Author: Steve Podradchik

April 18, 2024 ChartData Released

Steve Podradchik Uncategorized

The next FAA data cycle begins next Thursday, April 18, 2024. The new data can be downloaded now for the US, Mexico, and Central America.  European data will be available shortly. Be sure not to fly with this data until the next cycle starts.

If you’re using another data provider, check with them about availability.

Please visit us at Sun ‘n Fun between April 9 and April 14 to learn more about our products, meet the team, take advantage show-only specials, and attend our presentations. We’re in Booth B-022.

Important notes for FlyQ EFB user:  Please do not download this new data if you plan to fly before next Thursday as the app does not currently have any concept of “current” versus “next” data cycle.  However, FlyQ EFB downloads TFRs, fuel prices, and weather automatically so rest assured that this data will always be current even without doing a manual update

Also, read this terrific post if you use our ChartData Manager application for Windows to update your data.  It explains how to automatically download data and even copy data to a card or USB memory stick without any clicks!  No need to sit and wait for data to download or copy.

If you haven’t already done so, please be sure to update your ChartData before you fly.

  • In FlyQ EFB:  Tap the ChartData Manager icon (the “down arrow” icon), review which states you have selected, then tap Update Now.
  • In FlyQ InSight or FlyQ Pocket: Select the Downloads tab on the bottom of the screen and tap Update Now.
  • In FlyQ Online:  Nothing to download.  Just go to https://flyq.seattleavionics.com and the new data is automatically used when the new cycle begins next Thursday (but not before).
  • For apps and devices that use our Data Manager, run the ChartData Manager (or select Settings from the little icon at the lower right corner of your Windows screen) and tap Update Now.

If you need to renew your subscription, click the appropriate link below:

Note that FlyQ Online, our Web-based flight planner, automatically enables new ChartData on the day the new cycle begins (next Thursday) so what you see is always the current, legal data.  Unlike data for our apps and devices, we do not release FlyQ Online ChartData ahead of time since there is nothing to download.

FlyQ EFB 6.9.0 Release

Steve Podradchik Uncategorized

FlyQ EFB 6.9, like FlyQ EFB 6.8 released a few weeks ago, is mostly about fixing many long-standing bugs in FlyQ. New FlyQ EFB 6.9, just released, addresses more than 20 of these issues.

Here’s what’s we fixed in this release:

  • FIXED: Various map-related crashes
  • FIXED: Crash when selecting Direct To to a waypoint
  • FIXED: Crash on flight plan loading with some airports (e.g. KGDK)
  • FIXED: Crash when manually adding multiple entries to the Flights tab with +
  • FIXED: Changes made to Flight details are not saved
  • FIXED: The ADS-B distance ring does not move in some cases
  • FIXED: ADS-B lightning does not appear in some cases
  • FIXED: Icing incorrectly changes view when zoom level is changed
  • FIXED: FlyQ freezes on the Airport Diagram page after landing
  • FIXED: After adding a web-based documents to Documents, the download never completes
  • FIXED: Dynon flight plan transfer does not work
  • FIXED: Deleting multiple flight plans at the same time fails
  • FIXED: Various text and data entry fields are invisible or hard to read if Dark Mode is used
  • FIXED: Graphs and Reports disappear from the Flights tab if another tab is selected
  • FIXED: The Sort feature in the Airports tab does not sort properly for Fuel or Weather
  • FIXED: The Weather/Nearby and Airports/Weather tabs sometimes show overlapping text in the METAR and TAF areas
  • FIXED: Changing the ETD for a Flight Plan often changes the selected aircraft
  • FIXED: The Fights Merge function is very hard to discover (add a Merge icon)
  • FIXED: Landing airport incorrectly pops up when changing the simulator
  • FIXED: NavLog page doesn’t use space efficiently
  • FIXED: After multiple flights are merged into one, the merged flight is not editable
  • FIXED: The My Flights / Logbook tab does not display correctly when selected on an iPhone.
  • POSSIBLE FIX: Flights tracks are sometimes not saved

We encourage you to update your FlyQ EFB app to version 6.9 to take advantage of these new features and enhancements. As always, we appreciate your support and welcome your feedback to help us further improve your EFB experience.

How to Upgrade

If you already have FlyQ EFB on your iPad/iPhone:

  1. Go to the App Store on your device.
  2. In the upper right corner of the screen, tap your picture (probably with a red number).
  3. Find Available Updates or Upcoming Automatic in the Updates section.
  4. Find FlyQ EFB.
  5. If you see Open, it’s already downloaded. Tap Open to fire it up.
  6. If you see Update, tap to download, then tap Open when it appears.

If it’s not on your iPad or iPhone:

  1. If you’re reading this on an iPad or iPhone, click here to download.
    Otherwise…
  2. Go to the App Store on your iPad or iPhone.
  3. Select the Search tab.
  4. Type FlyQ EFB in the search field at the top of the screen.
  5. Tap FlyQ EFB when it appears as you type.
  6. Tap Get or Download.

