Hey guys,

 

Yesterday I got kinda bored, so i figured out i'd either whipe the dust of photoshop to do some repainting, or whipe the dust of dreamweaver to do some php coding. I chose the latter. I've been thinking about creating a webapp for use with the 777X for a long time, and finaly I decided to do some research about creating an Ipad webbased app. After reading a bit, I actually got quite interested cause the possibilities are a lot better than I thought in the first place.

Now one day later, I've started from scratch again two times and I think I finally got an nice and (almost) bugfree base. Visual and system wise everything can still change, but lets say the core is quite good now I guess. Only thing I can't seem to get working is the loading screen, but besides that everything (custom icon, fullscreen locked etc) is good now. At this moment the only two functions are weather information (METAR / TAF) and fuel calculations for the 777, and a lot of visual eyecandy such as day/day+lights/night+lights modus etc. The fuel calculations are from an excel file posted here somewhere, which I can't find again :(. 

 

Things I'd like to add in the near future:
Derated takeoff calculator
Routeplanner
If possible, a way to view local pdf's to be able to open charts and manuals etc.

I was thinking maybe more people like this idea and would like to use this (freeware ofcourse! ), so I built an login around the efb. Before I spend more time on that, I'd like to know if people are actually interested in using this? At this moment i've tested it on an Ipad mini and Ipad 1 (both 768 x 1024), if there is more interest I will make it new-ipad-native (bigger resolution images etc). Also I would like to know what functions would you like to see? I'm just an hobby programmer who hasen't really did any programming in ages, so don't expect me to do any magic. But I can always see whats possible and what's not.

Main screen


Fuel calculation input


Metar / Taf output (Guess what 777F I fly the most)


Nightview

I noticed the quality of the screens are a bit worse, probably because of the host. Also the night view is a bit darker when viewed on my ipad.

So summarized:
- Do you like the idea/would u use it?
- Tips/Ideas for new functions?
 

Sorry to say you are a little late to the party with a derate calculator because aurasim Is almost done with there's for the 777

I think it looks great and any help in regards to planning would be much appreciated, and as the OP has mentioned would be freeware, i somehow doubt that the other company mentioned would release it as freeware.

 

Good luck with the rest of te programming, another nice touch could be a way of showing the various maps or charts that are available for airports, but now we are scrathing something that would be quite difficult to do.

Looks great.

 

Go for it.  Also, you mention its freeware so what is there to lose.

 

Well done.

Sorry to say you are a little late to the party with a derate calculator because aurasim Is almost done with there's for the 777

I know about the Aurasim one. That one will be payware. But besides that, I'm not creating this to make money of it. I started of for myself and figured out there might be some people who are interested in using it. And even if there's only 1 person using this in the end, it's rewarding enough for me.

 

I think it looks great and any help in regards to planning would be much appreciated, and as the OP has mentioned would be freeware, i somehow doubt that the other company mentioned would release it as freeware.

 

Good luck with the rest of te programming, another nice touch could be a way of showing the various maps or charts that are available for airports, but now we are scrathing something that would be quite difficult to do.

I did read somewhere that there is a way to open local pdf's. Would be a great addition, but probably something I dig into later on.

 

Looks great.

 

Go for it.  Also, you mention its freeware so what is there to lose.

 

Well done.

Only thing I already lost and will lose more is my time  :lol:

It looks great and wish you well with it.

 

I bought PFPX and have been blown away how good it is. So don't need it but  sure many would use it.

I think that you may have misunderstood the significant levels of complexity in what you are proposing, and maybe what PMDG, for example, may already be working on.

 

But what the hell - go for it :unsure:

I think that you may have misunderstood the significant levels of complexity in what you are proposing, and maybe what PMDG, for example, may already be working on.

 

But what the hell - go for it :unsure:

Like I said, main reason I started on it was because I got kinda bored and wanted to code something. Again it's not developed as an product that is made to sell or make me any money, but just for fun. And if I'm making it, why not make it available for anyone who wants to use it?

 

Looking great!

Go for it!

I can't think of any reason in the world why anyone would want to criticise you for offering something for free. Regardless of how complex it is/isn't.  I'd love to give it a go and whether I decide to use it or not, I will be very happy to say 'Thank you very much for your time and the free App'. And if you're ever in Warsaw, PM me and I'll take you out for a beer.

Thanks for the kind words guys! Gavin Warsaw is one of the cities thats on my list tot visit, but im afraid it wont be anytime soon.

 

I contacted Lasse Kronborg to use his derate calculator as a base for a calculator in the efb. I didnt expect it to be this complicated, but I think I found a good way tot code that in PHP.

 

I also found several free databases online with airport info, frequencies used on those airports and runways with runway lengths. Not only can the runway length be used in the derate calculator, an airport info function is also something I think might be a Nice function for the efb.

This could be seriously good and helpful tool. Go for it man!

 

Thanks for your work!

I want it right now

There will checklist and charts?

These good words are the thing I do it for guys! FDX777 checklists for sure (not only 777x), charts is something for the future. But I can definately use some hardcore simmers to help me with ideas and testing, so send me a pm and ill send you a link and beta account. That also count for others, send me a message about you, your device and your way of simming and ill create a bèta account for you!