Frequently Asked Questions

Does AvNav work in the cockpit without internet?

Yes. AvNav is designed for cockpit use with intermittent or no connectivity. Required databases, maps, and charts can be stored on your device for offline use.

Some live services, such as current weather, traffic feeds, cloud sync, and online ATC sources, require connectivity or a connected receiver. The cockpit core is built to keep working when the internet does not.

Is AvNav available from the App Store and Google Play?

Yes. AvNav is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Billing is supported through Apple Pay, Google Pay, and major credit cards.

AvNav is also available on the web, macOS, and Windows.

What is the easiest and fastest way to get AvNav?

The fastest way is Instant Launch from avnav.com. It opens AvNav in your browser with no app install required.

For regular cockpit use, pilots can install AvNav from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Desktop users can also use the web version or download AvNav for macOS and Windows.

What platforms does AvNav support?

AvNav is available on:

• iPad
• iPhone
• Android
• Web
• macOS
• Windows

The same AvNav account can be used across supported devices.

Does the same license allow use on phone and tablet?

Yes. A single subscription supports both phone and tablet. Monthly plans support up to three devices, and annual plans support up to five devices using the same login.

Will my profiles and settings sync across devices?

Yes. Aircraft profiles, flight plans, navigation history, and favorites can sync across devices. New devices can restore settings from cloud data after login.

Is AvNav a complete EFB now?

Yes. AvNav is now a complete EFB foundation with the cockpit tools pilots expect, plus the 3D + AI layer that makes AvNav different.

Current features include:

• FAA charts and plates
• Weather and ADS-B traffic
• Aircraft performance profiles
• Weight and balance
• Checklists
• Fuel prices
• Primary flight display / True 3D PFD
• Automatic and manual flight logging
• In-app 3D flight replay
• Logbook linked to recorded flights
• X-Plane bridge for home practice
• Offline-first cockpit core with fast downloads

Does AvNav show position on approach plates and airport diagrams?

Yes. AvNav includes geo-referenced approach plates and airport diagrams. Runways, taxiways, terminals, and NOTAM context are available in the map view.

AvNav also supports familiar FAA-style Sectional/VFR chart views and IFR charts.

What makes AvNav different from a traditional EFB?

AvNav starts with the familiar EFB tools pilots expect, then adds a live 3D operating picture, readable ATC, AI planning, and 3D flight replay.

The goal is not to replace trusted chart workflows. The goal is to add spatial context when it helps: terrain, airspace, traffic, routes, approaches, ATC text, and recorded tracks in one connected view.

What is the 3D aviation map?

AvNav renders airspace, terrain, traffic, routes, airports, and flight paths in real-time 3D over satellite imagery and aviation chart detail.

Class B shelves, terrain, traffic patterns, approaches, routes, and recorded tracks become spatial objects instead of flat symbols on separate pages.

What is True 3D PFD?

True 3D PFD is AvNav’s PFD-style cockpit view built from the same 3D map pipeline. It connects attitude, terrain, route geometry, chart context, and aircraft motion into one view.

It is not just a separate synthetic-vision layer. It is a cockpit view of AvNav’s 3D aviation map engine.

What is ClearText ATC?

ClearText ATC converts aviation radio into readable cockpit text tied to aircraft and airport context.

Radio calls are transient. ClearText helps keep relevant clearances, traffic calls, and airport activity visible so they can be followed and reviewed instead of disappearing the moment they are spoken.

Does ClearText ATC work offline?

ClearText is designed around an aviation-oriented speech-recognition path intended for cockpit and airport use, including onboard/offline operation in supported configurations.

Availability depends on the audio source, device setup, and supported airport or receiver configuration. AvNav is continuing to expand station support and improve transcription quality.

What is ClearSky AI Flight Planning?

ClearSky AI helps pilots find practical flying windows over the next 12 days without manually comparing dozens of routes, dates, and departure times.

It can help answer questions such as:

• Is my planned route clear of adverse weather?
• When is a good time for a day trip?
• Is there a workable round trip with a two- or three-day stay?
• Can I avoid night flying?
• Can I prefer weekend departures?

AvNav combines deterministic route and weather analysis with an LLM layer to search those options quickly.

What is 3D flight replay?

AvNav records flights on-device and replays them through the same map and PFD pipeline used in flight.

That means a recorded flight can be replayed in 3D with terrain, route, attitude context, ATC text, and replay controls. Pilots can scrub, change playback speed, and review the flight visually.

Does AvNav support X-Plane?

Yes. AvNav includes an X-Plane bridge for home practice, demos, and repeatable testing.

Pilots can connect AvNav to simulator flights and review cockpit workflows outside the airplane.

What ADS-B messages and receivers are supported?

AvNav supports ADS-B traffic and weather workflows, including common cockpit receiver integrations such as GDL90-compatible receivers.

Specific receiver support depends on the device, connection method, and receiver output format.

What are AirLink and AirportView?

AirLink and AirportView extend the same AvNav intelligence layer beyond the app.

AvNav AirLink is the cockpit hardware path: a smart ADS-B receiver with GPS/AHRS, cockpit sensor paths, and ATC transcription integration over a local link.

AvNav AirportView is the airport-side product for FBOs, flight schools, airport operators, and aviation businesses. It provides live 3D traffic, transcribed ATC, replay, daily summaries, and operational intelligence.

Can I see AvNav at Oshkosh / AirVenture?

Yes. See AvNav at Oshkosh / EAA AirVenture 2026:

Booth 3130C, Hangar C

Live demos will include:

• AvNav pilot app
• 3D map and True 3D PFD
• Live ATC text
• ClearSky AI flight planning
• 3D flight replay
• AirLink hardware
• AirportView airport intelligence

What devices are recommended?

Recommended:

• Modern iPad, iPhone, or Android device
• 4 GB+ RAM
• 32 GB+ storage
• Current operating system version where practical

For web performance, use JetStream 2.0 as a rough benchmark. A score near 90+ is recommended for smooth operation.

Does AvNav support flight planning outside the United States?

Current flight planning and navigation support is focused on the contiguous United States. International expansion is on the roadmap.

How much does AvNav cost?

AvNav Founder’s Edition is $149/year with a 30-day free trial.

Use the current pricing page as the source of truth if pricing is displayed elsewhere on the site.