Tools

On the tablet version, you’ll find the Tools menu on the Tablet Menu Bar. On the mobile version, it’s located inside Configuration.

User Waypoints

In Tools > User waypoints, you’ll find the list of all your created or imported user waypoints. You can User Waypoints from here or the Moving Map. To edit them simply tap on the user waypoint you want to edit. You can delete individual user waypoints by swipping them from right to left or via the Options menu while editing one. You can also search by identifier, name or coordinates and filter them by type or tag.

Additionally, you can backup, restore and share your user waypoints or create tags for them.

Backup waypoints

In case you want to temporarily remove your user waypoints and use it later, you can backup all your user waypoints by following the steps below:

1. Navigate to Tools > User waypoints

2. Tap Options

3. Tap Backup waypoints

Note

You can copy and save the backup file with WebDAV Server.

Restore waypoints

All your backed-up waypoints can be restored back into the app.

1. Prepare your backup file and make sure to copy it in WebDAV Server

2. In Air Navigation Pro, go to Tools > User waypoints

3. Tap Options

4. Tap Restore waypoints

Share waypoints

You can also share your waypoints with fellow pilots. We offer three share formats: - Air Navigation Pro format - GPX - Text with Google Maps link

Follow these steps to share your waypoints:

1. Go to Tools > User waypoints

2. Tap Options

3. Tap Select waypoints to share

4. Tap on the waypoints you want to share. A yellow checkmark indicates the selected ones.

5. Tap Share icon in the top right corner

6. Choose a format

7. Choose the app you want use to share your waypoints

Tags

Tags can help you organize and label you user waypoints. Additionally, the color set for the tag will be the color your waypoint icon will have on the Moving Map. Follow the steps below to manage your tags:

1. Go to Tools > User waypoints

2. Tap Options

3. Tap Edit tags

Here you can add, edit and delete tags.

1. Create a tag via + Add new tag

2. Choose a name and color for your tag

3. When you are done, tap Waypoints Tags on tablet version or Back on the mobile version

The changes will be saved automatically. To edit them simply tap on the tag you want to edit. To delete a tag, swipe it from right to left. Then, to assign a tag to your user waypoints, follow the steps below:

1. In Tools > User waypoints tap on the user waypoint you want to edit

2. Tap on the Tag field

3. Tap on the tag you want. A yellow checkmark will indicate it’s selected.

4. Tap Waypoint Editor on tablet version or Back on the mobile version

You can also create a tag from inside the Waypoint Editor while creating a user waypoint:

1. Tap on the Tag field

2. Tap on Edit tags to open the Tag Editor. Here you create a tag as described above.

3. When you are done, tap Tag on tablet version or Back on the mobile version

4. Make sure to select the new created tag as it will not be automatically assigned

5. Go back to the Waypoint Editor to continue working on your user waypoint

Ruler

Tap here to activate a grey transparent ruler, which will appear static on the Moving Map for you to move freely. Tap on any point on the map to make it disappear. Alternatively, by making a long press with two fingers on the map, the ruler will automatically appear between the two fingers. The ruler will show:

• The distance between the waypoints

• The bearing value of the waypoints

Example: The distance (12NM) and bearing of LSGG (31°) - LSGP (212°)

It is possible to change the display unit from the Configuration > Settings menu.

ScratchPad

Like a notepad you can write down relevant information such as frequencies, transponder code, pressure data, etc. using your fingers.

Note

This feature is available on tablets, not on phones.

You can access the ScratchPad:

Hint

Swipe 3 fingers: On the map, swipe three fingers from right to left

Hint

Via Tools menu: On the Tablet Menu Bar > Tools > ScratchPad

Navigate on pages of ScratchPad

1. Open the ScratchPad

2. Tap on the arrows left/right at the bottom of the scratchpad.

Note

ScratchPad has 10 pages which are accessible by tapping on the arrows.

Display grids

1. Open the ScratchPad

2. Tap the hash sign at the top-left corner.

Display the ScratchPad label

1. Open the ScratchPad

2. Tap the 3 line icon at the top-left corner (beside the hash sign).

Edit the ScratchPad label

1. Open the ScratchPad.

2. Tap the gear icon at the bottom-right corner.

3. Tap Edit labels.

4. Modify default labels to your new labels.

5. Save by tapping OK.

Erase the notes in the ScratchPad

1. Open the ScratchPad

2. Tap the eraser icon at the bottom-left corner.

3. Tap Erase.

Erase the notes in all pages

1. Open the ScratchPad.

2. Tap the gear icon at the bottom-right.

3. Tap Erase all pages.

Close the ScratchPad

1. Swipe three fingers from left to right or you can just tap the (x) button at the top right corner.

Documents

The Documents panel allows you to search, export, and delete documents associated with waypoints. Documents may come from user uploads, installed approach charts, or Air Navigation Manager. You can access it on, Tools (phone: tap Configuration) > Documents

Import / Install Documents

Documents can be added in the Documents browser by:

• Installing Approach Charts

• Sending PDF documents by email or device file manager and using the Share/Open With function.

