# First Flight Calculator — Velocity Calculator

> Pigeon race velocity calculator for distance and time inputs. (iPhone/iPad app by Jack Delaney.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-flight-calculator/id1045752317 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jack Delaney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045752316)
- Category: Utilities, Sports
- Price: Free (on sale, was $1.95)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Irish, European Spanish
- Released: 2015-10-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-flight-calculator/id1045752317/reviews.md

## What is First Flight Calculator?

First Flight is a simple and easy to use Pigeon Velocity Calculator.
You simply input the distance from your race point to your loft in Miles and Yards; and the time it has taken your bird to reach the loft in Hours, Minutes and Seconds.
First Flight will instantly calculate your pigeon velocity in Yards Per Minute (YPM), Miles Per Hour (MPH), Kilometers Per Hour (KPH) and Meters Per Minute (MPM).

This app is intended for recreational use only and is not affiliated with any racing organisation.

## Key features

- Pigeon velocity calculation
- Input distance (Miles/Yards)
- Input time (Hours/Minutes/Seconds)
- Outputs YPM, MPH, KPH, MPM
- Simple and easy to use

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-flight-calculator/id1045752317/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Pop Ups!

*2025-04-20, version 4.4*

Great calculator for a while but suddenly inundated with ads. So bad now will have to find another app.

### 1/5 — Don’t trust

*2024-07-07, version 4.4*

This app not working don’t buy it

### 5/5 — tailendcharlie

*2017-04-21, version 1.0*

Absolute must for race day. Gives accurate velocity in a flash

### 5/5 — Great

*2016-05-16, version 1.0*

Everyone associated with racing pigeons should test this app out, it's so simple. If there is a fault it's the size of the print, very small, just a point that can be improved on, but still awesome.

### 3/5 — Vel/calculator

*2016-04-29, version 1.0*

Brilliant little app.so simple and very accurate.

## Frequently asked questions about First Flight Calculator

### What is First Flight Calculator used for?

First Flight Calculator is used to determine the speed of pigeons in races. You input the race distance and the time it took for the pigeon to return to its loft.

### What units does First Flight Calculator provide for pigeon velocity?

First Flight Calculator provides pigeon velocity in Yards Per Minute (YPM), Miles Per Hour (MPH), Kilometers Per Hour (KPH), and Meters Per Minute (MPM).

### How do I input the race distance in First Flight Calculator?

You can input the race distance in both Miles and Yards within the First Flight Calculator app.

### What time formats can I use with First Flight Calculator?

First Flight Calculator accepts time inputs in Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to calculate pigeon velocity.

### Is First Flight Calculator free to use?

Yes, First Flight Calculator is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements.

### Does First Flight Calculator have ads?

Yes, First Flight Calculator contains advertisements to support its free availability.

### What devices is First Flight Calculator available on?

First Flight Calculator is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple's realityOS devices.

### When was First Flight Calculator last updated?

First Flight Calculator was last updated on August 30, 2023, with version 4.4.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4 — 2023-08-30

Adds support for the german language

### 4.2 — 2023-08-24

This update adds Canadian French, Irish, European Spanish and Latin American Spanish support.

### 4.1 — 2023-08-24

Adds update adds support for the french and dutch support

### 4.0 — 2022-10-15

Adds support for Miles Per Hour (MPH), Kilometers Per Hour (KPH) and Meters Per Minute (MPM).

### 2.0 — 2018-08-12

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Improved User Interface

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## More apps by Jack Delaney

- [Naps](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naps/id6452803430)
- [HeadsTails](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headstails/id6463268237)

All apps by Jack Delaney: https://appshunter.io/developer/1045752316

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