# VFRnav Handbuch

**URL:** https://forum.vfrnav.com/c/docs/8.md

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## [VFRnav Manual](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/vfrnav-handbuch/121)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/vfrnav-handbuch/121 "2025-11-11T16:15:32Z")

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Permalink to the manual: https://forum.vfrnav.com/manual Introduction VFRnav is a navigation app, developed for pilots in general aviation with a focus on visual flight rules (VFR). The app assists with the F…

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## [VFRnav transmits frequencies to the radio](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/vfrnav-ubertragt-frequenzen-an-das-funkgerat/178)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/vfrnav-ubertragt-frequenzen-an-das-funkgerat/178 "2025-10-13T22:00:00Z")

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Transmit frequencies to the radio VFRnav offers the option to transfer displayed radio frequencies directly to the onboard aircraft radio. This eliminates the need to manually tune the frequency on the radio,…

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## [How do I install VFRnav on my device?](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/wie-installiere-ich-vfrnav-auf-meinem-gerat/122)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/wie-installiere-ich-vfrnav-auf-meinem-gerat/122 "2025-11-11T16:24:37Z")

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VFRnav is available for Android and iOS devices and is compatible with all reasonably up-to-date devices. For more detailed requirements, see the “System Requirements” section. System Requirements Android Android 8.0 (Oreo) …

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## [Licensing model and trial phase](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/lizenzmodell-und-testphase/123)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/lizenzmodell-und-testphase/123 "2025-11-11T16:28:02Z")

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VFRnav can be downloaded and tested free of charge. During the 60-day trial period, all features are available without restriction. After the trial period has expired, the app can be permanently licensed. The …

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## [Understanding the Map View](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/die-kartenansicht-verstehen/124)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/die-kartenansicht-verstehen/124 "2025-11-11T16:30:09Z")

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Screenshot of the map The menu button Centre

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## [Synchronise data across multiple devices](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/daten-zwischen-mehreren-geraten-synchronisieren/125)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/daten-zwischen-mehreren-geraten-synchronisieren/125 "2025-11-11T16:32:27Z")

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Synchronisation and Data Backup With the synchronisation feature, saved data such as: Routes Aircraft Logbook entries can be exchanged between multiple devices. For this purpose, a personal …

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## [Creating and Editing Flight Routes](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/anlegen-und-bearbeiten-von-flugrouten/126)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/anlegen-und-bearbeiten-von-flugrouten/126 "2025-11-11T16:34:07Z")

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A new route is created via the menu “Routes → New”. Each route consists of a sequence of points (start, waypoints, destination). Input is made by selecting on the map or via ICAO codes. Tip: Points…

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## [Connection to flight simulators](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/verbindung-zu-flugsimulatoren/127)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/verbindung-zu-flugsimulatoren/127 "2025-11-11T16:35:26Z")

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VFRnav can be connected to X-Plane (11/12) or Microsoft Flight Simulator. Position and attitude data (AHRS) are supported. This allows, for example, the artificial horizon to be controlled by the simulator.

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## [About VFRnav Flight Navigation](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/uber-vfrnav-flugnavigation/128)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/uber-vfrnav-flugnavigation/128 "2025-11-11T16:51:05Z")

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VFRnav is a modern navigation app for general aviation pilots with a focus on visual flight (VFR). It supports flight preparation, route planning and in-flight navigation. In doing so…

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## [Route planning directly on the map](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/routenplanung-direkt-auf-der-karte/129)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/routenplanung-direkt-auf-der-karte/129 "2025-11-11T16:55:20Z")

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Route planning directly on the map Route planning directly on the map Route planning directly on the map

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## [Weather (METAR/TAF) and NOTAMs](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/wetter-metar-taf-und-notams/130)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/wetter-metar-taf-und-notams/130 "2025-11-11T17:54:00Z")

