# VIRFuel > Aircraft fuel and weight calculation tool for specific Boeing and Airbus models. (iPhone/iPad app by BearCode.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virfuel/id415151177 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [BearCode](https://appshunter.io/developer/415138612) - Category: Utilities, Navigation - Price: Free - Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 19 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-01-21 - Data updated: 2026-06-05 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virfuel/id415151177/reviews.md ## What is VIRFuel? VIRFuel is a fuel and weight calculation application designed for Boeing 787, Airbus A350/330 operations using the Sabre flight plan. The application is in metric tonnes and conforms to SOPs used for Virgin Atlantic operations. Fuel and weight data is inserted from the front page of the flight plan (the 'plan figures') and can then be updated with desired loads and actual figures from the final ZFW/loadsheet. Changes in zero-fuel weight calculate updates to trip fuel and suggest a new ramp fuel. Alternatively a manually entered ramp fuel, touchdown fuel or required extra fuel at destination will calculate updates to trip fuel and ramp fuel. At each stage a take-off weight will be updated and TODC/OPT weights calculated (a TODC buffer of 1T is used). For near maximum weight plans, Std and Aft CG RTOW weights can be provided to calculate a maximum possible ZFW & Ramp fuel combination. Fuel uplift calculations in Litres and USG with commonly used density units are available to ensure an indicated versus calculated fuel load within +/-1.5%. A representation of the Aircraft Fuel Book can be shown for the easy entry or cross-checking of log book entries. Finally, flight plan waypoint fuel checks can be updated for changes in trip fuel burn. Internal cross-checking is performed and aircraft type limits can be set using the application settings menu or from the plan input page. Engineers have the option to skip directly to the fuel uplift page. A 'swipe-to-reveal' calculator has time addition and unit conversion functions. A list of favourite airports can be maintained for which TAF and Metar reports can be downloaded from the NOAA ADDS service. The reports are crosschecked for format errors, download errors and time validity. A colour coded system will highlight wind/visibility/weather/cloud fields that may have operationally significant values. RMK fields are not comprehensively scanned for all decodes and runway states or local variations in format are not necessarily decoded. ## Key features - Fuel and weight calculations for B787, A350/330 - Sabre flight plan integration - Metric tonnes and Virgin Atlantic SOPs - Loadsheet data updates - Fuel uplift in Litres and USG - Aircraft Fuel Book representation - TAF and Metar report downloads ## Recent user reviews (10 of 17) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virfuel/id415151177/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Excellent app for VAA pilots *2024-09-03, version 4.8.1* This is an excellent app that has just undergone a major update to bring fully up to date. Highly recommended for flight colleagues in VAA. ### 5/5 — Still brilliant! *2018-11-17, version 4.1* Still as useful as ever, particularly the iPad version! Any chance the iPhone one could be tweaked to fit the iPhone X, XR etc screens? It goes edge to edge but as a result some of the data entry is really tricky... Cheers ### 5/5 — Indispensable *2018-04-30, version 4.0.3* What it says. ### 1/5 — Don’t work *2018-02-27* Had this app then upgrade my phone since then never work ### 5/5 — Very useful app *2014-09-27, version 2.1* Fantastic app. Though no longer working on iOS 8.02. If you ever get a long Narita and feel like updating the app a PNR calculator would be great. ### 5/5 — Excellent *2013-10-02, version 2.1* Any chance you could develop a decent mixed fleet flying recency app, tweaked with 'our' new company requirements? ;-) ### 5/5 — Looks great. *2013-02-21, version 2.1* Thanks... a genius app! ### 5/5 — Great *2012-07-23* I love it :) :):):):):):););););););) ### 5/5 — Great app. Good work *2012-04-02, version 2.0* Great app ### 5/5 — Genius! *2012-01-05, version 2.0* Thanks for an excellent programme. ## Frequently asked questions about VIRFuel ### What aircraft models does VIRFuel support? VIRFuel is designed for operations on the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350/330 aircraft. It utilizes data from the Sabre flight plan for these specific models. ### How does VIRFuel handle fuel uplift calculations? VIRFuel provides fuel uplift calculations in Litres and USG, using commonly used density units. This ensures an indicated versus calculated fuel load within +/-1.5%. ### Can VIRFuel assist with airport weather information? Yes, VIRFuel allows you to maintain a list of favorite airports and download TAF and Metar reports from the NOAA ADDS service. It crosschecks these reports for errors and highlights operationally significant values. ### What is the rating for VIRFuel? VIRFuel has a rating of 3.0 stars from 2 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base based on the available data. ### Is VIRFuel available on multiple devices? VIRFuel is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on Apple's mobile and tablet platforms. ### How often is VIRFuel updated? The latest version of VIRFuel is 4.8.1, which was last updated on September 2, 2024. This suggests a relatively active development cycle for the application. ### Does VIRFuel have ads? VIRFuel does not contain advertisements. The application is free and does not display any ads to users. ### What is the age rating for VIRFuel? VIRFuel has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for users aged 4 and above, with no mature content. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.8.1 — 2024-09-02 Updated for iOS15 and later. Various algorithm and layout updates. FREQ input for en-route fuel calculations can now be entered to 3 decimal places. Weight-adjusted RCF DP fuel can now be viewed by toggling the FREQ button - this respects the requirement for 5% contingency on remaining FREQ. The TD button can be toggled to show MIN FUEL with respect to FRES. The Weather page now uses the updated NOAA dataserver for METARs and TAFs. The selected list of airfields can be copied to the clipboard for pasting into the FDPro app 'alternates' field. Grouping of the selected airfields is now done by earmarking each airfield as a 'Destination', 'Diversion', or 'En-route' using a swipe-to-select action. For airfields selected as 'Destination' an additional function allows the current airfields selection to be saved or retrieved hence creating a collection of frequently used airfields appropriate to that route. ### 4.6.0 — 2021-10-21 iOS15 compatibility. Copy function to export to the paste board a list of airfields used in the weather section. For convenience, this list can be pasted into the "Alternates" field of the Jepp FD Pro X app. ### 4.5.1 — 2020-06-04 Updated for iOS13 compatibility, new device screen layouts and Dark Mode. Added initial information for A350-1000 limitations. Tracks calculator temporarily disabled pending compatible upgraded module. ### 4.1 — 2018-06-05 The Refuel calculator now includes a representation of a completed Aircraft Fuel Book entry for direct copying and/or checking. The Pre-flight fuel calculator now allows a maximum ZFW to be calculated for max weight flight plans where Std and Aft CG RTOW limits are limiting. In limiting cases, a maximum ZFW is displayed next to the Ramp fuel required for that weight. Any Extra fuel required is respected in the max ZFW declaration. (nb the calculated ZFW & Ramp may allow a 0.1T margin to ensure no limit exceeded.) ### 4.0.3 — 2018-04-27 Updates to the databases including a revised maximum take-off weight for the 747-400. ## Apps similar to VIRFuel | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Fuel Uplift](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fuel-uplift/id346165774) | 2.5 (6) | $2.99 | Utilities | | [PilotBox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotbox/id1611225969) | 4.9 (23) | Free | Utilities | | [EASA FTL Calc](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easa-ftl-calc/id1055758700) | 3.8 (5) | $4.99 | Utilities | | [FlightBrief](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightbrief/id1002852155) | — | Free | Utilities | | [JetLoad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetload/id1603297018) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Pilot Assistant](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-assistant/id6465624414) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Utilities | ## Related topics [roxburghe](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/roxburghe) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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