Head Tracker+Voice+Instructor — frequently asked questions
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Can I have head tracking without TrackIR?
Yes. Head Tracker+Voice+Instructor uses your iPhone as the head tracker. You do not need TrackIR, an IR clip or an infrared camera.
Do I need a webcam?
No. The iPhone’s front camera does the tracking. Nothing else needs to be installed on your desk.
Does it work with IL-2 Sturmovik?
Yes, IL-2 Sturmovik: Great Battles has been tested with a real iPhone: the view
follows the head in all directions, and the view can be re-centered by voice.
The game sees the program as a standard head-tracking device.
Does it work with Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS)?
It is in testing. The instructor has been tested in a 40-minute session in MSFS 2024 with the Cessna 172. Head tracking in MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 is being checked with a real iPhone; we will mark it as tested only after that.
Does it work with X-Plane 12?
Not yet. X-Plane 12 is planned but has not been tested.
Which iPhone do I need?
An iPhone with Face ID: iPhone X or newer, with iOS 16 or later. The front camera
used for Face ID is what makes head tracking possible.
How do I connect the iPhone to the PC?
With a cable, or with the iPhone and the PC on the same Wi-Fi network. The first time, the PC and the iPhone show the same code; you confirm that it matches, and they remember each other.
Where do I put the iPhone?
In front of you, facing your face — for example on a small stand below or beside the monitor. The setup wizard shows where.
What does the instructor do?
It guides you through your aircraft’s procedures step by step — engine start, takeoff, landing — and says the next step aloud. You answer by voice (“done”, “repeat”, “what’s next”). After the flight you get a flight log and a review.
In which languages do voice commands work?
English, French, Russian, German and Italian. Choose the same language on the iPhone and in the PC program.
What can I say? Can you give examples?
For example: “gear down”, “flaps down”, “trim nose up”, “less throttle”, “landing
lights on”, “center the view”. Commands depend on the simulator and aircraft.
Do the three parts work separately?
You can use head tracking alone. Voice commands and the instructor are optional and can be switched on when you want them. All three run in the same program and are designed to work together.
Do I need to install anything else on the PC?
No. One installer sets up everything; administrator rights are not needed. A setup wizard then connects the iPhone and finds your games.
Is it available now? How much does it cost?
Not yet. The program is in beta testing before its App Store release. The price will be announced at the App Store release.
Does the program send my data anywhere?
No. The program does not send anything by itself. If you want to report a problem, you can save a report file and send it yourself.