FS Map Tool vs Sky

Find your way around in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024 using FS Map Tool, the intuitive and easy to use companion app that makes your flight experience a real flight simmer's delight. - Switchable map types (satellite or plain) - Teleportation - Switchable plane icons - Add/delete/move waypoints - Auto-follow mode toggle - Lock view to plane orientation or north - Display additional parameters like altitude, speed and heading - Works on tablets and phones - Updated regularly New waypoins can be added by long-pressing on a map location. Tap an existing waypoint to open a context menu where you can delete it. Long-press and drag an waypoints to move them around. Happy flying!

SkyAware is your intelligent aviation companion, built for student pilots and seasoned professionals alike. Get real-time weather intelligence, AI-powered safety analysis, terrain awareness, and comprehensive flight planning tools — all in one app. KEY FEATURES Real-Time Weather Intelligence Search any airport by ICAO code to instantly view decoded METAR data, flight categories (VFR, MVFR, IFR, LIFR), wind conditions, visibility, ceiling, altimeter settings, temperature, and dewpoint spread — all presented in a clean, color-coded layout. AI-Powered Safety Scoring Every weather report is analyzed by AI to generate a 0–100 safety score with clear, plain-language summaries. Know at a glance whether conditions are favorable before you fly. Nearby Airport Discovery Use GPS to find airports within 10, 25, 50, or 100 nautical miles, each showing live flight categories so you can quickly assess conditions across the region. Interactive Flight Planning Plan routes on an interactive map with custom waypoints, weather overlays (METAR, SIGMET, AIRMET), and terrain visualization. Import FPL files to analyze existing flight plans. An AI scanner suggests safe alternate airports based on weather and terrain along your route. Terrain Awareness Real-time terrain elevation data helps you identify ground proximity hazards during both pre-flight planning and in-flight monitoring. Get alerts when terrain clearance is insufficient for your altitude. In-Flight Mode Switch to active flight mode for real-time GPS position tracking, continuous hazard monitoring, and live weather updates along your route. If an emergency arises, the app evaluates nearby airports and generates aircraft-specific emergency checklists with memory items and key speeds. Ideal Runway Indicator A visual runway widget calculates and displays the recommended runway based on current wind direction and speed. Sun Phase Tracking View sunrise and sunset times in both local and Zulu time with a visual day/night progress bar — essential for planning around daylight hours. Customizable Units Choose your preferred units for distance (nm, km, mi), altitude (ft, m), pressure (inHg, hPa), and temperature (°C, °F). Light & Dark Mode Switch between light and dark themes to suit your environment, whether you're planning at home or flying at night. DATA SOURCES SkyAware pulls from trusted aviation and meteorological sources including the Aviation Weather Center, Open-Meteo, and a comprehensive global airport database. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER SkyAware is developed for educational purposes and is a supplemental tool only. It is not a certified aviation product. Always verify weather and flight data with official FAA sources and obtain a proper pre-flight briefing before departure. This app is not a substitute for official aviation weather services.