![]() However, as with all technological solutions, it is imperative that the user is fully aware of the functionality of the software in use. If incorporated with an Electronic Conspicuity (EC) device, a significant mitigation of mid-air collisions is available inflight and at the most basic level aircraft equipped with an EC device effectively signal their presence to other airspace users which may in some cases be displayed on the moving map platform this turns the ‘see and avoid’ concept into ‘see, BE SEEN, and avoid’. Inflight, Moving Maps provide a significant enhancement to situational awareness in relation to your position, adjacent airspace, aerial sporting sites and activity areas which may be hazardous to aviation, ad hoc unusual aerial activity subject to NOTAM activity along with both visual and aural warnings. In addition, the applications allow the calculation of Weight and Balance, filing of VFR Flight Plans, and General Aviation Reports (GAR) – all making pre-flight preparation less complex and stress-free giving more time to focus on effective route study. NOTAM and weather information are sometimes available on the same planning source and a Pilot Log (PLOG)and frequency card can be made available for the route. Some software solutions allow planned routes to be flown in simulator mode, where the plan can be assessed, and threats can be identified and mitigated. The software makes flight planning simple and allows routes to be built to incorporate many of the recommendations that the CAA and its safety partners recommend such as: planning to remain, where able, a minimum of 2NM laterally and 200 feet vertically from the limits of controlled airspace/and or notified airspace ( Take 2), and the use of Frequency Monitoring Codes. Many of these have been developed for the sport and recreational General Aviation pilot, to support VFR flight planning and airborne navigation when used on mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets. ![]() Over the years, technological advancements supported by Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) have delivered a range of electronic navigation solutions.
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