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OpenFlightGPS

Moving map aeronautical charts based upon OSM Droid. Charts may be downloaded from within the app, or here are some sample chart packs.

OpenFlightMap was one of the first Android aviation chart applications served from the Android Market (Play). It was soon succeeded by OpenFlightGPS, which added moving map and waypoint capability to the application. OpenFlightGPS (chart subscriptions) was sold on the Android market for 2 years before being offered for free.

Downloadable geo-referenced (moving map) aviation charts for the CONTIGUOUS 48 United States: Sectional, WAC, Enroute Low, Terminal Area; also includes non-geo-referenced VFR flyways charts. Simple course lines are supported along with display of various data such as GPS latitude, longitude, speed, altitude, bearing, etc.

OpenFlightGPS (then released in 2010 as "OpenFlight Map") was the first Android Aviation Charting App available on the Google android market. The charts are provided in their entirety, and as such are clearly marked with their effective dates and all other margin information. You must download the charts one at a time.

This application is absolutely free and free of any advertising or tracking*. If OpenFlightGPS doesn't work for you or you don't like it for any reason, please delete it.

Works best on 10" tablets, also works with 7" and other form factor tablets and most cell phones - but many cell phones do not have good GPS reception without "cell tower" assist.

The complete set is about 150 charts - note that the application may initialize more slowly if a very large number of charts is cached. Add to or change your set of charts at any time via WIFI download from within the app. Geo-referenced, moving map technology including access to all (1) Sectional (VFR), (2) World Aeronautical (WAC), (3) Enroute Low (IFR) and (4) Terminal Area (TAC) Charts for the contiguous 48 United States. Also includes non-Geo-Referenced Fly Way Charts. Individual charts are downloaded on demand through the app; individual chart files are between 2 and 10 megabytes, so WIFI works best when caching maps.

When moving, "GPS Mode" shows graphic (miniature airplane with pointer) pointing in direction of movement. When stopped, graphic changes to a house icon. "Compass Mode" shows the direction ON THE MAP that the device is pointed. Also shows current latitude, longitude and altitude and current map scale.

As per the license terms installing and using this application affirms that you agree that "Roger B. Leuthner is not responsible in any way for your use of this program in any respect", which you must agree to when activating the application on your device.

OpenFlight is a trademarked name, and is not part of the OpenFlightGPS application.

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Build/run

Originally developed in Eclipse/Android ADT, the current directory structure was created with Android Studio.

Sample

Look in 'data' repository for pre-built .apk and a couple of sample map packs.

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