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Data Updates Valid from March 5th 2015

Data updates valid from the 5th of March are now available for download. For US users, the sectional, enroute, AFD […]

AvPlan EFB : Avalon Airshow – Civil Innovation Award Winner

We are extremely proud to announce that we have been awarded a major innovation award at the 2015 Australian International […]

Flight plan messages

We’ve recently introduced flight plan messaging, which is being rolled out for all users at the moment. When your IFR […]

Avalon Airshow TRA

The temporary restricted area around Avalon for the 2015 Airshow is now active. Be aware when planning any flying around […]

Updated Navigation Data (Valid from 5th February)

We’ve just updated the navigation database for the 1502 AIRAC cycle, valid from 5 February 2015. United States Users Updated […]

AvPlan Events and Subscription Changes

We’re really excited about the upcoming launch of AvPlan EFB 5.0 for iOS, which will be available in the coming […]

Data Updates valid from 8th January 2015

The first data update for 2015 is now available for download within AvPlan EFB and AvPlan Lite. United States The […]

AvPlan EFB 4.3

AvPlan EFB 4.3 is now available in the Apple App Store. In this release we have added the FlightAce Country […]

25 years and (not) counting

Today marks a pretty significant milestone in my life. Today, 25 years ago I had my first flying lesson. December […]

G20 TRA

the G20 temporary restricted areas become active tomorrow morning. If you are flying in and around Brisbane, be aware of […]

AvPlan EFB 4.2

Today we released AvPlan EFB 4.2 in the Apple App Store. This release improves support for iOS 8 and adds […]

iOS 8 is here

Today, iOS 8 is being unleashed on the world. We have been busy testing iOS 8 (including over 7 hours […]

Flight plan submission changes

Recently, an upgrade in the Australian ATC systems means the use of RMK/GPSRNAV has been deprecated and now is ignored […]

AvPlan EFB 4.0.2

AvPlan EFB 4.0.2 is now available in the Apple App Store. In this release we have added the ability for […]

AvPlan Survey

We’re doing a bit of a survey at the moment and are offering 2 years complete AvPlan EFB subscription plus […]

Automatic Data Updates

In AvPlan EFB 4.0 we added the ability to to automated data updates. When enabled in Settings, User Settings, Automatic […]

AvPlan EFB 4.0.1

Today we released AvPlan EFB 4.0.1. This maintenance update adds the following new features; Start/stop timer BRG display to show […]

A Visit to Southport Flying Club

At ten o’clock on a Sunday morning, as we were driving along a windy road that hid all possibility of […]

29 May Data Updates

Data updates valid from 29 May 2014 are now available to download within AvPlan EFB. To update your data, open […]

AvPlan EFB 4.0

Today we are pleased to announce that AvPlan EFB 4.0 is now available in the Apple App Store. as a […]

AvPlan EFB visits New Zealand

We will be in New Zealand this coming week. Come see us at;

Welcome New Zealand!

Today we have released AvPlan 3.4 in the Apple App Store. In this release we have added

AvPlan 3.3.1

AvPlan 3.3.1 is now available in the App Store. In this release we have fixed a few issues with aircraft […]

AvPlan EFB 3.3

AvPlan EFB 3.3 is now available in the Apple App Store. In this release we have added

AvPlan EFB – Create a flight plan

Here is a quick video tutorial on how to create and submit a flight plan with AvPlan EFB

NAIPS Account Issues

Around a year ago we transitioned into the new NAIPS environment (when all your NAIPS passwords changed). It appears though, […]

AvPlan EFB 3.2.2

We’re happy to announce that AvPlan 3.2.2 is now available in the Apple App Store. This release adds;

AvSoft Australia is born!

Today we are extremely excited to announce the formation of AvSoft Australia Pty Ltd which is a joint venture between […]

AvPlan 3.2.1

This morning we released AvPlan 3.2.1 and it is now available in the Apple App Store. This release adds the […]

AirDrop

A new feature in iOS 7 is ‘AirDrop’. This allows information to be shared across different  apps on different devices […]

AvPlan EFB 3.2

Today we released AvPlan EFB 3.2 and it is now available in the Apple App Store. In this release we […]

AvPlan EFB Now Approved!

