Tool in the Cockpit 1.0.90

Administering flight details can be a challenge, but this mobile application for helicopter pilots aims to alleviate that burden. Developed by a commercial helicopter pilot, it offers a suite of practical tools designed for daily use.

Key features of the application include:

1. Edit your weight and balance, sign it, and email or print it in seconds.
2. Access information regarding warning lights as detailed in the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH).
3. Check your HIGE/HOGE limits with ease.
4. Utilize a flight page displaying relative wind, hover ceilings, weather conditions, Vne, and (for R22 and R44) map limits during flight.

As a commercial helicopter pilot, I understand the stress associated with unexpected situations, such as a passenger arriving with extra luggage or last-minute changes requested by clients. The uncertainty regarding capacity and safety—specifically, avoiding overweight or low fuel scenarios—can be daunting. This app facilitates quick updates to weight and balance calculations and provides essential hover ceiling information, crucial for maintaining a safe and enjoyable flying experience.

The task of preparing flight documentation can often feel overwhelming. Navigating multiple websites for weather updates, weight and balance calculations, navigation logs, and printing requirements detracts from the joy of flying. This application consolidates these functions into one intuitive interface, streamlining many of the more tedious elements of flight preparation so pilots can focus on the exhilarating aspects of aviation.

Tool in the Cockpit boasts several advantageous features:

• Pilots in metric-system countries often face confusion when dealing with varying units for weight and fuel. This app simultaneously displays fuel in percentages, liters, US gallons, pounds, and kilograms, simplifying conversions.
• A readily accessible converter includes most necessary conversions preloaded and functional offline, eliminating the need for external searches.
• The application allows for instantaneous checks of TAFs or METARs, saving time that would otherwise be spent navigating multiple web pages.
• In-flight visuals provide real-time data on wind direction relative to the flight path, crosswind components, pressure and density altitude, as well as current maximum HOGE/HIGE weights.

This mobile app is an essential tool for helicopter pilots seeking to enhance safety and efficiency during their flights. With features tailored to various helicopter models—including R22, R44, R66, H125—and a commitment to continuous support and expansion, it serves as a vital resource. Comprehensive capabilities such as warning light references, weight and balance calculations, performance charts, MEL references, weather reports, pilot-specific conversions, route calculators, and quick printing ensure pilots are well-prepared. Experience a new standard in piloting with this all-in-one application.