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The Best Aviation Apps Available for Android

GPS units have become an awfully convenient commodity for drivers who drive long distances on the road. Unfortunately, pilots have not received the same luck with navigation tools. With Aviation Day coming up on August 19th, it’s lucky that the Android market has corrected this dilemma. Fly in style with these apps as they help you soar through the heavens above. In order to get the most out of these apps, it might be necessary to pay for the benefits they offer.

AeroWeather Pro

AeroWeather Pro offers a simplistic map that makes it easy to navigate. Aeroweather provides a Doppler weather map with extremely accurate weather information and forecasts. The maps contain multiple weather stations you can gather your details from. The map also outlines the route of your flight.

Sporty’s E6B

This app serves as an excellent auxiliary extension to your cockpit. Sporty’s E6B is extremely simple, and it includes all information a pilot would desire, such as wind direction and speed, true airspeed, time of flight, and lots more. It can also help you setup a timer to find out when your fuel tank will be empty.

Foreflight Checklist Pro

There are several procedural duties a pilot must complete prior to taking off. These can be quite stressful, and failing to account for all of the procedures could be fatal to you and to others. Luckily, Foreflight Checklist Pro provides you with a comprehensive checklist, so every takeoff and landing will be a breeze. You can also tailor your own checklist to fit the needs of your aircraft.

Spin-a-Wind

The wind can be tricky business when you’re flying at high altitude. Spin-a-Wind provides you with all the information you need to conquer the mighty breeze. The app shows local runway numbers, wind speed, and wind direction. Other features allow you to set warnings for when the wind is too strong to fly. You can adjust the maximum allotted wind speed if you have a smaller aircraft.

Naviator

Naviator is a newer application that is difficult to learn but extremely helpful to those who know how to use it. Features include air traffic, waypoints, and in-depth weather forecasts. The GPS is compatible with precision Google Earth technology. Your GPS can also replay the flight through Google Earth, so you always have a chance to relive your amusing flights.

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