FLY is FUN

The Description of FLY is FUN

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FLY is FUN is meticulously crafted by pilots, specifically for pilots, to streamline flight preparation and enhance situational awareness during every flight. This comprehensive application provides critical information including airspaces, reporting points, real-time positioning on a moving map, elevation data, frequencies, railway locations, and weather updates. It also facilitates quick access to essential airfield-related PDF documents.

FLY is FUN goes beyond basic flight information by simulating ILS approaches, VOR, NDB, DME, Marker beacons, RNAV navigation and Marker beacons warnings, without needing the actual ILS/VOR/NDB/RNAV equipment on board. This feature allows pilots to practice and refine their navigation skills in a safe and conTrolled environment.

Users can explore FLY is FUN through a free trial period. Following the trial, a subscription-based model with an annual fee grants continued access to the application "as is" and supports ongoing development efforts.

Key Features of FLY is FUN:

- Route Creation & Modification: Easily design and adjust flight routes using intuitive "drag and drop" and "rubber band" functionalities.
- Proactive Warnings & Alarms: Receive timely warnings, alarms, and radio information as you approach controlled or special use airspaces and designated points.
- Route Planning: Precisely plan your route, calculating distance, estimated time, and fuel consumption based on wind conditions and aircraft specifications.
- Moving Map Display: Visualize your route, bearing, and flight trace on a dynamic moving map.
- Airspace Visualization: Clearly display and understand airspace boundaries and classifications.
- Dynamic Terrain Map: Utilize a color-coded terrain map that indicates elevation above ground level for enhanced situational awareness.
- STRATUX Support: Seamlessly integrate with STRATUX for ads-B traffic and weather data.
- Flight Plan Management: Create and export detailed flight plans.
- Flight Log Generation: Generate and export comprehensive flight logs.
- Data Import/Export: Import and export routes, waypoints, RWY, and airspace data in various formats (Garmin .gpx, .kml, txt, OpenAir).
- Flight recording & Playback: Record your flights and replay them in Google Earth for post-flight analysis.
- Sunset/Sunrise Calculation: Get accurate sunset and sunrise times for your location.
- Weather Forecasting: Access weather forecasts along your planned route.
- Rainfall Radar: View real-time rainfall radar data.
- Wind Display: Visualize wind conditions.
- Distance Calculation: Easily calculate the distance between any two points on the map.
- VACs Integration: Access Visual Approach Charts (VACs).
- notepad: Take notes directly within the application.

FLY is FUN offers extensive customization options across its main screens (5 portrait and 5 landscape). Pilots can select from approximately 100 values to display, including:

- gps or barometric altitude
- Ground speed
- Bearing
- Vertical speed
- DME to next point/destination
- Estimated time to next point/destination
- Time since departure
- Stop watch

Displayed information can be customized based on user preferences (VFR, IFR, or both) and zoom level. Zooming in reveals progressively more detail, including waypoints and additional information.

Integrated Logbook Features:

The integrated logbook automatically records:

- Duration since departure
- Departure and arrival times
- Departure and arrival airports
- Flight track (exportable as .kml or .gpx for replay)
- Aircraft used
- Pilot(s) and copilots in charge
- Distance, average speed, and maximum speed

Navigation Data & Charts:

Navigation data, sourced from an open-source database, is updated according to AIRAC cycles.

Free charts and elevation data are available for numerous countries and can be directly imported via the application. Pilots can also create and import their own charts or request custom charts as a commercial service.

FLY is FUN supports a variety of chart types, including free open-source charts, as well as commercial charts from providers like ICAO, cartabossy, SkyVector, and FAA sectional and terminal charts.

VACs and PDF Files:

VAC and AIP information is accessible for over 50 countries. Users can also easily attach their own PDF files for quick reference.

External GPS Support:

FLY is FUN supports the use of external GPS devices connected via Bluetooth.

User Guide:

A comprehensive user guide is available at http://www.funair.cz/downloads/manuals/flyisfun.pdf

Feedback & Support:

For suggestions or bug reports, please visit www.flyisfun.com

Important Disclaimer:

Use FLY is FUN for VFR flying ONLY. We are not responsible for any misuse of this application.