Weight and Balance
Hundreds Of Pre-Defined Aircraft Models
WingX's actively-updated Aircraft Model Database contains over 475 pre-defined aircraft models. This means that we have entered the relevant aircraft information for you and all that is left to do is to enter the N-number, associate and aircraft model, and enter its empty weight and moment. using this information, WingX will 'know' the aircraft's W&B envelopes, its maximum ramp weight, maximum takeoff weight, maximum fuel weight, the arms of the seats, baggage and fuel and much more.
Fast, Easy, and Accurate Data Entry
All that is left for you, the pilot, to do is to enter the appropriate weights for the flight, and WingX will automatically calculate the Gross Weight, Weight Below Gross, and Center Of Gravity values and display these values along with a graphical representation of the envelope. Nothing could be simpler. In fact, the weights can be enter using simply pop-up menus, no need to tap each individual digit.
Detection Of Possible Out-Of-Limit Conditions
WingX will automatically detect and flag out-of-limit conditions such as exceeding the Maximum Ramp weight, Maximum Takeoff Weight, Maximum Landing Weight, Maximum Zero Fuel Weight, Maximum Baggage Weight, and Out of Envelope. When no out-of-limit conditions are detected, WingX displays either the Gross Weights, Below Gross Weights, or the Center of Gravity in green. However, when WingX detects a possible out-of-limit condition, the text color changes to red and the appropriate error message is displayed.
Helicopter Lateral CG (Premier Edition)
Helicopter pilots are required to calculate the longitudinal as well as the lateral CG; this means double the number of calculations to do, double the time required, and double the odds of making a mistake. WingX 2.0 calculates both the longitudinal and lateral CGs for pilots flying Robinson R22s and other helicopters.
User-Defined Aircraft Models
Not all aircraft are 'stock' aircraft, especially expirimental aircraft. Some aircaft have additional tip tanks, additional baggage compartments, seats removed or added, or some other modification performed. WingX 2.0 allows user-defined aircraft models. The user is therefore able to define new Normal or Utility Envelopes, Maximum Ramp Weight, Maximum Takeoff Weight and many other parameters so that their particular aircraft is defined and used by WingX 2.0.
Route Planning
Fast Route Planning Calculations
Using its database of US airport, navaids, fixes, and intersections, WingX will quickly calculate distances, magnetic heading, true course, true heading, and the wind correct angle between fixes. Together with the True Airspeed (TAS), WingX will calculate and display the Estimated Time Enroute (ETE) and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) for each leg in the route.
Use Downloaded Winds Aloft for Planning
Tight integration with the Weather Database allows WingX to use the actual and predicted winds aloft information in its calculations. WingX will use the wind-reporting station closest to each individual flight leg for the most accurate calculation. The user may also manually enter winds aloft information.
Automated VFR/IFR Wind-Optimized Altitudes
Using the Weather Database, WingX will calculate the cruise altitude that will minimize flight time. Two options are available to the user; namely: IFR and E/W. By checking the IFR option, the allowable altitude will be thousands; e.g. 4, 000', 5,000', 6,000' etc, otherwise the VFR altitudes are used such as 4,500', 5,500', 6,500', etc. Checking the E/W option limits the available altitudes to East/West-appropriate altitudes.
Fuel Usage Calculations
Fuel usage calculations are critical in pre-flight planning. In fact, fuel exhaustion is a significant cause of accidents. Using Fuel Per Hour (FPH) calculations, each leg's fuel usage is calculated and displayed.
Weather Images
Real-Time Weather Images
WingX will download and display a multitude of weather images such as the Latest Surface Analysis, Flight Conditions, RADAR Tops, RADAR Summary, Regional RADAR, AIRMETs and SIGMETs, Satellite, Current Icing Potential and many more.
Drag and Scale Stylus Free
Simply use your thumb to drag the image around the screen - no need to find the stylus and tap on a small scroll bar. The interface is superb and extremely slick. In addition, the weather images can be scaled also stylus-free.
Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD)
Communications Information with Auto Dial
The Communications Page includes frequencies for airports and navaids. The airport display include AWOS, ATIS, Clearance, Ground, Tower, CTAF, Approach and Departure, and Emergency frequencies. A new feature in WingX 2.0 is the single-tap Auto Dial functionality. Simply tap on the phone number and Pocket PC Phone Edition devices will automatically dial that phone number.
