Hi everyone!

I need some suggestions on what should I buy to get similar programs as Jeppview.

 

Something that contains all the routes and charts so I can plan my virtual flights.

 

Thanks in advance

Check out Electronic Flight Bag from Aivlasoft, in addition I use Vroute Premium to find new RW routes.

I get new real world flight plans I do the following: First I get the appropriate flight number from the airlines website,then I search for this on flightaware.com to get the routing and the heights. With this data I now compile the flight plan with "Virtual Dispatch" and save it to the FSX flight plan folder for the internal ATC. That works flawlessly for me and the NGX I'm piloting all over the world.

There is also a Real World Flightplan Database at http://www.edi-gla.co.uk.

Check out Electronic Flight Bag from Aivlasoft

Hiya Mosteen

 

Would you say a newbie to navigation would be able to get on with it and use it to also learn with?

I'd love to get onto VATsim one day, but at least want to learn how to do flight plans and navigation, so this looks ideal.. How long have you been using it?

Hiya Mosteen

 

Would you say a newbie to navigation would be able to get on with it and use it to also learn with?

I'd love to get onto VATsim one day, but at least want to learn how to do flight plans and navigation, so this looks ideal.. How long have you been using it?

 

I have EFB, and while I like many of its features, I wouldn't recommend it as a learning tool. It's not a substitute for real charts as they are often incomplete. If you want to fly on VATSIM, go to the ATC org's website and download the charts from there. EFB has features you would benefit from, but for learning, there is no substitute for a real chart. There are also a few websites that offer planning tools and charts.

go to the ATC org's website and download the charts from there

Hiya Adam..

I assume by that you mean for example, go to the VATsim website and get the charts?

I had a look earlier, but didn't see any section for charts, but it was my first ever look at the VATsim website, unless you need to be registered to access them, I would assume that's the case..

but didn't see any section for charts,

A simple Google search of: "xxxx charts" (xxxx is the ICAO identifier of the airport you are looking for) will bring up a list of places you can download the charts from for free. Of course they are not the very latest ones but for flight-simming purposes will do you just fine.

Ahh, you mean "plates" for the airports themselves? I already have SimPlates X for my ipad..

I was meaning more actual charts for navigating, say from Gatwick to Paris, being able to see which ways I'm allowed to go and at what the max heights are etc...

 

I can navigate easily using the GPS, but ask me to follow rules and I'm lost.

All this stuff about heights, and knowing which way you have to go, as you cant always fly in a straight line, so if I had a map with that info on it, I could at least have half a clue.

 

An electronic map that you could "mouse-over" for actual descriptions of what everything is would be awesome.

I have EFB, and while I like many of its features, I wouldn't recommend it as a learning tool. It's not a substitute for real charts as they are often incomplete. If you want to fly on VATSIM, go to the ATC org's website and download the charts from there. EFB has features you would benefit from, but for learning, there is no substitute for a real chart. There are also a few websites that offer planning tools and charts.

 

Very true, as my response was to the topicstarter's more generic question for FP SW, I did not elaborate on the recommended skill level. I started my simming many years ago and I know how to read all kinds of charts. That is where any newbie should start.

 

When I fly a RW route I usually get it from my AV, or Vroute. I then enter the flightplan in EFB, save it (withput SID/STAR) so I can import it into AS2012 and PMDG NGX.

 

I use the Library function inside EFB, here I put all my charts (in PDF format), as I am established on CRZ I study the maps through the EFB library so I am am ready for whatever APP ATC gives me.

 

I then enter the ARR and APP in the FMC, then in EFB, activate it so I have a visual moving map of my EFB. If the EFB does not have the STAR / APP charts required, I just use the Library PDF version and check that with the FMC. I must say I have rarely seen EFB not being able to find the correct charts though.

 

And by the way, I always make sure I have the newest AIRAC cycle installed both in the PMDG FMC and in EFB, as I fly online on VATSIM only that makes it much easier as ATC use the lates data.

Ahh, you mean "plates" for the airports themselves? I already have SimPlates X for my ipad..

I was meaning more actual charts for navigating, say from Gatwick to Paris, being able to see which ways I'm allowed to go and at what the max heights are etc...

 

I can navigate easily using the GPS, but ask me to follow rules and I'm lost.

All this stuff about heights, and knowing which way you have to go, as you cant always fly in a straight line, so if I had a map with that info on it, I could at least have half a clue.

 

An electronic map that you could "mouse-over" for actual descriptions of what everything is would be awesome.

 

this dosnt give you the flight plan but you can plan your own

 

http://skyvector.com/

Have to say for what you want I'd stick with Jeppview - It's what real pilots use, so you can't go far wrong. The charts on it are fantastic too - it's a bit pricey though so is somewhat of an investment!

 

I do use jeppview myself, and also use EFB - There are parts that EFB is missing. It's great for viewing the course you should be taking, and shows you exactly where you should be, it's a great moving map, and comparable to the EFB systems used in real life. However, you can't view all of the airport information, and there isn't much in the way of enroute stuff either. Still very good though and if you can afford the £45 for it, it's well worth it!

Hiya Adam..

I assume by that you mean for example, go to the VATsim website and get the charts?

I had a look earlier, but didn't see any section for charts, but it was my first ever look at the VATsim website, unless you need to be registered to access them, I would assume that's the case..

 

VATSIM splits into divisions and ARTCC's/FIR's. For example if you are flying in Canada, you can go to VATCAN's website and from there you can also find all the FIR's for Canada. If you go to those websites, you'll usually find all the up to date charts. I recommend using those because that's what ATC will referencing, however, they normally try to stay up to date so it's not a bad idea to use other sources.

 

A lot of people get their flight routes from Flightaware or some type of generator like Routefinder. I either use Flightaware, (because they are real world flight plans) or I try to use a tool like FSCommander to build my route because it has a map that will show you all the airways, nav aids, fixes and intersections, similar to an enroute IFR map. Skyvector.com is also another great option for that.

For me I am looking for a planner where you can just enter some data, and it will spit out the paperwork.

For example, enter EHAM, LFMN, B734, and it spits out:

Route, like the navlog in FSX (exportable)

Fuel to use depending on weight

METAR and TAF

ILS frequencies

And it must use airways when it created a route.

 

Does such thing exists?

 

Just a simple no brainer thing.

oh god.. Info overload lol (**Head explodes**)