FlyQ EFB 6.9 requires iOS / iPadOS version 13.0 or better. We suggest iPads and iPhones introduced in 2021 or later for best performance. As of this writing, the current version of iOS is 17.4.1 and iPadOS is 17.4.1.

Thank you for choosing FlyQ EFB! We’re committed to making your flying experience safer, more enjoyable, and efficient.

Clear skies and happy flying!

iOS/iPadOS 17.4.1 Approved for FlyQ EFB

Steve Podradchik New Release

Seattle Avionics recently completed compatibility testing between FlyQ EFB and iOS/iPadOS 17.4.1. We are issuing the “all-clear” to Seattle Avionics customers so please update your iPhone or iPad at your convenience.

If you are unsure which Apple iOS or iPadOS software version you are currently running just follow this link to find out. To learn how to update your iOS or iPadOS version, you can follow this link to learn more.  

To keep up to date on all of Seattle Avionics’ latest news, releases, updates and more, be sure to follow our Blog, Facebook page, our LinkedIn page, or X (formerly Twitter) feed for updates.

How to find the version number for iOS or iPad iOS

  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Go to General
  3. Go to About
  4. The OS version number is under Software Version. Example: 16.6

How to update a Seattle Avionics app

  1. Open the App Store app
  2. Tap the Account icon (your image) at the top right of the page.
  3. Scroll down the Account page and look for the icon associated with the app you want to update. Tap Update.
  4. Note: You can enable your iPad or iPhone to automatically update all your apps. We recommend this feature. To do this:
    1. Open the Settings app.
    2. Select App Store on the left side of the screen.
    3. In the Automatic Updates section, turn App Updates on (green).

How to update iOS or iPad iOS

  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Go to General
  3. Go to Software Update
  4. Tap on Download and Install

*Please note that beta (aka “test”) versions of iOS and iPad OS are not finished, have not been fully tested, and contains bugs. Seattle Avionics does not support beta versions of these for use with any of its apps.

March 21, 2024 ChartData Released

Steve Podradchik Uncategorized

The next FAA data cycle begins next Thursday, March 21, 2024. The new data can be downloaded now for the US, Mexico, and Central America.  European data will be available shortly. Be sure not to fly with this data until the next cycle starts.

If you’re using another data provider, check with them about availability.

Please visit us at Sun ‘n Fun between April 9 and April 14 to learn more about our products, meet the team, take advantage show-only specials, and attend our presentations. We’re in Booth B-022.

Important notes for FlyQ EFB user:  Please do not download this new data if you plan to fly before next Thursday as the app does not currently have any concept of “current” versus “next” data cycle.  However, FlyQ EFB downloads TFRs, fuel prices, and weather automatically so rest assured that this data will always be current even without doing a manual update

Also, read this terrific post if you use our ChartData Manager application for Windows to update your data.  It explains how to automatically download data and even copy data to a card or USB memory stick without any clicks!  No need to sit and wait for data to download or copy.

If you haven’t already done so, please be sure to update your ChartData before you fly.

  • In FlyQ EFB:  Tap the ChartData Manager icon (the “down arrow” icon), review which states you have selected, then tap Update Now.
  • In FlyQ InSight or FlyQ Pocket: Select the Downloads tab on the bottom of the screen and tap Update Now.
  • In FlyQ Online:  Nothing to download.  Just go to https://flyq.seattleavionics.com and the new data is automatically used when the new cycle begins next Thursday (but not before).
  • For apps and devices that use our Data Manager, run the ChartData Manager (or select Settings from the little icon at the lower right corner of your Windows screen) and tap Update Now.

If you need to renew your subscription, click the appropriate link below:

Note that FlyQ Online, our Web-based flight planner, automatically enables new ChartData on the day the new cycle begins (next Thursday) so what you see is always the current, legal data.  Unlike data for our apps and devices, we do not release FlyQ Online ChartData ahead of time since there is nothing to download.

iOS/iPadOS 17.4 Approved for FlyQ EFB

Steve Podradchik New Release

Seattle Avionics recently completed compatibility testing between FlyQ EFB and iOS/iPadOS 17.4. We are issuing the “all-clear” to Seattle Avionics customers so please update your iPhone or iPad at your convenience.

If you are unsure which Apple iOS or iPadOS software version you are currently running just follow this link to find out. To learn how to update your iOS or iPadOS version, you can follow this link to learn more.  

To keep up to date on all of Seattle Avionics’ latest news, releases, updates and more, be sure to follow our Blog, Facebook page, our LinkedIn page, or X (formerly Twitter) feed for updates.

