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Aeronautical Application

(Aero App)

Windows User Manual Version 1.1911

NSN76440152335389

Publication Date: March 9, 2020

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Acknowledgements

The Aeronautical Application (Aero App) User Manual was produced by Hilton

Software. Hilton Software would like to express a great appreciation to everyone who

helped contribute to the content quality. Hilton Software and NGA sincerely appreciate

your feedback and commitment to continually improve Aero App.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 8

2 About the Manual ................................................................................................................ 9

3 Getting Started ....................................................................................................................10

4 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................10

5 Where to Obtain the Application and Data .....................................................................11

5.1 Aero App .......................................................................................................................11

5.2 Data Updates ................................................................................................................11

6 System Requirements ..........................................................................................................12

6.1 System Requirements ....................................................................................................12

7 How to Install or Update Aero App ....................................................................................13

7.1 Install from a DVD ..........................................................................................................13

7.2 Install from NRL Geospatial Hub (GHub) .....................................................................15

7.3 Install from aeroapp.info ..............................................................................................16

8 Data ......................................................................................................................................17

8.1 Core Data ......................................................................................................................18

8.2 Core Data Delta Files ....................................................................................................18

8.3 Moving Maps .................................................................................................................18

8.4 Giant Reports .................................................................................................................19

8.5 Helicopters and Terminal Aero Charts (TACs) .............................................................19

8.6 Electronic – Instrument Procedure Library (E-IPL) ........................................................19

8.7 Air Force Weather .........................................................................................................20

8.8 FAA Sectionals ...............................................................................................................20

8.9 Georeference ................................................................................................................20

8.10 User Files .......................................................................................................................20

9 Load Data ............................................................................................................................21

9.1 Load Data Using AWS – Fast Cloud Downloading .....................................................21

9.1.1 Load Data Using GEOAxIS .....................................................................................21

9.1.2 Load Data Using Aero User Database (AUD) .......................................................22

9.2 Load Data Using the Aero Data Server (ADS) ............................................................24

9.2.1 Aero Data Server (ADS) Discovery ........................................................................24

9.2.2 Default to Manually-Entered IP Address and Port ................................................25

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9.3 Load Data Using Geospatial Hub (GHub) ..................................................................25

9.4 Download Data from AWS onto Computer ................................................................26

9.5 Download Data from NRL Geospatial Hub (GHub) onto Computer ........................29

10 Sideloading Data ...............................................................................................................30

10.1 Sideloading Data Using DVD ......................................................................................30

10.2 Sideloading Data from Computer to the SD Card ...................................................32

10.3 Sideloading User Maps ...............................................................................................34

10.4 Sideloading User Waypoints .......................................................................................35

10.5 Sideloading Documents .............................................................................................38

11 Updating Aero App Data .................................................................................................40

11.1 Data Notifications .......................................................................................................40

12 Manage Data ....................................................................................................................41

12.1 Data Status ..................................................................................................................41

12.2 Manage Data on Device ...........................................................................................41

12.3 File Manager ................................................................................................................43

12.4 On Device ....................................................................................................................43

13 Aero App Main Menus ......................................................................................................45

13.1 Main Menu Options .....................................................................................................45

13.2 Route Menu Options ...................................................................................................46

13.3 Airport and Identifier Menu Options ..........................................................................47

13.4 Identifier Options .........................................................................................................48

13.5 General Menu Options ...............................................................................................49

13.6 Notepad ......................................................................................................................50

13.7 E6B Menu Options .......................................................................................................50

13.8 Application Management (App Mgmt) Menu Options ..........................................51

14 Using the Main Menu .........................................................................................................51

14.1 Search Active Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint ............................................................51

14.2 Information ...................................................................................................................52

15 Airport Charts .....................................................................................................................53

15.1 Draw on Airport Diagrams (APDs) and Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) ..54

15.2 Continuation of Charts ...............................................................................................55

15.3 Weather and Potential Hazard Information ..............................................................57

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15.3.1 Internet...................................................................................................................57

METARs and Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs) View ............................57

NOTAMs View .................................................................................................58

15.3.2 METARs ...................................................................................................................59

15.3.3 Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAFs)...................................................................59

16 Moving Map .......................................................................................................................60

16.1 Maps .............................................................................................................................61

16.1.1 Aero App Maps .....................................................................................................61

FAA Visual Flight Rule (VFR) Sectionals .........................................................61

Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) High Enroute .......................................................61

Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) Low Enroute .......................................................61

16.1.2 Helicopters and Terminal Area Charts (TACs) ....................................................62

Helicopter (Gulf Coast) ..................................................................................62

Helicopter (Routes)........................................................................................62

Terminal Area Charts (TACs) ..........................................................................63

16.1.3 User Maps ..............................................................................................................63

User Maps ........................................................................................................63

16.2 Overlays .......................................................................................................................64

16.2.1 Aero App Overlays ...............................................................................................64

Air Refueling Routes........................................................................................64

Airways – Low ..................................................................................................64

Airways – High .................................................................................................65

16.2.2 User Overlays .........................................................................................................65

16.3 Options .........................................................................................................................66

16.3.1 Ownship .................................................................................................................66

Show Ownship ................................................................................................66

Snap to Location ............................................................................................66

North Up ..........................................................................................................67

16.3.2 Location Information ............................................................................................67

Show Breadcrumbs ........................................................................................67

16.4 Breadcrumbs ...............................................................................................................68

16.4.1 View Breadcrumbs in KML ....................................................................................69

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16.4.2 View Breadcrumbs in a SQLite File ......................................................................70

16.5 Timer .............................................................................................................................71

16.6 Air Force Weather (AF Wx) .........................................................................................72

16.6.1 Air Force Weather (AF Wx) in Route Panel .........................................................73

16.6.2 Air Force Weather (AF Wx) in Wx Tab ..................................................................73

16.7 Crosstrack (XTK) ...........................................................................................................74

16.8 Other Moving Map Features ......................................................................................74

16.8.1 Snap to Location ..................................................................................................74

16.8.2 Identifier Search ....................................................................................................75

Add an Identifier to Favorites ........................................................................75

16.8.3 Split Screen ............................................................................................................76

APD for Destination Airport ............................................................................76

PDF Support.....................................................................................................77

16.8.4 Center Target ........................................................................................................78

Measure Distance and Bearing between Points .........................................79

16.8.5 Altitude Calibration...............................................................................................79

17 General ...............................................................................................................................80

17.1 Charts ...........................................................................................................................80

18 E6B Menu ............................................................................................................................83

19 Application Management (App Mgmt) ..........................................................................87

19.1 Menu Preferences .......................................................................................................87

19.1.1 User Interface ........................................................................................................87

19.1.2 Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................87

19.1.3 Data .......................................................................................................................88

19.1.4 GPS .........................................................................................................................88

19.1.5 Reset ......................................................................................................................89

19.2 Data .............................................................................................................................89

19.3 Data Host Nation Charts .............................................................................................90

19.3.1 Download Host Nation Charts .............................................................................90

Create an ASPS Account ..............................................................................91

19.4 Help ..............................................................................................................................91

20 Route Panel ........................................................................................................................92

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20.1 Create Route ...............................................................................................................92

20.1.1 Add Military Training Routes (MTRs) to Route......................................................93

20.1.2 Add Airways to Route ...........................................................................................94

20.2 Load Route ..................................................................................................................95

20.3 Load Common Route Definition (CRD) File...............................................................96

20.3.1 Save a CRD File .....................................................................................................97

20.3.2 View a CRD File .....................................................................................................98

20.4 Save Route ...................................................................................................................99

20.5 Delete Route ................................................................................................................99

20.6 Reverse Route ............................................................................................................ 100

20.7 Clear Route ................................................................................................................ 100

20.8 Add Search and Rescue (SAR) Pattern ................................................................... 101

20.9 User Waypoints .......................................................................................................... 102

20.10 Show Routes ............................................................................................................. 103

20.11 Add Airport, NavAid, Waypoint ............................................................................. 104

20.12 Delete Airport, NavAid, Waypoint ......................................................................... 104

20.13 Edit Route ................................................................................................................. 105

20.14 Estimated Time Enroute (ETE), Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) ............................. 106

20.15 Airport Information Pop-up Menu .......................................................................... 107

20.15.1 Add to Route ..................................................................................................... 107

20.15.2 Information and Weather (Wx) ........................................................................ 108

Information .................................................................................................. 108

Weather (Wx) .............................................................................................. 109

20.15.3 Show on Map .................................................................................................... 109

20.15.4 Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) on Map ............................................. 110

20.15.5 Nearest .............................................................................................................. 111

20.15.6 Drop Pin ............................................................................................................. 112

