Recommend eight alternative aviation apps to you

According to the official website of the aviation industry professional magazine Flight, a few years ago, when the new tablets of open source Android devices, such as iPad or Google, first overturned the long-standing leading personal computer direction, we recommend 8 aviation application software to you. If you like, you can give us some suggestions for improvement. The world of tablets has changed a lot since then. Of course, Apple has launched mini iPads, Apple computers, and Apple watches that can be used in the cabin (I have to say that Apple watches are quite scary). Smartphones of all shapes, sizes and functions have a long history, some of which are basically as big as tablets.

At the same time, the application software itself is constantly evolving - in other words, they are constantly improving the version of each new software, and sometimes the reforms are subversive. Our apps are no longer called ForeFlight Mobile, Garmin Pilot or WingX Pro 7 "electronic charts" because they can do more than just display charts and maps on the screen (that paper is so outdated, these apps still need to have these practical features).

The debate over pilot freshmen should start with drawings or numbers, but almost everyone agreed that there was a fully charged tablet running aviation software tools in the cabin.

There are 8 applications worth noting on the routes we have taken recently, and you must want to check it out before you fly again.

AeroPad

Developer: Thomas Wana

Price: $3.99

Apple phone, iPad, Android

AeroPad is an excellent partner as the main charting tool, and it provides you with a simple PDF and image viewer dedicated to pilots. This app allows you to store lists, flight manuals and other useful information, including whiteboards that can write down permissions and frequencies, and also has a night mode to switch black, white to red, and black for easy viewing in the dark cabin.

If you use ForeFlight Mobile Pro or other apps that allow you to create PDF versions of charts, this app can also be an excellent backup resource (although paper charts are your best backup). AeroPad also makes it easier to share files in a variety of ways to upload data, and can even serve as backup logs to store departure and arrival times.

Perhaps the most important point is that the application is designed for flight safety. Its large button provides a quick navigation menu structure, which is also very easy to operate during shaking.

Xavion

Developer: Advection Production

Price: Free to add $199.99 per year

Apple phones, iPad

Here is a cool application software, made by aircraft simulator manufacturer Austin Meyer. It exists as a virtual co-pilot on your iPhone or iPad. Xavion will constantly prompt you to your location and prepare to intervene or provide assistance when encountering an emergency such as a flight engine accident.

Xavion includes mobile maps, but it cannot completely replace your charting app. Instead, Xavion was able to find the nearest airport immediately when there was a problem with the engine.

This app does this by learning your plane's gliding ability. For example, when you are flying alone, Xavion often simulates the engine out of control in the background. When it finds a place it thinks you can safely reach in the event of an engine failure, it creates a virtual waterway in the sky to ensure you land at the right angle and speed. This application software can be integrated with GPS/ADS-B/AHRS to achieve maximum functionality.

This application will measure your safe flight probability based on your choice of running off the ground, performing weight, balance checks, fuel consumption on the way, time, etc. You may not be able to use it, but when you need it, you will be glad you have it.

Notams HD

Developer: Roland Vander Spike

Price: $4.99 to $7.99

Apple phones, iPad

You have to check all relevant flight notices before each flight, right? That's it? Thanks to the Notams HD app, it can help you quickly grasp relevant pilot notifications and uninterrupted prompts you to leave the airport, destination, and even flight routes.

This app marks reminder icons along your route on the mobile map, and you may be interested in making quick access. Best of all, the latest version of the application supports translation of sometimes encrypted or abbreviated navigation announcements.

To view navigation announcements, just enter the departure, destination, and notes on the screen (if you have one), and then click on each announcement icon to view details. When the latest navigation announcements are downloaded from the system server, they appear on your computer screen as warning icons.

While you are flying, the application software will also display navigation notifications for the information center and the information area. Sometimes, it seems to provide too much information, but when it provides real and effective aviation information, the more it will be better. One of the disadvantages of this application is the numberThe data must be downloaded in advance before flight.

The application has been launched in two versions, one for Apple phones, priced at $4.99 and the other for tablets, priced at $7.99.

MyRadar Pro

Developer: Aviation Data System

Price: $1.99

Apple phones, iPad

Once you download MyRadar Pro on your iPhone or tablet, it will likely become your preferred tool when preparing for your takeoff plan. That's because the app provides lightning-fire storm information (if you like a pun). From the moment you click on the application icon, the automatically updated flat radar icon will scroll differently on your desktop.