AvPlan EFB Now Approved! We are extremely excited to announce that AvPlan EFB is now an approved data source under CAR 233 […]

CASA Approval Update

On Friday, 30th of August we received our CASA approval under CAR 233 1(h). CASA actually processed our application far […]

iPad’s in the cockpit

At the AOPA Safety Seminars which are held around the country we present on iPad’s and their use in the […]

Visualise a subdivision

In AvPlan you can now easily visualise a forecast subdivision. Tap Planning, Winds to view the various forecast overview’s for […]

AvPlan EFB 3.1.2

This morning we have released AvPlan 3.1.2. We have added the ability to enter and view waypoints in MGRS coordinates […]

AvPlan EFB 3.1.1

Today we have released AvPlan EFB 3.1.1. In this release we have added the ability to have much more control […]

Reverse or Invert Flight Plan

Tap the edit button under the flight plan (first of the 5 buttons) to expose two rows of buttons under […]

Area Frequency

The current and next area frequency can be displayed on the Data Labels (Map Settings, Show Position). If you tap […]

Link AvPlan to Dropbox

AvPlan can now be linked to a dropbox account (or a shared dropbox account for your company documents). Go to […]

Restricted Area Status

AvPlan 3.0 and above can display the current status of PRD areas on the map. Tap the map settings button […]

New Download Page

In AvPlan EFB there is a new map-based download page. Different map types can be selected at the top of […]

AvPlan EFB 3.1

We’re excited to announce the availability of AvPlan 3.1, a free update that is now available in the Apple App Store. […]

New Arrow

Many of you have noticed the hollow arrow in the status bar after running AvPlan EFB 3.0. We have implemented […]

AvPlan EFB 3.0 Is Here

We are extremely excited to announce that AvPlan EFB 3.0 is now available in the App Store. In this release […]

New AvPlan Release

It has certainly been a busy few months. We have just released AvPlan 2.1.5 this morning, and it is now […]

Push flight plans

We have added the ability to push a plan via the cloud with the touch of a button. Tap the […]

Disable Moving Map Mode

With the latest AvPlan update, when you disable ‘Moving Map Mode’ under Settings, User Settings, the Plan/Fly button enables and […]

AvPlan 2.1.4

AvPlan 2.1.4 is now available in the Apple App Store. In this release we have added support to send STS […]

Rotation Lock

During flight your iDevice will be subject to many changes in G forces, as you manoeuvre the aircraft. It is […]

AvPlan 2.1.3

AvPlan 2.1.3 is now available from the App Store. This release adds the ability to export flight plans in FPL […]

Export to your Garmin GPS

AvPlan now supports exporting flight plans to your panel mount & newer Garmin GPS units. Tap the send button under […]

AvPlan In Flight

A few weeks back I made a flight which illustrates the power of using AvPlan for pre-flight planning and its […]

Other Avionics

With the introduction of the ICAO flight plan 2012 changes, there are some additional information required when specifying ‘Z’ or […]

AOPA Safety Seminar, Adelaide

On Saturday, 17 November 2012 AOPA will be holding a free aviation safety seminar in Adelaide. Come along to Flight […]

AvPlan Flight Plan Submission Outage

With regret we need to inform you that from 1800 UTC on November 10 flight plan submission from AvPlan will […]

No WnB arms displaying?

If your weight and balance arms are not displaying in the envelope (but the weight calculations look correct) the problem […]

New NAIPS

The new NAIPS system is almost here. There is now a NOTAM issued around the acitivies in the changeover period […]

PRD Display

The new PRD display on the planning pane displays the various restricted and danger areas that you are going to […]

AvPlan 2.1

Today we released AvPlan 2.1. This release adds the following new functionality We have added a HSI on the en-route […]

Come see us at Westfly!

AvPlan will be attending Westfly at Whitegum Farm near York this coming weekend, 29th and 30th September. So if you […]

Connected Panel

AvSoft are incredibly excited to announce we are now an Aspen Avionics Connected Panel partner.  The Connected Panel really establishes Aspen […]

The flight planning process

AvPlan, one tool, one process, one outcome One of the key concepts that drove the production of AvPlan was to […]

Share your flights with others online

AvPlan supports sharing your flights with others by sending/emailing a link to your flight. Your route and ground track are […]

AvPlan EFB

Resent a flight plan

If you have submitted a flight plan as NOSEND and then want to submit it again as a real plan, […]

AvPlan 2.0.1

Yesterday we released AvPlan 2.0.1. This is a bugfix release and fixes a few issues; Fixed crash when accessing forecasts […]

How to clear a flight plan

If you have submitted a flight plan and want to reuse it, tap the edit button at the bottom left […]

What is flight planning?

