DWD FlugWetter vs RunwayMap - #1 Pilot Community Usage & Stats
This App is an add-on to the pc_met Internet Service of Deutscher Wetterdienst and covers in this new version the following sections of the entire product range:
− Current aviation weather summary for your area in Germany (in German only)
− GAFOR Germany in map display
− METAR and TAF (single reports, proximity search, routing)
− Meteograms (IFR, VFR, gliding) for aerodromes in Europe
− Cross Sections (IFR, VFR and gliding) for flights in Europe
− Weather warnings:
• Aerodrome weather warnings for selected aerodromes in Germany
• GAFOR area warnings: aviation weather warnings for GAFOR areas in Germany.
• SIGMET: warnings of potentially hazardous weather phenomena for the lower and upper flight information regions (FIR/UIR) in Germany
− Low Level SWC Germany
− High-resolution RADAR information (Germany composite and Europe composite)
− Lightning information (Europe)
− Satellite information (Europe)
− Current weather observations in map display (visibility, ceiling, wind, weather)
− Three-days-forecast report for your area in Germany (in German only)
− WAWFOR model forecasts (World Aviation Weather Forecast) based on the DWD forecast model ICON-EU for area Europe, for a forecast time range up to +78 hours (icing and turbulence up to +48h). The following parameters are available in map display:
• Significant weather
• Cloud cover
• Surface pressure
• Surface wind and gusts
• Precipitation
• Temperature (surface and upper levels)
• Geopotential
• Upper wind
• ADWICE icing information
• Turbulence
• Convection (horizontal and vertical dimension)
• Thermal forecasts (lifting ratio, potential flight distance PFD, height of top of dry convection)
The DWD FlugWetter-App is exclusively available for the closed user group “Aviation/pc_met Internet Service” and can only be used in combination with a pc_met Internet Service licence which is subject to a fee. The login and password of the pc_met Internet Service www.flugwetter.de are to be used as access data.
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The interactive map gives you an overview of the airports. We have collected important information on every airport:
• Aviation Weather Forecasts
• 3D Approach View and 3D Airport Surroundings View
• NOTAM and Runways
• Airport Restaurants
• Webcams and much more
Download the versatile pilot app while you are at it.
Features:
VISUALIZE YOUR APPROACH AND LANDING IN 3D
The 3D feature is available for over 20,000 airports. Get a 3D approach view and a 3D airport surroundings view. With 3D PLUS you can preview your approach like you're right there in the cockpit. You can set your distance from the runway and adjust your glide path.
AVIATION WEATHER
See a visual display of the METAR and flight conditions on the map. In addition, you can see the decoded METAR with wind, clouds, gusts, and visibility on the airport's detail page.
Sunrise and sunset
On each airport's detail page, you can find the times for sunrise and sunset as well as the beginning and end of civil twilight.
Winds aloft
See winds displayed on the map at 6 different levels, from surface winds up to FL 150.
Weather PLUS
Based on the wind data from METAR or the forecast, the best runway for landing and the crosswind component will be displayed for the desired time.
For GAFOR and the weather parameters, you see the forecast for the next 5 days in 3-hour increments.
Check winds aloft, cloud cover, precipitation volume, and temperatures as well as the icing conditions.
MAP
Search by name or ICAO to discover new airports. Receive important information such as the address, position, runways, and airport restaurants. Mark and save what airports you’ve already flown to or those you’d like to fly to next. Save your personal notes for every airport.
AIRPORT RESTAURANTS
Where can you call in an order over the radio while you’re still up in the air? Which airport restaurant has a great sun deck with a view of the runway? In RunwayMap, you’ll find restaurants at and near airports. Easily find the restaurant’s opening times and contact info and see how far it is from the airport.
DOCUMENTS
With just a few clicks, add your flight documents, such as the Jeppesen approach charts, FAA terminal procedures and airport diagrams, ForeFlight manuals or the Garmin pilot’s guide. That way you always have them close at hand.
TOOLS & AVIATION CALCULATOR
Use the handy aviation calculator for conversions for distance, weight, temperature, and more. Have it display your QNH and QFE.
RUNWAYMAP APP
Download and use basic RunwayMap features free of charge. The Weather PLUS feature and the 3D PLUS feature are available as in-app subscriptions. Prices are clearly displayed in the app and may vary per country. You can choose between Weather PLUS / 3D PLUS as a monthly subscription or an annual subscription. Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase.
Your subscription will be automatically renewed (another month for monthly subscribers, another year for annual subscribers) if you do not cancel it at least 24 hours before expiry of the current term. Your account will be debited for the next term within 24 hours of expiry of the current subscription. You cannot cancel the current subscription during the ongoing subscription period. After purchasing, you can manage your subscription in the account settings.
RunwayMap’s privacy policy can be found at www.runwaymap.com/privacypolicy and terms of service at www.runwaymap.com/termsofservice
Important note: RunwayMap is not intended to provide aeronautical information or navigation aids. For navigation purposes, we strongly recommend using only approved and updated aviation information such as ForeFlight, Skydemon or Garmin Pilot.
The weather data shown in RunwayMap is only general information about possible weather development. It does not replace professional weather briefing by an official body before the flight.
Learn more about RunwayMap at runwaymap.com
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