Aeronautical Application (Aero App)
Android User Manual Version 1.2007
NSN76440152335389
Publication Date: June 3, 2020
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Acknowledgements
The Aeronautical Application (Aero App) User Manual was produced by Hilton Software. Hilton Software would like to express a great appreciation to everyone who helped contribute to the content quality. Hilton Software and NGA sincerely appreciate your feedback and commitment to continually improve Aero App.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ...... 9 2 About the Manual ...... 10 2.1 Note Symbol ...... 10 2.2 Contextual Help ...... 11 3 Getting Started ...... 12 4 Troubleshooting...... 12 5 Where to Obtain Aero App and Data ...... 13 5.1 Aero App ...... 13 5.2 Data Updates ...... 13 6 System Requirements ...... 14 6.1 System Requirements ...... 14 7 How to Install or Update Aero App ...... 15 7.1 Sideloading Aero App Using DVD ...... 15 7.2 Install from NRL Geospatial Hub (GHub) ...... 18 7.3 Install from NGA App Store ...... 19 7.4 Install from aeroapp.info ...... 19 8 Data ...... 20 8.1 Core Data ...... 21 8.2 Core Data Delta Files ...... 21 8.3 Moving Maps ...... 21 8.4 Giant Reports ...... 22 8.5 Helicopters and Terminal Area Charts (TACs) ...... 22 8.6 Electronic – Instrument Procedure Library (E-IPL) ...... 22 8.7 Air Force Weather ...... 23 8.8 FAA Sectionals ...... 23 8.9 Georeference ...... 23 8.10 Open Street Maps ...... 23 8.11 DigitalGlobe ...... 24 8.12 User Files ...... 24 9 Load Data ...... 25 9.1 Load Data Using AWS – Fast Cloud Downloading ...... 25 9.1.1 Load Data Using GEOAxIS ...... 26
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9.1.2 Load Data Using Aero User Database (AUD) ...... 26 9.2 Load Data Using the Aero Data Server (ADS) ...... 28 9.2.1 Aero Data Server (ADS) Discovery ...... 28 9.2.2 Default to Manually-Entered IP Address and Port ...... 29 9.3 Load Data Using Geospatial Hub (GHub) ...... 30 9.4 Easy Buttons ...... 31 9.5 Download Data from AWS onto Computer ...... 32 9.6 Download Data from NRL Geospatial Hub (GHub) onto Computer ...... 34 10 Sideloading Data ...... 35 10.1 Sideloading Data Using DVD ...... 35 10.2 Sideloading Data from Computer to the SD Card ...... 36 10.3 Sideloading User Maps ...... 38 10.4 Sideloading GeoPackages ...... 40 10.5 Sideloading User Waypoints ...... 42 10.6 Sideloading Documents ...... 45 11 Updating Aero App Data ...... 47 11.1 Data Notifications ...... 47 12 Manage Data ...... 48 12.1 Data Status ...... 48 12.2 Manage Data on Device ...... 48 12.3 File Manager ...... 50 13 Aero App Main Menus ...... 51 13.1 Main Menu Options ...... 51 13.2 Route Menu Options ...... 52 13.3 Airport and Identifier Menu Options ...... 53 13.4 Identifier Options ...... 54 13.5 General Menu Options ...... 55 13.6 Notepad ...... 56 13.7 E6B Menu Options ...... 56 13.8 Weather (Wx) Images Menu Options ...... 56 13.9 Application Management (App Mgmt) Menu Options ...... 57 14 Using the Main Menu ...... 57 14.1 Search Active Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint ...... 57 14.2 Information ...... 58
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15 Airport Charts ...... 59 15.1 Draw on Airport Diagrams (APDs) and Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) Charts ...... 60 15.2 Continuation of Charts ...... 61 15.3 Weather and Potential Hazard Information ...... 63 15.3.1 Internet...... 63 15.3.1.1 METARs and Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs) View ...... 63 15.3.1.2 NOTAMs View ...... 65 15.3.2 METARs ...... 66 15.3.3 Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAFs)...... 66 15.3.4 Winds and Temps Aloft ...... 67 15.3.5 Pilot Reports (PIREPs) ...... 68 15.3.6 Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) ...... 68 16 Moving Map ...... 69 16.1 Maps ...... 70 16.1.1 Aero App Maps ...... 70 16.1.1.1 FAA Visual Flight Rule (VFR) Sectionals ...... 70 16.1.1.2 Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) High Enroute ...... 70 16.1.1.3 Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) Low Enroute ...... 71 16.1.1.4 Open Street Maps ...... 71 16.1.1.5 DigitalGlobe ...... 72 16.1.1.6 None ...... 72 16.1.2 Helicopters and Terminal Area Charts (TACs) ...... 73 16.1.2.1 Helicopter (Gulf Coast) ...... 73 16.1.2.2 Helicopter (Routes)...... 73 16.1.2.3 Terminal Area Charts (TACs) ...... 73 16.1.3 Map Options ...... 74 16.1.3.1 Base Map – Earth ...... 74 16.1.3.2 Base Map – Gray ...... 74 16.1.4 User Maps ...... 75 16.1.5 User GeoPackages ...... 75 16.2 Overlays ...... 76 16.2.1 Aero App Overlays ...... 76 16.2.1.1 Airports ...... 76
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16.2.1.2 Air Refueling Routes...... 76 16.2.1.3 Airspaces (B, C, D) ...... 77 16.2.1.4 Airways – Low ...... 77 16.2.1.5 Airways – High ...... 77 16.2.1.6 Arresting Gear ...... 78 16.2.1.7 Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs) – Low ...... 78 16.2.1.8 Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs) – High ...... 79 16.2.1.9 Flight Information Regions (FIRs) ...... 79 16.2.1.10 Upper Flight Information Regions (UIRs) ...... 80 16.2.1.11 International Boundaries ...... 80 16.2.1.12 Military Training Routes (MTRs) Instrument Routes (IRs) ...... 81 16.2.1.13 Military Training Routes (MTRs) Visual Routes (VRs) ...... 81 16.2.1.14 Military Training Routes (MTRs) Slow Speed Routes (SRs) ...... 81 16.2.1.15 Place Names...... 82 16.2.1.16 Runways ...... 82 16.2.1.17 Search and Rescue (SAR) Grids ...... 83 16.2.1.18 Special Use Airspaces (SUAs) ...... 83 16.2.1.19 Time Zones ...... 84 16.2.1.20 Vertical Obstructions (VOs) ...... 84 16.2.2 User Overlays ...... 85 16.3 Options ...... 85 16.3.1 Ownship ...... 85 16.3.1.1 Show Ownship ...... 86 16.3.1.2 Snap to Location ...... 86 16.3.1.3 North Up ...... 86 16.3.2 Location Information ...... 87 16.3.2.1 Show Breadcrumbs ...... 87 16.3.2.2 Show Distance Rings ...... 87 16.3.3 Traffic ...... 88 16.3.3.1 Show Traffic ...... 88 16.3.4 Weather ...... 89 16.3.4.1 Show METARs ...... 89 16.3.4.2 NEXRAD ...... 89 16.4 Moving Map Pop-up Menu ...... 90
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16.4.1 Add to Route ...... 90 16.4.2 Information and Weather (Wx) ...... 91 16.4.2.1 Info ...... 91 16.4.2.2 Weather (Wx) ...... 91 16.4.3 Show on Map ...... 92 16.4.4 Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) on Map ...... 92 16.4.5 Nearest ...... 94 16.4.6 Drop Pin ...... 94 16.4.6.1 Pin ...... 95 16.4.6.2 Emergency Marker ...... 96 16.4.6.3 Landmark ...... 96 16.4.6.4 Avoidance Point ...... 97 16.4.7 Add Departure Procedure (DP) or Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR) to Route ...... 98 16.4.8 Direct-To...... 99 16.5 Breadcrumbs ...... 100 16.5.1 View Breadcrumbs in a SQLite File ...... 101 16.5.2 View Breadcrumbs in Route List ...... 102 16.5.3 View Breadcrumbs in KML ...... 102 16.6 Timer ...... 104 16.7 Air Force Weather (AF Wx) ...... 105 16.7.1 Air Force Weather (AF Wx) in Route Panel ...... 106 16.7.2 Air Force Weather (AF Wx) in Wx Tab ...... 106 16.8 Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) ...... 107 16.9 Crosstrack (XTK) ...... 108 16.10 Other Moving Map Features ...... 108 16.10.1 Snap to Location ...... 109 16.10.2 Identifier Search ...... 109 16.10.2.1 Add an Identifier to Favorites ...... 110 16.10.3 Split Screen ...... 111 16.10.3.1 APD and IAP for Destination Airport ...... 111 16.10.3.2 PDF Support ...... 112 16.10.4 Center Target ...... 113 16.10.4.1 Measure Distance and Bearing between Points ...... 113
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16.10.5 Altitude Calibration ...... 114 17 General ...... 115 17.1 Charts ...... 115 18 E6B Menu ...... 118 19 Weather (Wx) Images ...... 122 20 Application Management (App Mgmt) ...... 125 20.1 Menu Preferences ...... 125 20.1.1 User Interface ...... 125 20.1.2 Miscellaneous ...... 126 20.1.3 Route ...... 127 20.1.4 Data ...... 127 20.1.5 Bluetooth ...... 128 20.1.6 Reset ...... 129 20.2 Data ...... 129 20.3 Data Host Nation Charts ...... 129 20.3.1 Download Host Nation Charts ...... 130 20.3.1.1 Create an ASPS Account ...... 131 20.4 Help ...... 131 21 Route Panel ...... 132 21.1 Create Route ...... 132 21.1.1 Add Military Training Routes (MTRs) to Route...... 133 21.1.2 Add Airways to Route ...... 134 21.2 Load Route ...... 135 21.3 Load Common Route Definition (CRD) File...... 135 21.3.1 Save a CRD File ...... 136 21.3.2 View a CRD ...... 137 21.4 Save Route ...... 137 21.5 Delete Route ...... 138 21.6 Reverse Route ...... 139 21.7 Clear Route ...... 139 21.8 Add Search and Rescue (SAR) Pattern ...... 140 21.9 Show Routes...... 141 21.10 User Waypoints ...... 142 21.11 Point Shapes ...... 142
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21.12 Route Line Transparency ...... 144 21.13 Add Airport, NavAid, Waypoint ...... 145 21.14 Delete Airport, NavAid, Waypoint ...... 146 21.15 Edit Route ...... 146 21.16 Estimated Time Enroute (ETE), Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) ...... 147 22 Appendix A | NGA GEOAxIS Account Registration ...... 148 22.1 Log in or Sign Up ...... 148 23 Appendix B | Uninstall Aero App ...... 149 24 Appendix C | User Waypoints and Coordinates ...... 150 25 Appendix D | Android Data Storage ...... 151 25.1 Use SD Card to Store Data ...... 151 25.1.1 Switch to the SD Card ...... 151 25.1.1.1 Leave all existing data alone ...... 152 25.1.1.2 Move Data from the Device to the SD Card ...... 152 25.2 Switch to the Device ...... 154 25.2.1 Leave All Existing Data Alone ...... 154 25.2.2 Move Data from the SD Card to the Device ...... 155 25.3 Search for Data on SD Card and Computer ...... 156 25.4 Path for Data on SD Card and Computer ...... 156 25.4.1 Selecting a Directory ...... 157 25.4.1.1 Main Storage (Device) ...... 157 25.4.1.2 SD Card ...... 158 26 Appendix E | Acronyms and Glossary ...... 159
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1 Introduction
The aeronautical multi-platform application, Aero App, is a collaborative effort reaching across NGA and other government agencies, focused on supporting the WarFighter and NGA Vision.
Aero App is designed to enhance the use of aeronautical Flight Information Publication (FLIP) data and manage individual FLIP products. The key features of this product enable you to: o Create, save, edit, and delete routes based on airports and waypoints. o View Supplements by global region. o View Moving Map to display your nearest location and view map types such as sectionals for FAA VFR and IFR High and Low Maps. Options include: - Ownship: Show Ownship, Snap to Location, and North Up. - Location Information: Show Breadcrumbs and Show Distance Rings. - Weather and Traffic: Show NEXRAD, Show METARs, and Show Traffic. o View navigational data such as Graphic Charts, CONUS Chart Graphics, Military Training Routes, and more. o View weather information: NOTAMs, METARs, and TAFs. o View airport information such as Arrival Procedures, Departure Procedures, Instrument Approach Procedures, and Giant Reports. o Use Integrated E6B flight computer for flight planning on the ground and in the air calculations of Altitude, Cold Wx, Conversions (Distance, Temperature, and Weight), Coordinates (Lat/Lon, MGRS, GARS, Radial), Descent, Distance (Distance, Speed, and Time), IRF Climb, Rwy Winds and Winds Aloft. o Load and view PDF format.
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2 About the Manual
This Aero App User Manual is a comprehensive guide to the use and understanding of Aero App for world-wide moving map coverage including aeronautical overlays and user maps, displaying Air Force Weather, airport and other navigation information, viewing georeferenced FLIP and FAA charts showing ownship location, viewing Electronic – Instrument Procedure Library (E-IPL) and Host Nation charts, creating flight plans, and much more.
