What is Navigraph used for?
By Matthew Alvarez
What is Navigraph used for?
Navigraph Charts allows you to search, view and organize airport charts from 7,000 airports around the globe. You can connect it to FSX, Prepar3D or X-Plane, to plot your position on charts, or use it independently to plan your route.
How do I access Navigraph charts?
To get access to charts and data you need to create a Navigraph account. An account is created automatically for you during the subscription purchase process as you enter your email address. To start a Navigraph account and to purchase a subscription, click here.
How long are sectional charts good for?
56 days
The aeronautical information on Sectional Charts includes visual and radio aids to navigation, airports, controlled airspace, restricted areas, obstructions, and related data. These charts are updated every 56 days.
Are Navigraph charts up to date?
The data provided by Navigraph is current and updated every 28 days according to the AIRAC cycle – just like in the aviation industry. The navigational data we provide also controls the rendering of many visual elements in the flight simulators.
Does Navigraph charts work with MSFS 2020?
Navigraph offers an update service for the navigational database in Microsoft Flight Simulator, also known as MSFS 2020. The service installs current navdata directly into your MSFS 2020 from the industry leading provider Jeppesen.
How often are FAA Sectional charts updated?
every 56 days
The Chart Supplement U.S. also provides a means for pilots to update visual charts between edition dates (The Chart Supplement U.S. is published every 56 days while Sectional Aeronautical and VFR Terminal Area Charts are generally revised every six months).
Where can I find free airport charts?
Airport Charts for free: ChartFox is here. The developer studio Cobalt Grid has released ChartFox, a practical program for displaying free map material as freeware. The tool is available online at chartfox.org, but a VATSIM account is required for registration. It is a kind of aggregator for free charts.
What is the purpose of a flight rule chart?
The aim is to describe approach and departure procedures from airports with a clear presentation of altitudes, obstacles and landing minima during Instrument Flight Rules. Each chart also features a communication box which displays all the relevant frequencies for the current stage of flight.
How many airports does chartfox support?
According to the developers, the application currently supports 1,869 airports and has an intuitive user interface. Cobalt Grid also promises updates for each AIRAC cycle. In addition, ChartFox should work on almost all smartphones, tablets and larger screens.
Where do the Enroute charts and airport charts come from?
In addition to airport charts, the enroute charts are rendered from Jeppesen navdata. Using Jeppesen as a provider for all data will ensure synchronized information between airport charts, enroute charts, addon data formats, and any other data displayed in Navigraph apps and software.
