[9][1] ZX Computing called the program "superb", stating that it made "very good use of the power and the graphics of the ZX81".

[10] The ZX Spectrum version also received good reviews at the time of its release in early 1983.

Tony Bridge of Popular Computing Weekly said the program "the best of its type" and that the Spectrum version was even more stunning than the original.

[11] Malcolm Jay of ZX Computing said the program was superb but complained about the limited instructions, suggesting "would-be Spectrum pilots should obtain a book on flying from their local library".

[16] David Potter, Psion's managing director, stated the game had sold around 250,000 copies in an interview in the January 1984 issue of Your Spectrum.