apps for the android phones

[201driver]

i just got a new toy for christmas, an android phone.  any recommendations for "must" have aviation apps would be appreciated.

[KSMooniac]

If you're an AOPA member, there are a couple of good threads on their forum in the "flight bag" sub-forum.  I have an EVO 4G and love it, but don't really use it for anything aviation-specific beyond the web browser and fltplan.com's Android app.  I bought the Repligo PDF reader (fantastic) and can use it to view NACO approach plates very easily, but it is my backup backup and not used much of course. 

[FlyDave]

Foreflight has a great weather app for Android. Search for Foreflight in the Andriod "Market" app. It's $10 but very handy!

[davidfreedman]

I have a Droid X and a Samsung Galaxy Tab.  Here's what I use:

 

Weatherbug Elite Widget (Come's with Weatherbug Elite) - I have this across my screen for a quick 3 day weather picture.

Weather Elite - Good for 7 day forecast and hour by hour forecast

Foreflight - Best app for METARs, TAFs and winds aloft

AirWX - Not as good as Foreflight for METARs and TAFs but has PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather depiction charts and plates

Aviation Weather from NOAA/NWS - Nothing of note that the others don't provide but I have it installed anyway.

DUATs Mobile - This is a mobile web page rather than an app, but you can file flight plans and get "official" weather briefings.

 

Enjoy!

[rogerl]

I have just published a beta application into the Android Market called:

"OpenFlight Map"

It can be found in the 'Transportation' section, though that may change if I can find a better category.

This application supports downloading and viewing of Sectional, World Area and EnRoute Low Charts.  Charts are downloaded automatically when chosen from the 'Chart Chooser', and are retained until you either delete them or overwrite them with a newer version.

The charts are zoomable (pinch to zoom action) and scrollable.

Nope, it ain't no 'ForeFlight', but then again it is absolutely free, and free from any adware, malware or other crapware (unless you think the app itself is crapware!).

This is something that I wanted for my own use, and since the FAA provides individual downloads of the digital products for free, I can't justify charging for individual maps.  Plus, it is a little rough around the edges - this is a trial balloon to see if there is enough interest for me to work on things like georeferencing, waypoints, flight planning (uh oh), etc.  I can prepare either DVD, CD or micro-SD containing sets of charts for those interested (that I would have to charge a small fee for).

It does require a decent screen and a relatively fast processor (I used a Samsung Galaxy S for testing), and I have NOT tested it on other models of phone yet.

Roger, Cañones Software Outfitter