![]() ![]() There’s also a low fuel warning, you can set this amount at around 2 litres, and the app will give you a heads up when you get there. When you launch the app starts counting, to give a fairly good estimate of your fuel burn. You set the rate at which your paramotor burns fuel, and the amount currently in your tank. The fuel gauge comes in really handy, especially during longer flights. This also stops it recording as soon as you drop below the specified threshold speed. You simply set your takeoff speed threshold, and the app does the rest. Some of the other handy features are the takeoff auto detect, which starts recording your flight providing the app is open. Simply enable it from within the app, and your phone will automatically send your information to the PPGPS world map HERE. It lets you map out your entire flight and set waypoints, which you can then follow throughout your flight.Īnother really cool feature is the live tracking, that let’s people view your live flight path on the PPGPS website. You can use online maps, or download map files to your phone in case you don’t have a connection during flight. I find it really useful for cross country or sight seeing flights, as you can set waypoints before takeoff. The app can be used worldwide, and is really easy to use and set up for your own requirements. You can even use it in conjunction with certain hardware, including smartwatches and variometers. It records your flights in KML format, so you can view your flight path and information in google earth after you land. This dedicated paramotor app gives you real time flight information, including ground speed, altitude, fuel burn, and flight duration. It’s available for £3.99, or there’s a free version called PPGPS lite, that lacks some of the useful features of the pro version. PPGPS is an app that’s been built specifically for paramotorists. Find out more about Windy, or get the app here > Dedicated paramotor app It is on par with Windfinder’s standard three hour forecast, but it would be nice to have the hourly option. Unfortunately, the forecast only displays three hour increments unlike Windfinder’s hourly superforecast. And if you’re unsure whether to travel, you can view local webcams for a real time view of the weather. The app will also tell you all about the location, including its altitude, sunrise, sunset, and coordinates. It’s easy to find a local forecast simply by tapping the wind map on the desired location. There’s even a weather radar available for the USA, Hawaii, Alaska and South Korea, which is updated every 5 minutes. You can choose between 35 different weather layers, including wind, rain, temperature, and pressure. The weather forecast is very accurate and uses all leading forecast models at once, to give more accurate predictions. But considering Windy has lots more to offer, you can put up with waiting a couple of seconds for it to load. The app is a little more complicated than Windfinder, and the extra features can sometimes make it a little laggy. It also displays wind surfing spots, which can come in handy for a bit of beach flying. Windy is another great paramotor weather app with lots to offer, and it’s free! If you enjoy the odd bit of free flying, Windy displays forecasts for over 1500 Paragliding spots worldwide, at the click of a button. Find out more and get the app here > Windy Apps for Android / iOS I haven’t used the free version in a long time, but the paid version is fast and bug free. It’s fairly minimal compared to some apps, and could benefit from a winds aloft forecast and a more detailed report, such as a METAR. I’ve found Windfinder to be the perfect paramotor weather app, and the superforecast has never let me down. There’s also spot info for each of your saved locations, including sunrise and sunset times, coordinates, elevation, and more. You’ll find animated wind forecast maps, tide and water level forecast, and a 10 day wind forecast at a glance. Choose a local weather station to view the current wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, air pressure, and other values in real time. There’s also real time observations from more than 20,400 weather stations worldwide. The superforecast offers an hourly weather prediction which I’ve found far more accurate than any other weather app. You’ll want the paid version if you’re serious about paramotoring, as it offers something called the superforecast. There’s a free version that you can use to get started, and a more feature packed paid version. It’s really easy to use, and the local wind prediction is always very accurate. Windfinder offers wind forecasts, and weather forecasts, for over 40,000 locations worldwide. Windfinder was recommended to me by my instructor, and has been my most used weather app since.
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