# PC Pilot Magazine

> The world’s favourite flight simulation magazine

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.triactivemedia.pcpilot](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.triactivemedia.pcpilot)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.triactivemedia.pcpilot`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pocketmags.com
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 14,618
- **Rating:** 2.00 / 5 (85 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.15.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2011-06-22
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.triactivemedia.pcpilot)
- **Website:** [http://www.pocketmags.com](http://www.pocketmags.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pocketmags.com/apps/privacy-policy/pc-pilot-magazine/google](https://pocketmags.com/apps/privacy-policy/pc-pilot-magazine/google)

## Description

**PC Pilot Magazine** is the premier flight simulation magazine brought to you by Key Publishing Ltd, the world’s leading aviation publisher. Published bi-monthly, it is the biggest-selling flight simulation magazine globally, catering to every enthusiast from instrument-only simulators to fast-paced combat simulations.

Each issue features in-depth reviews of the latest simulation software, add-on aircraft, scenery, and utility software for Microsoft Flight Simulator and other commercial sims. Subscribers also gain free access to exclusive videos, aircraft, scenery, utilities, and freeware starting from Issue 85.

Regular features include the latest sim news, detailed product reviews with PC Pilot Platinum awards, industry profiles, expert flight tutorials, and beginner's guides with tips and technical advice. The app allows users to purchase individual issues or subscribe for discounted access, with secure cloud syncing via pocketmags account login. Whether a novice or expert, PC Pilot Magazine is your go-to resource for everything flight simulation.

## Rankings

- #489,008 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.triactivemedia.pcpilot.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Good content for simulation enthusiasts
- Informative tips and advice for novice and veteran simmers
- Available digital version for users unable to access print

### Cons

- Crashing issues with the app
- Problems with downloading and reading purchased magazines
- Cumbersome unsubscribe process and billing issues

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