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NRST: Descent Rate & Airport Finder

NRST: Descent Rate & Airport Finder

Released: 2014-03-07
© 2014 Toonsy Net
NRST: Descent Rate & Airport Finder - QR Code
Version 5.1
4+
Download on the App Store
Version 5.1
4+
Download on the App Store
Released: 2014-03-07
© 2014 Toonsy Net

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Description

NEW!!! Apple Watch 2 support!!! Even if your phone flies out the window your Watch 2 has full functionality.
Don't miss your airport! Designed for pilots of any size aircraft, this app provides you with bearing and vertical speed required to nearby airports. The following information is shown for destinations:
• Distance from current location
• Field Elevation
• Descent rate required
• Time to Top of Descent (TOD)
• Bearing
• Frequencies
• Runways
• Glide distance delta
Additionally your current speed, course, altitude and vertical speed are displayed. Tapping on the information button, Time to TOD or Target Altitude allows you to customize the desired descent rate.
All data is updated in real time as you fly. You may choose a nearby airport or select an airport by identifier by scrolling down on the airport list. Filter by runway length and surface type and choose any of the following: airports, seaplane bases, heliports, balloon ports and closed airports.
You may optionally provide a glide ratio for your aircraft. The glide distance long or short of the selected airport is then displayed and is conveniently color coded. A positive, green glide delta indicates the glide distance has been estimated to exceed the distance to the airport with a 25% safety margin.
Runway headings, if known, are used to draw runways on the heading indicator. If the magenta arrow is pointed straight up and aligned with a runway then you are headed straight in.
Worldwide airport information is provided by multiple sources. Canada, Europe and all continents are covered! For more information go to ourairports.com/world.html. Database updates are performed daily.
Your location and altitude is provided by your device's location services. If location or altitude is not available that information will not be displayed however you can still search for an airport by identifier. Unfortunately external GPS devices are generally NOT compatible.
You must be moving for course information and the magenta relative bearing arrow to be displayed.
The Watch app has many of the same features and fits on your wrist. See distances to nearby airports or bearing to a selected airport. Frequencies and runway lengths can be seen with a swipe. Glance mode gives you quick access to time until top of descent.
Just like the iPhone and iPad app, the Watch app requires GPS information to locate nearby airports and relative bearing. Additionally, altitude is needed to calculate descent rates. Apple Watch 1 and 2 are supported. Watch 1 requires an iPhone for GPS signal however a Watch 2 has it's own GPS.
Feedback and feature requests are appreciated. Thanks!
Subscription Fine Print
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- 1 month FREE trial
- Database Subscription or Apple Watch Subscription is required for new users
- The subscription is for 1 year and updated data is available daily
- The annual subscription is $11.99/year or $17.99/year for Watch
- Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period
- Privacy policy and terms of use are located at: http://toonsy.net/privacy.html
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.

What's New in Version 5.1

The complete database is downloaded to the Apple Watch meaning no phone is needed if your watch has GPS
Subscription information and a link to the privacy policy and terms are included within the app

Seller

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Toonsy Net

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Information

Developer

Categories

Version

5.1

Size

64.7 MB

Game Center

No

VPP Device Licensing

Yes

Rating

Rated: 4+

Compatibility

iOS 9.3 or later

Devices

iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Air 2, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPhone XS, iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad mini 4

Languages

English

App Store: Customer Ratings

Ratings & Reviews

4.0 of 5 (12 Ratings)

App Store: Customer Reviews

2017-01-27

I Love This App

I really like app much better than Xavion. Xavion has been tweaked to death and also wants $9.95 per month to keep it working.
Update after a year of use; I absolutely love this app. I have it running on a mini iPad mounted on the post between my windscreen and the pilot’s window. Both safety and convenience are enhanced by it use. As soon as I get close enough to my landing airport I will activate that airport and then go back to the "Nearest Airport" (Just in case). It will tell you the pattern altitude and also give you the time to start your decent at whatever decent rate you have programmed into it. It has never given any trouble at all and works well (mounted in that window) with only the iPad’s GPS. One of my more useful aviation apps. Update after over 100 hours airtime with this app; NRST has worked perfect and never given a minute of problems. I especially like the “TOD” feature that tells me when it’s time to start my decent. I normally fly from 6,000 to 9,000 feet and like not having to calculate my time to descend. I’ve noticed a couple of 1 Star ratings and do not have a clue as to why. Great aviation app.
johnwp
Version 5.0
2016-12-23

Weak; expensive

Not terrible but you can get the same features in a better or similar interface elsewhere. And don't pay the $17.99 fee. The watch part is cool but still not worth the price. "Free" trial is bs, sorry.
And to me a lot of the reviews look more like fake gamers than pilots.
E.Beagle
Version 5.0
2016-06-24

NRST - Great App

This is a great and very useful app to have available in the cockpit.
Downwind09
Version 4.1
2016-04-18

Great app for situational awareness

Bought this app last week and did a cross country flight. Compared the reading to my Garmin 430W and were the same. Great app for situational awareness and gives TOD to the airports. I had a question and emailed the developer and was back to me very quick.
If you fly cross country and not familiar with all the location of the airports this is something you should have.
Peachy and Culley
Version 3.7
2016-02-18

Awesome!!!

I've used this app on two flights so far and I love the TOD feature. If you're a pilot you must go buy the watch and download this app!!!
FresnoFlyer
Version 3.7
2015-12-09

Works as advertised

Very useful for avoiding constant mental math. Does what it says.
Would be nice to see a configurable audio "500 ft" call-out. (Or other configureable altitude)
Dan dsfh
Version 3.5
2015-12-01

Problems solved

Toonsy was very responsive. The biggest issue was that the watch software needed to be updated to 2.0 (nrst simply doesn't work on older versions). The iPad "freeze" was finally fixed with a hard reboot.
Sidha21
Version 3.5
2015-11-30

Problems-bugs

Loaded NRST on iPad and iPhone. Works on iPhone, but not on iPad (frozen- and can't change screen). Doesn't seem to have I watch support as advertised. Sent email to generic address and awaiting response. I think I bought too soon.
Sidha21
Version 3.5
2015-11-15

Great App

Used it the first time today - it did everything it was supposed to do. The App was exactly what I was looking for. The bonus is it is simple, uncluttered, easy to use, functional, with a perfect display. It is simply an elegant product.
Bigpilot
Version 3.5
2015-06-05

Excellent app

Very helpful to any pilot. TOD and nearest airport could be a lifesaver. For this price and what it could provide in an emergency, PRICELESS! Have this capability on my glass panel, but I am incessantly desiring 2nd or 3rd levels of redundancy. Highly recommend
KWKBHK
Version 2.4
2014-05-22

Old data base

I installed app and was quite surprised my nearest airport it suggested has been closed for years , not a good start NRST. I do not see anyway to update the database.
Faaflyer
Version 1.3
2014-05-18

Works great on Iphone 5, but not my Ipad Mini

This is a great idea for an app but it's "buggy" on my IPad mini which I use for flying. I will update my review if you can work on the Ipad issues. (Airports disappear on left side, does not show runway or direction to airport on main screen which makes this useable on my IPad mini).
Lineargroove
Version 1.3