Location Information with Active Links
Important location information is shown on the Location page. The basic information includes the state, nearest city, latitude,longitude, elevation, and magnetic variation. In addition, WingX shows the three closest public airports, VORs, and NDBs. The closest airport list shows ATIS/AWOS frequency, as well as the bearing and distance the airport. The three closest VORs and NDB are shown with their navaid frequency, as well as bearing and distance to the navaid.
The closest airports,VORs, and NDBs are actively linked meaning that a single tap on the relevant identifier shows A/FD information for that entity.
Facilities Information
The Facilities page shows the availability of fuel type, airframe repair, powerplant repair, bottled oxygen, and bulk oxygen.
Runway Information
The Runway page shows extensive information about all the runways at an airport. Each runway is first shown in a summary mode that provides only the most basic pieces of information. These pieces of information includes the runway dimensions, the runway surface and condition, as well as the type of runway edge lighting. In addition to the basic information, WingX displays detailed runway information that includes the runway alignment, elevation, types of marking, approach lighting, runway lighting, glide angle, runway gradient, as well as a list of instrument approaches to that runway.
The approach names are active links so tapping on an approach name will display that approach chart. (Premier Edition)
Chart Information (Premier Edition)
The Chart page list all the charts available for the airport. The charts include the Airport Diagram, Departure Procedures, Instrument Approach Procedures, Minimums, and STARs. All chart names in the list are active links so tapping on an name will display that chart (Premier Edition required). so that tapping on a chart name.
NACO Charts
All US NACO Charts (Premier Edition)
Imagine having the entire set of all US Airport Diagrams, Departure Procedures, Instrument Approach Procedures, Minimums, and STARs in the palm of your hand. Now imagine being able to select a chart with just three taps of your thumb instead of paging through pages and pages in your approach binder at night.
Night Vision (Premier Edition)
WingX has a 'Night Vision' mode which will invert the colors to preserve your night vision; i.e the large areas of white change to black and the black text changes to white. If you'd prefer, WingX can color-tint the charts in red, green, or blue.
Drag and Scale Stylus Free (Premier Edition)
Don't fumble with a stylus trying to tap on a tiny scroll bar while bumping around in the clouds or even while just sitting at the FBO. Drag the chart around by sliding your finger over the screen. The chart can be reduced or enlarged by simply tapping on the "–" or "+".
Download Options (Premier Edition)
Depending on your network bandwidth and memory constraints, WingX allows the following breakdown of chart downloads:
All Charts Airport Diagrams Only
Entire USA 366MB 17MB
Eastern Region 180MB 9MB
Central Region 145MB 6MB
Western Region 78MB 5MB
Individual States 1-35MB 0.1-2MB
As an example of WingX's tremendous compression algorithm, WingX can store an entire state (from DE to TX) in main memory without a memory card on most new Pocket PCs with 64MB such as the Dell Axim.
*We do not recommend flying approaches using a Pocket PC as your primary chart source. Use any Pocket PC-based chart as a backup only or for reviewing the chart.
SmartTaxi™
SmartTaxi™ (Premier Edition)
Using our own patent-pending algorithm, WingX accurately places an aircraft icon at the exact location on the airport diagram that corresponds with the GPS coordinates of the aircraft. The algorithm is fast, efficient, and extremely accurate. If a picture is worth a thousand words, this feature might just save your life. Don't get lost, get WingX.
Possible Runway Incursion Warning (Premier Edition)
There are many reasons why Runway Incursions is on the most wanted list of changes of the NTSB. In fact, Runway Incursions has been on the list since its inception. Bad signage, poor visibility, poor markings, and a high workload all contribute to the dangers and increase the likelihood of a Runway Incursion and/or loss of Situational Awareness on the airport surface. A sad example is the recent Comair Flight 5191 accident where the pilots took off from the incorrect runway, a runway that was far too short for their takeoff roll.
WingX solves this problem in two ways. Firstly, using our patent-pending algorithm, WingX shows the aircraft's location on the airport diagram very accurately. Secondly, when the aircraft gets close to a runway and/or on a runway, WingX will both visually and audibly warn the pilot(s). The audio output is an extremely important component because it means that the crew does not even have to pay attention to the Pocket PC's screen, but would still receive the potential runway incursion warnings.
Runway Length Available (Premier Edition)
When approaching a runway, WingX will show the length of runway remaining in both directions. For example, using the center screen shot above, WingX determines that there are 4,821' remaining on Runway 12L and 6,172' remaining on Runway 30R.