Conventions used in this manual: o Menu bars are depicted in bold, italicized text, e.g. Main Menu. o Buttons are in bold, e.g. General.
2.1 Note Symbol
The note symbol represents a tip or an idea. The Aero App User Manual have several tips and ideas that can be quickly identified with the notepad symbol next to the word “NOTE”. The example below displays the Note symbol that will be distributed in the Aero App User Manual.
NOTE: The Note symbol respresents a tip or an idea.
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2.2 Contextual Help
Aero App’s contextual help provides concise steps and key functionalities of features to users. Contextual help provides a great first-time experience for users to be familiarized with certain tools and features within Aero App. On the views within Aero App that support contextual help, an orange button will be visible in the top-right corner of that view. Tapping on the will display the relevant contextual help in a pop-up window.
Contextual Help Icon
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3 Getting Started
To use Aero App, you will need to:
1. Install Aero App following the instructions below. 2. Load an initial data cycle. 3. Upload the data cycle every 28 days.
This manual will walk you through the process of installing Aero App and loading data. It will also show you how to perform common tasks and assist you with troubleshooting.
4 Troubleshooting
If you have problems that cannot be resolved, please contact the Aero App Help Desk:
Commercial: 314-676-5439
DSN CONUS: 846-0684 or 846-5439
DSN OCONUS: 312-846-0684 or 312-846-5439
Secure: 577-7102
Toll Free: 877-817-9134
Email: AeroHelp ([email protected])
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 0700-1700 CDT
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5 Where to Obtain Aero App and Data
The Aero App has several ways to obtain Aero App and data. This section will provide information on how to access the software and data.
5.1 Aero App
Aero App (National Stock Number [NSN] 7644016004225) is available for download or on DVD from: o Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Jorge Diaz ([email protected]). o National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The DVD image can be downloaded via NIPRnet at (https://dbgia.geointel.nga.mil/efb/index.cfm). This link requires a PKI-enabled CAC card for access. See your security team for a PKI certificate if you receive the following message: “Certificate-based authentication failed”. o NGA GEOINT App Store - Access the software at (https://apps.nga.mil) - Requires a GEOAxIS account (https://geoaxis.nga.mil) o NRL Geospatial Hub (GHub) - Access the software at (https://ngaaero.nrlssc.navy.mil/ngaaeroghubweb) - Requires a GEOAxIS account (https://geoaxis.nga.mil)
5.2 Data Updates
Instructions on refreshing your data are included in this User Manual. Updated cycles are available from the following sources: o AWS by logging in with your GEOAxIS or Aero User Database credentials. o Aero App DVD, available through DLA. o GHub at (https://ngaaero.nrlssc.navy.mil/ngaaeroghubweb/). o Aero Data Server (ADS) (check with an administrator for computer configuration or use ADS Discovery).
NOTE: To access GHub and AWS, users will need a GEOAxIS account and can be set up at https://geoaxis.nga.mil.
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6 System Requirements
This section explains Aero App’s system requirements and compatible devices.
6.1 System Requirements o Required - Android version 7.0 (Nougat) or later - File sharing app (you can buy one on Google Play Store if your tablet does not come with an integrated file sharing app) - 16 GB of available storage (will allow you to install Aero App and one complete data cycle) o Optional - USB cable to connect the Android tablet to a stand-alone computer - Laptop or PC with DVD drive and one of the following operating systems: - Windows 7 or later - macOS v10.5.8 or later - If loading the app from a Mac, you will need to install the Android File Transfer app on the Mac - this app is available at http://www.android.com/filetransfer o Internet connection if downloading data or Aero App via the internet
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7 How to Install or Update Aero App
This section explains how to install Aero App from a DVD using a Windows or Mac computer. Please note that the screenshots shown below are provided as a guide only. It will depend on whether you are using Windows or Mac, the version of the operating system and which file sharing app is installed on your device.
7.1 Sideloading Aero App Using DVD
1. Connect your Android tablet onto a Mac or Windows computer via USB. 2. Once your device is connected, open File Explorer and navigate to Device and Drive to locate your Android tablet. 3. Double-click on Tablet icon to open Internal storage.
User’s Device
4. Insert the data DVD onto the user’s computer. 5. Locate and double-click on the DVD drive from File Explorer.
Data DVD
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6. Using the Aero App DVD drive, open the app-Android folder.
App-Android File folder
7. Drag the latest version of AeroApp_Android.apk onto the Android tablet’s Internal storage.
Aero App apk file
8. Go onto your Android tablet and locate My Files App. 9. Internal storage is listed under Tablet, tap the AeroApp folder.
Internal Storage
Aero App folder
10. Locate and tap the file that was added onto the device.
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11. By clicking the AeroApp_Android-
12. To verify if the file has been properly installed, open Aero App and tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 13. Tap Help on the Secondary Menu. 14. Tap About and the version number will be displayed.
Aero App Version Number
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7.2 Install from NRL Geospatial Hub (GHub)
1. Open a web browser and navigate to: https://ngaaero.nrlssc.navy.mil/ngaaeroghubweb/#browse. 2. Use your GEOAxIS credentials.
User’s Credentials
NOTE: If you do not have a GEOAxIS username and password, refer to Appendix A | NGA GEOAxIS Account Registration for help on creating a new account.
3. A GHub folder will appear, click the AERO folder. 4. Click the Application_Files. 5. Locate and click the AeroApp_iOS executable file.
AERO Folder
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7.3 Install from NGA App Store
1. Go to your browser, and search https://apps.nga.mil. 2. Log into GEOINT App Store with your credentials. 3. Navigate to Android Applications section and tap See more. 4. Search Aero App and tap Install.
Sign In
Aero App
7.4 Install from aeroapp.info
1. Go on your internet browser and open aeroapp.info. 2. Tap the hamburger button. 3. Tap Downloads. Download
Hamburger Button
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4. There will be two Menu options, tap Software. 5. Users are provided with four different ways to download Aero App; the Apple App Store, NGA GEOINT App Store, DVD Download Via NIPRNET or GHub.
NOTE: Users must have created an account or have credentials to the different downloading platforms in order to obtain Aero App software.
8 Data
The following data is available for download:
o Core Data o Core Data Delta Files o Moving Maps o Giant Reports o Helicopters and Terminal Area Charts (TACs) o Electronic – Instrument Procedure Library (E-IPL) o Air Force Weather (AF Wx) o FAA Sectionals o Georeference o Open Street Maps o DigitalGlobe o User Files
NOTE: Some products and/or data may be limited in their distribution. This may include but not limited to E-ILP, AMC Giant Reports, Air Force weather, DigitalGlobe imagery, and Contract fuel information. Please contact NGA Aeronautical Dissemination Program office at [email protected] if you have questions regarding access to these products and/or data.
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8.1 Core Data
Core Data includes Global zip file and the Africa, Alaska, Canada, CONUS 1, CONUS 2, CSA, EEA, ENAME and/or PAA region files. Usable data products in the Core Data include, but not limited to, FLIP charts, Supplements, Planning Documents, Legends, Moving Map Overlays including Airports, Air Refueling Routes, Airways, ARTCCs, and many more. Users can choose to download zero or more regions; however, the Global zip file is always required. Please refer to Section 9 for more information on how to load data from Aero App.
NOTE: Users have the option to sideload data, please refer to Section 10 to view different methods of sideloading data.
8.2 Core Data Delta Files
Core Data Delta Files are significantly smaller files that contain only data that has changed from the previous cycle. Downloading Core Data Delta Files significantly reduce download time.
Aero App will automatically download the delta files if the previous cycle is already loaded in Aero App – this process is transparent to the user. After downloading the delta files, Aero App will apply the Deltas to create the new cycle.
8.3 Moving Maps
Aero App includes an advanced Moving Map that displays world-wide VFR and IFR charts. Aero App enables pilots to easily download the maps for their region of interest. Please refer to Section 16 for more information on Moving Maps.
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8.4 Giant Reports
Giant Reports are PDF documents that are an assessment from the Air Force for safe operations at an airfield. These can be downloaded and viewable within Aero App. Please refer to Section 14.2 for guidance in locating Giant Reports.
8.5 Helicopters and Terminal Area Charts (TACs)
Aero App can display a Helicopter (Gulf Coast), Helicopter (Routes), and Terminal Area Charts (TACs) on the Moving Map.
The displaying of Helicopter and Terminal Area Charts directly on the Moving Map results in perfect alignment on the underlining sectional (or other base map).
The georeferencing and spatial accuracy ensure that these charts can be used for an accurate non-primary means of navigation. Please refer to Section 16.1.2 for more information on Helicopters and Terminal Area Charts (TACs).
8.6 Electronic – Instrument Procedure Library (E-IPL)
Electronic – Instrument Procedure Library (E-IPL) charts are translations of Host Nation procedures drawn in the familiar DoD approach format. E-IPL charts are intended to fill gaps in instrument procedure coverage in existing DoD FLIP charts. E-IPL charts are available for download from ADS and AWS.
NOTE: E-IPL full cycle is available every 28 days.
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8.7 Air Force Weather
Air Force Weather (AF Wx) is timely and accurate weather information from the Air Force. Aero App enables users to view real-time weather information for METARs and TAFs. Please refer to Section 16.7 for more information on Air Force Weather (AF Wx).
8.8 FAA Sectionals
FAA Sectionals are Sectional Aeronautical Charts designed for visual navigation used for a flight under Visual Flight Rules and can be displayed as base maps on Aero App’s Moving Map. Users with GEOAxIS, Aero User Database (AUD), and GHub credentials will have access to FAA Sectionals. Please refer to Section 17.1 to reference how to load FAA Sectional Charts. Please refer to Section 16.1.1.1 to reference how to display FAA Sectionals onto the Moving Map.
8.9 Georeference
Georeference is an alignment of accurate location data to a map coordinate system for Aero App. Aero App enables users to show ownship on Airport Diagram, Instrument Approach Procedures, and their Moving Map, perfectly georeferenced. Please refer to Section 20.1.2 on how to enable Show Ownship on APD and IAP and Show Airport Ring on APD and IAP.
8.10 Open Street Maps
Aero App enables users to display Open Street Maps as their base maps. Open Street Maps is an online map that can be zoomed and panned. Open Street Maps require internet connection to display on the Moving Map as they cannot be downloaded to use offline. Please refer to Section 16.1.1.4 on how to overlay Open Street Maps on the Moving Map.
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8.11 DigitalGlobe
DigitalGlobe is a satellite imagery that provides a visual percept of the ground conditions to improve situational awareness. DigitalGlobe can be zoomed and panned. DigitalGlobe require an internet connection to display on the Moving Map as they cannot be downloaded to use offline. Please refer to Section 16.1.1.5.
"DigitalGlobe is the first company to deliver native 30cm resolution imagery, delivering clearer, richer images that empower better decision making through improved situational awareness." – DigitalGlobe
8.12 User Files
User Files contain the user preferences and are used to store and upload User Map files and other personal PDF files. User Maps can be located in the data download page of Aero App.
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9 Load Data
Data can be loaded from a DVD or a local computer. Giant Reports, FAA Sectionals, Electronic – Instrument Procedure Library (E-IPL), and Moving Map data are not available on the DVD. These data products may be downloaded separately from GHub (excluding Giant Reports and Electronic – Instrument Procedure Library) or AWS as explained in the rest of this section, or they may be available through your organization via other media.
9.1 Load Data Using AWS – Fast Cloud Downloading
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Data on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap Download. 4. Select AWS – Fast Cloud Downloading. 5. You will be given the option to access data through GEOAxIS or Aero User Database (AUD).
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9.1.1 Load Data Using GEOAxIS
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Data on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap Download. 4. Select the AWS – Fast Cloud Downloading option. 5. Tap the GEOAxIS option. 6. Type in your credentials and tap Connect or Sign Up for an Account.
User’s Credentials
7. Users will be prompted to the Data Cycle Download page, select desired cycle. 8. Below will display all data from the appropriate cycle, select the desired data cycle, including Global. 9. Tap Download once desired data cycles are selected.
NOTE: For guidance on creating an NGA GEOINT account, refer to Appendix A | NGA GEOINT Account Registration.
9.1.2 Load Data Using Aero User Database (AUD)
Aero User Database (AUD) allows for authentication of both DoD users and Foreign Partners. Aero User Database credentials are not related to GEOAxIS credentials and CAC card access is not required.
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Data on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap Download. 4. Select the AWS – Fast Cloud Downloading option. 5. Tap the Aero User Database option.
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6. Enter user’s credentials and tap Connect or Sign Up for an Account.
User’s Credentials
7. If you tap Sign Up for An Account, the userdb.aeroapp.info website will open. 8. Follow the prompts. 9. Tap Create Account when done.
10. Users will be prompted to the Data Cycle Download page, select desired cycle. 11. Below will display all data from the appropriate cycle, select the desired data cycle, including Global. 12. Tap Download once desired data cycles are selected.
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9.2 Load Data Using the Aero Data Server (ADS)
Aero Data Server (ADS) enables users to download Aero App data cycles over a local Wi-Fi network to an Android device.
