Free flight computer software for iPad/iPhone

On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 2:10:49 PM UTC-5, WinPilot wrote:
Thanks to all who sent in their iPad's or iPhone's serial numbers in the past couple of days in response to the resurrection of this thread.

At this point the the WinPilot for iOS app is available in App Store for the whooping $49:

For Europe:

https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/...539701244&mt=8

For the USA:

https://itunes.apple.com/app/winpilo...540473050?mt=8

https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/...643348142&mt=8



However, we might still be able to offer a couple (Apple limits the number of testing devices) of free versions to people who are in position to fly in the next couple of days/weeks, and are able to exercise some of the more recent WP features, like connecting to existing hardware using the connection module:

http://www.butterfly-avionics.com/bu...rface-for-apps

or to people flying with the Butterfly vario, to which WinPilot connects natively.



Thanks for reading,



Jerry



One point I totally dislike about the iPhone offering is that there is no ability to play with the solution for a few days before one needs to buy the software for good.

The other issue in particular about WinPilot is that you need to buy a different install for different region. I bought iGlide instead of WinPilot to play with for this exact reason.

One point I totally dislike about the iPhone offering is that there is no ability to play with the solution for a few days before one needs to buy the software for good.
The other issue in particular about WinPilot is that you need to buy a different install for different region. I bought iGlide instead of WinPilot to play with for this exact reason.



There is a limited mechanism that Apple offers for checking any software out in a form of an electronic coupon that expires 30 days after first use. It is not a very easy thing to use, but if you want, we can send one to you.

Regarding the regions, there are four builds of WP for iOS that come preloaded with vector maps and aviation databases for: Europe, Western USA, Eastern USA, and Other Countries (like Namibia, Australia, South Africa, etc). This has been done so that when you buy and download the app, there is no need to download anything else, it will just work right away, as all the vector maps and aviation databases are included in the app itself. This also keeps the size of the app relatively small, so it is possible to download it while at the airport getting ready for launch, even when only the cellular connection is available.
You have an option of downloading tile maps and your own turn point/airspace files, and then any of the builds will work in any place you want.

Jerry