Skydemon, an innovative uk software company and nats, the uks leading air traffic services provider, today announce the launch of skydemon light, a free preflight planning tool to assist pilots in safely and easily planning their visual flight rules vfr flight in and around busy airspace and notam activity. Feb 09, 2011 an overview of the skydemon software, showing how to plot a route from start to finish, including most briefing facilities. Dec 14, 2016 the next version of skydemon has a selectable weight and balance model for your aircraft, which youll select when creating an aircraft profile. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform.
Use this app to access your skydemon subscription on your android device, unlocking skydemon s powerful features while on the move. Called skydemon light, this is a basic version of skydemon, a commerciallyavailable software package that covers europe light is uk only and does many more useful things including weather briefs and lodging. Firstly, it is great to have skydemon back on my imac ios 10. First, on some occasions a skydemon desktop exec file appears on the desktop. Hi all, skydemon is the european uk equivalent of foreflight but has mapping for the us. Hello i own skydemon and would like to connect it to fsx. The area you are trying to reach is for account maintenance, and we need you to provide your skydemon password to continue. Theres already an equivalent of stratux in europe called pilotaware but it doesnt use the same protocols as stratux and you cant get the weather etc. I use air navigation pro on my mac to look at charts on screen. Skydemon is one of europes most popular solutions for vfr flight planning and inflight navigation. The simple model default means you just need to enter the empty and maximum weights, and thats it. Sd works a treat, along with other software used to talk to various odd bits of hardware. Using skydemon in the air to help you navigate and stay safe will make your life easier, and free up more time to actually enjoy your flight. Apr 29, 2016 hi, im a big air nav pro user but have been trialling sd and the biggest issue for me is the lack of a planning app for the mac, so i jumped at this.
What are the differences between the models of ipads currently available from apple. I take skydemon and chart and plog with me and match up the chart against skydemon on a regular basis so i always know where i am even if skydemon were to fail. Start using skydemon enter your email address below and we will give you all the options available for your existing account if you have one, or offer you a free trial. I do so and it reports that i have the current version of silverlight installed. If youve already got an earlier version installed, first drag it from applications folder to the trash you shouldnt lose any settings when doing this, as these are stored separately. Skydemon is a vfr flightplanning and navigation software that simplify the pilots life of flying. If you cant remember your password and you cant find that email, you can follow the link below the form to reset your password. I feel sure i did it years ago but i cant remember how. Skydemon is a professional solution for vfr flight planning and inflight navigation. However reading this guide will give you a good overview of the capabilities of the service, and ensure that you know how to get the most out of it.
I guess some may have fallen on stony ground though in trying to delete an older version of mac skydemon when trying to put the app in the trash bin. Its features are designed to lessen your workload, protect you against hazards and give you the briefing information you want when you need it. We listened to all your thoughts and settled for displaying it on the magenta line on the main map, when youre within two minutes of reaching. I still use traditional map and flight log methods but also keep an eye on the skydemon to see that i am following my preplanned route. This is something ive done for my own benefit and happy to share, but isnt. Hey, ive seen it is possible to connect skydemon with fsx not sure about p3d but im guessing its the same but of the few videos that show it the creator never shows how it. I was just wondering if any of you good people out there ever had the same or similar problems with skydemon and the android system. We make the best vfr flightplanning and navigation software in the world, and we cant wait to show it to you. The challenge becomes retaining the clarity and ease of use that the software has become known for, while adding new features. When you first run it you will need to log in with the credentials we sent you for your subscription or free trial. To install the app, touch the button below on your ios device. On the pc its more convenient though, since you can copy the file as you would any other file, attach it to an email, upload to dropbox, or whatever you need to do.
Whether you fly flexwing, fixed wing or parawing, old or new or if you are an experienced pilot or just thinking of learning. The inflight warnings of potential controlled airspace and danger area entry provide real added confidence while flying. It specifically to addresses the problems many pilots have experienced in using the notam system and provides improved awareness of both controlled and temporary. I now use it for all my flight planning, as an inflight navigation aid and to keep a log of my flights. Im considering opus software but i just want to be certain its going to. Same here, i run windows 7, windows xp, and windows 8 on my macbook pro via vmware fusion although, not at the same time.