• Using WebDAV Server or Embedded Web Server to upload files

• Synchronizing documents from your Air Navigation Manager organization

Installing Purchased Approach Charts

Approach charts can be purchased from the Store . Once purchased, they can be installed via Manage Data and Products.

Approach charts include associated documents. After installation, PDF documents are stored per airfield and displayed in an indexed list with their identifier, name, and country.

1. Tap Config (phone: Configuration) > Manage data and products.

2. Tap the download icon for Georeferenced Visual Approach Charts, then select Install.

3. Tap Tools > (phone: Configuration) > Documents.

4. Open the approach charts folder where the documents were installed.

5. Search for and tap the airport waypoint.

6. Tap the desired document.

Note

Approach charts include additional installation options:

• On demand (default): Downloads only charts relevant to your route to save device storage.

• By file type: If both IFR and VFR charts are available, choose to install VFR, IFR, or both.

Searching Documents

You can search for documents across available folders or within a specific folder using the search field.

1. Tap Tools > (phone: Configuration) > Documents.

2. (Optional) Open a folder (e.g. User documents, Approach Charts, Air Navigation Manager Organization).

3. In the search field, enter the document’s identifier or name.

Note

Documents in the Approach Charts folder can only be searched within their respective categories.

Exporting User Documents

You can export user documents either in bulk or individually using the share function.

1. Tap Tools > (phone: Configuration) > Documents.

2. Tap User documents.

3. (Optional) Select a waypoint to export a specific document.

4. Tap Share.

After tapping Share, the Documents window closes and a share popup appears.

Note

The same share popup is used for both bulk and individual document export.

Deleting Documents

Documents can be removed depending on their source.

Delete Uploaded Documents

User-uploaded documents can be deleted directly from the Documents view.

1. Tap Tools > (phone: Configuration) > Documents > User documents.

2. Select the waypoint where the document is stored.

3. Swipe the document to the left.

4. Tap Delete.

Delete Installed Approach Chart Documents

Installed approach chart documents must be removed via the Manage Data and Products panel, not from the Documents view.

1. Tap Config (phone: Configuration) > Manage Data and Products.

2. Select the installed Georeferenced Approach Charts.

3. Tap the Edit icon.

4. Select Not Installed.

Note

This action removes the entire Approach Charts folder, including all associated documents.

Delete Documents from Air Navigation Manager

Documents from Air Navigation Manager cannot be deleted individually within the app. To remove them, select the Organization group in Manage Data and Products and perform unsynchronization.

Note

This only removes the documents from the application; they remain available in the Air Navigation Manager organization.

KML files & Map annotations

All your imported KML files and created Map Annotations can be seen here.

KML files

To display a specific KML you imported on the Moving Map, tap its file name. A checkmark will appear next to it indicating the KML is selected. Tap it again to deselect it. Unselected KML files will not be displayed. You can display one or more KML files on the map.

To delete a KML file from the app, swipe its name from right to left.

Note

KML files coming from Air Navigation Manager are listed under the Air Navigation Manager organization section and are always active. These files cannot be selected, deselected, or deleted from this list; only be viewed. Refer to the Manager Manual for more information.

Map Annotations

Inside the Map Annotations folder, you’ll find the list of all your annotations, including the label, altitude range and remark. Tapping an annotation from the list will center the selected annotation on the map and display its popover.

To delete annotations individually, swipe them from right to left. You can also delete all annotations by tapping the more options icon … on the top right corner and then selecting Delete all annotations.

Logbook

The Logbook is a database where your flight times and flight details are stored. It includes all flights recorded using Air Navigation Pro.

To access the Logbook:

• On tablets: tap Tools in the toolbar

• On phones: go to Configuration > Logbook

Flights are displayed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent flights shown first.

Example: Flights displayed from most recent to oldest.

