Crosswind Calculator is a utility tool designed for pilots to compute wind components relative to runway headings. It integrates manual or compass-based input methods and provides real-time weather data including METAR and TAF reports.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Pilots and aviation professionals requiring quick cross-check calculations for wind components.
What does it look like?
Key features
Calculates specific wind components based on manual or compass-derived runway and wind direction inputs.
Allows users to activate and display specific crosswind limit thresholds.
Supports the simultaneous display of a second runway for comparative analysis.
Provides access to current weather information, including METAR and TAF data.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Maintenance developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: maintenance.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Crosswind Calculator
How's the Utilities market?
The rivals identified
By Trevor Welsh
Both apps target pilots requiring flight planning calculations, specifically wind components and flight computer functions. They compete directly for the student pilot and aviation professional audience.
- GoFly provides a Live Wind Triangle feature, while Crosswind Calculator focuses on basic wind component math.
- GoFly includes a Show the Work feature for educational transparency, which Crosswind Calculator does not offer.
- GoFly uses a freemium model with a five-flight trial limit, whereas Crosswind Calculator is entirely free.
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Key takeaways for Crosswind Calculator
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
This is a specialized aviation utility that serves as a digital reference tool for verifying wind component calculations.
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