20.15.7 Add Departure Procedure (DP) or Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR) to

Route .............................................................................................................................. 113

20.15.8 Direct-To ............................................................................................................. 114

21 Appendix A | NGA GEOAxIS Account Registration ..................................................... 115

21.1 Log in or Sign Up ........................................................................................................ 115

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22 Appendix B | Uninstall Aero App ................................................................................... 116

23 Appendix C | User Waypoints and Coordinates .......................................................... 117

24 Appendix D | Acronyms and Glossary .......................................................................... 118

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1 Introduction

The aeronautical multi-platform application, Aero App, is a collaborative effort

reaching across NGA and other government agencies, focused on supporting the

WarFighter and NGA Vision.

Aero App is designed to enhance the use of aeronautical Flight Information Publication

(FLIP) data and manage individual FLIP products. The key features of this product

enable you to:

o Create, save, edit, and delete routes based on airports and waypoints.

o View Supplements by global region.

o View Moving Map to display your nearest location and view map types such as

sectionals for FAA VFR and IFR High and Low Maps. Options include:

- Ownship: Show Ownship, Snap to Location, and North Up.

- Location Information: Show Breadcrumbs and Show Distance Rings.

- Weather and Traffic: Show NEXRAD, Show METARs, and Show Traffic.

o View navigational data such as Graphic Charts, CONUS Chart Graphics, Military

Training Routes, and more.

o View weather information: NOTAMs, METARs, and TAFs.

o View airport information such as Arrival Procedures, Departure Procedures,

Instrument Approach Procedures, and Giant Reports.

o Use Integrated E6B flight computer for flight planning on the ground and in the air

calculations of Altitude, Cold Wx, Conversions (Distance, Temperature, and Weight),

Coordinates (Lat/Lon, MGRS, GARS, Radial), Descent, Distance (Distance, Speed,

and Time), IRF Climb, Rwy Winds and Winds Aloft.

o Load and view PDF format.

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2 About the Manual

This Aero App User Manual is a comprehensive guide to the use and understanding of

Aero App for world-wide moving map coverage including aeronautical overlays and

user maps, displaying Air Force Weather, airport and other navigation information,

viewing georeferenced FLIP and FAA charts showing ownship location, viewing

Electronic – Instrument Procedure Library (E-IPL) and Host Nation charts, creating flight

plans, and much more.

Conventions used in this manual:

o Menu bars are depicted in bold, italicized text, e.g. Main Menu.

o Buttons are in bold, e.g. General.

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3 Getting Started

To use Aero App, you will need to:

1. Install Aero App following the instructions below.

2. Load an initial data cycle.

3. Upload the data cycle every 28 days.

This manual will walk you through the process of installing Aero App and loading data. It

will also show you how to perform common tasks and assist you with troubleshooting.

4 Troubleshooting

If you have problems that cannot be resolved, please contact the Aero App Help Desk:

Commercial: 314-676-5439

DSN CONUS: 846-0684 or 846-5439

DSN OCONUS: 312-846-0684 or 312-846-5439

Secure: 577-7102

Toll Free: 877-817-9134

Email: AeroHelp ([email protected])

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 0700-1700 CDT

mailto:[email protected]

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5 Where to Obtain the Application and Data

The Aero App has several ways to obtain Aero App and data. This section will provide

information on how to access the software and data.

5.1 Aero App

Aero App (National Stock Number [NSN] 7644016004225) is available for download or

on DVD from:

o Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). If you have any questions or need more

information, please contact Jorge Diaz ([email protected]).

o National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The DVD image can be

downloaded via NIPRnet at (https://dbgia.geointel.nga.mil/efb/index.cfm). This link

requires a PKI-enabled CAC card for access. See your security team for a PKI

certificate if you receive the following message: “Certificate-based authentication

failed”.

o NGA GEOINT App Store

- Access Aero App at (https://apps.nga.mil)

- Requires a GEOAxIS account (https://geoaxis.nga.mil)

o NRL Geospatial Hub (GHub)

- Access Aero App at (https://ngaaero.nrlssc.navy.mil/ngaaeroghubweb)

- Requires a GEOAxIS account (https://geoaxis.nga.mil)

5.2 Data Updates

Instructions on refreshing your data are included in this User Manual. Updated cycles

are available from the following sources:

o AWS by logging in with your GEOAxIS or Aero User Database credentials.

o Aero App DVD, available through DLA.

o GHub at (https://ngaaero.nrlssc.navy.mil/ngaaeroghubweb/).

o Aero Data Server (ADS) (check with an administrator for computer configuration or

use ADS Discovery).

