News
October 28, 2008
On October 28, 2008, FernsSoft's first application, Ground Speed Calculator was released on the iTunes App Store.
Ground Speed Calculator
Ground Speed Calculator is now on the App Store! This application is geared towards the GA pilot. Often, the GA pilot will have to calculate their ground speed using a stop watch and a whiz wheel. While this method is tried and true, it is another thing that you have to bring along with you on your flight.
With Ground Speed Calculator, you get a built in timer, distance input and manual time entry if you desire. This allows you do to accurate ground speed calculations all from your iPhone.
It starts with the distance you want to measure. Say 6 NM is entered, you want to know how long it takes you to go 6 NM and what your ground speed is. Enter the 6 NM on the picker wheel and start the timer when you are over your starting position. When you stop the timer, the ground speed is calculated. If you make a mistake, you can flip to the other side and enter time manually.
This application includes ground speed calculations in:
- KPH
- MPH
- KT