Information in helping you when and where to fly

AH-1G · Apr 4, 2019

I'm sure many of you use information like the one's I'm posting to make flight decisions.
If you have any other apps you use determining how you prepare your flights let us know.
thanks

SkyVector, lots of information world wide.

SkyVector: Flight Planning / Aeronautical Charts

Make your Flight Plan at SkyVector.com. SkyVector is a free online flight planner. Flight planning is easy on our large collection of Aeronautical Charts, including Sectional Charts, Approach Plates, IFR Enroute Charts, and Helicopter route charts. Weather data is always current, as are Jet Fuel...

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I like UAV Forcast, you can set the parameters for your liking.

UAV Forecast

UAV Forecast combines weather forecasts, visible GPS satellites, and solar flare (Kp) activity, to produce a comprehensive report and forecast of flying conditions for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

www.uavforecast.com

This helps me with weather 9 days in advance

Windy as forecasted

Wind map and weather forecast

www.windy.com

I use Skyward (A Verizon Company) to file for LAANC projects and locating NFZ areas.

Verizon Robotics

Verizon Robotics builds software and connectivity solutions optimized for aerial and ground robotics, harnessing the power of the Verizon 5G network to help customers solve challenges.

skyward.io

Phaedrus · Apr 4, 2019

I use the first 3, and Kittyhawk for LAANC.

R Martin · Apr 4, 2019

AH-1G said:
I'm sure many of you use information like the one's I'm posting to make flight decisions.
If you have any other apps you use determining how you prepare your flights let us know.
thanks

SkyVector hands down for charts.
I have used UAV Forecast but have found it is not as accurate here. I have since added http://www.usairnet.com
The forecast are pretty much spot on. The downside is that they only go out three days. I still use UAV Forecast for a long-range picture.
Another reliable weather source is Flight Service
We don't have LAANC so I don't have to mess with that.

Fred Garvin · Apr 4, 2019

Yeah we do....DFW, Alliance, Meacham.....that’s just around here.....

BTW.....Denton is my home town.....grew up there....graduated DHS and NTSU (now UNT).

AH-1G · Apr 5, 2019

Go Sooners.

AH-1G · Apr 5, 2019

If you open up SkyVector: Flight Planning / Aeronautical Charts looking at the west coast, you can see drone usage (purple) to inspect power utility lines

R Martin · Apr 5, 2019

AH-1G said:
If you open up SkyVector: Flight Planning / Aeronautical Charts looking at the west coast, you can see drone usage (purple) to inspect power utility lines

If you see a NOTAM on a Tuesday or Thursday in the KDTO airspace, then its a safe bet that I'm the one flying it.

TreeLineView · Apr 5, 2019

AirNav.com is great quick way to find direct numbers for AirField Operation's Manager and ATC numbers

AH-1G · Apr 5, 2019

R Martin said:
If you see a NOTAM on a Tuesday or Thursday in the KDTO airspace, then its a safe bet that I'm the one flying it.

Denton Texas,

rvrrat14 · Apr 7, 2019

I start with UAV Forecast. Great app to get a quick look.

I then check Flight Services. You can build your own dashboard. Mine has three airports triangulated around me. One is a Class C. It also has a new feature, interactive map. Worth the look. Flight Service

R.Perry · Apr 7, 2019

I use a sectional, they have worked for years.

rvrrat14 · Apr 7, 2019

R.Perry said:
I use a sectional, they have worked for years.

FS gives you the weather as well as sectionals. With the new interactive map you can add layers, such as sectionals.

AH-1G · Apr 7, 2019

TFRs

Pilots should obtain up-to-date information about TFRs from the FAA or flight service. Here are some quick links to official sources of TFR information.

www.aopa.org

R.Perry · Apr 7, 2019

rvrrat14 said:
FS gives you the weather as well as sectionals. With the new interactive map you can add layers, such as sectionals.

I agree, I was just kidding because I'm old school even though I do love the new technology.

R Martin · Apr 8, 2019

AH-1G said:
Denton Texas,

Expanding to Frisco soon.

Phaedrus · Apr 8, 2019

A bit of bad news. Kittyhawk will no longer allow you to pre-authorize LAANC unless you are a paid "Enterprise" customer. On the spot is free, more than some undefined time in advance, Enterprise customer only.

Fred Garvin · Apr 8, 2019

Just checked....you can only select “Now” as your start time......not even just a few hours in advance! Get an Enterprise Customer, Contact Sales pop-up. $$$$GREED$$$$ strikes again!

KittyHawk is out.....what else is usable for free? Pay to Play is Here to Stay.

Fred Garvin · Apr 8, 2019

I used AirMap to get approval for this afternoon in DFW’s SFC Class B.

Phaedrus · Apr 8, 2019

Fred Garvin said:
Just checked....you can only select “Now” as your start time......not even just a few hours in advance! Get an Enterprise Customer, Contact Sales pop-up. $$$$GREED$$$$ strikes again!

KittyHawk is out.....what else is usable for free? Pay to Play is Here to Stay.

Skyward works for advance for free. The only limit is that it is currently only computer based and has no mobile app. KH stepped on their d!@& with this one.

Fred Garvin · Apr 8, 2019

I setup a Skyward account. I’ll have to populate my inventory and other info....and give them a try. App is nice but not a deal breaker.....I get my auths when booking or the morning of depending on requirements.....and have the text approval or printed with me onsite.