Just like PFPX or TOPCAT, tools that I have used and enjoyed in the past, this EFB utility is dead.

For sure there are supported alternatives out there that offer similar functionality.

Moving on is generally a good approach when it comes to technology.

 

It really was a very well designed interface and sad to see they closed down. Does anyone know why?

2 hours ago, Cognita said:

Does anyone know why?

Financial viability was not there anymore as explained by Urs the developer.

Aivlasoft was only sold through its own web site thus limiting its already low profile market visibility, and this is really a pity since it was far easier (for me) to use than any other existing similar software, with a well thought out and clear UI.

Cost-wise it was also a real bargain compared with Navigraph (although it used its AIRAC updates) and offered essentially the same information. 

I still use it (MSFS 2020) on a separate PC and screen and makes taxi, take off and arrival planning so much easier, re-routing or changing a STAR on the fly in particular.

Edited January 21, 20251 yr by Bernard Ducret

5 hours ago, GCBraun said:

Just like PFPX or TOPCAT, tools that I have used and enjoyed in the past, this EFB utility is dead.

For sure there are supported alternatives out there that offer similar functionality.

Moving on is generally a good approach when it comes to technology.

 

If people are still using all three how can they be dead? Dead applies to something that no longer works. All three are in daily use by me and many others and the data they use from Navigraph is current.

Just because you can’t buy them any more doesn’t make them dead.

5 hours ago, Cognita said:

It really was a very well designed interface and sad to see they closed down. Does anyone know why?

Urs, like all of us, was getting older and that, combined with reduced sales, made it uneconomical to continue support. It’s a real pity the forum was lost but those of us who still use it love what it does.

41 minutes ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

If people are still using all three how can they be dead? Dead applies to something that no longer works. All three are in daily use by me and many others and the data they use from Navigraph is current.

Just because you can’t buy them any more doesn’t make them dead.

It's dead for those who are using a newer sim which isn't supported anymore by the addon for whatever reason.

42 minutes ago, mistolip said:

It's dead for those who are using a newer sim which isn't supported anymore by the addon for whatever reason.

I would call it unavailable. And it's that for whatever sim you use. MSFS, P3D or XP.

7 hours ago, GCBraun said:

Just like PFPX or TOPCAT, tools that I have used and enjoyed in the past, this EFB utility is dead.

For sure there are supported alternatives out there that offer similar functionality.

Moving on is generally a good approach when it comes to technology.

 

That is not true. It still works perfectly.

2 hours ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

I would call it unavailable. And it's that for whatever sim you use. MSFS, P3D or XP.

It's still available to try for 30 days. Not sure what happens after that since there's no server to place an order.

7 minutes ago, CFIJose said:

It's still available to try for 30 days. Not sure what happens after that since there's no server to place an order.

Given the Aivlasoft website is only running so existing users can download the last files it's not available to trial.

50 minutes ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

Given the Aivlasoft website is only running so existing users can download the last files it's not available to trial.

It allowed me to install the the software and start a 30 day trial.

14 minutes ago, CFIJose said:

It allowed me to install the the software and start a 30 day trial.

I suspect you'll love it and then be frustrated when the 30 days ends. Let us know what happens.

3 minutes ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

I suspect you'll love it and then be frustrated when the 30 days ends. Let us know what happens.

For that reason I decided not to even try it. 😀

I fly G1000 or G3000 equipped aircraft. I use my external tablet for added realism and I already have access to charts from FltPlan & the FS2024 Planner.

I was just wondering why this ap is so beloved. Congrats to those who took advantage of it when it was available and happy flying.

1 minute ago, CFIJose said:

I was just wondering why this ap is so beloved.

Because they all got used to it. I get that. Changes aren't for everyone.

I looked at this EFB a few times in the past but couldn't get passed the fake charts. I prefered real charts like from Navigraph. Nowadays I only look at the MSFS2024 LODI charts every now and then but more often I don't check charts at all anymore... I only fly the Vision Jet and the G3000 offers everything I need to know.

Edited January 21, 20251 yr by mistolip

@CFIJose, why not install it and then see what happens after 30 days. Urs may have turned off the trial period given he wouldn't be losing a sale.