Custom waypoints editor

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Create

There are many ways to create custom waypoints:


Creating waypoint from the Custom waypoints editor

  • By adding the exact coordinates or using your current position.
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Go to "Tools - Custom waypoint editor".





Creating waypoint from the Moving Map

  • By pressing your finger three seconds on a specific spot
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    on the map. Tap on "Add to database" and enter the parameters asked by the app. If you select Aerodrome under "Type" you will be able to enter runways and frequencies information.
The created waypoint will appear on the map and also under "Tools - Custom Waypoints editor".



Edit

  • Waypoints can be edited on the Custom waypoints editor by tapping on the waypoint to edit.
  • They can also be edited directly on the Moving Map by tapping on the waypoint to edit and then on the edit icon on the top right corner.


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Delete

  • Swiping from right to left over the waypoint's name will make
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    the "Delete" button appear. Tap it once and it's done.







  • Under Custom waypoints editor tap "Edit" at the upper right
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    corner and choose "Remove waypoints".









Back up waypoints

From the Edit mode you will also be able to back-up your
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waypoints and restore them or copy them to another device.


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In order to do this, you have to connect your device to a computer and go to iTunes.
Select the device on the upper bar and then select "Apps" from the menu on the left. At the bottom of this page you will find the "File Sharing" menu. Select Air Navigation Pro from there and save the "Backup.sql" file.

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Move this file to the new device in the same way through the "File Sharing" option of iTunes. Then, select the option "Restore Waypoints" in the new device.

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Share

Easily share your waypoints with others using the "Share" function. Tap on "Share", choose the waypoint(s) you would like to share and tap on "Share" again.

You will be given the option to choose between different formats.

  • Air Navigation Pro format: This format includes all the information related to the waypoint, like frequency and runways informations. Only compatible with Air Navigation Pro.
  • GPX: compatible with third party softwares that supports this type of files.
  • Text + Google Maps link


Once you select the waypoint you can choose how you would like to share it:

  • AirDrop
  • iOS Native apps like Message, Mail or Notes
  • Third party apps like Dropbox.


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