FlightPro has released a flight planning and navigation app for the Android platform.
FlightPro was developed after the founders could not find an app that met the scope of their requirements for a streamlined experience for flight planning and navigation.
The Android platform was chosen as the launch pad for FlightPro, as its hardware and software flexibility ensure each pilot can choose the device best-suited to their individual in-cockpit requirements, company officials said.
Chief Technology Officer of FlightPro, Mark Spencer said of the new release, “Since day one, we have worked tirelessly to develop the app’s features in a way that gives pilots quick access to the data they need as they need it, with an easy-to-master user interface and intuitive workflow.”
TR Wright, CEO of FlightPro, added, “2014 is going to be a big year for FlightPro, beyond this release we have some very special things in store for pilots of all ratings and experience.”
FlightPro features:
- Point-of-Interest (POI) Search
- Split screen mode
- Digital geo-referenced charts (airport diagram, departure, arrival, and approach plates)
- Weather and traffic via BlueTooth or WiFi to connect to a compatible ADS-B device for continued updates in flight
- RunwayFinder allows you to crosscheck setup for correct arrival runway
- TFRs, AIRMETs & SIGMETs
- Helps with chart management and reduced paper clutter by having recently viewed charts saved for quick reference
- Reduces cockpit workload by having radio frequencies quickly available. Allows for next frequency queued in the standby bank for frequency changes
- Displays obstacle information — antennas, buildings, etc
- Makes route and fuel planning easier through simple interface
FlightPro is available for download with a free 30-day trial, and ongoing subscription purchases at FlightPro.com and is available in the Google Play Store.
I find it odd that they call this a new released. I used Avilution a while back and received a message that it was changing to FlightPro. I think may be just a rebranding tactic. I was not impressed with Avilution of old.
They did get one thing right, there are no good flight apps for Android, but I think that has changed.
I tested iFly GPS at AOPA in San Marcos, TX this last weekend. It’s great, simple to use, clear charts and they even support Android and iPad with the same features. So I can use my droid and my wife can use her iPad, all with one purchase.
After my 30 day trial, I’ll be buying it for sure.