Aviation consumers paul bertorelli walks through the features of hilton softwares latest release of wingx pro on the ipad. Hilton software adding georef dps and stars to wingx. Wingx pro7 adds enhanced adsb traffic and altitudebased weather. Wingx pro7s new synthetic vision depicts 3d terrain using its highresolution terrain database, obstacles using an obstacle database, and airport runways. The new version uses a completely new and improved moving map which requires new. Synthetic vision added to wingx pro7 general aviation news. The app is expected to be available this month through. May 27, 2016 hilton software is proud to have won media posts appy award 2016 in the mappinglocationbased category for wingx pro7 for ios. Terrain and obstacles that are above or slightly below the airplanes altitude are shaded red and yellow. Hilton software notes efb rollout, awards, contract aopa.
This upgrade adds a number of features, including adsb traffic and obstacles on the moving map screen. The latest version made entry of dps, stars, and iaps to a route even quicker, simplifying the management of atc reroutes while in flight, or even in the flight planning process. Marketleader in the development of multiplatform mobile aviation navigation solutions for general aviation, commercial and military operations. Hilton software recently released wingx pro7 for android, a product they announced earlier this year at sun n fun. What is the data size of hilton softwares wingx pro 7 app and all of its. Wingx pro7 for ios was the first major efb application to add splitscreen, terrain overlays, trackup, adsb weather and. Hilton software is a department of defense contractor having won a large contract to provide a multiplatform mobile aviation solution for the united states military. The past few months have been incredible for our company and for wingx pro7. Hilton software releases wingx pro7 for android general. Wingx update adds adsb traffic and obstacles ipad pilot news.
Ive gladly switched from mountains of paper charts and approach plates to this nifty piece of programming. Wingx pro7 aviation moving map, charts, and weather for. Wingx pro7 presents all of the information i need when flying ifr or vfr, and does so without being a distraction. The total storage used by wingx pro7 on the ipad is reported as 4. This makes wingx pro7 the first major mobile aviation app to support adsb out transceivers, which the faa has mandated for all airplanes by 2020, according to officials with hilton software. Hilton software is the prime contractor for the department of defenses aeronautical mobile application, used across u. One ipad app weve written about in brief and liked in abundance is hilton softwares wingx pro, designed by eponymous software maven hilton goldstein. The apps look and feel is very similar to the ipad version, so pilots familiar with that program will feel right at home using this new android version. People are generally creatures of habit and will stick with what they know and in this case there are a lot of pilots that pick up using foreflight because thats what their cfis use. Cfi free is our latest initiative to support the cfi community and to provide wingx rewind, the best flight analysis tool on ipad, free to cfis so that they can. There is the odd small snag, but ive found hilton software to be quick to address them and keen to improve. Hilton software is known for its innovation and firsttomarket integration of new features. Knowing where the traffic is located is the first step in seeing that traffic. Wingx pro7 now available for android ipad pilot news.
Wingx pro7 for pc can be easily installed and used on a desktop computer or laptop running windows xp, windows 7, windows 8, windows 8. Hilton software developer of wingx mobile aviation. Synthetic vision and fuel prices with current subscription annual subscription includes vfr sectionals, ifr enroute. We do offer a onetime only, 30 day free trial to all users in order to ensure that customers have the opportunity to evaluate wingx completely prior to purchasing. I only used foreflight for a few months so wasnt gung ho about either product. I use wingx both on my iphone and on my ipad, and have even found the iphone version sufficient for crosscountry ifr trips.
Hilton software is the prime contractor for dods aeronautical mobile application, used across u. Founded in 2003, hilton software llc is the marketleader in the development of multiplatform mobile aviation software for general aviation, commercial, and military pilots. Hilton software developer of wingx mobile aviation navigation app. Wingx pro7 for fire will be available through amazons appstore, and further expand the range of devices that the efb software supports. The traffic display works with skyradar, a separate adsb receiver, and initially displays 1090 mhz traffic. Download wingx and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. This app is available only on the app store for iphone and ipad. Apr 28, 2012 hilton software, maker of the popular wingx pro7 app, recently announced that version 6. What is cfi free cfi free is our latest initiative to support the cfi community and to provide wingx rewind, the best flight analysis tool on ipad, free to cfis so that they can efficiently use the toooften neglected postflight time to analyze, debrief and even playback an ils approach, basetofinal turn, and dme arc in realtime right in wingx on your ipad for.
Update the question so its ontopic for aviation stack exchange. One ipad app weve written about in brief and liked in abundance is hilton software s wingx pro, designed by eponymous software maven hilton goldstein. Jul 20, 2011 hilton software has added synthetic vision to its flagship wingx pro7 for ipad product. Wingx is a windows mobile aviation powerhouse this chapter introduces some of its features and how these features can solve many flying challenges. The prestigious winners and finalists included other market leaders such as lufthansa, cocacola, reuters, cbs, home depot, united healthcare, best western, and heineken. From the flight planning stage all the way to inflight processes and arrival. The app brings many of the features of the ios version of wingx pro7 to the android platform, and the. I prefer wingx and have used it for the last year or so. Dec 26, 2017 how to download and run wingx pro7 on your pc and mac.
Jul 11, 20 aviation consumers paul bertorelli walks through the features of hilton software s latest release of wingx pro on the ipad. Sep 28, 2015 wingx pro is now available for android phones and tablets. Hilton software llc, a leader in advanced mobile aviation technology and a united states department of defense contractor, announced wingx pro7 for fire. Apr 06, 2016 hilton softwares wingx pro7 electronic flight bag and movingmap app is adding a unique feature, georeferencing ownship position display on charts depicting departure procedures dps and. We also host timesensitive critical data in the cloud, enabling users to download it quickly, reliably, and safely.
What is the data size of the wingx pro 7 installation files and databases including the app itself and the vfr sectional, ifr low enroute, ifr high enroute, and the full all chartsifr databases. Published by hilton software llc wingx pro7 s simple subscription model. Hilton software 2730 n university dr, coral springs, florida 33065 rated 4. Wingx pro7 was the first major efb app to introduce both adsb weather and adsb traffic to your ipad. Hilton software also said it is working to integrate the platform of flight service provider leidos with wingx.
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