FlyBy E6B

FlyBy E6B


E6B Flight Computer for pilots


$9.99

2024.12for iPhone, iPad and more
9.1
14 Ratings
Lonnie Ganz
Developer
23.4 MB
Size
Apr 4, 2024
Update Date
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Category
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Age Rating
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About FlyBy E6B

FlyBy E6B is an essential application for all pilots. Designed by a professional airline pilot it includes many features not found in the "other" E6B programs.
If you are considering a career in aviation FlyBy E6B has functions that you can use in every aircraft you will fly.

FlyBy E6B was one of the very first applications of its kind published for the Palm Pilot. Used by thousands of pilots the world over, it has evolved from the suggestions and feedback we have received.

Please visit our web site for more detail and screen shots.

FlyBy E6B Features (70+):

Airspeed Calculations:
- True Airspeed using Calibrated Airspeed
- True Airspeed using Mach#
- Calibrated Airspeed using TAS
- IAS Using MACH#
- Equivalent Airspeed using CAS
- Mach# Using TAS
- Mach Crossover Altitude
- Planned MACH#
- Planned TAS
- Vref CAS

Wind Calculation:
- Find Wind Direction and Speed
- Find Wind Component (headwind and crosswind)

Heading and Ground Speed:
- Find Heading, Ground Speed, ETE and Fuel Burned

Time-Speed-Distance:
- Find Estimated Time Enroute
- Find Ground Speed
- Find Distance
- Find Fuel Time
- Find Fuel Flow
- Find Fuel Burned
- Find Estimated Time of Arrival
- Journey Log Time
- Time Adder
- Fixed GroundSpeed (Find a True Airspeed given a track, wind and required groundspeed)

Altitude Calculations:
- Density Altitude
- Pressure Altitude
- True Altitude
- Cold Temperature Altitude Correction
- China RVSM Airspace
- Device Altitude (If device has pressure sensor)

Vertical Navigation Calculations:
- Distance and Time using Altitude Change, Ground Speed, Vertical Speed
- Rate of Descent using Altitude Change, Ground Speed, Distance
- Rate of Descent using Altitude Change, Ground Speed, Descent Angle
- Feet/Nm using Vertical Speed, Ground Speed
- Feet/Nm (%) using Gradient %, Ground Speed
- Rate of Climb using Required Climb Gradient and Ground Speed
- SCDA (Constant Descent Angle)
- VDP (Visual Descent Point)
- VPA Deviation (Vertical Path Angle Deviation)

Navigation Calculations:
- Critical Point
- Equal Time Point
- Point of No Return
- Time to Minimum Descent Altitude
- Track and Distance between two points with map plotting of the great circle track. Map plotting includes movable pin locations with instant trip information: Distance, Track and time enroute.
- Map GPS mode. Displays device Speed, True Course, Altitude, Distance Remaining, Track to Destination, cross track error, estimated time remaining and estimated time of arrival.
- Map closest airport feature will display airports close to your current GPS location or a dropped pin location.
- Fix. Calculate a map point based on a Fix, Radial and Distance.
- Rate One Turn
- Radius of Turn
- Turning Stall Speed
- DME Arc distance and time
- VOR Nav

Conversions:
- Distance:
Nautical Miles/ Knots
Statute Miles/ Mph
Kilometers/ Kph
Feet
Meters
Meters/Second
Feet/Second
Feet/Minute

- Volume:
US Gallons
Imperial Gallons
Liters

- Temperature:
Celsius
Fahrenheit
Kelvin

- Weight:
Pounds
Kilograms

- Altimeter:
Inches Hg
Millibars/Hectopascals
mmHg

- Fuel, Temperature Corrected, JetA, JetB, AvGas:
US Gallons
Imperial Gallons
Liters
Pounds
Kilograms

- QFE/QNH airfield altitude conversion

- DMS/DM.m/DM.m and D.d coordinate conversion

- VNAV
Gradient%
Feet per NM
Angle

Weather:
- Relative Humidity, Heat Index, Cumulus cloud base, Wind Chill
- NOAA METAR and TAF access
- ISA Temperature Deviation

Other Functions:
- Linear Interpolation
- Minimum Floor Load Limit (Cargo)
- Maximum Cargo Weight
- Runway Slope
- PAX Weight
- C.G. Change
- Weight to Shift
- Distance to Shift
- Sunrise/Sunset: Civil Day/Night, Azimuth, Apex, Elevation, for any location and time/date. Includes a unique sunset ETA function that calculates your current flights sunset time.
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What's New in the Latest Version 2024.12

