Does everyone use TOPCAT?

[Flamin_Squirrel 71]

Seems like everyone is getting into the dispatch business. You need both programs for fuel planning? I was half thinking just to use the 22 lbs per mile + 5500 lbs. estimate. I have to admit that, after just completing the second tutorial on the NGX, that I sit back and wonder how I'm going to get all the info together for a simple flight from...say...KPHX to KLAX. For my other airplanes I can go to three or four websites and get my route. Granted, I know that the NGX is a lot more complex but it's daunting just trying to connect the dots of everythng you need from throttles forward to rolloout...fuel...cost index...derate/performance info...flaps setting for a steep descent. Did I forget anything?

I see this being one of the great things about PFPX; while it'll take a few goes to get the hang of it, once I do, it'll be a one stop shop for all my pre flight planning.

 

And you won't have to use a rule of thumb for your fuel.

[pete_auau 1,163]

Yup cant wait till it  comes out  all in one package