Tap in the upper right corner to access additional options:

• Add log entry – Manually create a flight entry (see Flight Time)

• Send log by email – Send the full logbook or selected flights via email

• Set initial time and landings – Define initial total flight time and number of landings

Manual log entries

When creating a manual entry, all fields must be entered manually, except for:

• Block Time

• True Flight Time

These values are calculated automatically based on the entered times.

Note

Time consistency is enforced. For example, landing time cannot be set before takeoff time. Each subsequent time field starts from the previously entered time. Example: If takeoff is set to 1 Sep 2019, 11:04 AM, the landing time cannot be earlier than this value.

Add a log entry

1. Go to Tools (on phones: Configuration > Logbook)

2. Tap in the upper right corner

3. Tap Add log entry

4. Enter the flight details (see Flight Time for more explanation)

5. Tap the back button to save and return to the Logbook

Set initial time and landings

1. Go to Tools (on phones: Configuration > Logbook)

2. Tap in the upper right corner

3. Tap Set initial flight time and landings

4. Enter the required values

Delete a flight

1. Go to Tools (on phones: Configuration > Logbook)

2. Swipe the flight entry from right to left

3. Tap Delete

Flight Recorder

The Flight Recorder allows you to record your flight path in real time.

Recording starts automatically when the Off-Block time is set and stops when the On-Block time is set.

For more details about flight detection, refer to Flight Time.

Flights can also be shared online via https://airnavigation.aero.

Share your current flight

You can share your current flight using a live tracking link.

Anyone with the link can follow your flight in real time.

1. Go to Tools (on phones: Configuration > Flight Recorder)

2. Tap Share (next) flight

3. Select how you want to share the link

Share all flights automatically

Note

You must be signed in to your account (Configuration > Account) to share flights online.

You can enable automatic sharing of all recorded flights.

1. Go to Tools (on phones: Configuration > Flight Recorder)

2. Enable or disable Share all flights on the web

Flight sharing reminder

You can enable a reminder to share your flight after recording.

1. Go to Tools (on phones: Configuration > Flight Recorder)

2. Enable Remind me to share my flights

During the flight, a message will appear on the map with the following options:

• Yes – Share the flight link

• No – Dismiss the message

• Stop asking – Disable future reminders

Display flight traces on the map

You can display your recorded flight path (trace) on the map and choose how it is visualized.

1. Go to Tools (on phones: Configuration > Flight Recorder)

2. Enable When flying

3. Select a color mode:

• No – Displays a white trace

• With altitude:

  • 0 – 2,000 ft: light grey → green

  • 2,000 – 5,000 ft: green → yellow

  • 5,000 – 10,000 ft: yellow → orange

  • 10,000 – 15,000 ft: orange → red

  • 15,000+ ft: red → white

• With horizontal speed:

  • 0.0 – 10.28 kts: dark grey → blue

  • 10.28 – 30.86 kts: blue → green

  • 30.86 – 51.44 kts: green → yellow

  • 51.44 – 70.02 kts: yellow → orange

  • 70.02 – 128.0 kts: orange → red

• With vertical speed:

  • -12.0 to -5.0 m/s: dark blue → blue

  • -5.0 to 0.0 m/s: blue → white

  • 0.0 to 5.0 m/s: white → red

  • 5.0 to 12.0 m/s: red → darker

Example: White flight trace displayed when color mode is set to No.

Show a recorded flight

Display a previously recorded flight on the map.

1. Go to Tools (on phones: Configuration > Flight Recorder > Recorded flights)

2. Select a flight

3. Tap Show recorded flight

Hide recorded flights

Remove displayed flight traces from the map.

1. Go to Tools (on phones: Configuration > Flight Recorder > Recorded flights)

2. Tap Hide recorded flights from the map

Replay a recorded flight

Replay a recorded flight as an animation on the Moving Map.

1. Go to Tools (on phones: Configuration > Flight Recorder > Recorded flights)

2. Select a flight

3. Tap Replay this flight

During replay, the following controls are available:

• Play / Pause

• Close

• Time indicator (HH:MM:SS)

• Progress indicator

• Replay speed (1x, 2x, 4x, 8x)

Delete a recorded flight

1. Go to Tools (on phones: Configuration > Flight Recorder > Recorded flights)

2. Swipe the flight entry from right to left

3. Tap Delete

Note

Deleting a flight removes it only from the app. Flights shared online remain available on https://airnavigation.aero and must be deleted there separately.

Recorded flights can also be exported as KML/GPS (see Recorded Flights) or shared via the web service (see Flight tracking service).