I know this subject has been discussed before, but not in awhile. I am
a current user of Destination Direct and Aeroplanner. While I really
like DD, I am very displeased with their updates. They don't even
support current TFR's over a planned route. Aeroplanner does allow
this, but I don't really like the whole web based planner. I usually
plan a flight in DD, then export it to Aeroplanner to get a Triptick
and Ziptick for my PDA to use with OziExplorer.

I have been looking in trying FliteSoft by RMS. They support TFR's as
well as current charts with the annual update service. Does anyone
have any PIREPS on Flitesoft? Has anyone compared it to DD and
Aeroplanner? I also like the idea of the FliteSoft Express to be used
on my PDA. Any input on this program would be much appreciated.

Glenn

I was just looking at their Vista product but there is no trial version, no
downloadable manual, and no return. So if you don't like it you are screwed.
Check the FlightSoft t's &c's carefully.

On 5/13/2005 5:38 AM, Cetacea wrote the following:
> I know this subject has been discussed before, but not in awhile. I am
> a current user of Destination Direct and Aeroplanner. While I really
> like DD, I am very displeased with their updates. They don't even
> support current TFR's over a planned route. Aeroplanner does allow
> this, but I don't really like the whole web based planner. I usually
> plan a flight in DD, then export it to Aeroplanner to get a Triptick
> and Ziptick for my PDA to use with OziExplorer.
>
> I have been looking in trying FliteSoft by RMS. They support TFR's as
> well as current charts with the annual update service. Does anyone
> have any PIREPS on Flitesoft? Has anyone compared it to DD and
> Aeroplanner? I also like the idea of the FliteSoft Express to be used
> on my PDA. Any input on this program would be much appreciated.
>
> Glenn
>

On 13 May 2005 03:38:06 -0700, "Cetacea" >
wrote:

>I know this subject has been discussed before, but not in awhile. I am
>a current user of Destination Direct and Aeroplanner. While I really
>like DD, I am very displeased with their updates. They don't even
>support current TFR's over a planned route. Aeroplanner does allow
>this, but I don't really like the whole web based planner.

I tried Aeroplanner, and I cancelled it and went back to the Jeppesen
Real Time version that you get with an AOPA membership. If you sign up
for DUAT(S), it integrates a WX and NOTAM briefing, and you can file
online. It's not perfect for sure, but it's free with AOPA.