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Data on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap Download. 4. Tap Aero Data Server (ADS). 5. There will be a drop-down list of ADS servers available for users. Select desired server.
9.2.1 Aero Data Server (ADS) Discovery
Aero Data Server (ADS) Discovery allows the user to automatically find ADS servers without the need to enter the IP address and port of the ADS server.
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Data on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap Download. 4. Tap Aero Data Server (ADS). 5. The ADS Discovery button is enabled by default. 6. All available ADS servers will display. Select desired server.
ADS Discovery Enabled
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7. Users will be prompted to the Data Cycle Download page, select desired cycle. 8. Below will display all data from the appropriate cycle, select the desired data cycle, including Global. 9. Tap Download once desired data cycles are selected.
9.2.2 Default to Manually-Entered IP Address and Port
1. As an alternative, users can manually enter the IP Address and Port number. 2. Once Aero App has located the user’s desired ADS Server, tap Connect.
ADS Discovery Disabled
IP Address Port Number
3. Users will be prompted to the Data Cycle Download page, select desired cycle. 4. Below will display all data from the appropriate cycle, select the desired data cycle, including Global. 5. Tap Download once desired data cycles are selected.
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9.3 Load Data Using Geospatial Hub (GHub)
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Data on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap Download. 4. Tap Geospatial Hub (GHub). 5. Enter user’s credentials and tap Connect or Sign Up for an Account.
User’s Credentials
NOTE: For guidance on creating an NGA GEOINT account, refer to Appendix A | NGA GEOINT Account Registration.
6. Users will be prompted to the Data Cycle Download page, select desired cycle. 7. Below will display all data from the appropriate cycle, select the desired data cycle, including Global. 8. Tap Download once desired data cycles are selected.
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9.4 Easy Buttons
Easy Buttons enable users to select a specific region or regions’ files for downloading. Easy Buttons are available on the AWS – GEOAxIS, Aero User Database, Aero Data Server (ADS), and GHub pages.
1. Once the user has selected the appropriate Data Source and the desired cycle, users will be prompted to the Data Cycle Download page. 2. Tap on an Easy Button:
o Africa o Alaska o Canada o CONUS o CSA o EAA o ENAME o PAA
3. A dialog box will display with the selected region files for that specific region. Tap Cancel or Continue. 4. Users can select or deselect desired individual data cycle files. Tap Download to start loading files.
Download
Easy Buttons
Easy Button pop-up confirmation
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9.5 Download Data from AWS onto Computer
Users are able to download data from AWS.
1. From your Windows or Mac computer, open an internet browser and navigate to https://download.aeroapp.info/.
NOTE: Alternatively, users can go to aeroapp.info > Downloads > Data and users will be directed to the Data Menu Options page.
2. Login using your GEOAxIS or Aero User Database credentials.
3. Aero User Database users will be prompted to select a partner upon login. 4. A data menu options screen will display, users will have multiple folders to choose from. Click Cycles.
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5. Click the latest cycle or the desired cycle.
6. Users will be redirected to the download page. Located on the top right of the screen are options to choose from Full Data Files, or Delta Files to download the datasets. 7. Once the type of download files has been selected, click the ZIP and SIG buttons on desired region or regions: AFRICA, ALASKA, CANADA, CONUS, CSA, EEA, ENAME, and/or PAA.
NOTE: If users are not downloading Delta Files, users must include Global in order to obtain core data files.
8. Above the Windows taskbar will display a pop-up download confirmation with options to Open, Save, or cancel download. Click Save or click the arrow-up (icon) and select Save as.
9. Once the data is finished downloading, select from options to Open, Open folder, or View downloads. 10. Connect your Android tablet into a Mac or Windows computer via USB cable. 11. Once your device is connected, open File Explorer and navigate to Devices and drives to locate your Android tablet.
12. Double-click on the Tablet icon to open Internal storage.
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13. Drag the downloaded data files from your Downloads folder onto your tablet internal storage.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 12 on how to load and view data status.
9.6 Download Data from NRL Geospatial Hub (GHub) onto Computer
1. From your Windows or Mac computer, open an internet browser and navigate to https://ngaaero.nrlssc.navy.mil/ngaaeroghubweb/#browse. 2. Use your GEOAxIS credentials.
User’s Credentials
3. Drag desired files onto computer.
NOTE: If you do not have a GEOAxIS username and password, see Appendix A | NGA GEOINT Account Registration.
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10 Sideloading Data
This section explains how to sideload data cycles from the data DVD via USB and sideload data from their computer onto Device/SD Card.
10.1 Sideloading Data Using DVD
Users are able to sideload data using DVD via USB.
1. Connect your Android tablet into a Mac or Windows computer using a USB cable. 2. Insert the data DVD onto user’s computer. 3. Locate and double click on the DVD drive from File Explorer.
Data DVD
4. Once your device is connected, open File Explorer and navigate to Devices and drives to locate your Android tablet.
5. Double-click on the Tablet icon to open Internal storage.
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6. Drag the desired data cycles from your DVD onto the tablet’s internal storage.
7. Go into your Android tablet and open Aero App.
NOTE: Users must include Global in order to obtain the core data files.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 12 on how to load and view data status.
10.2 Sideloading Data from Computer to the SD Card
Users are able to sideload data from their computer to the SD card on their device.
1. Insert your SD card into a Mac or Windows computer. 2. Once your SD card is connected, open File Explorer and navigate to Devices and drives to locate your SD card.
3. Double-click on the SD Card to open Internal storage.
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4. Drag the data cycle files from desired the source (DVD, AWS, GHub, or ADS) into the SD Card.
5. Eject the SD card from the computer. 6. Insert the microSD card into the Android tablet. 7. Open Aero App.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 12 on how to load and view data status. NOTE: Please refer to Appendix D | Section 25 for different ways on how store data in an SD card.
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10.3 Sideloading User Maps
Aero App has enabled users to load User Maps as their base Map. User Maps must be sideloaded. Please refer to Section 16.1.4 for more information on how to overlay User Maps on the Moving Map.
1. Connect your Android tablet into a Mac or Windows computer using a USB cable. 2. Once your device is connected, open File Explorer and navigate to Devices and drives to locate your Android tablet. 3. Double-click on the Tablet icon to open Internal storage.
4. Double-click on Aero App.
5. Double-click on User Maps.
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6. Drag the desired User Map files into the folder.
7. To confirm if the files were properly transferred, open Aero App on your tablet. 8. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 9. Tap the Maps button, the loaded User Maps should list under the User Maps section.
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10.4 Sideloading GeoPackages
Aero App has enabled users to load GeoPackages onto their Moving Map. must be sideloaded. Please refer to Section 16.1.5 for more information on how to overlay GeoPackages on the Moving Map.
1. Connect your Android tablet into a Mac or Windows computer using a USB cable. 2. Once your device is connected, open File Explorer and navigate to Devices and drives to locate your Android tablet. 3. Double-click on the Tablet icon to open Internal storage.
4. Double-click on Aero App.
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5. Double-click on Moving Map.
6. Drag the desired GeoPackages files into the folder.
7. To confirm if the files were properly transferred, open Aero App on your tablet. 8. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 9. Tap the Maps button, the loaded User Maps should list under the User Maps section.
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10.5 Sideloading User Waypoints
Users have the ability to sideload Waypoints. 1. Create a folder in your desktop named User Waypoint. 2. Right-click inside the folder and a pop-up menu will appear. 3. Hover over the New menu option and a pop-up menu will appear. 4. Click Text Document from the pop-up menu.
5. A new Text Document file will be created. 6. Create a name for the Text Document file and it must end with *waypoints.txt.
7. Double-click on the textfile and a Notepad will appear. Create the Waypoint following the format:
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8. Once the User Waypoint has been created, click File and select Save.
9. Connect your Android tablet into a Mac or Windows computer using a USB cable. 10. Once your device is connected, open File Explorer and navigate to Devices and drives to locate your Android tablet. 11. Double-click on the Tablet icon to open Internal storage.
12. Double-click on Aero App.
13. Double-click on Waypoints.
14. Drag the desired User Waypoints textfiles into the folder. 15. To confirm if the files were properly transferred, open Aero App on your tablet. 16. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu.
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17. Tap the Add Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint (+) Icon and search the loaded Waypoint textfile. The Waypoint textfile will load onto the Route Panel.
18. Tap Route and a drop-down list will display, tap Save.
19. Tap Route again and from the drop-down menu. 20. Tap Load and your Waypoint Textfiles will be listed.
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10.6 Sideloading Documents
Users have the ability to sideload user documents. 1. Connect your Android tablet into a Mac or Windows computer using a USB cable. 2. Once your device is connected, open File Explorer and navigate to Devices and drives to locate your Android tablet. 3. Double-click on the Tablet icon to open Internal storage. 4. Double-click on Aero App.
5. Double-click on Documents.
6. Drag the desired PDF file into the folder.
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7. To confirm if the files were properly transferred, open Aero App on your tablet. 8. Tap General on the Main Menu. 9. Tap Docs on the Secondary Menu. 10. Tap the gray ribbon to select a document.
11. Your loaded PDF files will be listed.
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11 Updating Aero App Data
Aero App Data updates are released periodically. Users can load and manage up to two Data Cycles at a time. Data notifications display when Aero App Data is not valid for the period of use.
11.1 Data Notifications
Aero App will display data notification warnings if there is no active cycle, the active data cycle is not current, or an E-IPL update is required.
No active cycle Aero App displays airport information, FLIP charts and other data for the Active Cycle. If no Active Cycle is selected, Aero App will display the following notification. If there is data in the Standby Cycle, then tap on Swap Cycles on the Data Status page to move the data to the Active Cycle. If there is no data in either cycle, then data must be downloaded or sideloaded.
Active cycle is not current Aero App will display a data notification if the Active Cycle is not current. In this configuration, Aero App will not display current information and it is recommended to ensure that the Active Cycle is always current.
An E-IPL update is required An E-IPL update becomes available 14 days after the cycle’s effective date. When E- IPLs are ready for download the following notification will display.
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12 Manage Data
Aero App has several platforms to load data. This section will explain the different ways to load data and view data status.
12.1 Data Status
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Data on the Secondary Menu to view data information. 3. The Data Status screen will display. 4. The effective cycle dates of the Active Cycle will be displayed on the left, and the Standby Cycle will be displayed on the right. 5. From this screen, you can also download new data when they become available.
Active Cycle Standby Cycle Effective Dates Effective Dates
NOTE: Core data files are current for 28 days after the effective date.
12.2 Manage Data on Device
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Data on the Secondary Menu to view data information.
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3. Tap Refresh. All the available data files will display Found in green font.
Refresh
Available
Data Files
4. Tap Move to Standby. Once data is validated, you will see a notification. 5. Tap Swap Cycles to activate the current data. 6. After the data has been swapped, you will see the effective date of the data located under Active Cycle. 7. If you have maps loaded, the Load Maps button appears. Tap the Load Maps option. 8. Tap on View to display loaded Active Cycle or Standby Cycle.
View Active
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12.3 File Manager
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Data on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap Download. 4. Tap on the File Manager tab. 5. Select Downloads, Active, Standby, Moving Maps, or Non-Cycle.
6. Swipe the files that you want deleted to the left and tap Delete.
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13 Aero App Main Menus
When you open Aero App, you will notice a menu bar across the top of the screen. The top row of buttons are the Main Menu options. By tapping on the red box with a white arrow, you have the option to hide or show the Main Menu and Secondary Menus. The following sections will explain how to use the Main Menu options.
13.1 Main Menu Options
o When you tap on a menu option, the color will change from blue to teal. o Unselected menu options will revert to blue. o You may need to scroll left to right to view hidden buttons.
Search Icon – To search an active Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint tap the search icon on the top left of the screen and use the search pop-up to select the appropriate airport, navaid, or waypoint. The active selection will be used to display its information, airport diagram, instrument approach procedures, and more.
Selected Airports/Waypoints – The selected identifier or waypoint will show Airport General information such as AQP status, Giant Reports, airport communications, runway specifications, and more.
Moving Map – Displays a high-performance moving map which provides various settings and overlays to customize its display. Charts such as VFR Sectionals, High and Low Enroutes are available.
General – This menu item gives pilots access to a large library of material such as Charts, Supplements, Area Planning documents, User PDF documents and Terminal Legend Procedures.
Notepad – This feature lets pilots create up to three pages of notes, using their fingertips or a stylus.
E6B – This feature allows pilots to perform a variety of navigation calculations.
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Wx Images – Provides access to real-time weather images, including precipitation, storm, icing, freezing levels, winds aloft, and forecasts.
App Mgmt – This feature lets pilots manage data and preferences for Aero App. It also provides users access to the Help section.
Red Box/Arrow – Tapping on the arrow will hide or show the Main and Secondary Menus.
13.2 Route Menu Options
Red Box/Arrow – Tapping on the arrow will hide or show the Route Panel.
Plus Sign – Tapping on the plus icon, brings an identifier search dialog. It lets pilots add Airports, NavAids, or Waypoint dialog box. Users can search by ICAO Code, Name of Airport, or Distance.
