Chuckles
08-30-2013, 07:35 AM
I’m starting research on a mobile flight planning app – something for a tablet. I do not yet have the tablet so iPad or Android tablets are both options. I want something I can use for planning at home, then use while in flight. I’ve put together a list of what I would like to have. I also realize I probably won't get all, but 1-6 are a must. I’ve done a lot of net searches but can’t find anything that does a side by side comparison. I primarily fly VFR but am working on my instrument rating at the moment. Thoughts?
Raster graphics (not just pdf scans of charts) with zoom in/out
Rubberbanding that will let me choose user defined waypoints, not just pre-defined ones.
Moving map using a portable GPS antenna
Weather overlays - XM wx preferred - but rendered so that it doesn't obscure the flight plan and other graphics
Optimizing flight plan for current wx
Airport information
Decent library or downloadable aircraft performance numbers so I don't have to enter every aircraft I fly. Editing of the data would be good too for aircraft weight, etc.
Weight/Balance
Rocky Mountain pass information
FAA Flight Plans
Ability to detect where you are on plan and update your flight planning - start plan, eta vs. actual, etc..
I don't have the device so iPad or Android are both options though the Android is a lot cheaper.
Raster graphics (not just pdf scans of charts) with zoom in/out
Rubberbanding that will let me choose user defined waypoints, not just pre-defined ones.
Moving map using a portable GPS antenna
Weather overlays - XM wx preferred - but rendered so that it doesn't obscure the flight plan and other graphics
Optimizing flight plan for current wx
Airport information
Decent library or downloadable aircraft performance numbers so I don't have to enter every aircraft I fly. Editing of the data would be good too for aircraft weight, etc.
Weight/Balance
Rocky Mountain pass information
FAA Flight Plans
Ability to detect where you are on plan and update your flight planning - start plan, eta vs. actual, etc..
I don't have the device so iPad or Android are both options though the Android is a lot cheaper.