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My pilot buddy told me about FltPlan Go. He uses it for IRL flying but it can integrate into FSX/P3D. I use it and love everything about it. The charts, the diagrams, procedures, it has everything you could need.
There is FltPlan Go (iOS/Android) (you'll need this to make it work with the sim) that you can use for flight planning, weather and charts in the US (unsure about the rest of the world since I almost always fly in the US). You can also use SkyVector to download the same charts separate from any app to display using a PDF reader.
You might also try AirCharts.org for lots of worldwide charts, although it isn't an app.
Navigraph (iOS/Android) and Aerosoft NavDataPro (iOS only) both have mobile apps you can use with their subscriptions for viewing charts.
edit: Of course, after posting that, I realized you specified Android. Ah well, maybe someone else can use the iOS links lol.
> Speaking of the written, my CFI says I can save money using an online school, since, A) they charge a decent rate, and know all the questions, and B) he insists on a thorough training if he is going to sign-off on the test, as he says that a failure on my part would mean a ding against his CFI. Thoughts on this? I have seen recommendations all over for places like Sporty's, King, and several more. Is it common for a CFI to recommend you go this route for the reason he stated related to a negative mark against him? Also, I think I recall reading about a "home study" course of ground school, and am wondering if that still requires official signing off by a CFI or equivalent?
So I don't know about the ding on the CFI if you don't pass but I can definitely see it being more expensive in the long run to have him go over the info with you at whatever his rate is. I just took the MIT ground school a few weeks ago and assuming you passed an online test (they used the Kings one), the CFI that was doing the course would give you a sign-off. Also Sportys, Kings, even the ASA book I have says they'll give you a sign-off if you pass their test.
I've been doing a mix of practice tests between sporty's and kings (both have free practice tests) and you can even do sample tests with psi who does the official tests: https://faa.psiexams.com/FAA/login
I also have found the ASA Private Pilot Test Prep book really helpful. (though I have the 2020 version)
There's also a lot of really great youtube videos out there so if you don't understand a particular topic, you can look there. There was a really great post [here](/r/flying/comments/hnihpa/private_pilot_study_resources/) that has a lot of resources for you to use.
> Does anyone else here fly near me that would some day like to swap stories and share resources? I have seen plenty of videos with folks taking advantage of Foreflight, and I am a Garmin wearables customer, but I despise Apple products. Since I see many comments about the Android version of FF not being up to snuff, I have downloaded a few free or trial apps, and so far, meh. Avare seems to be nice in that it's 100% free, but not very user friendly. Does anyone here use that and have any tips/pointers for me? Alternatives? Do any GA pilots simply use FF on android despite it's lack of feature-parity with the iOS version?
I'm in NH and always up for talking about flying, I've been wanting to do this for a while now and was going to start before COVID started and I kindof put things on hold but this Sat (weather permitting) I have my first introductory flight scheduled. And it's not that the Android version of FF isn't up to snuff, it doesn't exist. I've tried the free android options and I haven't been that impressed. I've heard mixed things about Garmin Pilot and it seems like everyone uses foreflight so I may bite the bullet and get an iPad. (Seems like they might be releasing new version in March so I'll probably wait to see what they do till then) Some people seem to like FltPlan Go but the more I read on ForeFlight, the more I think it's the thing to get me to buy an iPad. Once I actually start flight instruction, I may talk with my instructor and see what he recommends. (and I might just start with pen and paper, though my wife has an iPad I could probably borrow for my flights)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fltplan.go
I have Android but I'm pretty sure it exists on apple too. Not sure.
X-Plane, FSX and P3D all work with Flight Plan Go.
This is another good one. Available on iOS and Android, also free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fltplan.go&hl=en