Edit – Allows users to reorder and delete entries from the route.
Route – Allows users to Load, Save, Reverse, Clear, Add SAR Patterns, Show Routes and manage User Waypoints.
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13.3 Airport and Identifier Menu Options
o By tapping the Search Icon on the Main Menu, a Search pop-up screen will display. o The Search menu returns the results for a searched identifier such as airports, navaids, waypoints and airways. Users can then navigate to other tabs to display its information, airport diagram, instrument approach procedures, and more.
Airport Identifier
Add to Favorites
NOTE: Users have the ability to add an identifier to their Favorites list as explained in Section 16.10.2.1.
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13.4 Identifier Options
The selected identifier will appear to the left of the Main Menu. When you tap on the ICAO code, the Secondary Menu will be displayed as illustrated below.
Info – Displays detailed information about the selected Airport, including General Info, AQP, Giant Report, Communications, Runways, Chart Supplements, and Remarks.
ADP – Displays the Airport Diagram for the selected Airport.
IAP – Displays the Instrument Approach Procedures for the selected Airport.
Dep – Displays the Departure Procedure for the selected Airport.
Arr – Displays the Arrival Procedures for the selected Airport.
TO min – Displays the Take Off Minimums.
Lnd Min – Displays the Alternate Minimums.
Other – Displays charts otherwise not displayed under the remaining tabs. They may include special procedures and RNAVs among others.
Host Nation – Displays the APD, IAP, SID, STAR, Visual Approach, and other charts such as Docking/ Parking and VFR AIPs for airports outside the USA. Host Nation Charts are downloaded through App Mgmt.
Wx – Displays options for viewing NOTAMS and METARs/TAFs.
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13.5 General Menu Options
By tapping on General on the Main Menu, you will be able to access a large library of material such as FAA data, FLIP Charts, Supplements, Area Planning Books, PDFs loaded into Aero App and Terminal Legend Procedures.
Charts – Displays a dialog box list from which you can select High and Low Enroute Charts, Area Charts, Graphic Charts, CONUS Chart Graphics, Military Training Routes (MTRs), and other. Charts can be selected through the drop- down menu or by swiping left and right. Supplements – Displays a dialog box list from which users can select the appropriate Supplements Book in the FLIP Chart Library. Supplement Books are in PDF format.
Area Planning Documents – Displays a dialog box list from which users can select the Area Planning Documents in PDF format. The General Planning Book is listed in this menu from the FLIP Area Planning Library.
User Documents – Displays access to user-defined content loaded into the documents library.
Terminal Procedure Legend – Displays the Terminal Procedure Legend.
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13.6 Notepad
The notepad allows users to create three pages of notes, using the fingertips or a stylus. The notepad includes an Undo and a Clear button.
NOTE: The latest markups will automatically be saved when exiting Notepad.
13.7 E6B Menu Options
The electronic calculator allows the pilot to perform a variety of calculations for flight planning on the ground and in the air. Please refer to Section 18 titled E6B Menu for the breakdown of E6B menu options.
13.8 Weather (Wx) Images Menu Options
This menu option provides access to real-time weather images, including precipitation, storm, icing, freezing levels, winds aloft and forecasts. Please refer to Section 19 titled Weather (Wx) Images.
1. Tap Weather (Wx) Images on the Main Menu. 2. A pop-up menu will display for each menu option, when selected, a real-time weather image will display.
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13.9 Application Management (App Mgmt) Menu Options
The Application Management (App Mgmt) Menu Option allows you to select preferences, load and refresh data, load Host Nation charts, and access detailed information about Aero App.
Preferences allows users to modify various system settings such as User Interface, Miscellaneous, Route, Data, Bluetooth, and Reset.
Data Status page allows users to manage cycles.
Displays the Host Nation Charts Manager screen with an option to download the charts for the selected ICAO code.
Displays information for Aero App such as – What’s New, Web Links, ReadMe, User Manual and About.
14 Using the Main Menu
The Main Menu is utilized to display the main functions of Aero App and is located either on the top or bottom of the screen (user-configurable).
14.1 Search Active Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint
To search an active airport, navaid, or waypoint tap the search icon on the top left of the screen and use the search pop-up to select the appropriate airport, navaid, or waypoint. The active selection will then be used to display its information, airport diagram, instrument approach procedures, and more.
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14.2 Information
Airport information includes many types of information such as: o General information such as AQP status, Giant Reports, airport communications, runway specifications and more. o Airport Diagrams (APDs) and Hot Spots. o Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs). o Arrival and Departure Procedures (STARs and DPs). o Takeoff and Landing minimums. o Host Nation Charts. o Weather and Potential Hazards Data (NOTAMs, METARs, and TAFs).
NavAid and airport information includes latitude, longitude, and other pertinent information. You can find Airport Information on various sections by tapping on the ICAO code on the Main Menu, Moving Map Route Panel, and by tapping an identifier on the Moving Map.
General Information (General Info) includes airport information and gives users the options to view Chart Supplements and Giant Report.
Airport Qualification Program (AQP) will display for those ICAOs that have this information available.
Communications information consists of frequencies and phone numbers that pertain to the selected entity.
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Runways information consists of runway dimensions and surface type, traffic pattern altitude, runway conditions, etc.
Remarks consist of airport obstructions, fuel, cautions, etc.
15 Airport Charts
1. To review the Airport charts for the selected airport, tap the ICAO Code on the Main Menu. 2. Tap to select one of the following Secondary Menu. 3. Your selected chart will display.
Airport Identifier
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15.1 Draw on Airport Diagrams (APDs) and Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) Charts
1. Tap the ICAO Code on the Main Menu. 2. Tap ADPs or IAPs on the Secondary Menu. 3. Selected Chart will display. 4. The pencil symbol allows the user to draw on the Chart. There are options to Save, Undo, Delete, and Rotate Screen.
Save Undo Delete Rotate Screen
NOTE: Drawings on Charts persist across cycles for 6 months.
NOTE: Drawing on Charts are only available for Airport Diagrams and Instrument Approach Procedures.
Airport Diagram (APDs) Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs)
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15.2 Continuation of Charts
1. Tap the ICAO Code on the Main Menu. 2. Select desired charts on the Secondary Menu. 3. Charts will display once selected.
Departure Procedures Arrival Procedures
Takeoff Minimums Landing Alternative Minimums
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Other Host Nation
NOTE: To zoom in or out of the airport diagram, on the top right corner of your screen there is an option to maximize or minimize the diagram. You also have the option to zoom in and out with your fingers.
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15.3 Weather and Potential Hazard Information
If you have internet connection, you can view weather and potential flight hazard information by an ICAO Code. Available information currently includes NOTAMs (Federal Aviation Administration), METARs (Aviation Weather Center/NOAA), TAFs (Aviation Weather Center/NOAA), Winds, Temps, and PIREPs.
1. Tap the active ICAO Code in the upper left corner of the Main Menu. 2. Tap Weather (Wx) on the Secondary Menu. 3. It will automatically default to the Internet tab
15.3.1 Internet
This section explains how to retrieve information from METARs, Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs) view, and NOTAMs view.
15.3.1.1 METARs and Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs) View
Aero App displays METARs and Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs) from the Aviation Digital Data Service. To view METARs, TAFs, do the following:
1. Tap on the ICAO Code on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Wx on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap Internet on the bottom ribbon. 4. Select METARs & TAFs as shown below to view information for the selected airport.
Raw Weather Information
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5. Enable or disable Decode option located at the bottom right corner to view raw or decoded weather information.
Decoded Weather Information
Decode Enabled
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15.3.1.2 NOTAMs View
NOTAMs are notices to alert pilots of potential hazards along a flight route or at a location that can affect the safety of the flight. 1. Tap on the ICAO Code on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Wx on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap NOTAMs to view information provided by the Defense Internet NOTAM Service (DINS). 4. The screen will display NOTAMs for your selected airport.
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15.3.2 METARs
The METARs tab displays raw weather information for ADS-B and Air Force Weather (AF Wx) data that may include temperature, precipitation, visibility, barometric pressure, and other information of interest to pilots. 1. Tap on the ICAO Code on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Wx on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap the METARs tab on the bottom menu to display ADS-B and AF Wx data information.
15.3.3 Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAFs)
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAFs) showcases the expected meteorological conditions at an airport during a specific period, typically 24 hours.
1. Tap on the ICAO Code on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Wx on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAFs) tab on the bottom to display the TAFs data.
METARs Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAFs)
NOTE: Please refer to Section 16.7 for information on Air Force Weather (AF Wx).
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15.3.4 Winds and Temps Aloft
Winds Aloft and Temps Aloft are forecasts of specific atmospheric conditions in terms of wind and temperature at certain altitudes; typically measured in feet above mean sea level. Wind direction is always in reference to true north. The wind speed is measured in knots and the temperature is measured in Celsius.
1. Tap on the ICAO Code on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Wx on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap the Winds tab on the bottom to display Winds data. 4. Tap the Temps tab on the bottom to display temperature data.
Winds Temps Aloft
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15.3.5 Pilot Reports (PIREPs) Pilot Reports (PIREPs) are reports of actual weather conditions encountered by an ownship in flight.
1. Tap on the ICAO Code on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Wx on the Secondary Menu. 3. Select the Pilot Report (PIREPs) tab on the bottom to display PIREPs data.
15.3.6 Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) alerts pilots of potential hazards along a flight route that could affect safety.
1. Tap the ICAO Code on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Wx on the Secondary Menu. 3. Select the NOTAMs tab on the bottom to display NOTAMs data.
Pilot Reports (PIREPs) Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs)
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16 Moving Map
The Moving Map Menu option displays a high-performance moving map. The following features will be accessible through this screen:
Speed, Track, Altitude, Distance and Bearing Breadcrumbs Center Target
Split Screen Search Icon
Route Tab Crosshair Icon
o Route Tab o Maps o Overlays o Options o Crosshair icon (snap to location) o Search icon (ICAO look up) o PIN o Split Screen icon o ADS-B o Air Force Weather (AF Wx) o Timer o Breadcrumbs - can be accessed by tapping on Lat, Lon numbers on the top right of the screen.
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16.1 Maps
Maps tab is located at the bottom right of the Moving Map screen and consists of Aero Maps, Helicopters and Terminal Area Charts (TACs), Map Options, User Maps and User GeoPackages.
16.1.1 Aero App Maps
The Aero App Maps displays Visual Flight Rule (VFR) sectionals, Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) low and high Enroute charts, and the option to have no charts on your Moving Map.
16.1.1.1 FAA Visual Flight Rule (VFR) Sectionals
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Maps located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Select FAA VFR and the Visual Flight Rule (VFR) sectional will display on the map.
16.1.1.2 Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) High Enroute
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Maps located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Select IFR High and high-altitude Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) Enroute charts will display on the map.
FAA Visual Flight Rule (VFR) Sectionals Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) High Enroute
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16.1.1.3 Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) Low Enroute
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Maps located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Select IFR Low Enroute and low-altitude Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) Enroute charts will display on the map.
16.1.1.4 Open Street Maps
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Maps located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Select Open Street Maps and an overlay will display on the Moving Map.
NOTE: Open Street Maps requires Internet for usage.
Instrument Flight Rules (IFRs) Low Enroute Open Street Maps
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16.1.1.5 DigitalGlobe
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Maps located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Select DigitalGlobe and the digitalglobe base map made up of real-time satellite imagery will display on the map.
NOTE: Only users with credentials for GEOAxIS, Aero User Database (AUD) and MDM will have DigitalGlobe access. Credentials will be cleared when the user closes Aero App.
NOTE: DigitalGlobe requires internet for usage.
NOTE: Once DigitalGlobe has been enabled, the globe will appear white. Users will need to zoom in to view the DigitalGlobe.
16.1.1.6 None
None displays only the terrain map.
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Maps located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Select None to display the terrain map with no charts.
DigitalGlobe None
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16.1.2 Helicopters and Terminal Area Charts (TACs)
The Helicopters and Terminal Area Charts (TACs) option displays Helicopter (Gulf Coast), Helicopter (Routes), and Terminal Area Charts (TACs) on your Moving Map.
16.1.2.1 Helicopter (Gulf Coast)
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Maps located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Select Helicopter (Gulf Coast) and a chart on the Gulf Coast will be overlaid on the Moving Map.
16.1.2.2 Helicopter (Routes)
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Maps located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Select Helicopter (Routes) and a chart will be overlaid for certain areas on the Moving Map.
16.1.2.3 Terminal Area Charts (TACs)
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Maps located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Select Terminal Area Charts (TACs) and a chart will be overlaid for certain areas on the Moving Map.
Helicopter (Gulf Coast) Helicopter (Routes) Terminal Area Charts (TACs)
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16.1.3 Map Options
The Map Options displays an Earth Base Map or a Gray Base Map for users to choose from.
16.1.3.1 Base Map – Earth
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Maps located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the Earth Base Map option and users map will display an Earth Base Map.
16.1.3.2 Base Map – Gray
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Maps located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the Gray Base Map option and your map should display a gray Earth.
