WingX for the Blackberry
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Color-Coded METARs and TAFs
Real-time METARs and TAFs at/near an airport, navaid, fix, or get the weather for the entire route!
NACO Charts
Every NACO approach chart, airport diagram, departure procedure, arrival, and minimums.
Weather Images
Weather images including local NEXRAD, satellite, precipitation, lightning, and much more.

To download and install WingX, point your BlackBerry's Browser to mobile.hiltonsoftware.com


Current Version and Upcoming Features (subject to change)
WingX 1.7

We're working on these features:

  • Comprehensive A/FD including Communications, Location, Facilities, Runway, and Remarks.
  • Color-coded METARs and TAFs - USA (all 50 states) and International. Also METAR List, Winds Aloft, and Temperatures Aloft
  • Weather Images - animated NEXRAD, and Satellite, Surface Analysis, Flight Conditions, RADAR Summary, Regional RADAR, AIRMETs and SIGMETs, Satellite, Current Icing Potential and more.
  • NACO Charts - all US Airport Diagrams, Departure Procedures, Instrument Approach Procedures, Minimums, and STARs right on your BlackBerry!
  • Documents - Click here for complete list.
  • N-Number Search - Search on any FAA registered aircraft.
  • Download All Databases option.
  • Zoom images option.
    • Press "I" to zoom in.
    • Press "O" to zoom out.
    • Press space to cancel zoom.
  • Route Planning
    • Wind and Fuel calculations
  • Airport Search
    • Search on airport name or city
  • Sunrise/Sunset time
    • Local and Zulu
  • E6B
    • Available on the Storm
  • AOPA Directory
    • FBOs, Restaurants, Hotels, Airport Diagrams etc
  • Save, Delete, and Use Routes
  • DUATS, TFRs, Airport Delays
  • Weight and Balance
  • Document Search
  • GPS support

Requirements: BlackBerry 8100/8300/8800/8900-series phones (Pearl, Curve, Bold, and 8800-series), SD Card or CF Card (2GB or more recommended).

Known Issues


Type Description Status
Bug None  
OS Issue The BlackBerry Platform Version 2.5.0.30 (and perhaps others) have a bug that causes image zooming to behave incorrectly. From within WingX, select Help, Status to see what OS Platform your phone is running. When zooming in or out, the image can be moved off the screen and/or the entire image might not be visible. The two workarounds are:
  • Don't zoom in or out.
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry's OS to a later version - contact your carrier for more information.
 

WingX Version 1.5.0.5 - Released 11/13/2008
  • Fixes
    • Compatibility with new 30-hour TAF format.
WingX Version 1.5.0.4 - Released 10/22/2008
  • Improvements
    • Miscellaneous UI improvements.
  • Fixes
    • Miscellaneous fixes.
WingX Version 1.5.0.3 - Released 10/9/2008
  • Improvements
    • Warn before download if not enough memory for download.
  • Fixes
    • Fix potential download hang.
WingX Version 1.5.0.0 - Released 9/29/2008
  • New Features
    • Airport Search on (partial) city names and airport names
    • Route Planning including airports, navaids, fixes, intersections, and Victor Airways
    • Sunrise/Sunset Times
  • Improvements
    • Numerous UI improvements including contextual menus.
  • Fixes
    • Some bug fixes.
WingX Version 1.4.3.1 - Released 9/11/2008
  • Improvements
    • Image Zoom - press 'I' to zoom in, 'O' to zoom out, and space or zero to cancel zoom
WingX Version 1.4.2.0 - Released 9/9/2008
  • Improvements
    • Faster startup
    • Database download resume
    • Download databases even when going through a BES
    • Added Download All Databases option
    • Added 'wizard' to assist BES users
    • Shortcut key on option list
  • Fixes
    • Local and Zulu might be displayed incorrectly.
    • Wx Text for route not working correctly
    • Wx Text gets into 'Download Failure' loop
    • Pressing back button on Chart page incorrectly shows 'Changes made' dialog
WingX Version 1.4.1.0 - Released 7/18/2008
  • Improvements
    • Added local and Zulu time to top of page
    • Added Show Chart Title option
    • Improved download logic
    • Added option to force WiFi connection
  • Fixes
    • Could not enter Chart IDs with a digit in the identifier; e.g. 44N
WingX Version 1.4.0.0 - Released 7/8/2008
  • Initial Release

Note: Images on this website may be slightly different to what you see on your handheld device.

Disclaimer: 14 CFR 91.3 says that you, the PIC, are responsible for the safety of the flight.  WingX products are intended to assist you in your preflight and inflight activities.  While Hilton Software makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of its calculations and data, Hilton Software cannot absolutely guarantee the accuracy.  By using WingX products, you agree to hold harmless Hilton Software and those persons acting on its behalf for any and all, but not limited to, liability, bodily injury, and/or property damage arising from the use of WingX products.

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