However, skydemon themselves state that the ipad is the best device to run it on and it also seems to have the least issues. Im a neanderthal with paper maps, string and a whiz wheel. I am getting conflicting advice on what i actually need in order to run it. Virtual radar shows how your route relates to airspace, terrain, obstructions and other f. Our mac os x app is created and maintained by a trusted partner of skydemon. There are different versions depending upon the version of macos that you are running. There should then be two security warnings, the first about untrusted app, the second about incoming connections albeit if youve previously had eitheror of these then you might not get it again. Last year we profiled skydemon, declaring it the closest thing to a european foreflight, with solid moving map features and intuitive preflight planning. Because this version of skydemon is not created by us, and is not written specifically for the mac os x platform, we cannot offer any support if you encounter any issues specific to installing or running in that environment. This download was checked by our antivirus and was rated as safe. Copy link quote reply crablab commented mar 28, 2017. Home updated august 2018 ive created an uptodate version of skydemon to run on macos. When i try to start skydemon lite on my pc i get a message saying i need to install silverlight.
Aware is a free app and allows you to see where you are on a map of the uk. Macbook running skydemon in a parallelsxp wm window and all works fine, but remember that parallels costs money. Weve made skydemon light as intuitive and simple to use as possible, and we certainly hope that most of it will be selfexplanatory. Cloudahoy is an aviation application specially designed for pilots. They help you plan a journey, brief yourself on potential hazards both permanent and temporary, calculate performance, prepare for flight and later analyse your track logs. We sent you your password when you first paid for your skydemon subscription. I am an android fan but i believe every pilot needs an ipad anyways. Skydemon flightplanning services are available on multiple platforms. Skydemon is an excellent navigation aid and well worth the money.
Skydemon is a solution for vfr flight planning and inflight navigation. Enable secondary click by tapping the trackpad with two fingers. I installed and all seems good, it even updated the core program inside the wrapper, so really pleased there, however, running it on a standard macbook pro i appear to be getting display problems and cant work out how to expand the display see. It is providing solutions for vfr flight planning, and inflight navigation.
You should be control clicking on skydemon for mac 2018. So what is the current state of the two applications. It is a perfect match for travel in the lifestyle category. Download this, uncompress it, then copy it to your applications folder if youve already got an earlier version installed, first dragit from applications folder to the trash you shouldnt lose anysettings when doing this, as these are stored separately in your documentsfolder. Why i dont use air navigation pro software in any serious way. An overview of the skydemon software, showing how to plot a route from start to finish, including most briefing facilities. Head to our website for a free trial or to subscribe. Hope you enjoy and make sure you subscribe for some awesom. I will play all forms of minecraft on this channel and the occasional origami video and challenge. Im considering opus software but i just want to be certain its going to work before throwing more money away.
Skydemon has become one of the most popular tabletbased gps solutions on the market but the update cycle to stay competitive is relentless and 2016 has been no different. With every iteration, it seems that from a user perspective ios or as its now called ipados and the desktop osx are. Charts wont download 1 what version of os x are you using. Incedentally, i have the latest android software loaded and the latest beta version of skydemon for android recommended by skydemon. Skydemon update new features galore ipad pilot news. It specifically to addresses the problems many pilots have experienced in using the notam. The general interface however, in my opinion, remains largely opaque and full of cludges i have an it degreesome things i just cant work out how to do on air nav pro. Skydemon light free to use flight safety planning software for everyone. Since many ipad pilot news readers are from europe, we thought wed check in with the folks at skydemon to see whats new.
Welcome to the microlight forum the microlight forum is a friendly place for microlight pilots and enthusiasts for the lighter end of aviation to share their thoughts, dreams and experiences. Flight planning features skydemon vector charts are the clearest aeronautical charts youll ever use, with dynamic airspace clipping and choice of map layers. Now i just hope that they listen to us and make user waypoints a reality. Why risk busting airspace or getting lost just so you can claim to be an expert with just charts.
