Aviation apps have come a long way. They have been improved with each new software update. Apps like Garmin Pilot, WingX Pro 7 and ForeFlight Mobile are more than just mobile applications. They can do so much more. They have innovated. They have gone beyond displaying just inflight charts and maps.
The debate goes on about whether student pilots should learn using paper charts or use the top aviation apps to learn, but almost everyone can agree on the fact that a tablet with apps for aviation running comes in handy.
1: LogTen Pro X
Available on: iPad, iPhone, Mac
If you are looking for an advanced flight log app, this is the app for you. It’s completely self-contained. Meaning, it doesn’t need to be synced to a computer. The app completely revolutionizes the way pilots log their flights with a new feature called Fly Now. All they have to do is tap a button to start and stop their flight log. It will automatically determine the departure time and destination airports based on the device’s GPS data. What’s more, it even calculates the total duration of the trip and uploads it onto iCloud so that pilots can access it from all their devices. LogTen Pro X is praised by pilots for its amazing ease of use, which is far better than many leading apps for aviation.
2: MyRadar Pro
Available on: iPhone, iPad and Google Play
MyRadar Pro is probably the go-to weather software for pre-flight planning. It offers swift access to storm information along with automatic updates of scrolling graphic NEXRAD radar imagery. It works so fast that the imagery starts to appear from the moment the app is opened. Pilot-friendly features like AIR/SIGMET overlays and TFR display make it a must-have in the aviation industry. The flight planning software currently shows weather images within the United States, including places like Hawaii, Alaska, and even Puerto Rico. The images are easy to zoom in on, so pilots have no problem whatsoever checking the weather.
3: CloudAhoy
Available on: iPhone
Especially designed for pilots, CloudAhoy provides a comprehensive debriefing during flight. It uses GPS to capture flight path, letting pilots to review it after landing. Pilots can even overlay their flight paths on a Google satellite or a terrain map from the app itself. The app also allows them to display their flight path over aviation charts. Even student pilots and instrument pilots can use this app as a flight log app - to record the flight maneuvers and instrument approaches.
4: FBO Connect
Available on: iOS
FBO Connect is another one of the top aviation apps that helps pilots easily request services like fueling, hangaring, tie-down and parking, aircraft rental, aircraft maintenance, flight instruction, etc. whenever they need it. With integrated features that help the pilot send service requests to their nearest FBO or service provider, the app simplifies things. It makes all the nearby FBOs visible to pilots, makes the request-processing easy and syncs all the data onto iCloud so that it can be accessed easily.
These 4 are some of the top aviation apps for pilots. Can you think of any other aviation flight planning apps? Then go ahead and add to this list. Let us know at business@theappchicks.com
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