Foreflight delivers advanced flight planning capabilities, terminal procedure charts, enroute navigation charts, moving map, synthetic vision, hazard awareness, optional jeppesen charts, a comprehensive library of marketleading weather information and. Foreflight ipad app pro plus subscription from sporty. Hilton software developer of wingx mobile aviation. Please login or register to enable access to the forums. For complete details on adsb receivers, see our buyers guide. How can one upload waypoint files to foreflight or garmin. The document feature is very nice and allows you to upload your own pdf s via your computer and create custom folders. Without going into detail, i finally chose to stay with ff and bought the stratus 2. Dont break you back carrying the fars and aim around, use wingx.
I have to say that in order of preference i would say foreflight garmin. Developed by the same company that makes the popular dual xgps150 gps receiver, the 170 uses bluetooth to wirelessly send gps position data and adsb weather and traffic data to an ipad or android tablet running a. While many pilots utilize the popular app, even experienced users can discover better and more efficient ways to make use of its. Wingx is a phenomenal gamechanging application that is improving the way we plan and conduct flights. User manual garmin pilot users ios user manual 188 pages. Oct 22, 2014 pilotworkshops has released a free download of its pilotfriendly foreflight manual.
Wingx pro7 incorporates airventure notam pdf files can now be imported to the aviation app. There are no user comments here or afd data, which isnt critical, but. Which mobile device operating system do you use regularly for aviation apps. Wingx also enables pilots to view specific information about an aircraft using its n. I purchased foreflight, flight guide and pilot mycast by garmin, and did a 30day trial of wingx pro from hilton software. Foreflight aviations top app basic plus subscription. The dual xgps 170 adsb receiver includes a soft rubber dash mount and fits nicely on the glareshield. Were excited to announce the release of the pilots guide to foreflight mobile. Feb 17, 2015 the document feature is very nice and allows you to upload your own pdf s via your computer and create custom folders. From this screen, you may interact with your stratus. Wingxs well thoughtout user interface displays this information concisely and intuitively. They both are now integrating logbooks, documents, synthetic vision, georeferenced plates, etc. Georeferenced approach plates and airport diagrams, support for. Jessica koss, a garmin spokeswoman, said garmin will continue to update and enhance garmin pilot.
Hilton software is the prime contractor for dods aeronautical mobile application, used across u. Probably the most requested preflight feature on wingx was the ability to view internet weather overlaid on the moving map page. Loyal foreflight user since the first ipad came out. Lessons learned during my ipad year general aviation news. This is a website about the simulation game microsoft flight simulator x or fsx, specifically an addon used in the game called foreflight.
We also host timesensitive critical data in the cloud, enabling users to download it quickly, reliably, and safely. A box will appear on this screen to notify you that stratus is successfully connected. It is used by the operator to save any point on the map for future reference. Avionics, garmin pilot, and those that garnered fewer than 10 responses each. It takes full advantage of the ipads larger screen and adds further functionality and features. Weve provided a pdf version for reading online or printing, as well as a special epub version for use in ibooks. I like the automatic linking of approach plates and airport diagrams, i like the seamless coast to coast coverage of charts. Page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 12 page page 14 page 15 table of contents page 16 page 17 overview page 18 about this handbook page 19 page 20 page 21 page 22 page 23 getting started page 24 page 25 help file page 26 navigation bar page 27 page 28 page 29 page 30 map pane.
