I'm extremely pleased with the quality, the user interface, accuracy, and responsiveness of the author. I have about 500+ hours in an Archer III. It's easy to be complacent about not completing a W&B before each flight. This. Pilot tool allows a great cross check for less than 15 minutes of fuel. Typically I use a well developed spreadsheet for heavy loads. This app allows you to keep it in the flight bag. The author was extremely responsive to several questions I had. It's a great tool for shorter runways, for CFI's and SP's learning how to estimate, or teach the effect of changing conditions. Well done.
I currently fly the Archer III for training and the app allows me to focus on the right steps from W&B through Landing for my flight plan in terms of expected performance and safety margins (Fuel management, Ground roll, density altitude, etc.). All of the aircraft performance data is backed-up with the actual POH and interactively shows where on the POH charts conditions are plotted. The graphical interface provides easy input and feedback. I just wish I could use this for my upcoming Checkride (DPE's are still behind in acknowledging the technology) !
i bought this app for studing about archer, this app include some function as: weight & balance, landing, take off, stall speedclimb,cruise. but it is not useful any more, for example: weight and balance function is missing landing weight caculator, and landing, take off is missing some chart (very importance chart), wrong caculate cross wind and head wind.... and a lot of thing. this app is just for fun!! can't describe it as education app.
Gyronimo Performance Pad Piper PA 28-181 -Archer III- The ultimate computer for Mass & Balance and Performance. **** NEW: FLAPS UP takeoff distance computation **** Calculate and interpolate performance data using the actual values from the Archer III Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH). Finish your complete fight planning in just a few seconds. Performance planning has never been easier and quicker. Results are updated immediately and displayed in high resolution graphics, enhanced for the iPad Retina. Change all important values using sliders. Experiment with the results and create "what if" scenarios in no time. Find your optimal cruise altitude, takeoff ground roll, landing distance, climb data and stall speeds. The Performance Pad Archer III has seven main pages: 1. The Mass & Balance (or Weight & Balance) Page Calculates Center of Gravity, Moments, Takeoff and Zero Fuel Mass as well as Percent MAC (% MAC). 2. The Takeoff Page Using the actual data from the Operating Handbook the Performance Pad calculates and displays Ground Roll and Landing Distance based on: - Aircraft Mass - Takeoff Elevation in MSL (Pressure Altitude and Density Altitude will be computed) - Outside Air Temperature (OAT) - Altimeter Setting - Runway Conditions (i.e. paved dry to long grass or snow) - Runway Slope - Wind Conditions 3. The Climb page Calculates time, fuel and distance based on - Difference between Takeoff Elevation and intended Flight Level - Altimeter Setting - Outside Air Temperature (OAT) - Altimeter Setting - Headwind or Tailwind Component Also the Rate of Climb and Climb Speed will be displayed. 4. The Cruise Page Using the actual data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook you can determine the optimal cruise altitude based on - Trip Distance - Flight Level - Engine RPM - Temperature - Wind and Altimeter Setting 5. Landing Page Calculates Ground Roll and Landing Distance based on wind, elevation, altimeter setting etc. Like on the Takeoff Page you can use the Wind Components Computer to quickly determine head- or tailwind components 6. Stall Speed Page. Calculates The Stall Speed based on Bank Angle and Flap Settings. Stall Speed will be computed as KIAS and KCAS using the actual values from the POH. 7. Setup - Load and Save up to five Aircraft Settings and Scenarios. - Send a Mass & Balance Summary to your email address. - Visit our video channel and watch tutorials and video manuals. Mode Switch: The Performance Pad can be used in two Modes: "Individual Mode" All calculations can be done independently from each other. "Plan Mode" Calculated values will be forwarded to the next page and an additional "Flight Summary Page" is available. Choose this mode if you want to do a complete performance planning. The author disclaims any liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential losses or damages in connection with your access to or use of this software. The information contained in this software is for general information purposes only.
