FlyQ Pilot's Guide

Tips and Tricks

Adding Takeoff and Landing Legs to a SAR Pattern

The current version of FlyQ EFB does not allow you to append or otherwise add a SAR pattern to an existing flight plan. However, it’s quite easy to create a flight plan that begins at any airport, flies to the beginning of the pattern, flies the pattern, and then returns home:  Create the SAR (Search and Rescue) pattern as above.  In the Search box at the top of the app, enter the ident or name of any takeoff point such as your home airport.  Tap the +FP button in the search results.  Tap the first row in the pop-up that shows the SAR plan. This adds your takeoff point before the first point in the SAR plan.  Go back up to the Search box and enter your landing ident.  Tap the +FP button in the search results.  Tap Add to end in the pop-up that shows the SAR plan. This adds your landing point to the end of the plan. FlyQ EFB uses your default aircraft profile to calculate performance unless otherwise told. Typically a SAR pattern is flown slower than a normal flight. To fly the SAR pattern slower:  Create a new aircraft profile with different TAS and fuel values by going to Settings , tapping Aircraft profiles , and tapping New .  When creating the SAR pattern, tap the More button at the upper left of the New Flight Plan area. That shows several additional data entry fields, including a choice of Aircraft . Select the slower profile you just created.  Continue creating the SAR pattern in the usual way. Flying the Pattern Slower Than a Normal Flight

FlyQ EFB Pilot’s Guide

Version 3.0 (2/8/2018)

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