Base Map – Earth Base Map- Gray
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16.1.4 User Maps
1. Tap the Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Maps located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. The loaded files will display under User Maps. 4. Select desired file(s). 5. Overlays will display on the Moving Map.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 10.3 for information on sideloading User Maps.
16.1.5 User GeoPackages
1. Tap the Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Maps located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the arrow icon, a drop-down list will display. 4. Select desired file(s). 5. Overlays will display on the Moving Map.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 10.4 for more information on sideloading GeoPackages.
User Maps User GeoPackages
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16.2 Overlays
Aero App can display several different components. This section will explain how to utilize every overlay on the Moving Map.
16.2.1 Aero App Overlays
Aero App Overlays has various options that enables pilots to customize their map display.
16.2.1.1 Airports
1. Tap Moving Maps on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap Airports to display the ICAO codes on the map.
16.2.1.2 Air Refueling Routes
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap Air Refueling Routes to display ARR on the map. 4. By tapping on the ARR labels on the map, a pop-up will appear with additional information.
Airports Air Refueling Routes
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16.2.1.3 Airspaces (B, C, D)
1. Tap the Moving Map on Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap Airspaces (B, C, D) to display Airspace classes overlay on the map. 4. By tapping on the Airspaces (B, C, D), a pop-up will appear with additional information.
16.2.1.4 Airways – Low
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the Airways Low option and low-altitude airways that are below 18,000 ft will display on the map.
16.2.1.5 Airways – High
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the Airways High option and the high-altitude airways that are between 18,000 ft and 45,000 ft will display on the map.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 21.1.2 on how to add Airways to route.
Airspaces (B, C, D) Airways – Low Airways – High
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16.2.1.6 Arresting Gear
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the Arresting Gear button and an overlay of Arresting Gears will appear on the map. 4. By tapping the arresting gear icon, a pop-up will display with the appropriate airport name, identifier, arresting gear information such as absorbing system and engagement type, command, and the runway direction.
16.2.1.7 Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs) – Low
Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs) low and high, is primarily to provide air traffic service for pilots that are operating on an IFR flight plan.
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs) low button and your map will overlay regions of Low ARTCCs.
Arresting Gear Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs) – Low
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16.2.1.8 Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs) – High
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs) high button and your map will overlay regions of High ARTCCs.
16.2.1.9 Flight Information Regions (FIRs)
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the Flight Information Regions (FIRs) and your map will be divided into specified regions of airspace. 4. By tapping on one of the regions, a pop-up will appear with flight information services.
Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs) Flight Information Regions (FIRs) – High
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16.2.1.10 Upper Flight Information Regions (UIRs)
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the Upper Flight Information Regions (UIRs) and your map will be divided into specified regions of airspace. 4. By tapping on one of the regions, a pop-up will appear with upper flight information services.
16.2.1.11 International Boundaries
International Boundaries delineates the space between sovereign states.
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the International Boundaries button to green and the map will overlay a division of the sovereign states.
Upper Flight Information Regions (UIRs) International Boundaries
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16.2.1.12 Military Training Routes (MTRs) Instrument Routes (IRs)
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the Military Training Routes (MTR) Instrument Routes (IR) and an overlay with identifiers will display on map. 4. By tapping on an identifier, a pop-up will appear with additional information.
16.2.1.13 Military Training Routes (MTRs) Visual Routes (VRs)
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the Military Training Routes (MTR) Visual Routes (VR) and an overlay with identifiers will display on map.
16.2.1.14 Military Training Routes (MTRs) Slow Speed Routes (SRs)
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the Military Training Routes (MTR) Slow Speed Routes (SR) and an overlay with identifiers will display on the map.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 21.1.1 on how to add MTRs to route.
Military Training Routes Military Training Routes Military Training Routes (MTRs) Instrument Routes (MTRs) Visual Routes (MTRs) Slow Speed Routes
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16.2.1.15 Place Names
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap Place Names and an overlay of town names and country boundary will display on the map.
16.2.1.16 Runways
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap Runways and an overlay of runways will display on the map.
Place Names Runways
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16.2.1.17 Search and Rescue (SAR) Grids
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap Search and Rescue (SAR) Grids and an overlay of world-wide SAR Grids will display on the map.
16.2.1.18 Special Use Airspaces (SUAs)
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap the On button and an overlay of Special Use Airways (SUAs) and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) will display on the map. 4. Tap the Labels+ option to display labels on Special Use Airways (SUAs) and Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs). 5. By tapping the labels on the overlays, a pop-up will appear with additional information.
Search and Rescue (SAR) Grids Special Use Airspaces (SUAs)
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16.2.1.19 Time Zones
Time Zones are shown on the Moving Map with lines separating the longitudinal divisions. Labels display the time offset for each time zone.
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap Time Zones and the map will display lines separating longitudinal divisions.
16.2.1.20 Vertical Obstructions (VOs)
Vertical Obstructions (VOs) will provide information including towers, buildings, and bridges at or above 150’ with additional information including coordinates, AGL, and MSL.
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap Vertical Obstructions (VOs) and an overlay of obstructions will appear on the map. 4. When tapping on an obstruction icon, a pop-up will appear with information.
Time Zones Vertical Obstructions (VOs)
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16.2.2 User Overlays
1. Tap Moving Map on Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap User Overlays loaded shapefiles and an overlay of loaded shapefiles will appear on the map.
NOTE: Users are able to sideload User Overlays by connecting to a computer via USB and storing shapefiles in [mounted root]/AeroApp/MovingMaps directory.
User Overlays
16.3 Options
Options include features that deal with ownship location, breadcrumbs, distance rings, and ADS-B.
16.3.1 Ownship
The Ownship option has the ability to display user’s Ownship, Snap to Location, and North Up.
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16.3.1.1 Show Ownship
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Options located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap Show Ownship and a blue ownship icon will appear on your current location.
16.3.1.2 Snap to Location
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Options located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap Snap to Location and the map will automatically snap to your current location every 15 seconds.
NOTE: Alternatively, users can access their Snap to Location feature by tapping the Crosshair Icon on their Moving Map as explained in Section 16.10.1.
16.3.1.3 North Up
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Options located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap North Up and your map will be positioned North, having more control of the map.
Show Ownship Snap to Location North Up
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16.3.2 Location Information
This section will explain how to utilize your Breadcrumbs and Distance Rings on your Moving Map.
16.3.2.1 Show Breadcrumbs
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Options located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap Show Breadcrumbs and your breadcrumb trail tracks will display in orange on the map.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 16.5 for more information about Breadcrumbs.
16.3.2.2 Show Distance Rings
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Options located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap Show Distance Rings and your map will display rings around current location at 5, 25, and 50 nautical miles radius.
Show Breadcrumbs Show Distance Rings
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16.3.3 Traffic
Aero App have the ability to display ADS-B traffic. User must be connected to an ADS-B device in order to display ADS-B traffic.
16.3.3.1 Show Traffic
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Options located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap Show Traffic button to display ADS-B traffic.
Show Traffic
NOTE: Traffic displays a magenta icon with current altitude.
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16.3.4 Weather
Aero App Weather have various options that enable pilots to customize the overlay of ADS-B or AF Wx METARs, and ADS-B NEXRAD weather overlay. Users can change the transparency of the ADS-B NEXRAD weather overlay.
16.3.4.1 Show METARs
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Options located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap Show METARs to display flight rules overlay on the map.
NOTE: Show METARs needs to be enabled to view AF Wx.
16.3.4.2 NEXRAD
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the feature Options located at the bottom of the Moving Map. 3. Tap NEXRAD to display weather overlay on the map. 4. Using the ADS-B overlay Transparency slider, set a precise percentage value from 0% to 100%.
ADS-B METARs ADS-B NEXRAD
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16.4 Moving Map Pop-up Menu
By tapping on an identifier on the Moving Map, a menu displays with the ICAOs Lat, Lon and a list of options that include general information, IAP charts, procedures, the option to add the point to the route, and more.
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the red Route Tab and the Route Panel will expand. 3. By tapping on an identifier on the Route Panel or on the Moving Map, a pop-up will display.
Airport Identifier
Airport Latitude, Longitude
NOTE: Alternatively, users can access the pop-up menu by tapping on an ICAO in the Route Panel.
16.4.1 Add to Route
To add identifiers to the Route on the Moving Map:
1. Tap an ICAO code on the Route Panel or your Moving Map. 2. Tap Add to Route on the pop-up menu. 3. The new point will be added on the route panel. 4. Once the point has been added, the pop-up menu changes to Remove from Route. By tapping Remove from Route, the point will be deleted from the route.
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16.4.2 Information and Weather (Wx)
To view the Airports Information and weather, tap Information and Wx from the Moving Map pop-up Menu. Alternately, users can view Airports information and weather from the Main Menu options. Please refer to Section 14.2 for Airport Information and Section 15.3 for Weather.
1. Tap an identifier on the Moving Map. 2. Tap Information and Wx on the pop-up menu.
16.4.2.1 Info
This section includes airport general information, Airport Qualification Program (AQP), Communications, Runways and Remarks.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 14.2 titled Information for the breakdown of each point.
16.4.2.2 Weather (Wx)
The Weather (Wx) displays Internet and ADS-B weather such as METARs, Terminal Area Forecast (TAFs), Winds, Temps, Pilot Report (PIREPs), and NOTAMs.
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap a route on the Route Panel. 3. A pop-up will appear, select Information and Wx. 4. A screen will default into the Info page, tap Wx and a secondary menu will display on the bottom of the pop-up with options for Internet, METARs, TAFs, Winds, Temps, PIREPs, and NOTAMs all providing weather data.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 15.3 for details on Internet and ADS-B Weather Information.
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16.4.3 Show on Map
1. Tap on an ICAO Code on the Moving Map. 2. Tap Show on Map on the pop-up menu. 3. The screen will pan to the ICAO Code location.
16.4.4 Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) on Map
By selecting Instrument approach Procedures (IAP) on the list, after tapping IAP on Map, that IAP will display on the Moving Map perfectly georeferenced. Overlaying the IAPs provides an additional level of situational awareness.
1. Tap on an ICAO Code on the Moving Map. 2. Tap Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) on Map from the pop-up menu.
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3. The IAPs for the ICAO list will appear.
4. Select an IAP chart from the list provided. 5. The IAP chart will display on the Moving Map perfectly georeferenced. 6. To remove the IAP chart from the Moving Map, tap the red pop-up X.
Remove IAP Chart
NOTE: A small number of Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) are not georeferenced therefore, they cannot be shown on the Moving Map.
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16.4.5 Nearest
1. Tap on an ICAO Code on the Moving Map. 2. Tap Nearest on the pop-up menu. 3. A list of the nearest airports will display, select desired point.
List of Nearest Airports
4. By selecting a point from the Nearest list, you will be led to an ICAO pop-up menu, tap Add to Route. 5. The added point will display on the route panel.
NOTE: A shortcut to the Nearest Menu is achieved by long pressing a point on the Moving Map and the Nearest pop-up menu will appear.
16.4.6 Drop Pin
Drop Pin enables pilots to drop points in any specified area and view additional descriptive information about the point.
1. Tap on an ICAO Code on the Moving Map. 2. Tap Drop Pin on the pop-up menu.
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16.4.6.1 Pin
1. Tap on an ICAO Code or long-press on a point on the Moving Map. 2. Tap Drop Pin on the pop-up menu. 3. A Drop Pin pop-up will appear. Select Pin and a Pin dialog box will display. 4. Users can add a desired name, photo, document, or notes to a pin. 5. Tap Advanced for additional options: Connect to Location, Distance Ring, Radius in Nautical Miles, and Alert on Intersection. 6. Tap Drop Pin once all desired information is filled.
Insert Photo
Insert Documents
7. The blue pin icon will display on the Moving Map. 8. Tap the blue pin icon to view the description of the pin.
Current Altitude, Longitude
9. To delete, tap on the Pin. 10. Swipe from right to left, tap Delete.
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16.4.6.2 Emergency Marker
1. Tap an ICAO or long-press on a Route from the Route Panel or the Moving Map. 2. Tap Drop Pin from the pop-up menu. 3. A Drop Pin pop-up will appear. Select Emergency Marker. 4. A Create Emergency Marker pop-up will appear, tap Create.
5. An Emergency Marker pin will display on the Moving Map. The red lines will display with white characters indicating nautical miles and bearing in degrees from current location to the Emergency Marker. 6. Tap the Emergency Marker pin on the Moving Map to display the pin description.
7. To delete, tap on the Pin. 8. Swipe from right to left, tap Delete.
16.4.6.3 Landmark
1. Tap an ICAO or long-press on a Route from the Route Panel or the Moving Map. 2. Tap Drop Pin from the pop-up menu. 3. A Drop Pin pop-up will appear. Select Landmark. 4. A Create Landmark pop-up will appear, tap Create.
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5. A Landmark pin will display on the Moving Map. 9. Tap the Landmark pin on the Moving Map to display the pin description.
10. To delete, tap on the Pin. 11. Swipe from right to left, tap Delete.
16.4.6.4 Avoidance Point
1. Tap an ICAO or long-press a Route on the Route Panel or the Moving Map. 2. Tap Drop Pin from the pop-up menu. 3. A Drop Pin pop-up will appear. Select Avoidance Point. 4. An Avoidance Point pop-up will appear, input Radius in NM, then tap Create.