The reason we love MyRadar Pro is the aerial coverage map it contains. These are customizable map layers that allow you to add pilot-important weather information, icing and vibration reports, as well as temperature, wind, cloud volume and other information.

For example, click on a shadowed area and then an alarm pops up telling you that there will be icy between 9000 and 18000 feet in the area, or there will be moderate bumps above 4000 feet. It is so easy to use and can replace several other climate tools you prefer.

You will never use MyRadar Pro when you don't have a flight plan, but you will definitely be the first to think of it when you hear thunder in the distance or see ominous clouds moving. There is no better application software in terms of fast querying and predicting weather.

Study Buddy

Developer: Sporty direct store

Price: $9.99

Apple phones, iPad

Many flight coaches claim that pilot freshmen should put down their tablets and learn to fly in old-style ways with coffee printed drawings, cornered flight manuals and mechanical E6B wheels.

Because when you get a private air ticket, you throw these things into the drawer and forget them. We do not believe that flying can be mastered by using only the past, but old habits are difficult to change.

Even if your instructor recommends you leave your home tablet for flight courses, you can still use this app to facilitate your learning. One of the best ways is to use Sporty's direct Apple phone or tablet to assist in learning. With it, you can use tools to help you pass the Ace Private Pilot written test. It includes some random sampling questions, "Flashcard" mode to select questions you did not select, and a test mode that can generate 60 questions.

When your flight trainingThe practice went smoothly and when preparing for instrument ratings, Sporty also had this version of the application.

LogTen Pro X

Developer: Carlodin Airlines

Selling price: $29.99 plus $49.99

iPad, iPhone, Mac

Everyone and everyone can make a basic electronic aeronautical logging application and put it into the Apple store. However, due to the simple and convenient cleansing of LogTen Pro, comprehensive reporting tools and convenient features, such as automatically recording flight time by simply pressing the start/stop button on each flight, it has become the first choice for serious pilots.

The latest version of LogTen Pro X is the best use, and its interface and included tools are completely redesigned. For example, the dynamic time magnifier allows you to choose which aircraft you see any time, type, shift and model.

LogTen Pro X is also compatible with Apple's iCloud Drive, and you can access your electronic logs from a wide variety of iOS devices. You or your teacher can even sign your e-logo with your finger or stylus.

One change that pilots have been complaining about is the new pricing model, including iPad's annual subscription users. The iPhone/iPad app download fee is $29.99, and an additional $49.99 is added if you log in for more than 40 hours a year. Or you can choose the $99.99 MAC version, no annual fee.

Maybe a bit exaggerated, but if you want or need all the features that LogTen Pro X offers, it is definitely the best electronic log in there.

SocialFlight

Developer: Where2 Interactive

Sales price: free

Apple phone, iPad, Android

Need to find a place to fly for a weekend? SocialFlight app can do it for you, it includes 20,000 interesting aviation events, pancakes and poker for you to discover.

SocialFlight originated from a website designed to provide pilots with an interactive map of all aviation events in recent years. Its content covers major air shows and pilot gatherings at small airports.

Now, use the free SocialFlight companion app to find pilots’ gatherings wherever you are using your phone and wireless signals. You can even use this app to locate pilots with the same interests, the same model of aircraft, or just share flight stories.

The inventor of SocialFlight is committed to including all things that are of interest to pilots, including the upcoming FAA safety seminar, aviation conventions, air shows, and more.

This app can also point you to over 200,000 interesting places near the airport, plus pilot education seminars and special events near you. Developers have even started adding many educational videos, webinars and reference materials, all of which can be achieved through this app. Promote aviation development under their noble pursuit.

Airports

Developer: Applicate Co., Ltd.

Price: $6.99

Apple phone, iPad, Android

The biggest advantage of this APP is its simplicity. Click the icon to log in to Airports and you will be transported to - or at least to more than 10,000 portals in the airport database.

It is very easy to convert the airport directory into an application, but the many resources provided by Airports are not just a reference source, but are important tools for daily flight use.

The core of this application is the global airport database. It does not include all airports, but it includes the vast majority. The software includes runways and paths, frequency and phone numbers, aviation routines and TAF reports, as well as aviation notices, etc.

Top down satellite view of the airport identifier type or name and POPs with all useful information you expect. Through a platform you can launch the device's local map application to help you understand the surrounding airports. You can also create your favorite airport list to make searching easier.

I do not rely entirely on the information provided by the application software, but Airports is an excellent place to start planning flights, and is also suitable for other navigation and electronic applications.

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