Comprehensive Pilot Calculators

CaptainVFR includes all the essential calculators pilots need for safe flight operations, from pre-flight planning to in-flight calculations.

Density Altitude Calculator

Accurate Performance Planning

• Real-time Calculation: Uses current weather data
• Manual Input Option: Enter your own values
• Pressure Altitude: Automatic conversion from QNH
• Temperature Deviation: ISA deviation display
• Performance Impact: Shows effect on aircraft performance

Practical Applications

• Takeoff Distance: Adjusted for density altitude
• Climb Performance: Reduced climb rate warnings
• Service Ceiling: Effective ceiling calculations
• True Airspeed: TAS from IAS conversions

Weight & Balance Calculator

Interactive Loading

• Visual CG Display: Graphical envelope representation
• Drag-and-Drop Loading: Intuitive weight positioning
• Multiple Scenarios: Compare different loadings
• Fuel Burn Analysis: CG shift during flight

Comprehensive Features

• Station Management: All loading positions
• Moment Calculations: Automatic computation
• Safety Margins: Visual warning indicators
• Loading Templates: Save common configurations

Crosswind Calculator

Wind Component Analysis

• Headwind Component: Effective headwind/tailwind
• Crosswind Component: Left/right crosswind values
• Visual Diagram: Graphical wind representation
• Runway Selection: Optimal runway suggestions

Advanced Features

• Gust Factors: Include gust considerations
• Personal Limits: Set your crosswind maximums
• Multiple Runways: Compare all available runways
• Demonstrated Crosswind: Aircraft limitation warnings

Fuel Planning Calculator

Consumption Planning

• Route Fuel: Based on distance and winds
• Reserve Fuel: Legal and personal minimums
• Alternate Fuel: Diversion requirements
• Contingency Fuel: Extra margin calculations

Practical Tools

• Fuel Price Comparison: Cost at different airports
• Tankering Analysis: Should you carry extra fuel?
• Endurance Calculation: How long can you fly?
• Range Circles: Maximum range visualization

Performance Calculators

Takeoff Performance

• Runway Required: Based on current conditions
• Obstacle Clearance: 50ft clearance distance
• Accelerate-Stop: Abort decision calculations
• Grass/Soft Field: Surface adjustments

Landing Performance

• Landing Distance: Required runway length
• Approach Speed: Weight-adjusted Vref
• Go-Around Performance: Climb capability
• Short Field Technique: Maximum performance calculations

Climb Performance

• Time to Altitude: Realistic climb planning
• Fuel to Altitude: Climb fuel requirements
• Best Rate vs Angle: Vx and Vy speeds
• Service Ceiling: Practical ceiling today

Cruise Performance

• Power Settings: RPM and manifold pressure
• Fuel Flow: Consumption at altitude
• True Airspeed: Speed calculations
• Range/Endurance: Optimal cruise planning

Navigation Calculators

Wind Correction

• Wind Correction Angle: Drift calculations
• Ground Speed: Actual speed over ground
• Magnetic Heading: From true course
• ETAs: Updated arrival times

Distance & Time

• Great Circle Distance: Point-to-point calculations
• Time En Route: With wind considerations
• Fuel Required: For any leg or route
• Top of Descent: When to start descent

Unit Conversions

Aviation Units

• Distance: NM, SM, KM conversions
• Altitude: Feet, meters, flight levels
• Speed: Knots, MPH, KPH, Mach
• Weight: Pounds, kilograms, gallons, liters
• Temperature: Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin
• Pressure: inHg, hPa, PSI

Quick Converters

• Fuel: Gallons to pounds (100LL, Jet A)
• Wind: Degrees true to magnetic
• Time: Decimal to hours:minutes
• Coordinates: Multiple format support

Advanced Calculators

Descent Planning

• Top of Descent: 3:1 rule and custom gradients
• Descent Rate Required: FPM calculations
• Speed/Distance: When to slow down
• Fuel Savings: Optimal descent planning

Holding Pattern

• Entry Procedures: Direct, parallel, teardrop
• Timing: Inbound and outbound legs
• Wind Correction: Adjusted holding patterns
• Fuel Consumption: Holding endurance

CaptainVFR’s comprehensive calculator suite ensures you have all the computational tools needed for every phase of flight, from planning to landing.