We have 2 garmin pilot users ios manuals available for free pdf download. Manuals and user guides for garmin pilot users ios. For a ppl student this isnt really a big deal, but if you plan on getting your ir the ability to open and search the chart supplement or the terp supplement or any of the other foreflight catalog docs is a huge plus. Foreflight mobile, open the foreflight mobile app on your iphone or ipad and select devices. Ive read vehement arguments that thats dumb, stratus is the best and its a waste of time and money to look further, but i dont buy that. But times change and some apps seem to be getting more expensive and more complicated. Wingx pro vs foreflight cessna 172 forum cessna 172 talk 247. Logbook is included in the basic plus and pro plus subscription plans for individuals, and is available as an addon for other plans. Foreflight has an exclusive relationship with appareostratus. When it is saved, it is added to the user waypoints list in the more tab so it can be recalled. Wingx pro 7 users have a new wireless adsb receiver option, the dual xgps170. By bill walker i received an ipad for christmas last year and put it to use straightaway in my skyhawk. Aviation consumers paul bertorelli walks through the features of hilton softwares latest release of wingx pro on the ipad. Manual entry new flights can be added manually to your logbook by tapping the plus button in.
Pilotworkshops has released a free download of its pilotfriendly foreflight manual. I am a foreflight user, but bought subscriptions to wingx and garmin pilot becuase i wanted to really see which i liked best. I use this for everything from a g500 cockpit reference guide to a user manual for a. Foreflight users wont be able to load and modify flight plans to garmin avionics the way garmin pilot users can, but both companies said that they will be adding capabilities in the future. The new tablets supersharp retinal display will highlight foreflight s already crisp imagery and text, which the company says. Jun 05, 2018 this video covers garmin pilot version 9. These efb apps go headtohead in providing moving maps, aeronautical charts, georeferenced instrument approach procedures, georeferenced taxi diagrams, weather, flight planning and airport data. Foreflight to pair with garmin avionics foreflight to pair with garmin avionics july 16, 2015 by dave hirschman in a move that brings together two former rivals, foreflight and garmin announced a close collaboration that pairs foreflights market leading ipad app with garmins dominant panelmount avionics. Mar 09, 2016 this video compares 2 popular aviation navigation apps for the ipad. I used a nexus 7 20 model which has a wonderfully bright screen on it 550 nits.
Oct 14, 2011 despite stiff competition from foreflight and garmin s pilot mycast, wingx pro is still enjoying great sales success, in large part based on the companys willingness to launch new features, like. There are two efb software competitors creating a buzz in the aviation community. I use this for everything from a g500 cockpit reference guide to a user manual for a handheld radio. Foreflight mobile connects to garmin avionics via the flight stream 110 and 210, garmins bluetooth wireless gateway, enabling convenient. No usergenerated comments, a feature we like in foreflight for checking on. You can create user waypoints onebyone in the app itself, or import them in bulk using a csv or kml file, then add them to your route plan like any other waypoint. So while you are actually flying, it presents more information and has more features. I elected to go with a 530w two years ago, with an aera 560 on the pilots yoke as the second gps, the aera 560 also has the xm converterantenna so it can display subscription weather products. Marked positions, arrival time planning on flights, and more in.
Pilots embrace aviation apps aviation international news. We prefer engineers who are pilots, but that is not required. We also host timesensitive critical data in the cloud, enabling users. Foreflight connect is a platform that enables portable and installed avionics to connect with foreflight and deliver capabilities like twoway flight plan transfer, and the display of adsb weather and traffic, backup attitude and gps position. Foreflight and garmin twoway flight plan transfer foreflight. Ive been meaning to try out wingx and this may be the motivation i need to do so. While the transition was tough to make from foreflight to garmin pilot, i really enjoy the app now. Using it as a fsx traffic flight gps, it will bring you an amazing and immersive experience and you can easily set it. I have used both and in my opinion foreflight is more user friendly and allows me to access my information easier and now it even allows you to download maps and go do other things on the i pad while they still load in the background. Sep 02, 2010 were excited to announce the release of the pilots guide to foreflight mobile. I got a gtx327 to replace two ailing tubetype transponders.
Not knowing which aviation application to use, i tried several. And if you have a garmin 430 the regular version will do everything you need and then some. This video compares 2 popular aviation navigation apps for the ipad. Garmin announced today the release of two new options to help you meet the 2020 adsb out mandate.