Yes 3 in finder, browse to the documents folder, does it contain a skydemon folder, yes does this folder contain license. Yet skydemon still wont load and i get the same message again. No problems uploadingdownloading from gps devices either. Virtualbox is free and easy to install and setup so that might be the best vmware option for you. Recent upgrades to skydemon make it a serious contender for top european app. Fifth, special characters such as o on danish charts are scrambled. I get exactly the same problem with chrome, but it runs fine with firefox. I normally have my gps in line of sight but not blocking the view so that its in my peripheral vision all the time, i believe the i pad has to be knee mounted, do you find this a problem in terms of lookout etc. Forums general aviation see more discussions in the general aviation topic start a new discussion in the general aviation topic discussion. Oct 17, 20 last year we profiled skydemon, declaring it the closest thing to a european foreflight, with solid moving map features and intuitive preflight planning.
Second, only the upper left quarter of the screen is used on the 5k screen. You can then do the right clicks by tapping the trackpad with two fingers. Route planning is as simple as touching consecutive waypoints and dragging to make changes. Skydemon will furnish you vector charts like the clearest aeronautical charts, with dynamic airspace clipping and choice of the map layer. Centurio flight training has developed a system course to give you knowledge of all functions and how to use it practically. Which one currently provides morebetter data, charts, notams, etc. Everything works by following the initial link in this thread, including charts. We are skydemon, and we make the best vfr flight planning and navigation software in the world. On the machine in question there still is sierra 10. I was wondering if support for this could be added. Nb skydemon supports ios, android and windows so you are not limited to an ipad. Skydemon is europes favourite software for vfr flight planning and inflight navigation.
So, pressure from customers has forced them into releasing a version for ipad. The skydemon app is a free download on the app store. I also know that there is a large group of people who are about to scream children of the magenta line or maps and crp, however this is 2017 and not 1950. We wont sign you up for anything at this stage or use your email address for any other purpose. This app will provide a comprehensive debriefing to pilots during flight, and the postflight services just like vfr and ifr, with 2d or 3d flight tracks, profiles, the wind, instrument approaches, maneuver analysis, and much more. From ios this isnt very straightforward, since manipulating aircraft profile files is best done on the pc as has been mentioned upstream. Welcome to skydemon, vfr flight planning software and gps. A few questions for you i padders, how do you mount it in the ac, how much is the skydemon app and is the screen readable. I have used skydemon for android on a nexus 7 and it has operated flawlessly and accurately for the last couple of months. Skydemon is one of the popular aviation application in europe. Of course i have an active skydemon sub etc on my tablet also, cheers. Weve noticed quite a few people struggle with getting their weight and balance profiles fully set up in skydemon, and actually a lot of you fly aircraft without the complexities of an acceptable loading envelope and centres of gravity for each loading point. Skydemon supports data in via flarm, dynon skyview, xplane and gdl90 does stratux support any of these protocols. Apps for mac osx skydemon in particular flyer forums.
Otherwise, andy, it looks like im not coming to the askern fly in. Hey, ive seen it is possible to connect skydemon with fsx not sure about p3d but im guessing its the same but of the few videos that show it the creator never shows how it is done. Now i am sure most of you are familiar with this software and most likely have used it a lot more than i have. I am considering moving from my trusty garmin 296 to a mini ipad and sky demon. A couple of weeks ago we asked you for feedback about an idea we had for showing the magnetic heading of your next leg before you get there. Use this app to access your skydemon subscription on your ios device. As far as the ops question is concerned why not just try sd if youve already got an ipad. But my initial question to tim when i first tried out skydemon was no to the ipad app. This is something ive done for my own benefit and happy to share, but isnt supported by skydemon. Jan 02, 2016 hello i own skydemon and would like to connect it to fsx. Skydemon and nats launch free preflight planning tool for ga.
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