IFR Flight Planning
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Corporate Pilot
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I like http://www.fltplan.com/ and it is free.
Blackhawk
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Voyager Free Flight. There is a pay version; the free is quite powerful as well.
http://www.seattleavionics.com/default.aspx
http://www.seattleavionics.com/default.aspx
Corporate Pilot
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OK everyone seams to like DUATS. I used it when it was the only thing out there. I tried it again tonight. I still like Fltplan.com better. What do you like DUATS over Fltplan.com?
SIUav8er
Narcosis
fltplan.com > DUATS.
better organization of wx data. Only gives you pertinent info.
VERY accurate aircraft performance data
Shows what other aircraft previously filed as well as what the actual clearance was (makes planning a breeze)
EAPIS (not free, but very helpful and convenient!)
I really like how it gives you winds aloft for several different altitudes so you can choose the best one to fly.
The passenger briefing printout is a nice touch as well.
...thats all I can come with off the top of my head, but i am sure there are more things but I havent used DUATS in so long, I forgot what it was lacking!
better organization of wx data. Only gives you pertinent info.
VERY accurate aircraft performance data
Shows what other aircraft previously filed as well as what the actual clearance was (makes planning a breeze)
EAPIS (not free, but very helpful and convenient!)
I really like how it gives you winds aloft for several different altitudes so you can choose the best one to fly.
The passenger briefing printout is a nice touch as well.
...thats all I can come with off the top of my head, but i am sure there are more things but I havent used DUATS in so long, I forgot what it was lacking!
Persian_Pilot
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You said free, but do you have AOPA membership by chance?
BajtheJino
I'm looking at you.
Fltplan.com
Duats is like using a abacus when you could use a calculator.
Duats is like using a abacus when you could use a calculator.
Exactly.
ackeight
Well-Known Member
That may be more expensive than Fltplan or Duats:dunno:
Douglas
Old School KSUX
I never tried fltplan.com. I've heard it is better, but for my type of flying, it is a "if it isn't broken, don't fix it," type of deal.
Corporate Pilot
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I do not believe it includes the approach time. I have never noticed a way to include an approach in the flight plan. I guess you could add the fixes in the flight plan if you wanted it included.
Crockrocket94
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I use FltPlan.com and it just has a better presentation with more information. The printouts are better and the format is friendlier. Its always been reliable and is usually very very good on routes. Plus on Fltplan.com you can see what routes ATC has been giving other people in your direction or along your route and its usually right now.
I dont have any complaints so far and ive used it for over a year now.
I dont have any complaints so far and ive used it for over a year now.
cadbury
Well-Known Member
Winds Aloft FL070 [SIZE=-2]ISA(+01) Comp[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]KBIL0015 231/032 -03 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]KBIL0010 [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]231/032 -03 -[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Avg. Trip Winds=[/SIZE][SIZE=-1]- 24 Headwind [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]FLT TIME== [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]0:16(-03) 93TAS[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Fuel Burn== [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]4.2 Gal.[/SIZE]
I wonder, what does KBIL0015 & KBIL0010 exactly means?
How are we going to know when we are at these two points?
[SIZE=-1]KBIL0015 231/032 -03 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]KBIL0010 [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]231/032 -03 -[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Avg. Trip Winds=[/SIZE][SIZE=-1]- 24 Headwind [/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]FLT TIME== [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]0:16(-03) 93TAS[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]Fuel Burn== [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]4.2 Gal.[/SIZE]
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I wonder, what does KBIL0015 & KBIL0010 exactly means?
How are we going to know when we are at these two points?
Distance from KBIL.