Advanced Flight Planning

CaptainVFR makes flight planning simple and efficient with powerful tools designed for VFR pilots.

Intuitive Route Creation

Point-and-Click Planning

• Visual Route Building: Click on the map to add waypoints instantly
• Drag-and-Drop Editing: Easily modify your route by dragging waypoints
• Automatic Route Optimization: Let CaptainVFR suggest the most efficient path
• Multi-Leg Support: Plan complex routes with unlimited waypoints

Waypoint Management

• Airport Waypoints: Add airports with automatic frequency and runway data
• Navigation Aid Waypoints: Include VORs, NDBs, and intersections
• Visual Reporting Points: Add official VFR reporting points
• Custom Waypoints: Create your own landmarks and reference points
• Waypoint Notes: Add personal notes to any waypoint

Flight Plan Details

Comprehensive Information

• Distance Calculations: Total route distance and leg distances
• Time Estimates: ETE for each leg and total flight time
• Fuel Planning: Calculate required fuel based on aircraft performance
• Altitude Planning: Set cruising altitudes for each leg
• Magnetic Headings: Automatic calculation of true and magnetic courses

Advanced Planning Features

• Wind Correction: Factor in winds aloft for accurate planning
• Alternate Airports: Designate alternate destinations
• Flight Rules: Support for VFR flight planning requirements
• ICAO Flight Plan Format: Export in standard international format

Route Management

Save and Organize

• Flight Plan Library: Save unlimited flight plans for future use
• Quick Templates: Create templates for frequently flown routes
• Route Sharing: Share flight plans with other pilots
• Version History: Track changes to your flight plans

Import and Export

• GPX Import/Export: Compatible with other aviation apps
• KML Support: Use Google Earth for route visualization
• PDF Export: Generate printable flight plan documents
• Email Integration: Send flight plans directly from the app

Pre-Flight Planning Tools

Weight and Balance Integration

• Link to aircraft profiles for accurate calculations
• Automatic center of gravity computations
• Loading scenarios for different passenger/cargo configurations

Performance Calculations

• Takeoff Distance: Based on current conditions and aircraft weight
• Landing Distance: Calculate required runway length
• Climb Performance: Time to altitude calculations
• Fuel Burn: Accurate fuel consumption estimates

In-Flight Features

Dynamic Re-Planning

• Direct-To Function: Quickly navigate direct to any waypoint
• Diversion Planning: Find nearest suitable airports instantly
• Route Modification: Add or remove waypoints during flight
• ETA Updates: Real-time arrival time calculations

Flight Plan Overlay

• Visual Route Display: See your planned route on the moving map
• Cross-Track Error: Monitor deviation from planned course
• Next Waypoint Info: Distance, bearing, and ETA to next point
• Progress Tracking: Visual indication of completed legs

CaptainVFR’s flight planning tools give you everything needed to plan safe, efficient VFR flights with confidence.