On 24 Jun 2005 13:05:53 -0700, "grubertm"
wrote:

I am using PocketFMS for preliminary flight planning. It's an amazing
piece of software, especially since it doubles as a VFR GPS solution.
However, it is being produced in the Netherlands and while their
European data appears to be very reliable, the US mapping has some
glitches. For example airports are stored twice (e.g. LAX and KLAX),
weather info is not always updated and it's hard to find out whether
you did indeed get current weather. Also the Navlog printing may or may
not work. I'd recommend using PocketFMS to quickly plan your route,
then print it out and finish it by hand or using other software to add
wind correction.


Much of the data for this prog comes from DAFIF which is soon to be
unavailable to the public. This has prompted a system being developed
where selected users around the world will provide the information to
update the database. The result should be more accurate and up to date
information. At present the update cycle is 28 days but for
contributors it is updated every 2 hours.

Navlog printing works fine with me. Just print in landscape then fold
in two.

Since the authors of PocketFMS respond to queries and suggestions this
is developing into a superb prog. It is being developed to allow
individuals to customise many aspects of its use making it very
flexible.

David