Navigating software for your Tablet:

Although there are others, the truth is that SkyDemon is the Go-to navigation software for pilots. [LINK]

What is SkyDemon?

SkyDemon is the gold standard for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) flight planning and navigation in the UK and Europe. Think of it as a high-tech "moving map" and digital co-pilot designed specifically for light aircraft and microlight pilots.

What Does it Do?

• Easy Planning: You can plan a route in seconds just by touching points on a digital map. It automatically calculates your headings, groundspeed, and fuel burn based on live wind forecasts.

• Live Navigation: While you’re in the air, it shows your exact position on a clear, professional chart. It gives you helpful warnings if you're drifting off course or approaching restricted airspace.

• Safety Briefings: It gathers all the essential "boring" bits in one place—fetching live weather reports (METARs/TAFs) and temporary flight restrictions (NOTAMs) for your specific route.

• Virtual Radar: This unique feature shows you a side-on view of your flight, making it easy to see the terrain and airspace layers above and below you.

• Post-Flight Analysis: After you land, you can review your flight path to see exactly where you flew, which is great for improving your skills or logging your hours.

In short, SkyDemon takes the heavy lifting out of navigation, allowing you to spend less time looking at paper and more time enjoying the view!