WSI Pilotbrief Optima

WSI Pilotbrief Optima

by WSI Corporation

6 ratings
61 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 14, 2011
  • July 31, 2026

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This app provides pilots with real-time weather information and flight planning tools for safe and confident flying. Access detailed weather briefings, enroute conditions, and modify flight routes mid-air. It enhances pre-flight planning and inflight safety with advanced weather visualizations and collaboration features.

Real-time weather briefings
Flight route creation and modification
Vertical profile with turbulence forecasts
High-definition global weather layers
Proprietary forecast radar
Multi-pilot collaboration tools
Offline mode
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What's New in WSI Pilotbrief Optima

2026.1.1

July 31, 2026

SkyPath OneLayer Integration ICAO Pre-filled Flight Search Time to Target Distance and Bearing Zoom Import Bookmarks

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User reviews

Impossible billing practices

I have used this app for several years and from day one my only complaint is their accounting / billing. They do not have a normal pay portal, they require electronic wire transfer which is a 35$ fee to me from my bank or a mailed in check which they have failed to process several times where I had to mail in replacement checks that resulted in overpayment. Now they are claiming I did not pay 2 invoices from a year ago…. Impossible to deal with. I canceled my subscription
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No zoom in opt

Still no zoom in option. NOTAMs, METAR and TAF is too difficult to read due to very small fonts. Very hard to use for users who wear reading glasses. This option has been requested for years, but was still ignored.

Seeing some good improvements to this app

I like the recent turbulence insight additions- SkyPath few months back and IATA EDR last week. Occurrences are getting more frequent, so these are great to have

Reliability

In recent months, the software has been improved significantly. Yes, I think it remains for use primarily for a fleet of aircraft, small or large….But it runs much better then it did before and the functionality of things are better as well. I can reliably highlight places on the flight log and then I can actually delete the same markings. A big improvement. Overall, it’s gotten better. Keep up the good work.

Update: After many months, its still working well. No complaints.
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App intermittently logs users out-deletes favorite charts

This application continues to log me out at irregular intervals. That in and of itself isn’t that big of a deal, however when I log back in all my favorite charts are gone. I save them in a particular order for my self briefing. What’s more is that I must add the charts back in, in reverse order of viewing. There’s no function that allows shifting the order of charts saved.
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Reported Bugs

24 issues

App intermittently logs users out

Bug

Deletes favorite charts

Bug

Cannot create login

Bug

Radar data loading takes too long

Bug

App crashes repeatedly

Bug

Multi-day information gone

Bug

Local forecast gone on airport tab

Bug

Latest update causes issues

Bug

App won't open after update

Bug

App crashes when moving around map or changing zoom

Bug

Loses GPS feature

Bug

App frequently locks up in offline mode

Bug

App will not open

Bug

App freezes on login screen

Bug

App behaves as if offline

Bug

Fails to store data for in-flight use

Bug

Crashes in airplane mode

Bug

No offline viewing of weather

Bug

Map overlays anemic

Bug

App continually crashes

Bug

App continually closes after initialization

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Worthless in flight without Wi-Fi

Bug

Keeps freezing up

Bug

Not usable due to crashing

Bug

Requested Features

9 requests

Zoom in option for text

Feature

iPhone compatibility

Feature

Add iPhone compatibility

Feature

Bring back outlook/multi-day forecast

Feature

Full web capability on iPad app

Feature

Save map and brief for offline viewing

Feature

Exact routing internationally

Feature

Color-coded turbulence

Feature

Landscape view

Feature

FAQ

What does WSI Pilotbrief Optima do?

WSI Pilotbrief Optima acts as a co-pilot for pilots, providing accurate and up-to-date weather information for both pre-flight planning and inflight use. It allows users to create or select flight routes, retrieve weather briefings, and access enroute weather data.

What are the key features for flight planning and safety?

Key features include a vertical profile with observed and forecasted turbulence, real-time weather updates for adjusted ETDs, and route-specific weather and NOTAM briefings. For safety and comfort, it offers high-definition global weather layers, proprietary forecast radar, and global enroute hazard information.

Is WSI Pilotbrief Optima free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is offered for free. There are no mentions of subscription fees, in-app purchases, or advertisements within the application's description.

What kind of devices is WSI Pilotbrief Optima compatible with?

The application is specifically designed to be used on an iPad, providing access to aviation industry-leading weather briefing products directly on the device.

How does the app help with inflight operations?

Inflight, the app provides real-time weather data through aircraft onboard Wi-Fi, and offers an offline mode to conserve bandwidth and data. It also includes multi-pilot collaboration tools for streamlined operations and digital flight release and navigation log capabilities.