DZ Ballistics
Airdrop Wind Calculator
$6.99
2.4for iPhone, iPad and more
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About DZ Ballistics
DZ Ballistics is designed to give airdrop aircrews accurate ballistic wind and drop information for HALO and HAHO airdrops using data from AFI 11-231.
Calculating an average wind is not as simple as it seems. A vector computation is required.
The entered or downloaded wind data can be used for pre-flight planning and briefings, as well as inflight updates to enhance aircrew situational awareness.
A picture is worth a thousand words and the Wind Circle Graphic gives you an instant visualization of the entered winds.
DZ Ballistics makes wind calculations a breeze.
All reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy of the information. As always, the respective Air Force Instruction is the governing directive.
Calculating an average wind is not as simple as it seems. A vector computation is required.
The entered or downloaded wind data can be used for pre-flight planning and briefings, as well as inflight updates to enhance aircrew situational awareness.
A picture is worth a thousand words and the Wind Circle Graphic gives you an instant visualization of the entered winds.
DZ Ballistics makes wind calculations a breeze.
All reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy of the information. As always, the respective Air Force Instruction is the governing directive.
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.4
Last updated on Dec 22, 2022
Old Versions
Fixed! - Updated API endpoint to allow NOAA wind downloads.
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Version History
2.4
Dec 22, 2022
Fixed! - Updated API endpoint to allow NOAA wind downloads.
2.3.1
Oct 21, 2020
• Enhanced functionality - Wind import function now accessible from main screen
• Additional map views for HALO drift and HAHO release information
• iOS Dark Mode compatibility
• Minor code cleanse
• Bug fix to onboarding process
• Additional map views for HALO drift and HAHO release information
• iOS Dark Mode compatibility
• Minor code cleanse
• Bug fix to onboarding process
2.3
Oct 18, 2020
• Enhanced functionality - Wind import function now accessible from main screen
• Additional map views for HALO drift and HAHO release information
• iOS Dark Mode compatibility
• Minor code cleanse
• Additional map views for HALO drift and HAHO release information
• iOS Dark Mode compatibility
• Minor code cleanse
2.2
Oct 18, 2018
• Added temperature field to Winds Aloft entry/download
• Minor code cleanse
• Minor code cleanse
2.1
Jul 13, 2018
• New functionality for importing wind data from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather models:
⁃ For North American locations, Rapid Refresh (RAP) is a regional weather forecast model with separate sub-grids (with different horizontal resolutions) within the overall North America domain. RAP produces forecasts every hour with forecast lengths going out 18 hours.
⁃ Outside North America (or beyond 18 hour RAP limit), the Global Forecast System (GFS) model is a coupled weather forecast model, composed of four separate models which work together to provide an accurate picture of weather conditions. GFS covers the entire globe down to a horizontal resolution of 28km. (Data requests from the GFS model may require multiple attempts.)
• Removed all third-party analytics and crash reporting. (Your feedback has become more critical than ever. Please share any issues or problems using the in-app Feedback link or via www.tacticalEFB.com.)
• Updated privacy policy.
⁃ For North American locations, Rapid Refresh (RAP) is a regional weather forecast model with separate sub-grids (with different horizontal resolutions) within the overall North America domain. RAP produces forecasts every hour with forecast lengths going out 18 hours.
⁃ Outside North America (or beyond 18 hour RAP limit), the Global Forecast System (GFS) model is a coupled weather forecast model, composed of four separate models which work together to provide an accurate picture of weather conditions. GFS covers the entire globe down to a horizontal resolution of 28km. (Data requests from the GFS model may require multiple attempts.)
• Removed all third-party analytics and crash reporting. (Your feedback has become more critical than ever. Please share any issues or problems using the in-app Feedback link or via www.tacticalEFB.com.)
• Updated privacy policy.
2.0.4
Nov 16, 2017
What’s New…
• Updated for iOS 11 and iPhone X ready
• Updated for iOS 11 and iPhone X ready
2.0.3
Apr 24, 2017
- Minor code cleanse
- Modified language in the HAHO Calculation Information (regarding missing Winds Aloft entries)
- Added controls for displaying results in meters/yards and nautical miles/kilometers
- Modified language in the HAHO Calculation Information (regarding missing Winds Aloft entries)
- Added controls for displaying results in meters/yards and nautical miles/kilometers
2.0.1
Mar 21, 2017
- Now for iPhone!
- Updated universal app is also compatible with iPad split-screen and multi-tasking modes.
- Ballistic Wind automatically calculates as winds are entered.
- Minor bug fixes.
- Updated universal app is also compatible with iPad split-screen and multi-tasking modes.
- Ballistic Wind automatically calculates as winds are entered.
- Minor bug fixes.
1.0
Jul 13, 2016
DZ Ballistics FAQ
DZ Ballistics is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
Russia,Belarus
DZ Ballistics supports English
Click here to learn how to download DZ Ballistics in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of DZ Ballistics.
iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