6. An Avoidance Point pin will display on the Moving Map. 7. Tap the Avoidance Point pin on the Moving Map to display the pin description.
8. To delete, tap on the Pin. 9. Swipe from right to left, tap Delete.
NOTE: Alternatively, users can Drop Pin on the Route Panel by tapping on an ICAO and selecting Drop Pin on the pop-up menu.
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16.4.7 Add Departure Procedure (DP) or Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR) to Route
1. From the Route Panel or the Moving Map, select the Departure Airport to add a DP to the route or the Arrival Airport to add STAR to route. 2. Tap Add Procedure to Route on the pop-up menu. 3. Tap Add DP to Route or Add STAR to Route as appropriate.
Departure Arrival Procedure Procedure
4. Select a Procedure. 5. Select a Transition. 6. Select the First/Last Waypoint. 7. Tap OK when done. 8. The procedure will display on Route Panel and Moving Map.
Add DP to Route Add STAR to Route
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16.4.8 Direct-To
1. Tap on an ICAO on the Moving Map. 2. Tap Direct-To on the pop-up menu. 3. Your current location will direct-to the selected ICAO destination. A thin magenta line will be drawn from your current position to the position selected.
4. A Direct-To pop-up menu will appear with the options to Add to Route and proceed Direct-To
5. In order to clear a Direct-To, simply tap on the ICAO destination and tap Cancel Direct-to.
NOTE: Users have the ability to Direct-To an ICAO that is currently not on the route.
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16.5 Breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs enable users to record coordinates throughout their course. A GPS connection is required. In order to view the Breadcrumbs trail, you must enable the option as described in Section 16.3.2.1.
Date of Recording Zulu Time
Speed, Track, Altitude
Coordinates
1. Tap the coordinates located on the top right corner of the Moving Map. 2. A dialog window will open. If there are breadcrumbs stored, there will be a list provided for you. 3. Tap Add to manually add the coordinates or select the timer option to automatically add coordinates for every 10 seconds, 1 minute, or every hour. Your current coordinates will be stored. 4. Tap Distance. 5. Input distance increments.
NOTE: Breadcrumbs are logged by individual days.
6. To delete individual breadcrumbs, swipe left on the selected breadcrumb and then tap Delete. 7. Tapping Clear will delete all breadcrumbs.
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8. To export and save breadcrumbs, tap Export. You can Export to SQLite Database, Export to Route List, and Export to KML format.
NOTE: Contextual Help is available for Breadcrumbs.
16.5.1 View Breadcrumbs in a SQLite File
A database viewer is required to view breadcrumbs in a SQLite file.
1. Export Breadcrumbs to SQLite Database. 2. Connect your Android tablet into a Mac or Windows computer using a USB cable. 3. Once your device is connected, open File Explorer and navigate to Devices and drives to locate your Android tablet. 4. Double-click on the Tablet icon to open Internal storage.
5. Double-click on Aero App.
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6. Double-click on Breadcrumbs.
7. Your exported breadcrumbs will be listed.
16.5.2 View Breadcrumbs in Route List
1. Export Breadcrumbs to Route List. 2. Your selected points will appear on the Export to Route pop-up. 3. Users have the option to rename their Route, when desired name is created, tap Save. 4. To view your saved Route, tap the Route Tab to open your Route Panel. 5. Tap Route and a pop-up menu will appear. 6. Tap Load from the pop-up menu and navigate to your saved route. 7. Your Saved Route will be loaded onto your Route Panel.
16.5.3 View Breadcrumbs in KML
1. Export Breadcrumbs in KML. 2. Connect your Android tablet into a Mac or Windows computer using a USB cable. 3. Once your device is connected, open File Explorer and navigate to Devices and drives to locate your Android tablet.
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4. Double-click on the Tablet icon to open Internal storage.
5. Double-click on Aero App.
8. Double-click on Breadcrumbs.
9. Your exported breadcrumbs will be listed. Copy KML files and create a folder on your desktop, specifically for KML files.
10. Open Google Earth to Export KML files, and your points will appear.
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16.6 Timer
The Timer option is a general use chronometer that can be utilized to time flights or any other activity.
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Timer located on the top right corner of the screen. A timer menu should pop-up. 3. For a countdown, tap Down and select your starting time in Hours, Minutes, and Seconds. 4. To count-up from zero, tap Up.
Start Button
5. Tap Start to count-up or count down. 6. Tap Stop to clear timer. 7. Tap Reset to restart timer.
Hours Seconds Minutes
NOTE: Tap Reposition to move the Timer button from the current position to below ADS-B button.
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16.7 Air Force Weather (AF Wx)
Air Force Weather (AF Wx) displays METARs and TAFs in Aero App. This information can be viewed for an ICAO on the Moving Map, Route panel and Wx tab.
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap AF Wx tab on the top right-hand corner of your Moving Map screen. 3. Air Force Wx pop-up will appear, tap Download.
4. A GEOAxIS Log In pop-up will appear. Input your credentials for GEOAxIS, then tap Connect.
5. The Air Force Weather (AF Wx) pop-up will display the age of the AF Wx in Aero App. New AF Wx is available from the Aero App weather server every 5 minutes. To retrieve the latest AF Wx data in Aero App, tap Download.
NOTE: Credentials will be cleared when the user closes Aero App.
NOTE: Air Force Weather (AF Wx) is only available via internet. However, if ADS-B weather information becomes available; whichever source has the latest data will show as a current weather.
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16.7.1 Air Force Weather (AF Wx) in Route Panel
1. Tap the Route Tab on the Moving Map to open the Route Panel. 2. METAR information will display for each ICAO in your route. 3. The different color dot indicates the Airports Flight Rules: o Green: VFR o Blue: MVFR o Red: IFR o Magenta: LIFR
NOTE: METAR information on the Route Panel expires 75 minutes after becoming available.
16.7.2 Air Force Weather (AF Wx) in Wx Tab
1. Tap on the ICAO Code on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Weather (Wx) on the Secondary Menu. 3. AF Wx will display under the following tabs: o METARs o TAFs
METARs TAFs
NOTE: Air Force Weather is only available via internet. However, if ADS-B weather information becomes available; whichever source has the latest data will show as the current weather.
NOTE: METAR information on the Wx tab expires 3 hours after becoming available. TAF information on the Wx tab expires 12 hours after becoming available.
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16.8 Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B)
If your ownship has an Automatic Dependent Surveillance — Broadcast receiver, you will be able to receive NEXRAD, METARs, TAFs, and other textual data as well as ownship location. 1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the ADS-B button located on the top-right corner of your screen. 3. The green status indicates that the ADS-B connection is established to receive the data for Heart Beat, GPS Location, GPS Altitude, and FIS-B Data. o Heart Beat lets you know that ADS-B is receiving data. o GPS Location tracks your position. o GPS Altitude tracks your elevation. o FIS-B Data allows pilots to receive weather. o Uplink/sec tells you how many ADS-B data messages Aero App received from ADS-B towers during the previous second. o Time displays the Zulu time.
Battery Level of ADS-B Receiver Status of ADS-B Connection
Zulu Time
NOTE: Please refer Section 20.1.5 for connection via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
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16.9 Crosstrack (XTK)
Crosstrack (XTK) represents the distance in nautical miles (nm) and direction needed to get back to the route. The difference is the direction of the arrow; the arrow points toward the route and not in the direction of the deviation.
Distance in Nautical Miles Direction
16.10 Other Moving Map Features
This section will explain additional features that are on the Moving Map such as the Snap to Location, Identifier Search, Split Screen, Center Target, and Altitude Calibration features.
Split Screen
Identifier Search Snap to Location
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16.10.1 Snap to Location
By tapping on the Crosshair Icon, located on the bottom right of your Moving Map screen, it will snap to your current GPS location.
NOTE: Users have the ability to enable a Snap to Location feature, which returns to the user’s current location after 15 seconds as explained in Section 16.3.1.2.
16.10.2 Identifier Search
Identifier Search allows pilots to search airports and waypoints by Identifier, Name of Airport, or Distance.
1. Tap the Search Icon on bottom right corner of the screen. 2. Enter identifier name and search term, then your search will appear.
NOTE: Alternatively, users can access their Identifier search tab that is located on the Main Menu as explained in Section 13.3.
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16.10.2.1 Add an Identifier to Favorites
1. To add an identifier as a favorite, tap the gray Star located next to the identifier; the Star will convert to gold. 2. To remove an identifier from favorites, tap the Star on the left of the identifier; the Star will revert to gray. 3. To view identifiers marked as favorite, tap on the Star located in the upper right corner.
NOTE: Users have the ability to add Airports, NavAids, and Waypoints to Favorites. Add to Favorites with Search Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint, Add Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint, and Move Map to Location.
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16.10.3 Split Screen
Split Screen allows users to view IAP charts or user PDF documents simultaneously with Moving Map on the same screen.
16.10.3.1 APD and IAP for Destination Airport
APDs and IAPs for the route’s destination airport may be displayed simultaneously with the Moving Map on the split screen.
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap on the Split Screen icon located on the bottom-right corner of your screen. 3. Destination IAP default chart pops up. 4. Tap the gray Menu Ribbon. 5. Select an IAP on the pop-up menu.
Split Screen
Draw on Charts Menu Ribbon
Switch Page
PDF Button
NOTE: If no routes are loaded, no charts will display.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 15.1 on how to draw on APD and IAP charts.
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4. To switch to your destination APD, tap the switch document page button on top of the PDF tab and the IAP will switch to you APD chart.
NOTE: The Switch Page button will turn blue if the user is viewing the IAP, when switching to view the APD charts, the button will turn gray.
16.10.3.2 PDF Support
Users documents must be sideloaded prior to viewing the document. Users have the ability to view PDF documents.
1. Tap the PDF icon on the Split Screen. 2. Tap the gray Menu Ribbon on the Document Menu. 3. Select a document. 4. To reverse to IAP chart, tap the clipboard icon.
NOTE: The thumbnails below the documents will allow the user to select individual pages. Alternatively, the user can tap the left or right arrows to turn the page.
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16.10.4 Center Target
As the user moves the map, a target in the center of the screen will appear and its coordinates will show at the top right of the screen.
As the map is moved, the coordinates at the top of the screen change, provided the GPS is on. When in use, a yellow tag displays distance from current location (in nautical miles) and bearing (in degrees).
Center Target
16.10.4.1 Measure Distance and Bearing between Points
Aero App enables the user to easily calculate the distance and bearing between two points on the Moving Map.
1. Tap on the target icon on the Moving Map to set a starting point. 2. As you move the map, the distance and bearing between the starting point and new location displays.
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16.10.5 Altitude Calibration
GPS altitude does not always match what is shown in your altimeter. To correct the altitude on Aero App to match the altitude shown on your altimeter:
1. Tap on the Altitude on the black ribbon. 2. Tap the +/- buttons to adjust your calibrated altitude up or down by 100’ or 500’, respectively. 3. Tap on the Set button to complete the calibration. 4. To use the actual GPS altitude without calibration, tap on the Use GPS button.
Current Location Altitude
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17 General
This section will provide information for Charts, Supplements, Planning, Docs, and Legend.
17.1 Charts
1. Tap General on the Main Menu. 2. Select Charts, Supplements, Planning, Documents or Legend on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap the gray ribbon and select desired document. 4. A menu will display from which you can select High and Low Enroute Charts, Area Charts, Graphic Charts, CONUS Chart Graphics, Military Training Routes (MTRs), and other charts.
Charts
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Supplements
Area Planning Documents
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User Documents
Terminal Procedure Legend
NOTE: The thumbnails below all the documents will allow you to select individual pages. Alternatively, users can tap the left or right arrows to turn the page.
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18 E6B Menu
The electronic calculator allows the pilot to perform a variety of calculations for flight planning on the ground and in the air.
Altitude The Altitude Menu option allows the user to calculate Pressure Altitude and Density Altitude by entering Elevation in feet or the Airport ICAO code, Altimeter, and Temperature.
Cold Weather (Wx) Cold Wx corrects Altitude for cold temperature operations. You have the ability to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Conversions Conversions is a feature that allows the user to convert Distance, Temperature, and Weight into different systems.
1. Tap on the desired conversions in Distance, Temperature, or Weight. 2. Enter the measurement value you want to convert (for instance, KG into Lbs).
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Coordinates Coordinates allows you to get a reading on Lat, Lon, MGRS (Military Grid Reference System), GARS (Global Area Reference System), and Radial Off NavAid when you input coordinates.
1. Select a tab. 2. Enter coordinates.
Once the coordinates have been entered in for one of the tabs, you can tap an output field to automatically switch to the mode with those field values automatically populated. For example, from the Lat, Lon page, you can tap on the MGRS output field and the MGRS page tab is displayed with the field values from Lat, Lon.
The NavAid Radial Distance page calculates the coordinates using three inputs: namely a NavAid, Radial and Distance.
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Descent To calculate the Descent Rate in feet per minute, input the Descent Angle in degrees and Groundspeed in knots.
