Hi all,

Today's beta release is the start of a new chapter for EasyVFR 4. In the coming weeks and months, we will focus on both the user interface and the core features of EasyVFR. Building up towards thrilling news we will bring during spring. Staring now with the new Status Card.

 

Status Card
Helping you as a pilot to have peace of mind is one of the most important jobs EasyVFR has. To use an app as your primary aid you want to be sure that data and system-wise all boxes are checked and the lights are green. And that when something needs your attention you are notified about it.

Previously this information was scattered around several menus, and Custom Info Fields. Now with the new Status Card, you will find all those boxes to check, in one single place.

Status Dot

The Status Dot is permanently shown over the map, and has three statuses:

• Green Checkmark: all ok.
• Orange Circle: within margins, but something can be done.
• Red Exclamation mark: alert, action required.

With a tap on the Status Dot, you open the Status Card. Listing all the components that influenced the Status Dot. Per component, the status is shown with a status icon. Where possible the general setting or readout value is listed as well.

Settings

Furthermore, the status card is the new entry to the settings per component. So you can quickly take action without the need to browse to other menus.

 

User Interface and Experience

The structuring and styling of the Status Card are fastly different than the other menus and tools within EasyVFR 4. More modern, friendly, recognizable, and accessible.

With every upcoming update, another core feature or workflow will get some love and be lifted to the new design philosophy.

 

Enjoy exploring the new Status Card. We look forward to hearing your first impression and are happy to answer any questions you have in the comments below.

 

Cheers,
Team EasyVFR 4

 

 

Some example screenshot

 

 

 

Release notes

• NEW: Introducing the new Status Card.
• IMPROVED: Auto-adjust of airspace hide filter. When the difference between current altitude and active Airspace Hide Filter becomes 1000ft or less, then EV4 will automatically adjust this AirspaceHide filter in steps of 1000ft to create a difference of more then 1000ft again.
• IMPROVED: Loading of large routes is now faster and more stable.
• CHANGED: To clean up the EasyVFR 4 menu. Every setting that is now accessible via the Status Card is removed from the EasyVFR 4 Menu: Download of individual data types; GPS Settings; Traffic (Electronic Conspicuity) Settings.
• CHANGED: The graphics and UI design system for both the app source code as in the development workflow has been reworked.
• FIXED: Autowind, METARs and TAFs are now working again.
• FIXED: Logbook Creation could sometimes create logbook entries with departure time set to the time the device was turned back on after the last flight instead of the actual landing time.

 

 

Downloads

Apple iOS & iPadOS

• Minimum requirements:
  • 64-bit and 2GB RAM. Effectively:
    • iPad Air 2 and higher.
    • iPad Mini 4 and higher.
    • iPhone 6S and higher.
  • The iPad Mini 5 and iPad Pro perform extremely well.
• Download
  1. Install the Apple TestFlight app via the Apple AppStore.
  2. Go to the following URL to download the latest version of EasyVFR 4 via TestFlight:
  https://testflight.apple.com/join/Zxbi0Hof

Android

• IMPORTANT
  
  • Devices with the old 32-bit Android OS are not supported
• Minimum requirements:
  • 64-bit, +3GB RAM. Android 7.0 and higher is advised.
  • Android 11 is not yet stable.
• We have good results with:
  • Huawei MediaPad M5.
  • Xiaomi Mi Pad 4.
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 and S6.
  • Most modern smartphones.
• Download:
  
  • To install you must enable the option: "Allow the installation of apps from sources other than Play store" in Android Settings, Lock screen and Security. Some Android devices require you to tap&hold the link below, then choose [Download link] to store the APK on your device from where you then can install this downloaded APK.
    https://members.pocketfms.com/WebProgramDownloads/EasyVFR4/EasyVFR4_4.0.954.apk
    

Windows desktop

• Minimum requirements:
  • 64-bit, 2GB RAM, Windows 7 and higher is advised.
• Download:
  
  • https://members.pocketfms.com/WebProgramDownloads/EasyVFR4/EasyVFR4_win32_4.0.954.exe

macOS High Sierra and up

• • IMPORTANT:
    • Intel macs on Big Sur and Monterey need to have the latest macOS version 11.6.1 or 12.0.1 or up installed.
    • M1 macs can download via the iOS AppStore.
  • Minimum requirements:
    • Most 64-bit macOS versions. E.g. High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina. BigSur 11.6.1 and Monterey 12.0.1 and up.
    • M1 macs can download via the iOS AppStore.
  • Download:
    • https://members.pocketfms.com/WebProgramDownloads/EasyVFR4/EasyVFR4_osx_4.0.954.dmg
  • Installation instructions:
    1. After downloading the DMG file, open it and drag the EasyVFR 4 icon into the Applications folder. EasyVFR 4 is now available via Launchpad.
    2. When you get the message "EasyVFR4.app can’t be opened because it was not downloaded from the App Store" choose [Open in Finder] from that popup, then right-click on EasyVFR4.app and choose open. Now the same popup will appear, now with a [Open] button.
    3. From there on you can launch EasyVFR 4 from the launchpad without this warning.
    4. With every update, you need to redo step 2.