Afd and aopa, route planning, wx text, wx images, duats and tfrs. Flyq on the iphone is not the same as flyq efb on the ipad. I get wingx free but i never use it cause it isnt as user friendly as garmin pilot. Flyq efb posted on november 7, 2015 march 7, 2016 by h. Wingx s podcast technology is a great feature for pilots who want to keep uptodate with the aviation and weatherrelated news. Garmin s connectedpanel system is called connext and was initially designed to work exclusively with garmin pilot, but is now compatible with the foreflight app as well. Aviation gps free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Unoffical wingx user guide available pilots of america. Please first take a look at the faqs on this page, or use the search form above. User waypoints in foreflight allow you to save geographic locations and then view them as named point markers on the maps view. Foreflight mobile hd and wingx 7 pro, by hilton software, llc.
Pilots guide to foreflight mobile for ipad foreflight. Please refer to the pilots guide for foreflight mobile for more information about. Certificated flight instructors cfis will love having the latest ac6165e advisory circular with them at all times simply jump directly to the exact endorsement no scanning the entire document for a particular endorsement. Wingx this app is known for its sophisticated inflight features, but theres plenty of good preflight data here as well. Its readable in any lighting condition without needing to adjust the mounting angle. Foreflight is the essential, integrated flight app that makes planning, flying, and logging flights a joy. We have answered many common questions on those pages.
Both are fine products and both have a wonderful history of innovative and quick updates. As a wingx user, i would not have imagined that there was a possibility for enhancements and improvements, but wingx pro is even better. Foreflight delivers advanced flight planning capabilities, terminal procedure charts, enroute navigation charts, moving map, synthetic vision, hazard awareness, optional jeppesen charts, a comprehensive library of marketleading weather information and visualization features, a large. Foreflight is an innovative add on and you can use to monitor real time flight traffic. This user manual covers foreflight mobile hd on the ipad, although much of it applies to iphone users as well. I havent pulled the trigger yet, but i like the sagetech clarity sv unit. Answers to many of your questions can be found in our helpful guides, videos, and searchable database of questions and answers. Ive used foreflight and wingx and settled on wingx.
We humbly suggest that its time to upgrade to a higherrated, easier to use, less expensive app. Foreflight has been upgraded to work nicely with the new ipad too. Download wingx and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Ff has the ability to overlay charts on the map page. Ive read vehement arguments that thats dumb, stratus is the best and its a waste of time and money to look further, but i. My plan is to add a gtx330es and keep the gtx327 and wire it to the waas 530 for adsb out. Buy stratux adsb dual band receiver aviation weather and traffic ahrs, battery pack, suction mount, internal waas gps, antennas, sdr, case with fan for foreflight, ifly, flyq, wingx. The reason i went with wingx is the moving map page is superior, in my opinion. The new tablets supersharp retinal display will highlight foreflights already crisp imagery and text, which the company says. The ipad product is a superset of the iphone product with a moving map, more like foreflight and wingx pro. Tapping on a draft entry displays its full information, allowing you to. Garmin pilot users ios manuals manuals and user guides for garmin pilot users ios.
Service enables users to create multiple reports for aircraft, pilots and passengers. Apr 15, 2011 there are two efb software competitors creating a buzz in the aviation community. Wingx will determine the ground speed, wind correction angle, magnetic heading, true heading, estimated time enroute ete, estimate time of arrival eta, fuel consumption and more. Foreflights presentation, while limited to naco, is fantastic. The 26page pdf manual shares tips and techniques for getting the most from the app, with a special emphasis on flight plan operations. Despite stiff competition from foreflight and garmins pilot mycast, wingx pro is still enjoying great sales success, in large part based on the companys willingness to. Gps watch car navigation system marine gps system avionics display. Aug 16, 20 garmin and foreflight integrate with a single adsb receiver that they helped to design gdl 39 for garmin and stratus for foreflight. My favorite pro of foreflight over garmin pilot is the documents section you can download the entire chart supplement and it autoupdates.
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