UKJim 502 Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 This is free and for IFR planning and exporting, it's a great tool. I use Plan G for all my VFR planning and moving map - but for IFR, I found Plan G a little too niggly. I use FS Commander for my IFR planning of SID's, STARS and TRANS then I get my route and put it in this EFASS software - this enables me to export in multiple different formats and very useful for exporting to a plan file to use in ASN. It has neat features of moving maps and all the bells and whistles but what I like the most is the fact it has a flight log and also if you zoom into the map - it provides ILS frequencies and also parking numbers too. Just thought it was worthy of a mention in case someone was looking for a free planning tool that Plan G may not do so well. Plan G for me is my first go to and always will be for VFR; but IFR I mix it up a bit http://froom.de/efass/ Thanks for listening Jim Link to post Share on other sites
wain 879 Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Looks quite good...may have to give that a try...have you done a recording somewhere? Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted January 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 OK so while it was free for 14 days - I was like; yes sliced bread! But now I get a popup lasting 80 seconds on every bloody screen - so maybe not as good as I thought. Still good tool though. Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,315 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 That was short lived, how much they asking? Link to post Share on other sites
wain 879 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 It says u can continue using it for free... I am guessing it is really limited as to what you can do... Link to post Share on other sites
J G 927 Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 This looks interesting. I doubt any of my aircraft will be in the index of the drop-down box in the flight plan box. When I look at the Wiki for creating your own aircraft there is no page at the end of the link! -Can this be done in the current version? Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 It's a good tool but I do think there's better tools for a little bit more cash. I think they were asking 25 Euro for a key. Link to post Share on other sites
SEATAC 400 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Aivlasoft is the only way to fly for me! Link to post Share on other sites
wain 879 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Richard does Avialsoft work in P3d and FSX? Does it work with the Airbus? Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Aivlasoft is the only way to fly for me! Free trial - may have to give this a whirl. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 With Aivlasoft where does it get the charts etc? Has anyone used this for flights around the UK? I like the look of this but just wanted to know more than what the website reads out. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
kejohansen 0 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 This looks interesting and I will try it out tonight. I have used EFASS quite a lot and it works fine but it doesn't work very well when it comes to add new aircrafts, in my opinion anyway. And this is a bit of a drawback since almost all prop aircrafts are missing (even the Majestic Dash 8). Link to post Share on other sites
kejohansen 0 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 I have now made my first IFR flight with PMDG Boeing 737 with support of Aivlasoft, and it was a very nice experience. The program added all the missing pieces I had to be able to work rapidly and with control concerning SIS's, STAR's and approaches. I will get myself an activation key after the test period. Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,315 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 It's not cheap but it sure is a handy piece of work with a lot of features. Enjoy your new utility. Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 With Aivlasoft where does it get the charts etc? Has anyone used this for flights around the UK? I like the look of this but just wanted to know more than what the website reads out. Thanks Airport charts are based on your scenery, SID-, STAR- and approach data is based on AIRAC-data from Navigraph (and later versions might have support for the competing product from Aerosoft). Link to post Share on other sites
J G 927 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 I am going to stick with Plan-G. Link to post Share on other sites
wain 879 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 I use Plan-G for GA and PFPX for the Bus...works for me.... Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 I use Plan-G for GA and PFPX for the Bus...works for me.... Just bought pfpx and topcat - no looking back now My approach is the same with plan g being GA and pfpx for airliners. Link to post Share on other sites
wain 879 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Is topcat a worthwhile investment... dont really understand what it does..being as I am a recent convert to the 320.. Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Topcat helps you calculate your weight and balance, settings for De-rated takeoff and trim settings for take-off as well as your approach speed. I use it for my flights in the NGX, primarily for the calculation for De-rated take-offs (the rest can be done easily in the sim). Not sure if Aerosoft (assuming that's the bus you are using) provide their own tools for doing those calculations, and frankly the de-rated take-offs aren't really necessary in a simulator environment. If you wan't to go down the TOPCAT route just make sure there is a profile for the bus you are flying available in it since it's not possible to create your own aircraft profiles as far as I know. Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 I also use TOPCAT in the NGX - it calculates the de-rate take-offs as Mikael said but also provides with v-speeds and optimal settings for flaps etc etc. My opinion was if I am getting PFPX and it is cheaper for me to get both in the long run, then I shall Would I recommend TOPCAT; not sure? Link to post Share on other sites
wain 879 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thanks for the reply Micke. After checking with Aerosoft they say their fuel and planner works well and on the forum it says there are no profiles for the 320.. guess I dont need it then.. was intrigued to find out what it did though... Link to post Share on other sites
wain 879 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Sorry Jim I didnt see your post..thanks for answer... Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,315 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 With Aivlasoft where does it get the charts etc? Has anyone used this for flights around the UK? I like the look of this but just wanted to know more than what the website reads out. Thanks Airport charts are based on your scenery, SID-, STAR- and approach data is based on AIRAC-data from Navigraph (and later versions might have support for the competing product from Aerosoft). After watching all the video's on this product I didn't see anywhere that showed the full charts, like what you can see in Skyvector and elsewhere that shows, let's say, a full departure chart for an airport. Instead as you chose a specific SID from the menu dropdown it will add that visual SID to your flightplan. Am I correct in that observation or does it have copies of all the full charts you can access. I'm guessing you just get the nav data that builds the flightplan and you would need the full subscription to Navigraph to access the full charts. Just trying to get a better understanding. Link to post Share on other sites
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