AeroPath setup guide

Set up AeroPath, then just fly.

AeroPath is designed to work quietly in the background. Once your account is active and the desktop app is installed, you log in, load your aircraft, release the parking brake and fly the sector as normal.

No Start Flight button. No End Flight button. No manual ACARS workflow. AeroPath detects, records and saves the flight for you.

Built for MSFS 2020, MSFS 2024 and X-Plane.

Quick start

1 Create your AeroPath account
2 Subscribe and download the app
3 Log in inside the desktop app
4 Load aircraft, release brake, fly

AeroPath works around your flying, not the other way round.

You do not need to operate AeroPath like a separate flight tracker. The desktop app runs alongside your simulator, watches for the flight to begin, records the journey and sends completed flight data into your Pilot Portal.

AeroPath desktop app installer and setup preview

Step 1 — Create your account

Register on the AeroPath website using the email address you want to use for both the website and the desktop app. This becomes your AeroPath login.

Step 2 — Activate your subscription

AeroPath uses one simple £5/month subscription. Once your subscription is active, your account can access the Pilot Portal and the desktop app download area.

Step 3 — Download the desktop app

Go to the Download page and install the latest AeroPath desktop app for Windows. The app is what connects your simulator activity to your AeroPath account.

Step 4 — Log in inside AeroPath

Open the desktop app and log in using the same AeroPath email and password you use on the website. For security, one account can only be active on one desktop app installation at a time.

Step 5 — Start your simulator

Load Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or X-Plane, choose your aircraft and prepare your flight as you normally would.

Step 6 — Release the parking brake and fly

AeroPath is designed to detect the beginning of your flight automatically. There is no Start Flight button to press and no pop-up asking you to confirm the route.

Step 7 — Park at your destination

When you arrive and park at the destination, AeroPath completes the flight and saves the route, aircraft, airports, duration and landing data to your account.

Step 8 — Review your Pilot Portal

Open the Pilot Portal to view your latest flight, total flights, flight hours, aircraft history, airport history, landing review and route insights.

Step 9 — Plan the next sector

AeroPath remembers where your last flight ended, helping your next session start naturally from your current airport instead of from a blank page.

What AeroPath does automatically

Detects flight start

AeroPath is built around automatic flight detection, so you do not need to press Start Flight before departure.

Tracks the journey

The app records key flight information while you focus on flying the aircraft.

Saves the flight

When the sector is complete, AeroPath sends the flight into your Pilot Portal.

Builds your history

Each completed flight adds to your route memory, aircraft history and airport history.

Reviews your landing

Landing data helps you review recent performance and build a clearer picture of your flying.

Helps you continue

Your previous destination becomes the starting point for your next flight idea.

Need help?

Support if something does not connect.

If the installer, login or simulator connection does not work as expected, contact AeroPath support with your account email, simulator version and a short description of the issue.

Support email: support@aeropath.co.uk

Before contacting support

Account Check your subscription is active
Login Use your AeroPath website email
Simulator Confirm MSFS or X-Plane is running
App Use the latest AeroPath build