VansAirForceForums  
Home > VansAirForceForums

- POSTING RULES
- Donate yearly (please).
- Advertise in here!

- Today's Posts | Insert Pics


Go Back   VAF Forums > Main > RV General Discussion/News
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #11  
Old 06-19-2013, 10:59 AM
alpinelakespilot2000 alpinelakespilot2000 is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,646
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jesse View Post
Same here. This is the first place I look to get a scan and choose an altitude.
I really like weathermeister for this too. It's great for weather, though it doesn't really have much non-weather flight plan functionality.

Just got foreflight and am liking it so far, especially for the ability to use it off-line. It would really be nice if foreflight had the same first screen that weathermeister does in terms of the altitude flight path profile (terrain/altitude cross-section). Maybe I'm just not looking in the right place?
__________________
Steve M.
Ellensburg WA
RV-9 Flying, 0-320, Catto

Donation reminder: Jan. 2021

Last edited by alpinelakespilot2000 : 06-19-2013 at 03:54 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 06-19-2013, 03:39 PM
N64GH's Avatar
N64GH N64GH is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: KCCB
Posts: 195
Default

1. Weathermeister.com not free but under $100 a year
2. AirNav.com and it is free.
3. Flightsoft (rmstek.com) Dated but it works great for planning. Over your $100 price
4. iPad and Wing X or foreflight

I am not that experienced but this has gotten me from SoCal to OSH and back 3 times.

I use #3 for getting the "big" at home and 1,2,4 on the road. Works for me.
__________________
Mike Divan
N64GH - RV6,flying
Once an Airman always an Airman (SSgt 78-82)
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE - THANK THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOURS!
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 06-19-2013, 04:32 PM
pkill's Avatar
pkill pkill is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: North Central Oregon
Posts: 106
Default

Hello Rick,

AFS video has Rob showing how to save a computer based AOPA Flight Plan to SD card then have the Advanced Flight Systems 5000 series EFIS fly it for you. MOAs Restricted and Wx included.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tvr00SeJi-0

pk
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 06-19-2013, 05:27 PM
Rick_A's Avatar
Rick_A Rick_A is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
Posts: 1,520
Default No internet required options

A lot of good replies but when I say PC based on mean standalone WITHOUT an internet connection.

Right now I'm leaning towards Jepp Flightstar for $149.
__________________
Rick Aronow,
A&P
Flying 7A Slider;
RV-12 SOLD
Jacksonville, FL
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 06-19-2013, 06:10 PM
60av8tor 60av8tor is offline
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Harrisburg, Pa
Posts: 759
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by pkill View Post
Hello Rick,

AFS video has Rob showing how to save a computer based AOPA Flight Plan to SD card then have the Advanced Flight Systems 5000 series EFIS fly it for you. MOAs Restricted and Wx included.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tvr00SeJi-0

pk
This was the old Jeppesen AOPA flight planner. AOPA "upgraded" the flight planner months ago and it was an abortion - nothing worked properly. VERY SLOWLY they are fixing things and bringing features back - still cannot export flight plans to upload into an EFIS (a capability I really enjoyed). I just recently called AOPA and asked about when this feature will come back. They couldn't tell me when or if it will be added. How this program was released so prematurely is beyond me.
__________________
Jon
RV-7A purchased flying - Sold 6/16
RV-10 empennage delivered 1/22/14 (325JT)

Build: http://hhav8or.blogspot.com/
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 06-19-2013, 07:21 PM
Fred.Stucklen's Avatar
Fred.Stucklen Fred.Stucklen is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Brooksville, FL
Posts: 356
Default Flight planning software

I use FlightSoft Pro from RMS Technologies. Great mapping, great tools for IFR as well.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick_A View Post
I'm looking for new PC based flight planning software that includes VFR sectionals at a reasonable cost.

I've been using Golden Eagle Flight Prep with expired data (I did not renew my subscription after they stuff they pulled with Runway Finder). However, I'm migrating to a new laptop and can't figure out how to migrate the expired sectionals. Therefore, I looking for other options.

I know there are free online tools and iPad packages but I want an inexpensive PC based package.

Any recommendations?

Thanks.
__________________
Fred Stucklen
wstucklen1@cox.net
RV-7A N924RV Flying (1825 Hrs & counting)
RV-6A N926RV 875 Hrs (Sold)
RV-6A N925RV 2008 Hrs (Sold)
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 06-19-2013, 07:58 PM
GalinHdz's Avatar
GalinHdz GalinHdz is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: KSGJ / TJBQ
Posts: 2,039
Default

Does anybody know of a flight planner with an export capability. The old AOPA planner used to do it but the new one is horrible at best.

Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 06-19-2013, 08:23 PM
N64GH's Avatar
N64GH N64GH is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: KCCB
Posts: 195
Default

Flightsoft will run as a stand alone program. You can take it with you on a USB drive as well. Really you only need the internet for updates.
__________________
Mike Divan
N64GH - RV6,flying
Once an Airman always an Airman (SSgt 78-82)
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE - THANK THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOURS!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

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

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:27 AM.


The VAFForums come to you courtesy Delta Romeo, LLC. By viewing and participating in them you agree to build your plane using standardized methods and practices and to fly it safely and in accordance with the laws governing the country you are located in.