Flitesoft is a Windows-based flight planning program which provides graphic, automatic, and manual flight planning as well as extensive weather information, weight and balance checks, and other related support functions. Flitesoft combines FAA data with data obtained from other government and private sources to create an unlimited variety of solutions for complex flight planning requirements. See a sample operation here. Flitesoft is compatible with Windows Vista. Flitesoft's Update Service includes program and data updates, plus direct access to current Sectional, Low enroute, High enroute, Terminal Area, and Flyway charts. The Update Service for Flitesoft Professional costs $119 per year. Flitesoft's Approach Update Service provides over 12,000 current approach charts for the US (50 states) on CD every 28 days (13 CDs per year) for $119/year.

NEW! Live Weather - an Internet-based system that gathers nationwide (48 states) NexRad radar, METARs, TAFs, winds aloft, weather maps, and other weather products automatically and updates these data on a regular schedule. Once enabled, it is always working in the background and is always available and current. You might be checking weight & balance, for example, and notice that the Chart's weather overlay updates without any action on your part. This is normal - Live Weather operates automatically without any access code, password, fee, advertising, cookies, or obligation.

Flitesoft's Weather Conditions function combines current conditions, forecast conditions, and your planned route to create a unique and exclusive picture of weather conditions throughout your flight. With the time slider set to the left side, current conditions (METARs) are shown. When the slider is moved to the right, forecast conditions (TAFs) are updated for each hour into the future and an aircraft symbol moves along the flight path. Weather symbols around the aircraft reflect forecast conditions at the aircraft's location at the time the aircraft will be there.
The Chart's Icing Potential feature graphically shows the percentage probability of picking up ice at any location across the US (48 states) at any selected altitude.
Flitesoft's Winds feature shows winds aloft at any selected altitude and surface winds with standard pennants and barbs. Surface winds are shown in red if they exceed 19 kts.

Chart Flitesoft's Chart provides point-and-click as well as rubber band routing, instant access to waypoint data, and a surprising amount of information such as terrain elevations, obstructions, weather graphics, and airspace altitudes and hours of operation.
Worksheet Flitesoft's Worksheet resembles a spreadsheet and is the ideal way to plan flights manually, to check waypoint data, and to see automatically-calculated results.

The Profile

Flitesoft Snap Take Flitesoft along on a USB flash drive - including all your charts, terrain, topography, and personal data. Run Flitesoft on any Windows (98+) computer. The target computer is never affected by Flitesoft Snap.
Weight and Balance Graphic weight and balance checks show the loading on the ramp and at the start and end of the flight, as well as at fuel exhaustion. Reserve time is shown so balancing the fuel and payload for a planned route is quick and easy.
Virtual Flight Virtual Flight provides a true three-dimensional terrain and airspace view which is used to check terrain along flights and the area around destination airports.
Flight Plan Printing and filing the FAA Flight Plan Form is easy and automatic with Flitesoft. The ICAO form is also available with the Professional and Commercial versions.

Weather Briefing Flitesoft provides you with a wide array of weather data to use for flight planning. Flitesoft displays weather from DTC DUAT, CSC DUAT, Live Weather, and WxWorx (XM) satellites (WxWorx receiver and subscription required).

Aircraft Data Flitesoft provides a comprehensive data entry system for both piston- and turbine-powered aircraft. (Commercial version required for turbine-powered aircraft.) Flitesoft includes data on over 160 popular aircraft. A list of available aircraft profiles is located here.
Airport Data Flitesoft includes complete and detailed data on airports throughout the USA and Canada. Free/Legal Approaches for AOPA Members FBO information and fuel prices for thousands of airports (USA only) Detailed airport graphics (USA only) Official remarks (as found in the A/FD)(USA only) Pilot Tips Graphic SID and STAR selection A handy window to enter personal information on each airport

Bargain Fuel Locator Flitesoft's Bargain Fuel Locator function is used to select FBOs at airports for enroute refueling (no on-line or user fee associated with this function).

Pilot Logbook Selective reports to printer or text file Running totals by aircraft, individual entry, and type Date warnings for check ride and medical Currency warnings for night landings and IFR

World Terrain Model An optional CD that allows the Chart, Virtual Flight and the Profile to take advantage of high resolution data throughout the world.

Garmin GPS Upload Flitesoft uploads routes and waypoints to Garmin handheld GPS units (USB and serial).

TOLD Take off and landing distances are available for Flitesoft Commercial.

Flitesoft Update Service RMS offers the most comprehensive update service in the business, available to all Flitesoft customers. By subscribing to this service, you receive the latest data, program enhancements, and manual changes on a regular schedule. Naturally your personal files are not affected by updates. Update service prices are available on the Order Desk page. Flitesoft's update service includes more charts than you may ever need.

Sectional Charts (raster/scanned) Available for download with any Flitesoft update. Satisfy Part 97 requirements for Part 91 flight in both electronic and printed formats. Cover the 48 states and Alaska.
Low Enroute Charts (raster/scanned) Available for download with any Flitesoft update. Satisfy Part 97 requirements for Part 91 flight in both electronic and printed formats. Cover the 48 states.
High Enroute Charts (raster/scanned) Available for download with any Flitesoft update. Satisfy Part 97 requirements for Part 91 flight in both electronic and printed formats. Cover the 48 states.
Terminal Area Charts (raster/scanned) Available for download with any Flitesoft update. Satisfy Part 97 requirements for Part 91 flight in both electronic and printed formats. Cover class B airspace within the 48 contiguous states.
VFR Flyway Charts (raster/scanned) Available for download with any Flitesoft update. Depict VFR corridors through Class B airspace within the 48 contiguous states.
Road Map (vector/computer drawn) Available for download with any Flitesoft update. A vector map including virtually every road in the nation along with rail lines and water features. Covers the 50 states.

Flitesoft Approach Service Flitesoft's Approach Update Service makes it easy to stay current 100% of the time. Flitesoft Approaches: Cover the lower 48 states and Alaska Are supplied on CD in raster (scanned) format every 28 days Cost just $119 for 13 updates - one full year Can be displayed for reference or printed Work with Flitesoft, Express, and Vista Satisfy Part 97 requirements for Part 91 flight in both electronic and printed formats.

Product Support Product support is provided free of charge to registered Flitesoft customers. Your call will be answered by a human being, you will never spend long waits on hold, and you will be connected to a knowledgeable individual. You will pay the toll for the long distance call but you are not asked to dial a 900 number nor to give your credit card number.

Flitesoft Computer Requirements Flitesoft will run on any computer that runs Windows 98 or later. 200 MB minimum hard disk space is required for flight planning. Charts (sectional, enroute, etc.) add to hard disk space requirements. Flitesoft is available in three versions to match your needs: Personal: new and low-time VFR pilots - no IFR data - piston aircraft only Professional: active, IFR and GPS / NRAC direct pilots - piston aircraft only Commercial: charter and corporate pilots - turbine and piston aircraft

Version Comparison Compare the features of Flitesoft Personal, Professional, and Commercial.