CLIMB AND GO-AROUND PROFILES

After computing takeoff or landing performance, you can now view a cross-section profile of the aircraft's climb path relative to terrain and obstacles. For takeoff, choose between runway heading, a vectored heading or track, or a published SID to see how the aircraft climbs along that route. For landing, view the go-around climb path along the published missed approach procedure or a vectored heading. The profile chart shows terrain elevation, obstacles, waypoints with altitude restrictions, and highlights any terrain conflicts along the route.

Climb profile calculations incorporate winds aloft data. Obstacle and instrument procedure data is sourced from the FAA's Digital Obstacle File and Coded Instrument Flight Procedures and is currently available for US airports only.

TAKEOFF/LANDING DISTANCE VISUALIZATION

A new satellite map view shows the required takeoff or landing ground roll overlaid on the actual runway. A colored chevron pattern indicates whether the required distance fits within the available runway. For takeoff, blue means sufficient runway is available and red means insufficient. For landing, blue means sufficient runway is available from the touchdown zone, yellow means sufficient runway is available from the threshold, and red means insufficient runway is available. Any runway shortening due to NOTAMs is highlighted on the map.

TERRAIN DATA

The app can now download worldwide terrain elevation data for use with the climb and go-around profile views. Terrain regions can be downloaded and managed in Settings. A status indicator on profile views shows whether terrain, obstacle, and instrument procedure data are available and current for the selected airport.

OTHER UPDATES

- Runway shortening from NOTAMs can now specify whether the closure is at the departure end or the threshold
- Enroute obstacle climb gradient and rate data added for normal and icing conditions across all aircraft generations

BUG FIXES

- Fixed app hangs caused by airport search sorting and nearest-airport queries running on the main thread
- Fixed repeated database re-faults when displaying nearby airports after location updates