Avare

**** For flying in the USA and some parts of Canada, but provides non current TPC charts for most of the world, and ONC charts for Canada, EU, South Asia, and New Zealand ******** We do not provide support on reviews page ******** Support is available 24/7 at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/apps4av-forum */Avare (pronounced "Av Air") is a free moving-map aviation GPS & EFB app. Note: Internet access is required only for installing the app, an aviation database, and at least 1 chart; then for any updates. We recommend that you TURN OFF AUTOMATIC UPDATE in your Play app, and manually update Avare and then its Downloads.Avare provides offline moving map on all FAA charts (VFR Sectional, IFR lo/hi enroute, Approach Plate, WAC & TAC); plus A/FD info, Airport Diagrams w/GPS Taxi, and Terminal Procedures. Also included: GPS status, Terrain/Elevation Maps, 50 Nearest airports, Obstacles, and more. Some FAA Charts cover Puerto Rico, plus parts of Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All of this is Completely Free with no ads (unless you tap Options/Ads to see our sponsors). Canadian topo moving maps and unofficial airport info are also now available and volunteers may add other countries.Note: Like all apps for portable devices, Avare is not FAA certified but may be used as outlined in FAA documents. Also see our NOTICE below, and the FAQ on our website for links to FAA documents.Avare Advantages:•Made by & for pilots•Easy to learn & use•Quick & responsive•All free FAA materials & more•Runs on most Android devices•No ads or invasive permissionsMore Features:•Type in any address or coordinates.•METAR & TAF (Internet fetch).•ADSB NEXRAD, METAR, TAF, PIREP, Winds (free AddOn apps).•Graphic & text TFRs (Internet fetch).•Terrain maps & Canada topo, MSL & AGL display.•External GPS, autopilot and flite sim (free AddOn apps).•Obstacles: Any over 500' AGL within 200' of GPS altitude.•NOTAMS•Frequencies, runways, fuel availability, & other A/FD info.•13000+ Geo. referenced approach plates and taxi diagrams•Landscape or Portrait display Preference, North Up or Track Up (NU/TU).•Draw notes directly on-screen, or Pan freely around charts (Draw/Pan).•Press any two points on chart for approximate distance between them.•Location icon can be centered or track from your placement on screen.•GPS compass direction, Bearing, and Distance to and FROM any point on the map by long-pressing one finger on that point. Great for your ATC and CTAF radio calls.Avare installation begins with the small app, and then fetching an aviation Database and at least one chart. You can of course choose additional charts and materials for Avare to Download free at any time. Note: The FAA occasionally changes their charts such that outdated charts may incorrectly display your location in Avare, so be sure to Update any charts you may use in flight! ANY time you plan to Update a chart, first ensure that you have the latest version of Avare and its Database.After installing Avare, please use the Help feature to begin. New features are being added very quickly in response to user feedback. You can Contact us directly via our apps4av google group Forum to share your questions, feedback, and feature requests.Launch Note: Press the square Avare Options button at the bottom left of the Map screen to access Help.NOTICE: This software is provided "as is" and any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. In no event shall the copyright holder or contributors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to loss of use or data) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.