# Preflight by DutchPilotGirl — Preflight for aviators

> Aviation flight preparation tool for pilots and enthusiasts. (iPhone/iPad app by Dirk Gooris.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preflight-by-dutchpilotgirl/id1476134572 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dirk Gooris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335335763)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.5 · 17 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preflight-by-dutchpilotgirl/id1476134572/reviews.md

## What is Preflight by DutchPilotGirl?

Whether you are a student pilot, a private pilot, flying commercially or just an aviation enthusiast, Preflight will save you loads of time and effort while preparing your next flight.

Preflight can be used to look up the METAR & TAF, NOTAMS, VOLMETS, delay codes and abbreviations. Calculating the fuel uplift, flight time, wind components or converting units was made easy and is conveniently added to the app as well. Need to decode a SNOWTAM? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Preflight was built by aviators, for aviators.

The main features and functionality:

AIRPORTS
View the details of over 5500 airports. Including data like the name, IATA & ICAO code, coordinates,  elevation, number of runways, runway details, sunrise/sunset times and more.

METAR & TAF
Fast and easy access to worldwide weather reports. Including current weather (METAR) and forecasts (TAF). All updated in real time.

NOTAMS
Look up the NOTAMS for your desired airports. Represented in a clear and comprehensible overview.

VOLMETS
Worldwide VOLMET frequencies can easily be found by using the app.

UNIT CONVERSION
Convert any unit like lengths, weights, time, temperatures and volume with ease.

FUEL UPLIFT
Calculate the required fuel uplift in KG, LB, Liters, US Gallons or ImpG.

FLIGHT TIME
Enables you to quickly calculate the flight time. Adding additional legs to calculate a grand total is also possible. Calculating flight time was never this easy!

WIND COMPONENTS
Compute wind components in seconds. The result gives you the wind angle, crosswind and head/tail wind components.

DELAY CODES
We use them on a daily basis but now it’s finally easy to look them up. Internal, passenger/baggage, cargo, handling, technical, damage/failure, operation, weather, air traffic control & miscellaneous… it’s all in there.

DISTANCE
Obtain the distance between two airports. By entering the speed it will also provide the flight time and bearing information.

MAX DAILY FDP
Show the Flight Duty Period parameters by entering the start time and number of sectors.

SNOWTAM DECODER
Decode any SNOWTAM and see the result instantly.

ABBREVIATIONS
Aviation comes with an ever increasing amount of acronyms and abbreviations. Forgot one? We included over one thousand abbreviations in our database, just look them up.

MY NOTES
Add personal notes to the app so you can keep all of your aviation related details in one place.

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Preflight is a joined venture between DutchPilotGirl and MyPilotApps. DutchPilotGirl is known to provide valuable insight through her website, YouTube Channel, Instagram Account and her eBook on how to become an airline pilot. MyPilotApps created successful educational apps like Typerating B737 NG & B737 Limitations.

More information at https://preflight.dutchpilotgirl.com

Please note: The information contained in this app is for general information and educational use only. Do not rely on this application for flight planning, operational or navigational use. Preflight is also available on tablets.

In case you have any support related questions, please write an email to preflight@dutchpilotgirl.com

Proper planning prevents poor performance. Keep the wings level.

All the best – the Preflight team

## Key features

- Airport data lookup
- METAR & TAF weather reports
- NOTAMs and VOLMETs
- Fuel uplift calculation
- Flight time calculation
- Wind component computation
- Unit conversion

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preflight-by-dutchpilotgirl/id1476134572/reviews.md

### 4/5 — METARS for US airports?

*2020-04-16*

Trying to pull up METARS for KDFW or KATL for example results in error 404 :(

### 4/5 — Decent

*2019-08-21*

Great layout, everything any PPL pilot needs. Update: Not many Canadian abbreviations are included, adding those would be great! Other than that good app 👍

## Frequently asked questions about Preflight by DutchPilotGirl

### What is Preflight used for?

Preflight is designed to help aviators save time and effort when preparing for flights. It provides access to crucial information like weather reports, airport details, and performs various flight-related calculations.

### What kind of aviation data does Preflight offer?

Preflight offers detailed airport information for over 5500 airports, including runway data and sunrise/sunset times. It also provides real-time METAR and TAF weather reports, NOTAMs, and VOLMET frequencies.

### Can Preflight help with flight calculations?

Yes, Preflight simplifies calculations for fuel uplift, flight time, and wind components. It also includes a unit conversion tool for lengths, weights, time, temperatures, and volume.

### Does Preflight include aviation-specific codes and abbreviations?

Absolutely. Preflight features a decoder for SNOWTAMs and provides easy lookup for over a thousand aviation abbreviations and various delay codes.

### What is the price of Preflight?

Preflight is available for a one-time purchase of $3.99.

### On which devices can I use Preflight?

Preflight is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods, making it accessible across various Apple devices.

### How often is Preflight updated?

The latest version of Preflight is 1.0.5, which was last updated on July 17, 2021. This indicates a moderate update frequency.

### Is Preflight suitable for professional pilots?

While Preflight is built by aviators for aviators and offers many useful tools, the app's disclaimer states that the information is for general information and educational use only and should not be relied upon for flight planning, operational, or navigational use.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2021-07-17

Updated runways and airports. 
The main menu has been changed to distinguish the buttons from the background.
Some cosmetic and functional updates.
All changes are based on feedback of Preflight app users.

### 1.0.4 — 2019-11-04

Cosmetic updates due to the introduction of IOS 13.1.3
Added the Max Daily FDP widget
Airport overview includes the ATIS Frequency if known
Unit Conversion added Nautical Miles
The Distance widget includes now bearing/heading data
Extended the Abbreviation list

### 1.0.3 — 2019-09-22

Added a new function to get the distance between airports including the travel time given the speed as input parameter.
The function widget remains stable on the same place while selecting an ICAO. 
Updates to airport and abbreviation tables.
Minor cosmetic updates.

### 1.0.2 — 2019-08-12

No release notes.

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