![]() ![]() The iOS version hasn't had a feature update in at least 3 years, although it has had some bug fixes and minor updates - like adjusting to the new 56-day sectional chart cycle. WingX is pretty much abandoned at this point. ![]() I'd be happy to be wrong about this, as more competition is better. Feels to me like they are "trying" to stay in the market and keep their revenue stream alive, but just don't really have the resources to do so. The Wing-X web page does have a notice about testing on iOS 15.2, but that was three minor revisions and three months ago. If you look on the app store right now, you'll see the last Wing-X update for iOS was a full year ago. My understanding is "they" (I think it's mostly just Hilton) were focused on a military contract. I ask because I kept a "free CFI" subscription on my devices for a while, but at some point Hilton Software seemed to essentially go dark: no version updates, no e-mail response to support requests, etc. ![]() For those of you mentioning it, is Wing-X actually viable any more? Here and in other locations where alternatives to ForeFlight are being discussed, Wing-X keeps showing up in the list of alternatives people recommend trying. IFlyGPS - $79.99 - Android, iOS, and Windows When paired with a stratux or Stratus ADSB receiver this is the cheapest EFB package available. Native Appstore support for Amazon Fire tablets ( Fire 8 HD tablet is currently $44.99). iOS and WatchOS supportįly-Q - $84.99 VFR/$169.99 IFR - Watch for BlackFriday deals for Lifetime subscription offers. Great support for Avidyne navigators, Stratus ADSB receivers. Stratus Insight/Aerovie - $99/year includes IFR. (database concierge, FlightStream) iOS and Android supported Garmin Pilot $99.99 Standard / $179.98 Premium - Great app if you are Garmin equipped. Now might be a great time to download one of the alternative EFB and test them for your self.įoreFlight - $120 - $360/year - category leading features and functionality. Below is a brief summary of major players in the EFB space. I have been flying with multiple EFB's for years, both for testing and for backup purposes. ![]() for those who are not happy with the pricing, there are choices. I think it is so good that until this past year I paid for it in addition to ForeFlight to use as an Android backup.įorefFlight is an amazing tool. It is the only app I have come across so far which I even considered switching to from ForeFlight. When they went out of business, Seattle Avionics bought the diagrams and integrated them into FlyQ. If you have been flying long enough you may remember the fantastic small brown airport diagram books from FlightGuide Publications. One of the best VFR features in ForeFlight is it provides georeferenced airport diagrams for almost all public use airports. The FAA doesn't provide full-size airport diagrams for all airports. Sticking with iOS, FlyQ is an excellent choice even though the flow is significantly different than ForeFlight. I have flown with just about every iOS and Android EFB available for the US market. Having already used ForeFlight remember that whatever you choose with require at least a brief learning curve and that the more different the flow, the more clunky it will feel. Since you already have an iPad and they all give free trials, try several. I just hate feeling like I'm being taken advantage of.įor VFR, it really doesn't matter. I certainly don't mind paying for this service, but I feel like this increase is just Boeing flexing their market share muscle. Thanks to all that replied, the options are much appreciated. ![]()
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