# Spot Calculator

> Calculates flight direction and green light placement using wind data and aircraft type. (iPhone/iPad app by Leprechaun Skydiving LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-calculator/id1318581960 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Leprechaun Skydiving LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1211451185)
- Category: Sports, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-11-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-calculator/id1318581960/reviews.md

## What is Spot Calculator?

Spot Calculator pulls the winds from your nearest reporting airport.  You input the ground winds and choose the type of airplane you are flying, and it will give you the direction to fly and where to put on the green light.

You always have the option of inputting your own upper winds if you use other apps which may have more accurate wind forecasts than the closest reporting station.

## Key features

- Ground wind input
- Aircraft type selection
- Flight direction calculation
- Green light placement
- Custom upper wind input

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-calculator/id1318581960/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on certain iPhone models

*2023-06-16*

Doesn’t work on my iPhone 13. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work.

*2022-10-28, version 1.3.2*

I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling. This app won’t run on iOS 16 with an iPhone 12 Pro

## Frequently asked questions about Spot Calculator

### What is Spot Calculator?

Spot Calculator is a tool for pilots that calculates the direction to fly and where to place the green light based on ground winds and the type of aircraft being flown.

### Can I use my own wind forecasts with Spot Calculator?

Yes, Spot Calculator allows you to input your own upper wind data if you use other apps that provide more accurate forecasts than the closest reporting station.

### What devices does Spot Calculator support?

Spot Calculator is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Spot Calculator updated?

The latest version, 1.41, was released on January 3, 2024. Updates are provided by the developer, Leprechaun Skydiving LLC.

### What is the age rating for Spot Calculator?

Spot Calculator has an age rating of 4+.

### Does Spot Calculator have ads?

No, Spot Calculator does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user rating for Spot Calculator?

Spot Calculator has a rating of 1.0 stars based on 3 ratings.

### Is Spot Calculator free to use?

Yes, Spot Calculator is available for free.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.41 — 2024-01-03

Bug Fixes

### 1.3.2 — 2021-11-14

Fixed C182 because Cessna was too large

### 1.3.1 — 2021-11-10

fixed jump run length for Beech 18

### 1.3 — 2021-11-04

Added Beech 18

### 1.2 — 2020-01-10

Added support for the latest OS

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