When on a runway, WingX displays the length of runway remaining as well as the number of seconds that the aircraft has occupied the runway. This time guide is particularly useful when told to "Taxi into position and hold". For example, using the right-most screen shot above, WingX has determined that the aircraft is on Runway 31L with 2,996' remaining and the aircraft has been on the runway for 14 seconds.
Runway Identifiers (Premier Edition)
WingX provides the option of displaying runway identifier labels at the runway ends. These labels make is easier to read the runway number, and they become significantly more readbale when the airport diagram is scaled down.
Drag and Scale Stylus Free (Premier Edition)
Simply use your thumb to drag the airport diagram around the screen - no need to find the stylus and tap on a small scroll bar. The interface is superb and extremely slick. In addition, the airport diagram can be scaled also stylus-free.
Dynamic Flight Navigator™
What is the Dynamic Flight Navigator™?
The Dynamic Flight Navigator™ (DFN) is a single screen that pulls together all the relevant information and shows it clearly and concisely while providing fast access to additional information. The DFN displays the relevant frequencies, morse code, and additional useful information. The DFN is a superb tool to aid situation awareness.
GPS-Enabled
WingX uses GPS data to drive the Dynamic Flight Navigator. GPS is incredibly accurate and allows WingX to accurately calculate position, bearing and distance to the next waypoint, cross-track error, and required descent rate to the destination. WingX supports practically all GPS receivers including Bluetooth and Compact Flash GPS receivers.
Identifiers
The current leg's identifiers are displayed at the top of the screen. An identifier can be an airport, navaid, intersection, fix, or user-defined waypoint. In addition to the actual identifiers, WingX displays the tower frequencies, whether the navaid has DME, its frequency, and its morse. For even more comprehensive information, tap on either identifier to display extensive A/FD information for that entity.
Location, Bearing, and Cross Track Information
Accurate GPS-driven information such as Track, Ground Speed, and ETE are shown and directly below those, WingX shows the Bearing and Distance to the end of the current leg. Cross Track (XTK) can also be displayed.
Closest Airports and VORs
To significantly improve situational awareness and reduce the need for fumbling around in sectionals and other resources, the DFN displays the three closest airports and VORs - simply switch between the two modes by tapping on them.
APD Buttons and Required Descent Rate
To minimize 'looking down' and finger tapping, WingX provides a single button to jump to the Airport Diagram upon landing. When the required descent rate to the destination is greater than 50fpm, WingX displays the calculated descent rate.
Weather Textual Reports
METARs
WingX interprets and color-codes the individual METARs. By looking at these colors, a pilot can quickly get an idea of the weather in an area or along a route.
If a route is entered, WingX will display METAR-reporting airports along the route. (Premier Edition)
TAFs WingX displays the TAFs of nearby TAF-reporting airports!
If a route is entered, WingX will display TAF-reporting airports along the route. (Premier Edition)
METAR List
WingX extracts important pieces of METAR information and displays them in an easy-to-read color-coded table with each METAR-reporting airport being displayed on a single line.
The METAR List consists of 10 columns:
Airport ID - this column is color-coded.
Wind Direction and Speed
Visibility
Ceiling - the lowest reported ceiling.
Temperature - the reported temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Dewpoint - the reported dewpoint in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Altimeter Setting
Field Elevation - as reported in the A/FD.
Density Altitude - the density altitude at the airport using the weather condition as reported by the METAR.
Airport ID - this column is color-coded and is a duplicate of the first column to help interpretation when the METAR List is scroll to the far-right.
If a route is entered, WingX will display METAR-reporting airports along the route. (Premier Edition)
Winds Aloft
WingX displays winds aloft information of nearby winds aloft-reporting stations. The format is very similar to the familiar DUATS columnar format except that the display is a lot cleaner and easier to read. Wind components with wind speeds greater than 99 knots are reported as 230@150 instead of the DUATS-encoded 730@50 (for example).
If a route is entered, WingX will display winds aloft-reporting airports along the route. (Premier Edition)
Temperatures Aloft
WingX displays temperatures aloft information of nearby temperatures aloft-reporting stations. The format is very similar to the familiar DUATS columnar format except that the display is a lot cleaner and easier to read. Negative temperatures are shown as negative numbers. WingX will even automatically calculate the freezing level.
If a route is entered, WingX will display temperatures aloft-reporting airports along the route. (Premier Edition)
6-Hour Trends
WingX displays six pieces of weather trending information. This information is extremely critical to accurately analyze an airports weather condition and to predict future weather conditions. For example, an airport may be VFR with unlimited visibility, but if the temperature and dewpoint are trending closer together, there is the real possibility that low-level fog will form. This level of information is difficult to obtain from DUATs or a FSS weather briefer as it would require obtaining and interpreting both past and present METARs and then building a picture of the trend - an almost impossible task.
