PHApplication Overview: FLY is FUN Aviation Navigation
FLY is FUN is a flight preparation and situational awareness tool designed for pilots. It provides moving map functionality, airspace information, terrain data, and simulated radio navigation aids.Technical Specifications
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Version | v35.34 [Unlimited / Premium] |
| Android Requirement | 5.0+ |
| Connectivity | Supports external Bluetooth GPS; STRATUX support |
| Data Updates | Navigation data updated according to AIRAC cycles |
| Export Formats | .gpx, .kml, .txt, OpenAir |
Core Functionality
Navigation and Planning- Route Management: Create and modify routes via "drag and drop" and "rubber band" interfaces.
- Calculations: Evaluate distance, time, and fuel consumption based on wind and aircraft profiles.
- Simulated Instruments: Simulates ILS, VOR, NDB, DME, RNAV, and Marker beacons without dedicated onboard hardware.
- Dynamic Terrain: Elevation-based color-coded terrain mapping relative to aircraft altitude.
- Airspace Alerts: Automated warnings and radio information for controlled or special-use airspaces.
- Weather: Real-time rainfall radar, wind displays, and weather forecasts along the flight route.
- Map Integration: Moving map with route, bearing, and trace overlays; supports sunset/sunrise data.
- Customization: 10 customizable screens (5 portrait, 5 landscape) with over 100 selectable data fields (e.g., GPS/Barometric altitude, Ground Speed, Vertical Speed, ETE/ETA).
- Documentation: Access to VACs and AIP info for 50+ countries; supports custom PDF attachments.
Logbook and Recording
The integrated logbook automatically records and manages flight data:- Flight Metrics: Departure/arrival times and locations, total duration, distance, and speed (average/max).
- Personnel: Tracking for aircraft used, pilot in command, and co-pilots.
- Playback: Flight track recording with export options for playback in external GIS software like Google Earth.
Charts and Elevation Data
- Open Source: Free charts and elevation data for most countries available via in-app download.
- Commercial Support: Integration for ICAO, Cartabossy, SkyVector, FAA sectional, and terminal charts.
- Custom Imports: Capability to create and import user-defined charts.
Display Variables (Examples)
| Navigation | Performance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bearing | Ground Speed | Stop watch |
| DME to waypoint | Vertical Speed | Time since departure |
| Distance between points | Altitude (GPS/Barometric) | ETE / ETA |