What's The Difference Between FliteStar VFR, IFR and Corporate?
Compare features in the table below to see which version contains the features you need.
FEATURE / FUNCTIONS | FliteStar VFR | FliteStar IFR | FliteStar Corporate |
Aircraft Model: Advanced | | | X |
Aircraft Model: Constant Altitude | X | X | X |
Aircraft Model: Constant Power | X | X | X |
Aircraft Model: Quick Power | X | X | X |
Airport Filters in Enroute Chart | X | X | X |
Airway Routing | | X | X |
Alternate Planning | | X | X |
Altitude Adjustments on Route Segments | X | X | X |
Altitude Optimizer for time/fuel/cost | X | X | X |
ASA Flight Plan | X | X | X |
Atlas Chart Theme | X | X | X |
Automatic Fuel Stop Planning | X | X | X |
Quick Aircraft Models | X | X | X |
Cloud Depiction | X | X | X |
Context Sensitive Help | X | X | X |
Conversions Function | X | X | X |
Cost Report | X | X | X |
CSC DUATS Access | X | X | X |
Customizable Navigation Log | X | X | X |
Default Chart Theme | X | X | X |
Display Multiple Routes | X | X | X |
DTC DUAT Access | X | X | X |
Electronic Ruler | X | X | X |
Enroute Airspace Fixes | | X | X |
Enroute Plate Trip Kit Printing | X | X | X |
European VFR Theme | X | X | X |
Expanded Search Capability | X | X | X |
Export RoutePack to a Text File | X | X | X |
FAA and ICAO Flight Plan | X | X | X |
FIR/UIR Route-Around | X | X | X |
FMS Upload | | | X |
Free Technical Support | X | X | X |
Frequency Report | X | X | X |
GPS/Direct Routing | X | X | X |
GPS Upload/Download | X | X | X |
Grid MORAS | | X | X |
High Altitude Airways | | X | X |
High-Altitude Enroute Theme | | X | X |
High Contrast Chart Theme | X | X | X |
High Definition Terrain | X | X | X |
Holding patterns displayed in charts | X | X | X |
Import Bitmap Logo on Reports | X | X | X |
Interactive Charts | X | X | X |
Internet DUATS Connections | X | X | X |
Internet Electronic Chart Data (NavData) & program updates | X | X | X |
Intersections | | X | X |
JAR-OPS Nav Log | X | X | X |
JeppGuide Information | X | X | X |
JeppWX Live Overlays | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
JeppWX Graphics | X | X | X |
JeppView Version 3 Compatibility | X | X | X |
Load Manifest | | | X |
Local Time Route Calculation in RoutePack Wizard | X | X | X |
Localizers | | X | X |
Low Altitude Airways | | X | X |
Marker Beacons | | X | X |
MEAs | | X | X |
METAR Symbols | X | X | X |
Multiple Pilot Support | | X | X |
Multiple W&B Envelopes | | | X |
Must Fly/Stop Points | X | X | X |
Notebook | X | X | X |
On-Line Help & Tutorials | X | X | X |
Plain Language Routing | VORs, NDBs, and Airports | X | X |
Power/Config. Blocks In NavLog | | | X |
Preferred Routes | | X | X |
Previous View/Next View | X | X | X |
Profile View | X | X | X |
Quick Quote Report | | | X |
Reads VFR+GPS Charts | X | X | X |
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) | X | X | X |
Reverse Route Capability | X | X | X |
Route Calculator | X | X | X |
Route Storage | 999 | 999 | 999 |
RoutePack Portability | X | X | X |
RoutePack Wizard | X | X | X |
Shipped With Over 50 Aircraft Models | X | X | X |
SID/STARs | | X | X |
SID/STAR Preview | | X | X |
Specified Fuel Tank Burn Order | | | X |
Split-Screen Viewing | X | X | X |
Strip Chart Printing | X | X | X |
SUA Route-Around | X | X | X |
Sunrise/Sunset Calendar | X | X | X |
Takeoff Distance Calculator | X | X | X |
Terminal Fixes | | X | X |
Terrain | X | X | X |
Terrain Contours | X | X | X |
Terrain Avoidance | X | X | X |
TFR graphic drawn from FAA data | X | X | X |
Top of Climb/Descent Points | X | X | X |
User-Defined Airspace | X | X | X |
User-Defined Waypoints | X | X | X |
V-speed Blocks In Nav Log | | | X |
VFR Chart Theme | X | X | X |
VFR Reporting Points (Europe) | X | X | X |
VOR/NDB/Airport Routing | X | X | X |
Weight & Balance Calculations | X | X | X |
Wind Component Arrows in Profile | X | X | X |
Wind Optimization in RoutePack Wizard | | X | X |
Worldwide Jeppesen WX Access | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
Advanced:
The Advanced Model (available in FliteStar Corporate only) allows for more complete cruise information, an unlimited number of cruise settings, and more than a simple linear climb and descent profile. It can also accommodate override fuel flow settings.
Basic:
The Basic Model (which can be used in all versions of FliteStar) contains less detailed performance data . However in most cases it still provides highly accurate time and fuel burn results. When information is entered into the basic model format, the FliteStar application interpolates or extrapolates additional data points for the given weight or performance settings. With 5 rows of information and three power settings available for each weight setting, the interpolation can be highly accurate but not optimal for all altitudes and flying conditions.
Which Model is for You?
One area in which a Basic model may excel is when detailed performance information needed for the advanced model format, is lacking. The calculations for the Basic model interpolates additional data points, however the Advanced model uses only the nearest entered data points without interpolation or extrapolation. If too many gaps exist in the data, the Advanced model could be less accurate than the Basic model.
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