The six pieces of information displayed are:
Visibility
Ceiling - the lowest reported ceiling
Wind Direction
Wind Speed
Temperature and Dewpoint - tapping on the graph alternates between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Pressure
The graphs are color-coded. A bar at the top of the Ceiling and Visibility graphs indicate the weather conditions that prevailed during that period and is an excellent aid in analyzing if an airport's weather condition is generally improving or deteriorating.
Documents
Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and more...
Don't break your back carrying the FARs and AIM around, use WingX. It is fast and easy. Certificated Flight Instructors (CFIs) will love having the latest AC61-65E Advisory Circular with them at all times - simply jump directly to the exact endorsement - no scanning the entire document for a particular endorsement. To download the latest FARs or other documents, simply tap on Tools, Download, Document Database (Internet connection is required), no need to make a special trip to the store.
The current list of documents included is:
* Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs):
- CFR Part 1 - Definitions and Abbreviations
- CFR Part 43 - Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration
- CFR Part 61 - Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors
- CFR Part 91 - General Operating and Flight Rules
- CFR Part 119 - Certification: Air Carriers and Commercial Operators
- CFR Part 121 - Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations
- CFR Part 135 - Operating Requirements: Commuter and On-Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft
- CFR Part 141 - Pilot Schools
- CFR Part 830 - Notification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or Incidents and Overdue Aircraft, and Preservation of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Cargo, and Records
- CFR Part 1552 - Flight Schools
- CFR Part 1562 - Operations in the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area
* Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
- Preflight Briefing
- Flight Plan Form
- Aircraft Equipment Suffixes
- PIREP Element Code Chart
- Light Gun Signals
* Advisory Circulars:
- AC61-65E - Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors
- AC61-67C - Stall and Spin Awareness Training
* Pilot/Controller Glossary
* NWS Contractions
* FSS Phone Numbers
Multi-Page E6B
Conversion Page
WingX provides over 135 different conversion including Temperature, Distance, Speed, Weight, Volume, and Pressure conversions. Very useful for quick calculations and conversions between statute miles, nautical miles, gallons of 100LL to pounds, and more.
Altitude Page
Calculating Density Altitude is critical to flight safety. Aircraft performance is directly related to the altitude at which the engine, propellor, and wings 'thinks' they are at; i.e. Density Altitude. WingX calculates Density Altitude extremely accurately and even includes the reported Dew Point which the well-known metal E6B does not. Using the Dew Point value in the calculation can increase the Density by about 500' - which can add hundreds of feet to a takeoff roll calculation. Use WingX, do it right!
WingX will also calculate Heat Index, Relative Humidity, Pressure Altitude, and True Airspeed.
Wind Page
The Wind Page is a very powerful piece of WingX's Multi-Page E6B. In short, WingX will calculate Wind Correction Angles, determine the actual winds aloft in both true and magnetic headings, and display the runway headwind and crosswind components.
Wind aloft are not only important for calculating ETEs, ETAs, and fuel burn, but also in determining if the weather forecast is accurate. If the actual winds aloft are substantially different from forecast winds aloft, then there is a very high probability that the entire weather forecast obtained before departure may be inaccurate. Therefore being able to calculate the actual winds aloft is a significant safety issue.
Since WingX's E6B is GPS-enabled, the GPS will feed in the aircraft's track and groundspeed and WingX will show the actual winds aloft continually updated every second.
Performance Page
Calculating Distance, Speed, Time calculations are fundamental to aviation. WingX allows you to calculate any one of the three variables by simply entering the other two variables. For example, upon entering the distance as "128" and the Ground Speed as "120", WingX calculates the time as "1:04:00". This time propagates down to the fuel burn line, so that if the Fuel Burn Per Hour (FPH) was entered as "12", WingX would automatically calculate the fuel burn as "12.8".
Since WingX's E6B is GPS-enabled, the GPS will feed in the aircraft's groundspeed and WingX will show the time, fuel burn, and required IFR Climb Rate continually updated every second.
Time Page
The Time Page is used for adding or subtrating times, and for calculating Duty Block Times. Times may be entered in the format "01:30:00" or "1.5".
