MentalCrosswind

MentalCrosswind

by Brice Rosenzweig

3 ratings
2 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 15, 2022
  • March 15, 2022

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This app helps student pilots quickly understand wind announcements from air traffic control. It generates random wind configurations and announces them, allowing users to practice mentally calculating crosswind components before viewing a graphical and numerical representation.

Random wind configuration generation
Verbal wind announcements
Graphical wind display
Numerical crosswind and direct wind components
Practice and analysis modes
METAR wind integration
Location-based nearest airport wind
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What's New in MentalCrosswind

1.0

March 15, 2022

User reviews

Crosswind computing

You made a great tool! I use it for my students, but I’ve found it to be a little misleading. Can you configure it to use the peak wind gust when providing headwind/crosswind?

Winds wrong

Cool concept- but 350 degrees is listed as “-10.”

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback, it's an a bit of an experiment, could you send me a screen shot of some info about the error, I could not reproduce, keen to fix. thanks!

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FAQ

What is MentalCrosswind?

MentalCrosswind is a free training tool designed for student pilots to practice mentally calculating crosswind components from air traffic control wind announcements. It helps users visualize wind data quickly.

Is MentalCrosswind free to use?

Yes, MentalCrosswind is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

Does MentalCrosswind have ads?

No, MentalCrosswind is ad-free. Users can focus on their training without any interruptions from advertisements.

What devices does MentalCrosswind support?

MentalCrosswind is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to run on iOS.

How often is MentalCrosswind updated?

MentalCrosswind was last updated on March 15, 2022, with version 1.0. Future updates will depend on developer plans.

Can MentalCrosswind be used for actual flight planning?

No, MentalCrosswind is explicitly stated as not intended for flight planning. It is purely a training tool for practicing wind component calculations.

What is the age rating for MentalCrosswind?

MentalCrosswind has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users.

How does MentalCrosswind help with wind announcements?

MentalCrosswind generates random wind announcements, similar to what a controller would say. Users practice processing this information mentally to estimate crosswind before seeing the graphical and numerical results.