TFRs in KML (for GoogleEarth)

US Pilots,

With the onset of cooler weather, I've had time to do a tiny project I've been meaning to work on for a long time. Many of you are aware that my website (http://www.soaringdata.info) can produce current US Temporary Flight Restriction airspace files in formats that work with most glide computers and programs. These formats include OpenAir and Tim Newport-Peace SUA.

To that list I've now added KML for Google Earth. The idea is that -- if there is a TFR in your area -- you might want to visualize it in GoogleEarth pre-flight as well as load it in your flight computer.

To use this, just go to my website and choose the TFR tab. Follow the link to the TFR query form. Enter bounding information (a center airport identifier and radius), and then choose KML for the format. After downloading, open the file in GoogleEarth.

Happy downloading!

Lynn Alley
"2KA"

On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 10:47:40 AM UTC-8, 2KA wrote:
US Pilots,

With the onset of cooler weather, I've had time to do a tiny project I've been meaning to work on for a long time. Many of you are aware that my website (http://www.soaringdata.info) can produce current US Temporary Flight Restriction airspace files in formats that work with most glide computers and programs. These formats include OpenAir and Tim Newport-Peace SUA.

To that list I've now added KML for Google Earth. The idea is that -- if there is a TFR in your area -- you might want to visualize it in GoogleEarth pre-flight as well as load it in your flight computer.

To use this, just go to my website and choose the TFR tab. Follow the link to the TFR query form. Enter bounding information (a center airport identifier and radius), and then choose KML for the format. After downloading, open the file in GoogleEarth.

Happy downloading!

Lynn Alley
"2KA"

Thanks Lynn!

On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 11:47:40 AM UTC-7, 2KA wrote:
US Pilots,

With the onset of cooler weather, I've had time to do a tiny project I've been meaning to work on for a long time. Many of you are aware that my website (http://www.soaringdata.info) can produce current US Temporary Flight Restriction airspace files in formats that work with most glide computers and programs. These formats include OpenAir and Tim Newport-Peace SUA.

To that list I've now added KML for Google Earth. The idea is that -- if there is a TFR in your area -- you might want to visualize it in GoogleEarth pre-flight as well as load it in your flight computer.

To use this, just go to my website and choose the TFR tab. Follow the link to the TFR query form. Enter bounding information (a center airport identifier and radius), and then choose KML for the format. After downloading, open the file in GoogleEarth.

Happy downloading!

Lynn Alley
"2KA"

Lynn,
I just gave it a try using Google Earth and it worked perfectly!
Thx - Renny

Thanks!
Lynn's site is well worth a visit - and a click to support.
Jim

On Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 10:47:40 AM UTC-8, 2KA wrote:
US Pilots,

With the onset of cooler weather, I've had time to do a tiny project I've been meaning to work on for a long time. Many of you are aware that my website (http://www.soaringdata.info) can produce current US Temporary Flight Restriction airspace files in formats that work with most glide computers and programs. These formats include OpenAir and Tim Newport-Peace SUA.

To that list I've now added KML for Google Earth. The idea is that -- if there is a TFR in your area -- you might want to visualize it in GoogleEarth pre-flight as well as load it in your flight computer.

To use this, just go to my website and choose the TFR tab. Follow the link to the TFR query form. Enter bounding information (a center airport identifier and radius), and then choose KML for the format. After downloading, open the file in GoogleEarth.

Happy downloading!

Lynn Alley
"2KA"