I’ve been flying for 22 years now. When I started training I would trundle down to the briefing office at […]

Show/Hide Position on airport diagrams and approach plates

AvPlan 2.0 can show your position on airport diagrams and approach plates. You can individually enable and disable the Aircraft […]

Avoid runway incursions

AvPlan 2.0 introduces a major new first for an Australian made EFB – geo-referenced airport taxi diagrams which show your […]

Like the app?

If you like the app, please rate it in the app store.

AvPlan turns 1!

Today AvPlan turns 1! A year ago we launched AvPlan and it has proved far more popular than we ever […]

Buttons on the map

There are now two buttons at the bottom left hand side of the map. The left button toggles locking the […]

AvPlan 2.0 is here!

After much debate with Apple, we are extremely excited to announce that AvPlan 2.0 is now available in the App […]

Delays delays

AvPlan 2.0 was rejected again early this morning – All the issues stem from Apple’s insistence we change from auto-renewing […]

Disable Variable Fuel Reserve

Variable fuel reserves can be enabled or disabled on an aircraft by aircraft basis. Tap the aircraft symbol under the […]

Cancel direct-to

To cancel direct-to navigation, activate the appropriate leg in your plan. Tap and hold on the waypoint and a list […]

My Flights

We have launched a new area on our website, My Flights. Here you can view your flight plans online, and […]

Saturdays flight

Can AvPlan be used in flight?

The current legal situation with using AvPlan as an EFB in flight is somewhat unclear. CAR 233 specifies that the […]

Other Avionics

When adding an aircraft, the various avionics may be specified by tapping on ‘Avionics’. If you require to use ‘Z […]

Device Support

At AvPlan we intend to support as many devices and operating system versions as possible, however we must be sensible […]

Add an alternate

To add a flight plan leg to an alternate aerodrome, tap the ‘+’ at the top of the flight plan. […]

AvPlan 2.0 Update

Well we have been sitting in the queue at Apple now for over 11 days now. Usually our updates get […]

Weather Downloads

AvPlan automatically saves all downloaded weather information – it does this unobtrusively in the background as and when required. When […]

Weather

Weather is constantly changing, and as a pilot a complete understanding of changing conditions is extremely important. That is why […]

Red (!) on Weather Pane

The red (!) on the icon for the Weather pane indicates there is a SIGMET in the current forecast.   […]

Automatically switch to airport view

AvPlan 2.0 has a nifty feature built in that detects when you land, then automatically switches the terminal pane to […]

AvPlan Subscription Changes

With the release of AvPlan 2.0 we will be streamlining the subscription model. Almost all the current subscribers at least […]

Great Circle Tracks

AvPlan 2.0 draws all routes as correct great circle tracks. The previous method worked for legs which were relatively short, […]

Weight and balance updates

We have given the weight and balance screen an overhaul in AvPlan 2.0. We have Added grid lines on the […]

Add a fix

AvPlan includes the ability to add a fix to a map, just like drawing a circle around your current position […]

AIP SUP

AvPlan 2.0 adds AIP SUP pages to the list of available items under the Text pane. Support has also been […]

Dismiss keyboard on ‘Add Track Point’ window

One method of adding a track point to your plan is tapping the ‘+’ at the top right hand side […]

Terrain Warnings

AvPlan 2.0 includes a built-in terrain warning system. These alerts are based on the FAA TAWS-B standard, and when triggered, […]

Find the shortest IFR route

AvPlan 2.0 incorporates a unique ability to find the shortest IFR route between any two points in its database if […]

Is that restricted area active?

AvPlan 2.0 includes the ability to double tap on a map to view the status of a restricted area. The […]

June data update available

The June data update, which is valid from 28 June 2012 is now available for download. The app will prompt […]

New weather overlays

AvPlan 2.0 includes a completely revamped weather overlay system. The BOM radar can be overlaid all map types (not just […]