How to find the version number for iOS or iPad iOS

  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Go to General
  3. Go to About
  4. The OS version number is under Software Version. Example: 16.6

How to update a Seattle Avionics app

  1. Open the App Store app
  2. Tap the Account icon (your image) at the top right of the page.
  3. Scroll down the Account page and look for the icon associated with the app you want to update. Tap Update.
  4. Note: You can enable your iPad or iPhone to automatically update all your apps. We recommend this feature. To do this:
    1. Open the Settings app.
    2. Select App Store on the left side of the screen.
    3. In the Automatic Updates section, turn App Updates on (green).

How to update iOS or iPad iOS

  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Go to General
  3. Go to Software Update
  4. Tap on Download and Install

*Please note that beta (aka “test”) versions of iOS and iPad OS are not finished, have not been fully tested, and contains bugs. Seattle Avionics does not support beta versions of these for use with any of its apps.

FlyQ EFB 6.8.0 Release

Steve Podradchik Uncategorized

For the past few months, we’ve been concentrating on fixing many long-standing bugs in FlyQ. New FlyQ EFB 6.8, just released, addresses about 20 of these issues and the next release will fix more.

FlyQ 6.8 also adds a new feature that lets you set the opacity of the METAR/TAF circles with the Brightness and Opacity button at the top of the screen (iPad) or in Settings (iPhone).

Here’s what’s we fixed in this release:

  • FIXED: App effectively locks-up when an airport diagram pops up if Lock is on
  • FIXED: Wind barb/arrow opacity does not change when adjusted in Settings
  • FIXED: Multiple cases of the mapping engine crashing
  • FIXED: Column titles on the Plans tab sometimes hard to read
  • FIXED: App crash in certain cases when changing a flight plan via rubber-band
  • FIXED: Occasional crash when switching from split to single screen mode
  • FIXED: Crash with iOS 17 when rendering some graphic images
  • FIXED: Occasional crash when turning the Digital map layer off
  • FIXED: Aircraft selection sometimes changes when takeoff time changed
  • FIXED: Winds On/Off toggle invisible when iOS Light mode is on
  • FIXED: Crash when tapping a METAR or TAF text to see it larger after viewing multiple METARs or TAFs
  • FIXED: Text on certain weather graphic images is not aligned correctly
  • FIXED: FlyQ Online (web) Profile view no longer works
  • FIXED: Some small airports are missing fuel prices.
  • FIXED: Freezing Level and Satellite images are out-of-date or missing in the Weather Gallery.
  • FIXED: Delete of multiple flight plans from the Plans tab does not work.
  • FIXED: The Analysis tab in Flights is blank.
  • FIXED: The Detailed Logbook report from the Flights tab sums page totals incorrectly.
  • FIXED: Graphs created in the Reports section do not appear.

We encourage you to update your FlyQ EFB app to version 6.8 to take advantage of these new features and enhancements. As always, we appreciate your support and welcome your feedback to help us further improve your EFB experience.

How to Upgrade

If you already have FlyQ EFB on your iPad/iPhone:

  1. Go to the App Store on your device.
  2. In the upper right corner of the screen, tap your picture (probably with a red number).
  3. Find Available Updates or Upcoming Automatic in the Updates section.
  4. Find FlyQ EFB.
  5. If you see Open, it’s already downloaded. Tap Open to fire it up.
  6. If you see Update, tap to download, then tap Open when it appears.

If it’s not on your iPad or iPhone:

  1. If you’re reading this on an iPad or iPhone, click here to download.
    Otherwise…
  2. Go to the App Store on your iPad or iPhone.
  3. Select the Search tab.
  4. Type FlyQ EFB in the search field at the top of the screen.
  5. Tap FlyQ EFB when it appears as you type.
  6. Tap Get or Download.

FlyQ EFB 6.8 requires iOS / iPadOS version 13.0 or better. We suggest iPads and iPhones introduced in 2021 or later for best performance. As of this writing, the current version of iOS is 17.4 and iPadOS is 17.4.

Thank you for choosing FlyQ EFB! We’re committed to making your flying experience safer, more enjoyable, and efficient.

Clear skies and happy flying!

iOS/iPadOS 17.3.1 Approved for FlyQ EFB

Steve Podradchik New Release

Seattle Avionics recently completed compatibility testing between FlyQ EFB and iOS/iPadOS 17.3.1. We are issuing the “all-clear” to Seattle Avionics customers so please update your iPhone or iPad at your convenience.

If you are unsure which Apple iOS or iPadOS software version you are currently running just follow this link to find out. To learn how to update your iOS or iPadOS version, you can follow this link to learn more.  

To keep up to date on all of Seattle Avionics’ latest news, releases, updates and more, be sure to follow our Blog, Facebook page, our LinkedIn page, or Twitter feed for updates.

