FlightBriefer Aviation Weather - 0.99 USD
by FlightBriefer.net, Version: 2.2.6 , 1071 KB Official Site
Package name: com.ansonworks.flightbriefer , Last Update: 2012-04-06 19:45:37
32 ratings (4.313 average)
1,000-5,000 downloads
What's new in this version (2.2.6):
v2.2.6: Fixed font sizing issues in Galaxy Note
v2.2.5: Fixed crash bug in TFRs that occurs when no network is present
v2.2.1: New TFRs are available including Report, Raw Text, and Graphic image details.
v2.1.1: New ad-hoc airport search via "long press" on ICAOID text boxes, crash fix for CIPFIP and Winds due to orientation change. http://www.flightbriefer.net for details.
v2
Description
FlightBriefer allows users to quickly and easily access aviation information such as:
- DUATS access
- NOTAMS
- TFRs including Report, Raw Text, and Graphics
- METARS
- TAFS
- PIREPS
- Downloadable Airport database for geo-spatial searching and airport detail information including airport map view.
- "QuickQuery" option to turn off geo-spatial searching when not needed/desired (improves lookup performance)
- Text Winds including refined reporting "near" your departure and destination.
- "Nearest" feature allowing airport database searches near your location, your departure and/or your destination. Additionally, ad-hoc searches may be invoked through "long clicks" on any ICAOID text box.
- Prog Chart & SIGWX Images
- AIRMET & SIGMET chart Images
- Winds Aloft forecast images
- G-AIRMETS
- CIP/FIP Icing
- Convenient N-number lookup
Usage:
- For EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY. NOT a certified flight tool. Use 1/800/WXBRIEF to obtain OFFICIAL briefings.
- Explore aviation-centric information quickly and easily: DUATS, ADDS, NOTAMS, and TFRs
- Explore fundamental aviation activities such as flight planning
- Look into current weather activity including wind speeds,forecasts and icing
- Learn more about aviation codes and practices
Kindle Fire Users:
Please do not try FlightBriefer on the Kindle Fire - it won't work due to compatibility issues with the Kindle Fire platform. Thanks!
Motorola Droid Users:
You can change the button color if desired as follows:
- With FlightBriefer up, press the devices' "menu" button
- Press "Set Button Text Color", Select a new Text Color
- Now, go back to FlightBriefer, press "Exit Application"
- Finally, re-launch FlightBriefer
- Your Button text color should be changed to your newly selected color.
Last comments from Android Market
Matthew (*****)
The wind charts don't go ahead in time enough unlike gov weather website. Droid Incredible 2.2
John (****)
Does what it says. Simple and effective. Developer seems to update often. Only 4 stars because N number just links to FAA website.
Matthew (*****)
Used this to cheat on my Aviation Meteorology FINAL EXAM!!! AWESOME!!! Droid Incredible 2.2
Jared Max (*****)
I can finally file a flight plan from an app on android!!!
Matthew (*****)
As a private pilot myself.... I find this extremely useful. Droid Incredible 2.2
Glen (*)
When filling a form the NEXT.and DONE keys don’t work. Color selections on main menu (bright blue on gray) next to impossible to read. Unuseable.
Matthew (*****)
As a private pilot myself.... I find this extremely useful. Droid Incredible
Tim (*****)
Best app for pilots. Translate METARS if you click on the raw form, can file flight plan via DUATS, great app!
Glen (*****)
Moto Droid 1st Gen. Good app, useful info especially if u can access airborne. Lots of useful aviation wx info in one app.
Wayne (*****)
Excellent app