Complicated Out, Off, On, and In times are easily handled when computing Duty Block Times. (Premier Edition)
Miscellaneous Page
While not strictly an aviation-related calculation, calculating Wind Chill factors and maximum exposure times is important when flying into or out of cold airports. Make your preflight more comfortable, get prepared.
Expirations
Why we need this feature?
The FARs are full of expirations. For example, a pilot's medical lasts 6, 12, 24, or 36 calendar months depending on the type of flying and the pilot's age. In addition, pilots have recency requirements to carry passengers. Sectionals, AF/Ds, and instrument approach charts have expiration dates, and renter's insurance usually lasts one year. If you own an aircraft, the required aircraft inspections must be done on time. This is only a partial list and it all adds up to a lots of dates to remember. Let WingX does this for you in a very user-friendly way.
WingX knows the FARs
Simply enter the date on which you had your medical examination, and WingX will figure out the expiration date. Similarly enter the date on which you took your BFR and WingX will calculate the date on which that BFR will expire. This auto-calculation by WingX occurs for all expirations marked with an asterisk.
Ensure WingX's database are up-to-date
WingX automatically includes the Airport Database and the Chart Database expiration dates in the list of expirations. This means that the user will be notified that the databases have expired or are about to expire and that the databases should be updated when able.
Sunset / Sunrise Times
FAR-Related Issues of Sunrise and Sunset
Did you know that the Federal Aviation Regulations define three versions of 'night' for different reasons? Specifically, did you know that position lights are required after sunset and before sunrise, and that night flight is logged according to civil twilight as defined in the Air Almanac, that your currency for night flight with passengers uses the sunset plus one hour and sunrise minus one hour rule?
Relax, WingX will calculate all three 'night' times for any airport in the United States quickly and easily. So when you're out getting your $100 hamburger and need to plan your flight home, WingX will calculate the applicable 'night' times.
The 'nearest city' information is shown below the identifier. In the screen shots above, RHV airport is 4nm South East of San Jose. Checking the "Z" checkbox changes the display from local time to Zulu time.
Yearly Plot
A yearly plot shows how the sunrise and sunset times change over the course of a year; 6 months prior and 6 months in the future. The start of each month is shown and marked by the first letter of the month name; i.e. "J" for January, followed by "F" for February, and so on. The selected date is always shown in the center as a vertical dashed line. In addition, the variation in sunrise and sunset time are shown in a black label above and below the chart. For example, the image on the left shows that the sunrise time for the following day, week, and month will be 1 minute, 6 minutes, and 25 minutes later respectively. Similarly, the sunset time for the following day, week, and month will be 2 minutes, 11 minutes, and 46 minutes earlier respectively.
Podcasts
Podcasts (Premier Edition)
Don't be tied to a computer or the internet to listen to podcasts. Also, don't go searching around the web trying to locate ever-changing links to the podcast you want. WingX provides easy access to podcasts, organizes the podcasts, and downloads them while the Pocket PC has an Internet connection. Once the podcasts have been downloaded, an Internet connection is no longer required.
For pilots that have a device with a more permanent Internet connection, WingX provides instant access to podcasts anywhere and anytime.
Note: An internet connection is required to download podcasts.
N – Number Search
N-number Search (Premier Edition)
Search on any FAA registered aircraft and obtain information on:
* The Aircraft Description including:
- Manufacturer
- Model
- Number of seats
- Year manufactured
- Type of Aircraft
- Type of Engine
- Serial Number
- Type of Registrant
- Airworthiness Date
- Fractional Owner, Yes or No
- Certification; e.g. Standard, Normal, Utility
* The Engine Description including:
- Number of engines
- Manufacturer
- Model
- Horsepower
* Registered Owner information including:
Note: An internet connection is required to access this information; it is not stored locally on the device.
Airport Search
Search by Airport Name
Enter part or all of the airport name and WingX will find the matching airports. Those matching airports are displayed in a list that shows the distance and bearing from a chosen airport. Any of the found airports may be used to display its A/FD information or can be selected as part of a route.
Search by Airport City
Enter part or all of the airport city and WingX will find the matching airports. Those matching airports are displayed in a list that shows the distance and bearing from a chosen airport. Any of the found airports may be used to display its A/FD information or can be selected as part of a route.
Search by Distance
The FARs are full of distances in the aeronautical experience requirements. Once such example is the solo Commercial Certificate cross-country requirement that the pilot land at an airport more than 250nm from the original point of departure. With WingX 2.0, you can simply give WingX the range of between 250nm and 260nm and WingX will find and display all airports meeting those distance restrictions.