Distance The Distance tab enables users to calculate the Total Fuel by the Distance, Speed, and Time.
The Distance is calculated by the speed in knots, the Time in the format 00:00:00 (hours, minutes, and seconds), and the Fuel Burn Per Hour in gallons per hour (gal/hr). The Total Fuel will display under the Fuel Burn Per Hour box and is calculated in gallons(gal). The Distance calculation will display on the results bar above.
The Speed is calculated by the Distance in nautical miles, the Time in the format 00:00:00 (hours, minutes, and seconds), and the Fuel Burn Per Hour in gallons per hour (gal/hr). The Total Fuel will display under the Fuel Burn Per Hour box and is calculated in gallons(gal). The Speed in knots calculation will display on the results bar above.
The Time is calculated by the Distance in nautical miles, the speed in knots, and the Fuel Burn Per Hour in gallons per hour (gal/hr). The Total Fuel will display under the Fuel Burn Per Hour box and is calculated in gallons(gal). The Time in the format 00:00:00 (hours,
minutes, and seconds) calculation will display on the results bar above.
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Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) Climb IFR Climb calculates Climb Angle in degrees and Climb Rate in feet per minute by typing in Climb (Feet / NM) and Groundspeed (Knots).
Runway (Rwy) Winds Runway Winds calculates Headwind and Crosswind by typing in Runway Direction in degrees, and Wind Direction/Speed.
Winds Aloft Winds Aloft calculates Heading (Hdg), Ground Speed (GS), and Wind Correction Angle (WCA) by typing in Nearby Airport (ICAO), Course (degrees), True Airspeed (knots), and Wind Direction/Speed.
NOTE: See reference notes located on the bottom of the E6B pop-up.
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19 Weather (Wx) Images
The Weather (Wx) Images are from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) providing access to weather, hydrologic, and climatic forecasts and warnings for the U.S. and adjoining areas. The images can be panned and zoomed. An internet connection is required to view real-time weather images. Wx images are provided below:
Local and Animated RADAR
Satellite Icing
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Wind Weather Forecast
METARs and PIREPs AIRMETs and SIGMETs
Prog Charts Lightning Probability
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Convective SIGMETs and Outlooks Current Convective Watches
Alaska
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20 Application Management (App Mgmt)
Users can navigate the following menu options under Application Management (App Mgmt) on the Main Menu:
o Preferences o Data o Host Nation o Help
20.1 Menu Preferences
Preferences allows users to modify various system settings such as User Interface, Miscellaneous, Route, Data, Bluetooth, and Reset.
20.1.1 User Interface
Aero App has enabled users to modify certain features to personalize their Aero App.
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Preferences on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap the Night Mode option to enable the white-on-black or a black-on-white screen.
4. Tap Big Buttons on Main Menu to increase Menu button size; useful when wearing gloves.
5. Tap Info Text Size to set the Airport Information page text size from small, medium, or large.
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20.1.2 Miscellaneous
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Preferences on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap Show Ownship on APD and IAP to show ownship on FAA Airport Diagrams and Instrument Approach Procedures.
4. Tap Show Airport Ring on APD and IAP to verify the georeferencing by showing a small ring around the Airport center.
5. Tap Prevent Flashing to enable a special mode, preventing the Moving Map from flashing when displaying the Moving Map data.
6. Tap Switch to APD on Landing to enable a feature that allows users to have their Airport Diagram display on their interface as they are arriving to their destination.
NOTE: Users must input desired speed (kt) to switch to their APD.
NOTE: If the users are on the Moving Map screen, their APD will appear on a split screen, perfectly georeferenced.
7. Tap Next Waypoint Buffer (nm) to automatically change to the next waypoint when the ownship is within the buffer radius.
NOTE: Users must input desired Nautical Miles (nm).
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8. Tap Minimum Runway Length (feet) to filter Airports based on runway length, shortening the length of the input field.
NOTE: Users must input desired length (ft).
20.1.3 Route
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Preferences on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap Snap Route to Current Leg. When Snap Route to Current Leg is enabled, the route will automatically scroll and highlight the current flight leg on the Route Panel.
20.1.4 Data
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Preferences on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap Use SD card to store data to store core data, Moving Map, and Non-Cycle data.
4. Tap Search for Data on SD Card and Computer to automatically search device for Aero App files.
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5. Tap Path for Data on SD Card and Computer to select the directory that you wish to copy files to before data loading.
NOTE: Please see Appendix D | Android Data Storage for the extension of the SD Card sideloading.
20.1.5 Bluetooth
Bluetooth is only required for some GPS receivers and ADS-B receivers. Connect your device to a GPS receiver or an ADS-B receiver using connection via Bluetooth as appropriate in Settings.
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Preferences on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap Android Bluetooth Settings to open the system settings to manage Bluetooth status and pair device.
4. Tap Select Paired Device to select the paired Bluetooth device to connect.
5. Tap Device Type to select GPS or ADS-B.
6. Tap Allow Background Location Collection to allow Aero App to collect location information even when Aero App is in the background.
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7. Tap Currently Connected Device to disconnect current device.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 16.8 for the ADS-B receiver connection.
NOTE: Some ADS-B receiver requires connection via Wi-Fi.
20.1.6 Reset
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Preferences on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap Clear for Clear All Charts Markups to clear all markups on your ADP and IAP.
20.2 Data
Status page allows users to manage cycles. Please refer to Section 12.
20.3 Data Host Nation Charts
Host Nation charts can be downloaded and viewed for airfields outside the United States.
NOTE: Users must have ASPS credentials to access Host Nation Charts.
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20.3.1 Download Host Nation Charts
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Host Nation on the Secondary Menu. 3. Log in with your ASPS credentials. 4. Enter the ICAO Code for the desired Host Nation charts and tap Return from device keyboard.
5. The chart list available for the ICAO code will display. 6. Tap Download ICAO charts to download the charts to your device.
7. To verify that the Host Nation charts have been downloaded, tap On Device at the top of the screen to the right. 8. To view downloaded charts, refer to Section 15.2.
NOTE: In order to load Host Nation charts, an Active Cycle must be selected.
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20.3.1.1 Create an ASPS Account
1. In order to gain access to ASPS (Aeronautical Source Packaging Service) go to https//asps.leidos.com. 2. Tap on Request Account button. 3. Fill in your information, including Government POC.
20.4 Help
The Help tab brings up five options:
o What’s New (Must have Active Cycle selected) o Web Links (Must have Active Cycle selected) o ReadMe o User Manual o About
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21 Route Panel
Tap on the red Route Tab located on the bottom left of the screen to expand the Route Panel.
To add Airport, NavAid, Waypoint, and Airways, tap the button with the Plus Sign (+). A pop-up will display for users to enter Identifier, Search term, or current route. You can search by identifier, name of the Airport, or by distance.
Tap the Edit button to delete and reorder entries on your route panel.
Tap the Route button to Load, Save, Reverse, Clear, Add Search and Rescue (SAR) pattern, Show Routes, User Waypoints, and Point Shapes on your route panel.
21.1 Create Route
1. Tap the “+” button on the Route Panel. 2. The Add Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint search pop-up displays. 3. Use your keypad to search and select entries, including identifiers, terms, MGRS, and Lat, Lon, to create your route with all desired points.
NOTE: To enter a route with multiple points, enter each identifier separated by a space. The entries will display in the given order.
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4. Tap Enter. 5. All the route entries will display in the route panel in the order you typed them.
NOTE: When adding a new point (ICAO, Waypoint, etc.) to an existing route, the new point is automatically added to the route in its geographically optimal position and not simply at the end of the route.
21.1.1 Add Military Training Routes (MTRs) to Route
Users have the ability to add Military Training Routes (MTRs) to route.
1. Navigate to the Route Panel. 2. Tap the “+” button on the Route Panel. 3. The Add Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint search pop-up will display. 4. Use your keypad to input desired Military Training Routes (MTRs) to add to route following the format: {starting point}.{MTR}.{endpoint}.
5. Your Military Training Route (MTR) will display on the Route Panel.
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21.1.2 Add Airways to Route
Users have the ability to add Airways to route.
1. Navigate to the Route Panel. 2. Tap the “+” button on the Route Panel. 3. The Add Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint search pop-up will display. 4. Use your keypad to search and select desired Airways to add to route.
5. Your Airway route will display on the Route Panel.
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21.2 Load Route
1. Navigate to the Route Panel. 2. Tap Route. 3. Tap Load on the pop-up menu. 4. Select the route that you want to load. 5. Route will display in Route Panel.
21.3 Load Common Route Definition (CRD) File
Users have the ability to load CRD Files onto Aero App.
1. Connect your device onto our computer. 2. Open File Explorer and locate your device. 3. Click the Internal Storage of your device. 4. Locate your AeroApp folder. 5. Locate Routes in the AeroApp folder.
6. Open the folder that includes the user’s CRD Files.
7. Drag the desired CRD File onto the Internal Storage of your device. 8. Open Aero App in your device.
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9. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 10. Tap the Route Tab and your Route Panel will expand. 11. Tap Route and a drop-down list will display, tap Load.
12. Locate and tap the CRD Files that was loaded onto Aero App. The CRD Files will show on the Route Panel as the current route.
21.3.1 Save a CRD File
1. Tap Route and a drop-down menu list will display. Tap Save. 2. A Save Route pop-up menu will display. Users have the ability to rename their CRD Files. 3. Once the name of users CRD Files has changed, tap Save on the top-right corner of the pop-up.
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21.3.2 View a CRD
1. To view a saved CRD File, tap Route and on the Route Panel. 2. A drop-down menu list will display, tap to select Show Routes and your CRD files will show as your Saved Routes.
21.4 Save Route
1. Create a route by loading ICAO codes and points to the Route Panel. 2. Tap Route. 3. Tap Save on the pop-up menu. 4. New route will appear on pop-up window. 5. Tap Save. Route is saved for future use.
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21.5 Delete Route
1. Navigate to the Route Panel. 2. Tap Route. 3. Tap Load or Save on the pop-up menu. 4. Select route to be deleted and swipe left. 5. Tap Delete. 6. The route will be deleted permanently.
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21.6 Reverse Route
1. Navigate to the Route Panel. 2. Tap Route. 3. Tap Reverse from pop-up menu. 4. Departure reverts to arrival and vice versa.
21.7 Clear Route
1. Navigate to the Route Panel. 2. Tap Route. 3. Tap Clear on the pop-up menu to clear the route.
NOTE: Clearing a route clears the current route. It does not delete any saved routes.
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21.8 Add Search and Rescue (SAR) Pattern
Search and Rescue (SAR) Patterns provide pilots and rescue missions with search patterns in the search area. These search patterns, such as creeping, parallel, square, and sector are displayed on the Moving Map.
1. Navigate to the Route Panel. 2. Tap Route. 3. Tap Add SAR Pattern on the pop-up menu. 4. Select Creeping, Parallel, Square, or Sector. 5. Select Waypoint, Lat/Lon, or MGRS. 6. Select Left or Right Initial Turn. 7. Type in Spacing for Creeping, Parallel, or Square. 8. Type in Leg Length for Creeping, Parallel, or Sector. 9. Type in Number of Legs for Creeping, Parallel, or Square. 10. Select 45 or 60 degrees for Sector. 11. Tap Add when done.
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21.9 Show Routes
1. Navigate to the Route Panel. 2. Tap Route. 3. Tap Show Routes from pop-up menu. 4. Saved Routes will be listed below. Select desired route to display on the Moving Map.
5. Up to five Saved Routes can only be displayed simultaneously. If you have a current route in the route panel, the route will show in a magenta line.
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21.10 User Waypoints
1. Navigate to the Route Panel. 2. Tap Route. 3. Tap User Waypoints from pop-up menu. 4. Users Waypoint list will display below. 5. Tap Create Waypoint to create a new Waypoint. 6. Users must create an identifier name, (Name is optional), Latitude and Longitude of the Waypoint, or users can use their current GPS location. 7. Tap Create when done.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 10.5 for information on sideloading user Waypoints.
21.11 Point Shapes
Users have the ability to add a particular shape (triangle, square, or circles) to the current points in their route. Once the user has entered a route in the Route Panel, the first and last points will display triangles. The second and second to last points will display squares. If there are any points between the second and second to last points, the points will display circles.
The example below displays a route with 6 or more points, therefore, all three shapes (triangle, square, or circles) will appear.
1. Navigate to the Route Panel. 2. Tap Route.
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3. Toggle the Point Shapes option.
4. The Point Shapes will appear on the Moving Map.
Different Points:
o If 6 or more points are added to route: - First and last points will display triangles. - Second and second to last points will display squares. - Points between the second and second to last points will display circles. o If 3-4 points are added to route: - First and last points will display triangles. - Second and second to last points will display squares. - There are no circles displayed. o If 1-2 points are added to route: - First and last points will display triangles. - There are no squares displayed. - There are no circles displayed.
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21.12 Route Line Transparency
Users have the ability to adjust the transparency of their current route line.
1. Navigate to the Route Panel. 2. Tap Route. 3. The Route Line Transparency slider defaults to the value of 50%. Drag the slider to adjust the route transparency to any value between 20% to 100%.
