Nav Trainer - instrument navigation for pilots for iOS

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***** Selected by AOPA.org readers as number one of five aviation apps you can't live without! ********** Reached No. 4 in the Navigation category...

***** Selected by AOPA.org readers as number one of five aviation apps you can't live without! ********** Reached No. 4 in the Navigation category of the U.S. app store for iPad! *****IFR flight training is complex We help make it easier!Nav Trainer Pro for pilotsPractice the use of aviation navigational equipment on your mobile device.Simulates VOR, HSI, RMI, ADF, DME and ILS navigation.------------------------*Universal app for iPhone, iPod and iPad *------------------------A must have tool for any CFII, student and instrument pilot!-Students and pilots: improve your understanding of radio instrument navigation at the comfort of your own mobile device.-Instructors: demonstrate complex IFR concepts to your students from bird's-eye view while on the ground.-Also suitable for flight simulator enthusiasts.Used in classrooms, one-on-one ground sessions and by individuals to improve their IFR orientation skills.---------------------------------------user reviews (from all markets)***** Great to study instruments and saves lots of $$$!!!""***** I have been looking for an app such as this to teach my students""***** Before I used this app all this VOR orientation was so complicated, and now it's clear as ice!""***** Easy to use, perfectly designed and helping to understand basic navigation stuff. Highly recommended for student pilots, instrument applicant and CFI's."--------------------------------------WATCH THE VIDEO TRAILER (shows first version. Many features had been added since, see below. New video coming soon!!:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwJXzfwAKzc-------------------------------------- -Improve your situational awareness under IFR.-Save time and money on your instrument and initial flight training.-Prepare for your instrument rating or proficiency check.-Test your progress with the test modes.-Flight instructors: the perfect tool to help you easily explain and demonstrate complex radio navigation concepts to your students.***Features:***-Dual navigation displays.-VORNDB trainer screen: Simulates VOR and NDB navigation using VOR, HSI, ADF and RMI displays.-ILS trainer with both VOR and HSI displays.-DME visualization screen - demonstrates how DME slant range distance is affected by ground distance and altitude.-Test mode - generates phantom aircraft around the navaids. Your goal is to find the correct aircraft position.-Drag and drop the aircraft and nav fix around the screen.-Fly! mode - Make the airplane fly around the screen. great for practicing intercepting and tracking courses.-Wind direction & velocity control.-Aircraft tracing (contrail mode).-Accelerometer support for aircraft control.How to use:-Select the various instruments by double-tapping their dials.-Toggle VOR sectors visualization on/off.-Auto tune OBS by pressing the OBS knob.-Auto turn the aircraft towards the nav fix by tapping the aircraft symbol. Double tap will turn the aircraft toward NAV station #2-Change aircraft headings by flicking your finger over the heading indicator.-Tune the OBS by dragging your finger around the HSI/VOR displays or over the OBS knob.---------------------------------------The developer is a Gold Seal CFI/CFII/MEI and part 121 airline First officer who thoroughly understands pilot's flight training struggles and needs.---------------------------------------For comments, feature requests or bug reports, if you have the app, please take the survey at http://bit.ly/hCAqgF**If you experience any problem with the app, please contact me before leaving a review and I will do my best to solve it for you.**