FlyQ Pilot's Guide

Map Types

The most obvious use for an aviation app is to display a map (chart) and show your current position over it. Of course FlyQ does that, but it also does much more because it doesn’t have just one map; it has three distinct types of maps: 2D , 3D Synthetic Vision , and Augmented Reality (AR) .

2D

This is the standard map that most people are used to. It’s like looking at your choice of standard paper charts (Sectional, IFR Low, IFR High, etc.).

3D Synthetic Vision

As the name implies, the Synthetic Vision view is a completely synthetic (computer- generated) image of the world that is derived from databases and position sensors. It simulates looking outside the windscreen.

Augmented Reality (AR)

Augmented reality is a new concept and FlyQ is the only app that has it. It blends a live video feed from your iPad or iPhone’s camera with computer-generated overlays. In particular, FlyQ shows where airports are by overlaying airport markers on the video feed. As you move the iPhone or iPad around the cabin and point out the window at different areas, FlyQ overlays the airports visible in the video feed. This is especially handy when flying at night, in poor weather, or in unfamiliar areas. All three of these maps styles are accessed from the Map tab at the bottom of the screen. Switch between the types of map by tapping the button that looks like a 3D cube (the map types switch from 2D to 3D to AR with each tap). The 3D cube button is on the Map Bar (explained below) on the left side of the map. If you prefer, you can remove one or more of the map types from the switch sequence from within the Settings portion of the app (the gear icon at the top of the screen). For example, if you never want to use AR, set the Map modes switch in Settings to 2D, 3D .

Note: Augmented Reality is not available for some older devices such as the iPad 2, iPad 3, and the original iPad mini.

FlyQ EFB Pilot’s Guide

Version 3.0 (2/8/2018)

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