features
Dual Rotary Knob
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like in the real aircraft
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fast, lossless inputs
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crisp haptic feedback
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no looking down
High Quality Hardware
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durable materials
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precise tolerances
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continuously updated software
Covers All Major Instruments
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Controls 12 devices in standard configuration
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Can be customized to match your aircraft and needs
how it works
​The idea behind the IFR-1 is to provide access to a multitude of instruments from a single device. This is achieved by the use of Context Buttons that select a Context Mode. The actions that the Rotary Knob and the Action Buttons trigger depends on which Context Mode you are in.​
Rotary Knob
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The role of the Rotary Knob depends on the selected Context Mode.
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Used to change frequencies, headings, menus etc.
Context Buttons
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The eight Context Buttons buttons allow selection of the Context Modes COM1/2, NAV1/2, FMS1/2, autopilot (AP) and transponder (XPDR).
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Additional shift modes available (HDG, BARO, CRS1/2, XPDR MODE)
Action Buttons
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Eleven Action Buttons control either the autopilot or Garmin-type devices, depending on the selected Context Mode
A detailed description of how to use the IFR-1 can be found in our user guide
reviews
Overkill Simulations: "This thing is absolutely phenomenal, I think it's going to be a major game changer, it’s incredibly small and yet extremely powerful." Watch the video: Overkill Simulations: The World's Smallest Cockpit
Russ Barlow: "Really well made ... this is probably going to be the prettiest thing in my setup." Watch complete test review: Russ Barlow's take on Octavi
Cruiselevel.de: "Great device, really good build quality, simple to install, fits on every desk, significantly simplifies interacting with a flight simulator!" Watch the full review (German): Octavi IFR-1 cruiselevel.de
Helisimmer.com: "I have to say I am quite impressed with Octavi’s work. The unit is super-compact and sturdy and it shows the company was careful about making a quality product." Read complete test review: Helisimmer.com reviews the Octavi IFR-1
compatibility with your flight sim
The OCTAVI IFR-1 is a USB device that requires no driver installation. Plug it in, install the plugin for your flight simulator and take off! The IFR-1 supports Laminar Research X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. The device is as a "USB HID" device - if you're a developer, you can integrate the OCTAVI IFR-1 into your project with ease!
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If you're using highly customized or complex aircraft, you can use the IFR-1 with MobiFlight. MobiFlight is a free open-source tool that lets you choose which of the buttons controls which function freely. Flight simmers already use MobiFlight for a wide range of aircraft and setups. Due to the large community behind MobiFlight, configurations for many custom aircraft are easily available. They even maintain a simple-to-use library of X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator “events”, or in other words functions that you can assign to buttons.
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Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D and Microsoft Flight Simulator X can also be used with the IFR-1. However, this requires a rather involved setup process, requiring a high degree of familiarity with another software tool called "FSUIPC".
instructions & downloads
User Guide
PDF, ver. 0.1
Software
To interface with your flight simulator of choice, the Octavi IFR-1 needs a piece of software. There are multiple options to choose from, depending on what you want to use it for. We offer a bespoke plug-ins for use with X-Plane and MSFS 2020 & 2024. These are configuration-free and tailored to be used with General Aviation aircraft. If you want to use Octavi with different types of aircraft or if you are planning a custom set-up, MobiFlight offers the flexibility you need. Have a look at the table below to find the best option for you.
You can have the plug-ins and MobiFlight installed at the same time without any issues. Just make sure to disable the X-Plane plugin via the plugin manager when you want to use MobiFlight to prevent unexpected behaviour.
Important: Do not try to configure Octavi IFR-1 in your flight simulator (leave all buttons unassigned, no calibration).
8.33 kHz / 25 kHz?: A few years ago, a higher-density channel spacing was introduced in Europe, reducing the spacing between to possible frequencies to 8.33 kHz. If you intend to use actual European radio frequencies in your simulation (e.g. for VATSIM, ICAO), make sure to get the 8.33 kHz version of the plug-in! If you've never heard of this, you should be fine with the 25 kHz version for now.
X-Plane plug-in (Windows)
- Configuration-free
- Ideal for General Aviation aircraft
Installation (using installer):
- Download installer (see below)
- Run setup (contained in downloaded .zip-file). The installer will place the plug-in in all X-Plane installations present on your computer (versions 10, 11 and 12).
- Start X-Plane
Installation (manual installation):
*note: the manual installation is intended for special cases, such as a moved X-Plane directory. If in doubt, use the installer.
- Download "Manual install"-file below
- Unzip to [X-Plane]\Resources\plugins\
- When done, check that there now is a folder "Octavi" in the plugins directory
- Start X-Plane
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Microsoft Flight Simulator plug-in
- For MSFS2020 and MSFS2024
- Configuration-free
- Ideal for General Aviation aircraft
Installation:
- Download installer (see below)
- Run setup (contained in downloaded .zip-file). The installer will place a shortcut on your desktop. Note: Windows SmartScreen might show you a warning. If this is the case, click "more info" -> "run anyway".
- The plug-in will run in the background as an icon tray application and load when Windows starts.
Important: starting the plug-in manually is not required anymore with the latest version!
MobiFlight
- Fully customizable
- For X-Plane and MSFS
Installation:
- Download and install MobiFlight
- Download the .zip-file below
- Execute "Octavi_GUID_fix.reg"
- Start MobiFlight
- Download and extract a profile from the list below
- Load the profile by clicking "File"->"Open" in MobiFlight
- Hit "run" in MobiFlight
- Start flight simulator
MobiFlight Profiles
iniBuilds A350
- for Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Read the Airbus profile instructions
- Requires current MobiFlight beta!
MobiFlight FAQ
Q: How do I use the Fenix/FlyByWire A320 profiles?
A: Please read and follow the instructions.
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Q: Why do I need to execute "Octavi_GUID_fix.reg"?
A: We have set up MobiFlight configuration profiles so you can get going right away. In these profiles, the Octavi IFR-1 is referenced with its "GUID". This ID will be different for every computer. To enable it to work with your installation, this registry fix changes the GUID to what is stored in the MobiFlight profile. We are in discussions with the MobiFlight community to find a more elegant solution for this.
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Q: Where do I find the MobiFlight profiles?
A: The .zip-file you downloaded contains a folder named "Profiles". You will find it in the location you unzipped the files to.
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Q: Which profile do I need?
A: X-Plane profiles are prefixed with "XP_", MSFS profiles with "MSFS_". The second part of the name refers to the aircraft they are intended for (e.g. C172 for Cessna 172s). The _C172 profile works for all typical GA aircraft.