Last updated on Apr 4, 2024
Old Versions
- Fixed Pressure Sensor Permission setting. For iOS 17.4
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Version History
2024.12
Apr 4, 2024
- Fixed Pressure Sensor Permission setting. For iOS 17.4
2024.11
Apr 1, 2024
- Small layout changes for iPhone Max.
- Restored METAR/TAF Decoded option.
- Fixed Pressure Sensor Permission setting. For iOS 17.4
2023.38
Oct 20, 2023
- Fixed METAR/TAF NOAA data connection.
- Removed METAR/TAF Decoded option.
2023.37
Jun 17, 2023
- Fixed Time Adder screen layout issue for smaller iPhones.
2023.3.6
Jan 2, 2023
- Fixed iPhone Journey Log calendar button not working on iPhone 8.
- Adjusted Journey Log Time frames.
- Added Cancel button to calendar view.
2022.3.5
Dec 14, 2022
This is a significant update.
- iPad version now supports split screen viewing. Select the small three dots at the top center of the iPad screen to enable viewing FlyBy E6B beside another application window
- Updated ALL iPad and iPhone screens
- Optimized Fix Map view calculations
- Fixed iPhone Conversion function floating negative button
3.14
Aug 4, 2022
- Fixed bug in Sunrise/Sunset/Route auto speed input.
- Increased Journey Log function iPad window size.
3.13
Jun 26, 2022
- Added the ability to add the current device time or UTC time when entering values in the Journey Log Time function.
3.12
Jun 17, 2022
What's New v3.12
- Fixed Runway Slope function unit selection (Meters).
- Fixed Map/Hybrid/Satellite selector in Map view.
- Fixed METAR crashing when incorrect ident format entered.
- Fixed METAR (null) output.
3.0
Dec 8, 2021
- iOS 15 update.
- Fixed Track and Distance map type selection out of view.
- Track and Distance Map minor layout changes.
- Fixed METAR and TAF crashing when not on secure internet connection.
2.99
Oct 1, 2021
- Bug fix for Journey Log Time function.
- Added empty row check to Journey Log Time. Will no longer automatically add another row if last row values are zero.
2.98
Sep 25, 2021
- Includes bug fix for Journey Log Time function.
Thanks again for your continued support!
2.97
Mar 28, 2021
- New function added: VOR Nav. Calculates a track and distance using two radial and DME points.
- Changed track label display in Track and Distance function.
2.96
Mar 11, 2021
- Fixed calendar year selection in iPhone Journey Log Time function.
2.95
Mar 6, 2021
Thanks for using FlyBy E6B.

Here is what you will find in our latest update:
- Journey Log Time Function improvements. You can now AirDrop, iMessage, Email or send to Notes App your days flying data.
- Added flight notes and date fields to Journey Log Time Function.
- Added "SPECI" to METAR if the observation is a special.
- Lots of under the hood code changes for iOS 14.
2.92
Nov 16, 2020
- iOS 14 updates. Changed all number input areas background colors for dark mode compatibility.
- Updated AIM Altitude Correction Table to March 26, 2020 revision.
2.91
Mar 30, 2020
- Added new function: Device Altitude. Displays device pressure sensor altitude and vertical speed using current altimeter setting.
- Added ability to display original FMC menu buttons.
- MACH# can now be entered without decimal.
- Other Functions menu is now scrollable.
- Fixed Metar auto load "nil" displayed on first run.
2.90
Jan 22, 2020
Lots of changes for iOS 13.
- Added new function: Equal Time Point
- Adjusted all iPad screens for new iPad OS.
- Reduced screen colors and improved ""Night Mode"" compatibility.
- Changed heading mode in map view. It now refreshes displayed track label to true or magnetic
- Metar page now automatically loads latest metar.
2.83
Dec 3, 2019
Minor bug fixes.
2.82
Nov 27, 2018
- Added ability to customize two more altitude labels in the Cold Wx Correction function.
- Added link to Privacy Policy.
2.81
Mar 8, 2018
- Added Weight Shift formula to Other Functions menu: C.G. Change, Weight to Shift and Distance to Shift.
2.80
Jan 15, 2018
SCDA bug fix.
2.79
Jan 12, 2018
- Changed SCDA function to display cold Temperature Corrected Rate of Descent value when below zero degrees C. Removed rounding of Temperature Corrected values.
- Navigation Map view tracking button state was not selected on correctly when GPS Data started.
2.78
Oct 27, 2017
- iOS 11 update.
- Added startup note about new version changes.
- Changed weather url to https:
- Leaving Weather will now cancel download request.
- Added Feet/Minute to distance conversion function for iPad.
- Fixed Sunrise/Sunset, From ident not restoring correctly after Auto update selected.
- Many small layout changes. Increased size (iPhone) and enhanced airplane icon on Map View. Selecting GPS data now automatically shows your current location.
2.76
Apr 11, 2017
- Added a new function: China RVSM Airspace Flight Level table to Altitude menu.
- Journey Log function labels changed from "Air and Flight" to "Flight and Block". (Requested change.)

As always, I appreciate your feedback. Please email support@skywritersoft.com with any suggestions or questions.

FlyBy E6B FAQ

FlyBy E6B is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
China,Russia,Japan
FlyBy E6B supports English
Click here to learn how to download FlyBy E6B in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of FlyBy E6B.
iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.

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