In addition to previous beta 4.6.12 this version as fixed scrolling problems with the Aircraft Profile and Flightplan Filing windows

Dear aviators,

At request by many of you we implemented Bluetooth LE (Bluetooth Low Energy) support in EasyVFR4, which makes it possible to connect a new range of devices to EasyVFR4. Think about the SafeSky AeroTracker as input for GPS and traffic, or use a Bluetooth-to-RS232 adapter to connect an autopilot or tune a radio.

Important: This feature is only available on iOS and Android

Many of you are eagerly waiting for a way to automatically tune your radio from within EasyVFR4, so here is a short step-by-step guide. 

First of all you need to obtain an bluetooth-to-RS232 adapter. We used the IRXON BT578 adapter during development and testing, and that works nice for generic connections. However, since many radios have different layouts it is wise to buy a ready-to-use device from for example http://sdlink.de or adk-avionics.de

The next step is to enable bluetooth; do menu->system->GPS, Radio and AutoPilot Settings. Scroll down and enable the option [Enable Bluetooth BLE].

Scroll further down to the section [Radio], here you find a number of well-known radios. But even if your radio is not listed, just try one of the protocols offered as many radios support one or the other protocol. One word of advice, test from top to bottom: the GTR225 format is the most complete including 8.33khz support. The SL40 and SL30 protocols are predecessors. 

With Bluetooth LE enabled, EasyVFR4 will now continuously scan for devices in the area. To view the list of nearby discovered devices select the [Bluetooth BLE devices] option from the menu.

The left column gives the device name together with the current connection status. The right column allows to select the type of device.

Tap on the [type] button to cycle through the supported device types "AutoPilot", "GPS/Traffic", "Radio" and "undefined". Set the type to "Radio". EasyVFR4 will now try to connect to this BLE device, which becomes apparent by a blue bluetooth icon with a green marker, together with the word "Connected"

Now everything is setup, and EasyVFR4 will offer to tune your radio with a frequency at various places: 

Infocard, Airfield tab. A tap on any of the frequency rows.

Infocard, Airspaces overview, tap on the blue frequency or ATC name

Routecard, tap on the blue frequency

Note the keypad symbol top right, this enables a mode to manually enter a frequency:

Now note the clock symbol top right, this gives a list of previously set frequencies so it is easy to switch back:

Another tap on the top right symbol will now toggle back to the default radio card.

When a frequency is tapped, a window is shown to select either the Active or Standby side of the radio (some radios only support Standby) 

Select the desired side and tap on the [set] button to actually tune the radio. 

The second major update for this release is the introduction of the new Message card. In the past, many users complained about the intrusive popup that was used to signal events like approaching airspaces, lost GPS signal, leg change upcoming etc. This popup is now replaced with a modest slide-in window that is put on top of the moving map so the view of the map is never obscured anymore 

We’d love your feedback!

Please try out this version and share your experiences, findings, and suggestions right here in the forum. Your input helps us make EasyVFR even better.

Cheers,

The EasyVFR 4 Dev Team

RELEASE NOTES

All changes in this beta cycle since the last public App Store release:

4.7.14 beta (19DEC2025)

• FIXED: Scrolling issues with the Aircraft Profile and Flightplan Filing windows.

4.7.12 beta (13DEC2025)

• FIXED: Some MacOS Intel systems EV4 would freeze during startup
• IMPROVED: Overall stability on some high-performance Windows systems

4.6.11 beta (29NOV2025)

• NEW: (Live, Pro and FFM) Bluetooth BLE support to for example tune radios
• NEW: Message card replacing the annoying intrusive popup window
• FIXED: When changing the [Max off-track Distance (XTK)] and/or [Max Off-track Heading (XTE)] to zero (so the Vertical Profile *always* shows the actual track ahead and no longer the flightplan path) the app had to be restarted before it took effect

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