This release adds support for ingestion of traffic data from SkyEcho and enables the use of GDL90 for GPS functionality. A number of other bugfixes have also been applied, particularly around issues with Notams.
RunwayHD is a sophisticated planning and navigation tool for VFR flying which you can unlock for flight with your Airbox chart subscription*.
Runway HD features:
• Grab and drag routes for rapid route planning.
• Always fly with the chart you are most familiar with. Choices include national aviation (ICAO) charts and privately created charts.
• Vector charts available free of charge anywhere in the world which declutter as you zoom out and text rotates as you turn.
• Google Maps in-app integration; perfect for planning approaches.
• In-flight navigation (requires Navigation/GPS subscription).
• Make perfect approaches every time with detailed approach plates now available for many countries.
• Detailed weather displayed on the map (TAF, METAR, rain radar (Europe), winds aloft.
• Visual NOTAM display and active download.
• Side profile including airspace and terrain.
• On-screen ruler for estimating distance and time between points.
• Scratch pad for writing important information directly onto the iPad.
• Automatic flight logging including ability to show flown tracks on the map.
• Dynamic map positioning to show maximum view of way ahead.
• Create custom points of interest.
* Each Airbox subscription is valid for use on up to 2 devices.