How to find the version number for iOS or iPad iOS

  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Go to General
  3. Go to About
  4. The OS version number is under Software Version. Example: 16.6

How to update a Seattle Avionics app

  1. Open the App Store app
  2. Tap the Account icon (your image) at the top right of the page.
  3. Scroll down the Account page and look for the icon associated with the app you want to update. Tap Update.
  4. Note: You can enable your iPad or iPhone to automatically update all your apps. We recommend this feature. To do this:
    1. Open the Settings app.
    2. Select App Store on the left side of the screen.
    3. In the Automatic Updates section, turn App Updates on (green).

How to update iOS or iPad iOS

  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Go to General
  3. Go to Software Update
  4. Tap on Download and Install

*Please note that beta (aka “test”) versions of iOS and iPad OS are not finished, have not been fully tested, and contains bugs. Seattle Avionics does not support beta versions of these for use with any of its apps.

February 22, 2024 ChartData Released

Steve Podradchik Uncategorized

The next FAA data cycle begins next Thursday, February 22, 2024. The new data can be downloaded now for the US, Mexico, and Central America.  European data will be available shortly. Be sure not to fly with this data until the next cycle starts.

If you’re using another data provider, check with them about availability.

Important notes for FlyQ EFB user:  Please do not download this new data if you plan to fly before next Thursday as the app does not currently have any concept of “current” versus “next” data cycle.  However, FlyQ EFB downloads TFRs, fuel prices, and weather automatically so rest assured that this data will always be current even without doing a manual update

Also, read this terrific post if you use our ChartData Manager application for Windows to update your data.  It explains how to automatically download data and even copy data to a card or USB memory stick without any clicks!  No need to sit and wait for data to download or copy.

If you haven’t already done so, please be sure to update your ChartData before you fly.

  • In FlyQ EFB:  Tap the ChartData Manager icon (the “down arrow” icon), review which states you have selected, then tap Update Now.
  • In FlyQ InSight or FlyQ Pocket: Select the Downloads tab on the bottom of the screen and tap Update Now.
  • In FlyQ Online:  Nothing to download.  Just go to https://flyq.seattleavionics.com and the new data is automatically used when the new cycle begins next Thursday (but not before).
  • For apps and devices that use our Data Manager, run the ChartData Manager (or select Settings from the little icon at the lower right corner of your Windows screen) and tap Update Now.

If you need to renew your subscription, click the appropriate link below:

Note that FlyQ Online, our Web-based flight planner, automatically enables new ChartData on the day the new cycle begins (next Thursday) so what you see is always the current, legal data.  Unlike data for our apps and devices, we do not release FlyQ Online ChartData ahead of time since there is nothing to download.

Cycle 2401 ChartData Problem Resolved

Steve Podradchik Uncategorized

The ChartData problem mentioned in a previous blog post has been resolved; downloads for cycle 2401 have been re-enabled. Please keep in mind that this data is not effective until this Thursday (1/25/24) so please do not download cycle 2401 if you plan to fly today or tomorrow.

If you downloaded cycle 2401 prior to today, you will need to follow the directions in the previous blog entry to remove the incomplete 2401 ChartData before you can download the revised ChartData.

We apologize for any disruption this might cause.

Problem with Cycle 2401 ChartData

Steve Podradchik Uncategorized

UPDATE: RESOLVED Jan 23, 2024, 2:30 PM Pacific: The geo-ref problem has been resolved and downloads for cycle 2401 have been re-enabled. However, if you downloaded 2401 prior to today, you will need to follow the directions below to ensure correct data. We apologize for any disruption this might cause.
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We’ve discovered a problem with the cycle 2401 ChartData that becomes effective this Thursday (January 25). Specifically, while the plates and airport diagrams are properly available, the geo-reference data is missing so you cannot see your position on the plate or diagram and cannot overlay a plate onto the map. We are working diligently to fix the issue and expect the fix to be available before the cycle begins.

Downloads for cycle 2401 have been disabled while we address the problem. If you have already downloaded cycle 2401, please use the following procedure to revert to the currently valid 2313 data cycle:

FlyQ EFB: Uninstall the app from your iPad or iPhone, reinstall from the App Store, and download data again in the normal way. The app will automatically download your aircraft and pilot profiles, flight plans, etc., just like it would if you were to get a new iPad.

Dynon, AFS, Aspen, AeroVue, AV8OR and other systems using the ChartData Manager: Open the Chart Data Manager and select your device. Click Options then Advanced. Click Delete all data downloaded to this PC. Click Delete all data on the memory card/stick. When done, click Close then OK. When back at the main screen, download the 2313 data by clicking Download Now. If you happen to use more than one type of data (e.g. Aspen and Dynon), you’ll need to select each type of data, go back to the Advanced screen, then click the Delete all data on the memory card/stick for each data type and region. Do NOT click Delete all data downloaded to this PC for each data type as it deletes all data from all data types.

We apologize for any disruption this might cause.