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Weather and NOTAM information for individual aerodromes VFRnav can retrieve METAR and TAF data directly and display them at aerodromes. To do so, open the detail page of any aerodrome. Via the “Weather” tab or …

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## [Saving and loading planned routes](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/geplante-routen-speichern-und-laden/131)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/geplante-routen-speichern-und-laden/131 "2025-11-11T18:08:13Z")

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The current route plan can be saved for later access. To save a route, in the “Flight Planning” menu at the top right, select the “Save Route” option. The route will be after entering a …

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## [Download new map sets](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/neue-kartensatze-herunterladen/132)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/neue-kartensatze-herunterladen/132 "2025-11-11T18:16:39Z")

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VFRnav includes map material for many European countries. To ensure maximum reliability, the maps are stored locally on the device. This means they remain available even without an internet connection during…

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## [VFRnav controls autopilot via Bluetooth](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/vfrnav-steuert-autopilot-via-bluetooth/179)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/vfrnav-steuert-autopilot-via-bluetooth/179 "2025-11-26T23:00:00Z")

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VFRnav can – provided a connection to a compatible autopilot system exists – transmit control commands to the autopilot. This allows navigation parameters to be passed directly from the app to the on-board unit, e.g.…

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## [Measuring Direction and Distance](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/richtung-und-entfernung-messen/160)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/richtung-und-entfernung-messen/160 "2025-12-06T14:55:44Z")

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VFRnav offers the ability to determine distances and bearings directly on the map with its integrated distance measurement, independently of any existing route. Activation of the measuring tool To start the Me…

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## [The info fields](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/die-info-felder/181)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/die-info-felder/181 "2025-12-10T23:00:00Z")

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The info fields are divided into two sections: Flight information fields Route information fields They display the most important navigation and status data during flight and can be adjusted as required…

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## [Terrain Awareness](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/terrain-awareness/185)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/terrain-awareness/185 "2025-12-16T23:00:00Z")

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VFRnav offers the option to colour the terrain on the map depending on the current altitude. Terrain areas in the vicinity that are at the same height or above are highlighted in colour…

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## [Center of Gravity Envelope](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/center-of-gravity-envelope/206)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/center-of-gravity-envelope/206 "2026-01-26T10:58:04Z")

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Für die Berechnung des Schwerpunktbereichs (Center of Gravity Envelope) stellt VFRnav zwei unterschiedliche Eingabemodi zur Verfügung. Welcher Modus verwendet wird, hängt von der Komplexität der im Flughandbuch angegebe…

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## [Bluetooth adapter for Becker AR620X radios](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/bluetooth-adapter-fur-becker-ar620x-funkgerate/222)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/bluetooth-adapter-fur-becker-ar620x-funkgerate/222 "2026-02-16T09:41:47Z")

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Bluetooth adapter for Becker AR620X radios Our Bluetooth adapter supports the direct transmission of radio frequencies to Becker radios of the 6200 series. Requirements and compatibility For the use of the F…

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## [VFRnav Checklist File Format](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/vfrnav-checklist-file-format/225)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/vfrnav-checklist-file-format/225 "2026-02-20T13:22:27Z")

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VFRnav Checklist File Format Kurzname: VFRCL Version: 1.0 Stand: Feb 2026 1. Zweck Das VFRCL-Format dient dem einfachen Austausch von Flug-Checklisten für die Verwendung in VFRnav. Es ist textbasiert, menschenlesbar…

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## [Digital Aircraft Checklist](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/digitale-luftfahrzeug-checkliste/226)

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**Author:** [@H655](https://forum.vfrnav.com/u/H655)\
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**Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.vfrnav.com/t/digitale-luftfahrzeug-checkliste/226 "2026-02-20T13:30:05Z")

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Checklists Die Checklisten-Funktion in VFRnav unterstützt Piloten bei der strukturierten und sicheren Abarbeitung aller relevanten Abläufe vor, während und nach dem Flug. Checklists können luftfahrzeugspezifisch erste\\u0026hellip;
