Improved map in FlightBriefing

In the new release of FlightBriefing (3.2), much work has been done to improve the map module. More features are added to the route, waypoints are easier to tap, and several new functionalities greatly improves the usability of the map module: Own position can be shown and tracked. A passenger briefing card can be shown…

Night Mode

With the introduction of Night Mode on iOS 13, apps can adapt their colors for a darker scheme in low-light conditions. This is perfect for flight deck use at night! Both HOTCalculator and FlightBriefing has been adapted to take advantage of this. See the example screenshots below. (Note that night mode can be activated and…

HOTCalculator 3.1

HOTCalculator has just been updated with new hold-over times for winter 2018-2019. Included in this release is Allowance Times for Type IV fluids in ice pellets or small hail, and the “Snowfall Intensities as a function of prevailing Visibility” table to determine snowfall intensity to use in HOT calculations. More information is also provided within…

FlightBriefing 2.0

Next version of FlightBriefing features improved user interaction on the OFP Waypoints page. It also enables clearances per waypoint, and an easy to use Direct-To function. Stay tuned!

HOTCalculator v3.0

Several features have been added to HOTCalculator: Ability to launch from other apps with a pre-selected fluid (try it in FlightBriefing!) Possibility to use in split-view and slide-over view in multitasking mode on iPad Slightly changed user interface, for selection of weather, temperature and concentration It is also updated with the latest hold-over times from…

HOTCalculator updated for winter 2016-2017

Since the beginning of the winter season, HOTCalculator has been updated with new fluid hold-over times from AEA and TC. (Association of European Airlines and Transport Canada). HOTCalculator is now in operational use within (at least) two airlines.

New weather functions in FlightBriefing

The newest version of FlightBriefing (1.4) includes SIGMETs on the map for easy identification. They may be tapped to display the SIGMET text.   Furthermore, fresh weather reports (METAR, TAF and SIGMET) can be downloaded from within the app without the need to re download the whole flight briefing package. On the weather page, pull down and…

Offline Maps in FlightBriefing 1.2

Starting in version 1.2, FlightBriefing now downloads the map of the whole area of the flight, for a few different zoom levels, the first time the map is displayed. Map data is saved on disk for later retrieval during flight. For the following flights in the same area, FlightBriefing makes use of the already downloaded…

New Type II fluid in HOTCalculator

Following user request, HOTCalculator has been updated with a new fluid. It is the ABAX Ecowing 26 Type II fluid that has been added. The new version of HOTCalculator is available in the App Store now.

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