Simple Xwind vs GoFly

You're on short final when the tower provides updated winds. The conditions have changed more than expected, and there’s no time for mental math to determine if you're within crosswind and tailwind limits. Xwind gives you quick and precise calculations when you need them most. No clutter, no unnecessary graphics—just a fast, reliable crosswind calculator built for ease of use. Unlike other bulky apps, Xwind is designed for speed and simplicity, so you can get the data you need instantly. No extra clicks, no distractions—just numbers.

Fast, accurate, and built to feel good in your hands. No more spinning a plastic wheel and hoping. Type your numbers, get a precise answer, and tap once to see exactly how it got there. Every mode is dialed in and easy to use, whether you're planning a cross-country or just checking a crosswind before you taxi. Live Wind Triangle - A cockpit-style instrument that redraws heading, track, and wind as you type - View the crab angle, not just the number for it Show the Work - Every result opens up into the formula and the values you plugged in - Expand it when you want to understand it, collapse it when you don't Core E6B Tools - True airspeed and density altitude - Time, speed, distance - Fuel and endurance - Crosswind components - Unit conversions METAR Decoder - Pull any airport's live report from the NOAA Aviation Weather Center - Read it in plain language, line by line Weight & Balance - Load your aircraft and see gross weight and CG on the envelope - Save airplanes as presets so you're not re-entering them The Small Stuff - A keypad with the units right on each field, so knots never get mixed up with mph - Works offline. Every calculation runs on your phone. Only live METARs need a signal. - No accounts, no analytics, no ads, nothing collected. Your numbers stay on your phone. *Subscription or purchase required for certain modes and features* https://goflycalculator.app/privacy/ https://goflycalculator.app/terms/