Transparency value of 20%
Transparency value of 100%
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21.13 Add Airport, NavAid, Waypoint
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Navigate to the Route Panel. 3. Tap the Plus Sign (+) - a dialog box will display. 4. Search by using your keypad and typing identifier, search term, or route including MGRS or Lat, Lon. 5. Tap Go to add the entered identifier to your route or tap on an identifier returned in the searched list to include that point in your route.
NOTE: Aero App displays the individual route legs of Departure Procedures (DPs), Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs), Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs), Airways and Jetways. The point information includes ICAO codes, frequency information (when appropriate), as well as distance, bearing, Estimated Time Enroute (ETE) and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) to the next point in the route.
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21.14 Delete Airport, NavAid, Waypoint
1. Navigate to the Route Panel. 2. Tap Edit. 3. Tap on the red circle next to the entry you wish to remove. 4. Tapping Delete will delete that entry from route panel.
NOTE: Alternatively, you can swipe left to delete an identifier from the route panel without being in Edit mode.
21.15 Edit Route
1. Navigate to the Route Panel. 2. Tap Edit. 3. Hold the Hamburger button next to the identifier that you wish to move. 4. Swipe up or down to place the identifier in the desired route position.
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21.16 Estimated Time Enroute (ETE), Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)
Estimated Time Enroute (ETE) and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) are calculated for each segment of a flight route. Within the Route, you can also add Departure and/or Arrival waypoints that will include ETE and ETA.
1. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu. 2. Tap the Route Panel. 3. Estimated Time Enroute (ETE) and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) will display for each segment of the flight route.
NOTE: Please refer to Section 21.12 for how to add an Airport, NavAid or Waypoint from your route panel.
NOTE: Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) will display in Zulu time. Under Preferences, users have the option to automatically snap route to current leg.
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22 Appendix A | NGA GEOAxIS Account Registration
GEOAxIS is the NGA Enterprise Identity and Access Management mechanism. GEOAxIS account is used for Disadvantage Users, users without a CAC card.
22.1 Log in or Sign Up
First time users need to register for a GEOAxIS Account. To do this:
1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu. 2. Tap Data on the Secondary Menu. 3. Tap Download. 4. Tap on GHub. 5. Tap on Sign Up for an Account.
6. You will be forwarded to geoaxis.nga.mil. 7. Follow the prompts for Austere Users. 8. Tap Connect if you already have an account.
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23 Appendix B | Uninstall Aero App
This section will explain how to uninstall Aero App.
1. Go to Settings in your tablet. 2. Tap Apps. 3. Navigate Aero App on the list provided. 4. Tap Aero App. 5. Tap Uninstall from the options provided. 6. A confirmation will pop-up, tap OK.
NOTE: Alternatively, users can uninstall Aero App by going to their home page and long pressing on the Aero App icon, then tapping Uninstall.
NOTE: Uninstalling Aero App will delete Aero App data.
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24 Appendix C | User Waypoints and Coordinates
Enter Waypoints using Latitude and Longitude coordinates.
Coordinate formats include:
DD.DDD,DDD.DDD DDMM.MM,DDMM.MM Input Example Means Input Example Means
37.12345, -121.12345 37.12345°N, 121.12345°W 3723.45, -11834.45 37°23.45N, 118°34.45W
NDD.DDD,WDDD.DDD NDDMM.MM,WDDDMM.MM Input Example Means Input Example Means
N37.12345, W121.12345 37.12345°N, 121.12345°W N3713.4536, W12145.901 37°13.4536°N, 121°45.901W
DD.DDDN,DDD.DDDW DDMM.MMN,DDDMM.MMW Input Example Means Input Example Means
37.12345N, 121.12345W 37.12345°N, 121.12345°W 3713.4536N, 12145.90W 37°13.4536°N, 121°45.901W
NOTE: If you input the values in degrees and decimal minutes, you need to ensure that there are at least four digits before the decimal point; e.g. for 1 degree and 12.5 minutes use 0112.5 because 112.5 will be interpreted as 112.5 degrees.
NOTE: When using E6B, you can leave spaces between degrees and decimal minutes. This is not possible when utilizing search boxes for the creation of routes.
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25 Appendix D | Android Data Storage
Users have the ability to store Aero App data cycles onto their SD card.
25.1 Use SD Card to Store Data
1. Insert an SD card onto your Android device. 2. Open Aero App on your device. 3. Tap Application Management (App Mgmt) on the Main Menu. 4. Tap Preferences on the Secondary Menu. 5. Locate the Data subheading and tap Use SD card to store data to enable the option.
25.1.1 Switch to the SD Card
This function allows Aero App to use already loaded Aero App data from the SD card, or to move the data from the device onto the SD card.
By enabling the Use SD Card to store data option, a pop-up will appear with the following menu options:
o Leave all existing data alone. o Move data from the Device to the SD Card.
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25.1.1.1 Leave all existing data alone
This option allows Aero App to store new or previously loaded Aero App data on the SD card. This function does not move the loaded data from the device.
1. By selecting the Leave all existing data alone option, a confirmation pop-up will appear. 2. Tap Continue to allow Aero App to use the already loaded data onto the SD Card. This does not move any existing data from the Device.
NOTE: Users have the ability to sideload or download Aero App data from various data sources such as AWS, GHub, Aero Data Server, etc. onto the SD card.
25.1.1.2 Move Data from the Device to the SD Card
This option allows users to transfer datasets from their Device to the SD Card.
1. By selecting the Move data from the Device to the SD Card option, a Move Aero Data pop-up will appear. 2. Select the desired loaded datasets such as Core Data, Moving Map files, Non- Cycle files and Downloaded files. 3. Tap Move Data once desired datasets are selected.
4. A Confirmation pop-up will appear with a list of selected datasets to move from the Device to the SD Card.
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5. By tapping Confirm, all selected data cycles will be moved from the Device to the SD Card.
6. A Dataset Migration pop-up will appear. This process may take a while.
NOTE: If user does not have an SD card inserted onto their device, the following message will display under the Data subheading.
NOTE: If user does have an SD card inserted onto their device, the following message will display under the Data subheading.
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25.2 Switch to the Device
Disabling the Use SD card to store data option, allows Aero App to store Aero App data on the Device instead of the SD Card. Users have the option to use already loaded Aero App data from the Device, or to move their data from the SD Card to the Device.
A Switch to the Device pop-up will appear when the Use SD card to store data option is disabled. Users have the following options:
o Leave all existing data alone. o Move data from the SD Card to the Device.
25.2.1 Leave All Existing Data Alone
This option allows Aero App to store new or previously loaded Aero App data on the Device. This function does not move the loaded data from the SD Card.
1. By selecting the Leave all existing data alone option, a confirmation pop-up will appear. 2. Tap Continue to allow Aero App to use the already loaded data onto the Device. This does not move any existing data from the SD Card.
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25.2.2 Move Data from the SD Card to the Device
This option allows users to transfer datasets from the SD Card to their Device.
1. By selecting the Move data from the SD Card to the Device option, a Move Aero Data pop-up will appear. 2. Select the desired loaded datasets such as Core Data, Moving Map files, Non- Cycle files and Downloaded files. 3. Tap Move Data once desired datasets are selected.
4. A Confirmation pop-up will appear with a list of selected datasets to move from the SD Card onto the Device. 5. By tapping Confirm, all selected datasets will be moved from the SD card onto the Device.
6. A Dataset Migration pop-up will appear. This process may take a while.
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25.3 Search for Data on SD Card and Computer
This option enables an Auto-Discover function that searches for any available Aero App data on the SD card and the Device’s internal storage. The data that Aero App finds will be applied to users’ datasets.
1. Insert an SD card onto your Android tablet. 2. Open Aero App on your tablet. 3. Tap Application Management (App Mgmt) on the Main Menu. 4. Tap Preferences on the Secondary Menu. 5. Locate Data subheading and enable the Search for Data on SD Card and Computer option.
NOTE: When the Search for Data on SD Card and Computer option is enabled, the option to manually select Path for Data on SD Card and Computer is disabled.
25.4 Path for Data on SD Card and Computer
This option allows users to select a specific directory from where they want to load the Aero App data. Users have the option to retrieve their data from the Device’s internal storage or from the SD Card.
1. Insert an SD card onto the Android device. 2. Open Aero App on the device. 3. Tap Application Management (App Mgmt) on the Main Menu. 4. Tap Preferences on the Secondary Menu. 5. Locate Data subheading and tap choose for Path for Data on SD Card and Computer.
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25.4.1 Selecting a Directory
Users can select a specific directory from where they would like to retrieve the Aero App data. If the SD card is loaded in the device, users can retrieve the data from the device’s Main Storage or the SD card.
25.4.1.1 Main Storage (Device)
1. By selecting the Main Storage, users have the following options: a. Use Current Directory – this option sets path to the directory you are currently at. b. Use Selected Directory – this option will set path to the directory selected by the user. 2. Once a directory has been selected, a Set Local Path pop-up will appear with the location path. Tap Set Path to confirm the data location.
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25.4.1.2 SD Card
3. By selecting the SD Card, users have the following options: a. Use Current Directory – this option sets path to the directory you are currently at. b. Use Selected Directory – this option will set path to the directory selected by the user. 4. Once a directory has been selected, a Set Local Path pop-up will appear with the location path. Tap Set Path to confirm the data location.
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26 Appendix E | Acronyms and Glossary
.apk Android package file format for distribution and installation of mobile apps and middleware A/FD Airport Facility Directory ADDS Aviation Digital Data Service Adobe Software suite of graphic design, video editing, and web development applications ADS Aero Data Server ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast AF Wx Air Force Weather AIRMET Airmen’s Meteorological Information Alt Min Alternate Minimums AP Area Planning APD Airport Diagram App Mgmt Application Management AQP Advanced Qualification Program Arr Airport Arrival Procedures ARTCC Air Route Traffic Control Center ASPS Aeronautical Source Packaging Service AUD Aero User Database AvGas Aviation Gasoline AWS Amazon Web Services Breadcrumbs GPS points along a flight path CAC Card Common Access Card CONUS Contiguous United States CRD Common Route Definition Delta Upgrades from previous data cycles that only include changes Dep Airport Departure Procedures DINS Defense Internet NOTAM Service DLA Defense Logistics Agency Docs User-defined content loaded into document library DoD Department of Defense DP Departure Procedures DSN Defense Switched Network DVD Digital Versatile Disc E6B Aviator’s calculator EFB Electronic Flight Bag E-IPL Electronic - Instrument Procedure Library ETA Estimated Time of Arrival ETE Estimated Time Enroute FAA Federal Aviation Administration FIR Flight Information Region FIS-B Flight Information Services-Broadcast FLIP Flight Information Publications and Flight Information Products Ft Foot GARS Global Area Reference System GB Gigabyte GEOAxIS Credentials authentication provider for the government GEOINT Geospatial Intelligence GHub Geospatial Hub GPS Global Positioning System GS Ground Speed Hdg Heading IAP Instrument Approach Procedures
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ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization that assigns airport code or location indicator as an alphanumeric code designating aerodromes around the world IFR Instrument Flight Rules IP Internet Protocol IPA iOS application archive file which stores an iOS app IR Instrument Routes KG Kilogram KM Kilometer KML Keyhole Markup Language Kt Knot LAHSO Land and Hold Short Operations Lat, Lon Latitude and Longitude Lbs Pounds LIFR Low Instrument Flight Rules Lnd Min Landing Minimums M Meter macOS Current series of Unix-based graphical operating systems by Apple MDM Mobile Device Management METAR Aviation Routine Weather Report, a format for reporting weather information Mgmt Management MGRS Military Grid Reference System Moving Map Navigation system displaying the receiver's current location at the center of a map MTRs Military Training Routes NavAid A device or system that provides a navigator with navigational data NEXRAD Next-Generation Radar NGA National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency NGA GEOINT NGA web-based capabilities for online, on-demand discovery, and access to geospatial intelligence NIPRnet Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network NM Nautical Mile NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOTAM Notice to Airmen NRL Geospatial A file server used by Aero App, hosted by the Navy Research Lab Hub (GHub) NSN National Stock Number OCONUS Outside Contiguous US PDF Adobe Portable Document PIREP Pilot Report PKI Public Key Infrastructure POC Point of Contact Prog Chart A map displaying the likely weather forecast for a future time RNAV Area navigation, a method of IFR navigation SAR Search and Rescue SD Card Secure Digital High Capacity card Shapefiles Geospatial vector data format for geographic information system (GIS) software SID Standard Instrument Departure SIGMET Significant Meteorological Information SM Statute Mile SQLite Relational database management system SR Slow Speed Low Altitude Routes STAR Standard Terminal Arrival Route SUA Special Use Airspace TACs Terminal Area Charts TAFs Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts
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TFR Temporary Flight Restriction TO Min Takeoff Minimums UIR Upper Information Region USB Universal Serial Bus VFR Visual Flight Rules VO Vertical Obstruction VR Visual Routes Waypoint A set of coordinates that identify a point in physical space WCA Wind Correction Angle Wx Weather XTK Crosstrack
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