# Historical Landings

> Simulation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id638728858](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id638728858)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id638728858`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RORTOS SRL
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (4,992 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2018-11-18
- **First published:** 2013-06-07
- **Size:** 163 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/historical-landings/id638728858)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.rortos.it/PRIVACY/](http://www.rortos.it/PRIVACY/)

## Description

Historical Landings blends a WWII aviation narrative with hands-on piloting challenges. Start with the Basic Campaign to learn takeoffs, flying, and landings, then explore the Discovery Campaign or enjoy Free Flight and landing competitions.

Pilot iconic aircraft such as the Chance Vought F4U Corsair, Grumman TBF Avenger, and Grumman F7F Tigercat. Complete missions on airstrips and carriers, follow flight briefings, and adapt to emergencies to unlock more content powered by the RORTOS flight engine.

## Rankings

- #26,713 — Overall

## Review summary

Historical Landings offers a realistic flight model and immersive visuals, with particularly strong landings and takeoffs and a detailed cockpit experience. Many players praise its engaging, accessible flight gameplay and nostalgic appeal for pilots of all ages. However, multiple reviews point to stagnation: little to no updates, missing new missions, and limited aircraft options. Mobile players also report awkward input, including no joystick/controller support and touchscreen controls that are hard to use on some devices, along with occasional sensitivity issues. Overall, strong core gameplay overshadowed by lack of ongoing development and input limitations.

### Pros

- Realistic flight handling and immersive visuals
- Great for landings and takeoffs with detailed cockpit views
- Engaging and enjoyable flight experience appealing to pilots of all ages and learners

### Cons

- Lack of updates and new content (no new missions or aircraft for a long time)
- Poor mobile input options: no joystick/controller support and touch controls can be awkward on iPhone
- Control sensitivity/input responsiveness issues noted by some players

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