Aviation Descent Calculator 1.1

Aviation Descent Calculator 1.1

Big Fat Simulations Inc. – Commercial – iOS
out of 4 votes
Latest Version
1.1
Safe to install

Precision Descent Planning for Pilots

Peter Salakani

The Aviation Descent Calculator by Big Fat Simulations Inc. provides pilots with accurate descent profiles and calculations, making it an indispensable tool for flight planning.
2025 Editor's Rating

The Descent Calculator offers a reliable solution for pilots seeking to optimize their ascent and descent profiles by accurately calculating required distances and vertical speeds. Its user-friendly interface allows for smooth operation, minimizing the risk of arriving at destinations at inappropriate altitudes.

Developed by a team of experienced commercial pilots and air traffic controllers, the Descent Calculator emphasizes usability, featuring an oversized keypad designed for ease of input even in challenging conditions such as turbulence. This design effectively overcomes the frustrations commonly associated with conventional mobile keyboards, ensuring that critical data can be entered without distraction.

Many pilots may find themselves uncertain about when to initiate their descent, often delaying until the airport is in sight. This practice can lead to various complications, including increased wear on engine components due to shock cooling and potential discomfort for passengers. Initiating a descent late can also result in airspeed entering the yellow arc, which poses additional safety risks.

Pilots typically rely on guidelines such as the "Rule of Three" or "3:1 Rule of Descent" for effective descent planning. The Descent Calculator enhances this process by delivering precise calculations quickly and efficiently, whether for climbs or descents. In situations requiring coordination with air traffic control or navigating elevated terrain, users can easily adjust parameters to ensure optimal performance.

Upon entering essential data such as current altitude, target altitude, desired vertical speed, and groundspeed, the Descent Calculator provides necessary distance metrics. Users can then update their calculations based on actual distance from the destination, allowing for automatic recalibration of required vertical speed.

The Descent Calculator is an invaluable tool for maintaining control throughout your flight journey.

Overview

Aviation Descent Calculator is a Commercial software in the category System Utilities developed by Big Fat Simulations Inc..

The latest version of Aviation Descent Calculator is 1.1, released on 12/25/2024. It was initially added to our database on 12/25/2024.

Aviation Descent Calculator runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Aviation Descent Calculator gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.


Peter Salakani

Peter Salakani

I'm Peter, a software reviews author at UpdateStar and content specialist with a keen focus on usability and performance. With a background in both software development and content creation, I bring a unique perspective to evaluating and discussing general software topics. When I'm not reviewing software, I enjoy staying updated on the latest tech trends, experimenting with new applications, and finding innovative solutions to everyday tech challenges.

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