br>At a glance, see the most important flight instrument information summarized in one place.<br><br>The mobile app requires a free &quot;helper&quot; application that runs on the same PC as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.  It communicates with Flight Companion running on your tablet or phone.  Visit https://www.behindthescreensoftware.com to download this free app.<br><br>The mobile app and the required helper app are very easy to set up and use.<br><br>Enjoy the flight!<br><br>Icons made by Freepik (https://www.freepik.com) from Flaticon (http://www.flaticon.com).

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.behindthescreensoftware.flightcompanion.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.behindthescreensoftware.flightcompanion)