Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Non-Airline Forums > Private Flying
Reload this Page >

Great Apps for flying

Wikiposts
Search

Notices
Private Flying The forum for discussion and questions about any form of flying where you are doing it for the sheer pleasure of flight, rather than being paid!

Great Apps for flying

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12th November 2013 | 11:27
  #1 (permalink)  
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Italy
Great Apps for flying

Hi guys

Could somebody recommend some great apps for flying?
I need an app that works like a GPS so I can see airapaces, charts etc

It must work within the US and work offline with no Internet connection
Thanks in advance
Grumbler is offline  
Reply
Old 12th November 2013 | 12:37
  #2 (permalink)  
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,547
Likes: 0
From: Dublin
EasyVFR by PocketFMS
dublinpilot is offline  
Reply
Old 12th November 2013 | 12:50
  #3 (permalink)  
20 Countries Visited
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Aviation Qualifications: PPL
Posts: 1,264
Likes: 57
From: Surrey, UK ;
Depends what you want and how much you want to spend.

US Pilots I know swear by Foreflight. There are of course others.

Skydemon works in the US and I've used it in Florida but isn't based on US sectionals.
Dave Gittins is offline  
Reply
Old 12th November 2013 | 13:17
  #4 (permalink)  
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Italy
I just need a good reliable app for my iPhone to do some temporary hourbuilding. I'm willing to pay for a good program as long as it works offline and is fairly accurate
Grumbler is offline  
Reply
Old 12th November 2013 | 14:17
  #5 (permalink)  
 
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
From: Exeter
I can also vouch for SkyDemon, after I used it in Florida two months ago.
Frontal is offline  
Reply
Old 12th November 2013 | 14:20
  #6 (permalink)  
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 555
Likes: 0
From: Western USA
ForeFlight

Hard to beat ForeFlight for geo-referenced tracking on sectionals, IFR low/high, and with the Pro version, approach and taxi charts. Also includes many FAA pubs (free), flight planning weather graphics and flight plan filing.

I have it on two iPads and an iPhone for the single subscription price of $75/yr for the basic version or $150/yr for the Pro version.

See www.blog.foreflight.com for more info. It won't disappoint.
Desert185 is offline  
Reply
Old 12th November 2013 | 16:15
  #7 (permalink)  
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 486
Likes: 0
From: Belgium
Why don't you download the 30 day trial version of Skydemon and see how you like it? You could then buy a one-year subscription and it will allow you to use it in Europe after you return from the US. I use it on Nexus7 with internal GPS and it is very good value for money.
dirkdj is offline  
Reply
Old 12th November 2013 | 18:23
  #8 (permalink)  
Moderator
30 Countries Visited
25 Anniversary
Veteran: Reserves
 
Joined: Feb 2000
Aviation Qualifications: CPL
Posts: 14,480
Likes: 178
From: UK
Originally Posted by Grumbler
I just need a good reliable app for my iPhone to do some temporary hourbuilding. I'm willing to pay for a good program as long as it works offline and is fairly accurate
If you are hourbuilding before a CPL course, you'd be better off doing everything without GPS and refining the techniques you'll be using on your CPL course.

G
Genghis the Engineer is offline  
Reply
Old 13th November 2013 | 07:13
  #9 (permalink)  
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Hampshire
I use Airbox RunwayHD on an Ipad Mini, uses CAA charts, and you can choose which you'd like from an in-app store.
www.airboxaero.com
Tomg89 is offline  
Reply
Old 13th November 2013 | 14:17
  #10 (permalink)  
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,547
Likes: 0
From: Dublin
I don't think Airbox has USA coverage which the original poster needs.
dublinpilot is offline  
Reply
Old 13th November 2013 | 15:11
  #11 (permalink)  
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
From: Oxfordshire
Airbox has full US coverage.
lordhedges is offline  
Reply
Old 13th November 2013 | 15:11
  #12 (permalink)  
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Hampshire
I can buy USA charts on there, however it seems to be only certain states and cities, might be worth emailing them actually to see if they can cover it. If so it works very well!
Tomg89 is offline  
Reply
Old 13th November 2013 | 18:08
  #13 (permalink)  
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,547
Likes: 0
From: Dublin
Airbox has full US coverage.
Thanks. Happy to be corrected.
dublinpilot is offline  
Reply
Old 13th November 2013 | 20:52
  #14 (permalink)  
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 3,049
Likes: 0
From: Sydney NSW Australia
Avplan..

full coverage of the USA, Australia, and NZ.
Ultralights is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.