Mobile FliteDeck VFR Version 2.0 Tips and Tricks

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1 Mobile FliteDeck VFR Version 2.0 Tips and Tricks Dear Aviator, Welcome to Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck VFR Version 2.0! As you know, Mobile FliteDeck VFR is the first application from Jeppesen crafted specifically for the needs of the VFR pilot. Release 2.0 furthers our vision of making the complex simple by introducing a new graphical weather forecasting concept designed from scratch. It builds upon thousands of individual data points, and structures and displays them to support weather familiarization and decision making using the same seamless interaction methodology you already enjoy with Mobile FliteDeck VFR. We hope that our new software release will find your appreciation and support your decision process moving forward. Tips and Tricks Mobile FliteDeck VFR Version 2.0 intends to simplify your pre-flight weather familiarization and decision making. It delivers indications for safe VFR operations via a matrix-driven color overlay. For example, a red color overlay warns of severely adverse weather phenomena in a particular region which could relate to icing, snow, low visibility or else. In doing so, Version 2.0 weather still adheres to the very same interaction methodology as its renowned seamless zooming navigation, providing further detail the deeper you zoom in.

It builds upon thousands of individual data points, and structures and displays them to support weather familiarization and decision making using the same seamless interaction methodology you already

2 Right upon upgrade to Version 2.0, the new weather concept will automatically synchronize once a WiFi internet connection is established. The synchronization process can be managed in the Downloads section, while the cellular reception remains part of the global settings of the ipad. For actual use within the Planning and/ or Go Flying modes, Version 2.0 weather is considered an overlay. It can be switched On or Off in the pre-established Overlay bar. Unlike METARs, Version 2.0 wind and phenomena overlays rely on 3-hour high fidelity forecast intervals. Forecasts are calculated every 12 hours for a 10 NM by 10 NM raster, allowing for an exact breakdown of phenomena by tapping on a particular region (raster). Winds are available for Surface, 5000ft, 10000ft, and 15000ft, with arithmetic wind averages and wind corrections calculated automatically upon zooming. As you may expect, these winds aloft are automatically populated into the NavLog supporting your route. Weather Controller

For actual use within the Planning and/ or Go Flying modes, Version 2.0 weather is considered an overlay. It can be switched On or Off in the pre-established Overlay bar. Unlike METARs, Version 2.

3 The R.2.0 Weather Controller (bar) combines weather phenomena, wind, altitudes (for winds) and time-of-day management into a single control unit; thus maintaining a simple, easy to use interface. On the left side you can toggle between weather phenomena (color-coded overlays) and winds. The bubble represents the central artifact for sliding through multiple forecast intervals and days. It can be dragged over the level bar manually, or played as a video using the Play button to the right. Altitude selections for winds are available by selecting the windsock, then tapping on the displayed altitude indication. Seamless Zooming Weather and Details Other than maneuvering through time and altitude using the weather controller, you can also interact through pinch zooming on the chart. Similar to the navigation methodology, zooming in will provide further detail for instance will the colored tiles be supplemented through symbology. The symbols visible in lower zoom states focus on the most adverse phenomena which correlate to the respective color coding. For a list of all downloaded phenomena for a particular region, simply tap on the screen: the known textbox will open, then outlining weather details next to airspace information. The weather phenomena legend is accessible via the overlay bar:

It can be dragged over the level bar manually, or played as a video using the Play button to the right.

4 Additional Enhancements in Version 2.0: Refined NavLog to automatically ingest winds aloft into calculations and display Introduced bearing & distance indications for all waypoints and airports on the map in live mode Added IFR waypoints and improved waypoint search capabilities (EU) Improved TFR display to feature airspace labels, vertical limits, and effective times (USA) Improved Downloads screen and operation (i.e. top down sequence, extraction progress bar) General Manual (EU) re-integrated into the Country Downloads Optimized ios 8 and XML processing Fixed update and alerting function Implemented approximately 200 minor software and design improvements Please contact us at captain@jeppesen.com or call us at if you have any questions. For technical support you can reach us 24x7 at NAVSupport@jeppesen.com Enjoy your passion! Sincerely,

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