moy71 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Hello all. Just as the title says, what planner do you use (if at all)? I am in the market for a practical/inexpensive one. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I use the free one available at left here, then check it. long hand on the map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelorus32 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Champagne Flightplanner from Champagne PC Services - see the reviews section. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 UltraNav UltraNav and their Yahoo Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harthy Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Flight planner If you go to www.airborne-aviation.com.au then click on Resources, scroll down and click on Flight planning, then down load 'Flight Planner v1.2' This is a good free planner. You put in your aircraft performance details, type in waypoints it will give you track, gound speed, and time. You can put in wind direction and speed and it automaticaly adjusts heading, ground speed and time. it calculates fuel also. Just follow instructions. It also has full list of airports and waypoints which can be added to. Nice handy little planner if you don't want the latest and greatest. Harthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Champagne Flightplanner from Champagne PC Services - see the reviews section.Mike Same here - works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Basically NM scale ruler, WAC map and brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 and brain. Where can I get one of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudestcon Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Where can I get one of them... And how much do they cost!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brett Campany Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I've got the Ausnav Flight Planner but whether I use it or not will be a different story. For work I'm using a WAC ruler, compass and relevant chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brett Campany Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hey I've just checked out the one that Ian's got here and it's not bad at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybum Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 UltraNav is hard to beat! Interfaces well with my GPS and OziExplorer. I still have Command, PocketFMS and a good ability of reading a map, keeping a heading and watching the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcruffle Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 www.airborne-aviation.com.au[/url] then click on Resources, scroll down and click on Flight planning, then down load 'Flight Planner v1.2' Harthy, this sure is handy! What is the pasword to un-protect the cells to add endurance etc?? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harthy Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 John, As far as I know all you need to do is 'disable macros' when you open the program. This will allow you to put in your aircraft performance figures and wind speed/direction. Everything else is locked by the creator. Is this what you are asking about? Hope this helps Harthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcruffle Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Yarthy, I don't think it is the macros. If you wish to enter your endurance in the fuel calculations, it comes up with a message that the cell is protected. If you try to un-protect it, it askes for a password. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Robbins Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hi John, I've used this spreadsheet for several years. It's great. Simple and quick. When I first got it I used a password cracker to look at the formulae with a view to making a few "tweaks". Took one look and closed the bonnet again very quickly. They are extremely complex. You will find that if you simply enter the data where specified the sheet works out a perfect flight plan for you. In the middle of the sheet are two boxes for fuel. Enter the amount of fuel you have into those boxes (marked Left and Right tanks) and the endurance will be calculated based on the fuel burn you entered into the Aircraft Reference Card. If you only have one tank, just use one side. Regards, Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcruffle Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks, Bruce. It sure is a great little tool. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudestcon Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hi John,I've used this spreadsheet for several years. It's great. Simple and quick. When I first got it I used a password cracker to look at the formulae with a view to making a few "tweaks". Took one look and closed the bonnet again very quickly. They are extremely complex. You will find that if you simply enter the data where specified the sheet works out a perfect flight plan for you. In the middle of the sheet are two boxes for fuel. Enter the amount of fuel you have into those boxes (marked Left and Right tanks) and the endurance will be calculated based on the fuel burn you entered into the Aircraft Reference Card. If you only have one tank, just use one side. Regards, Bruce What spreadsheet are you talking about Bruce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moz Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Flight Planning Software I've also used the spreadsheet on the Airborne Aviation website & found it to be very easy to use. Another one I've come across is kwik-nav, from the Sport Aircraft Builders Club (SABC) website. The address is below. I haven't had much time to check it out or verify how current the info is, but I thought others may wish to have a look. Cheers, Moz Kwik Navigation Planner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Robbins Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Pudestcon, It's the Airborne Aviation spreadsheet. See the details in post #5 above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudestcon Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks Bruce, I re read the thread and see now... Don't know why it wasn't clear to me before, I can't even use the excuse it was late in the day:laugh: Cheers, Pud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabiru Phil Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I have been using Command Flight Planner for a couple of years now. I find it excellent and I use it like a simulator to brush up on my Nav. regularly. Back up service is good. :thumb_up: Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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