NOTE: To access GHub and AWS, you will need a GEOAxIS account and can be set

up at (https://geoaxis.nga.mil).


https://dbgia.geointel.nga.mil/efb/index.cfm

https://apps.nga.mil/

https://geoaxis.nga.mil/

https://ngaaero.nrlssc.navy.mil/ngaaeroghubweb


https://ngaaero.nrlssc.navy.mil/ngaaeroghubweb/


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6 System Requirements

This section explains Aero App’s system requirements and compatible devices.

6.1 System Requirements

o Required

- Windows OS tablet with Windows 10 or later.

- 2GB of RAM, 4GB recommended.

- .NET framework 4.7.2 or later.

o Optional

- Laptop or PC with DVD drive and one of the following operating systems:

o Windows 10 or later

o Internet connection if downloading data or app via the internet.

o MicroSD card and/or USB with the minimum of 16 GB to sideload Aero

App executable file and data.

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7 How to Install or Update Aero App

This section explains how to install the Aero App from a DVD using a Windows

computer. Please note that the screenshots shown below are provided as a guide only.

It will depend on the version of the operating system and which file sharing app is

installed on your device.

7.1 Install from a DVD

1. Insert DVD onto your computer.

2. Locate and double-click on the DVD drive in your File Folders.

3. Once you have located the DVD on File Explorer, insert the microSD card into an

adapter.

4. Insert the microSD card adapter into a Windows computer.

5. With both files simultaneously open, drag the Aero App executable files from the

DVD onto the SD card.

6. Eject the microSD card adapter from the computer.

7. Insert your microSD card into a Windows tablet.

8. Open the File Manager from the Windows tablet and navigate to your microSD

card.

9. Double-click on the downloaded file.

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10. A dialog box titled Aero App Setup: Installation Options will pop-up.

11. Tap Install.

12. The dialog box should display Completed, tap Close.

13. To verify if the file has been properly installed, go to your Aero App and tap App

Mgmt on the Main Menu.

14. Tap Help on the Secondary Menu.

15. Tap About and the version number will be displayed.

Aero App

Version Number

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7.2 Install from NRL Geospatial Hub (GHub)

1. Open a web browser and navigate to:

https://ngaaero.nrlssc.navy.mil/ngaaeroghubweb/#browse.

2. Enter your NGA GEOAxIS online credentials.

NOTE: If you do not have GEOAxIS credentials, refer to Appendix A | NGA

GEOAxIS Account Registration for help on creating a new account.

3. A GHub folder will appear, click the AERO folder.

4. Click the Application_Files.

5. Locate and click the AeroApp_Windows executable file.

User’s Credentials

AERO Folder

https://ngaaero.nrlssc.navy.mil/ngaaeroghubweb/#browse

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7.3 Install from aeroapp.info

1. Go on your internet browser and open aeroapp.info.

2. Tap the hamburger button.

3. Tap Downloads.

4. There will be two Menu options, tap Software.

5. Users are provided with four different ways to download Aero App, the Apple

App Store, NGA GEOINT App Store, DVD Download Via NIPRNET, or GHub.

NOTE: Users must have created an account or have credentials to the different

downloading platforms in order to obtain Aero App.

Download

Hamburger Button

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8 Data

The following data is available for download:

o Core Data

o Core Data Delta Files

o Moving Maps

o Giant Reports

o Helicopters and Terminal Area Charts (TACs)

o Electronic – Instrument Procedure Library (E-IPL)

o Air Force Weather (AF Wx)

o FAA Sectionals

o Georeference

o User Files

NOTE: Some products and/or data may be limited in their distribution. This may

include but not limited to E-ILP, AMC Giant Reports, Air Force weather,

DigitalGlobe imagery, and Contract fuel information. Please contact NGA

Aeronautical Dissemination Program office at [email protected] if you have

questions regarding access to these products and/or data.


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8.1 Core Data

Core Data includes Global zip file and the Africa, Alaska, Canada, CONUS 1, CONUS 2,

CSA, EEA, ENAME and/or PAA region files. Usable data products in the Core Data

include, but not limited to, FLIP charts, Supplements, Planning Documents, Legends,

Moving Map Overlays including Airports, Air Refueling Routes, Airways, ARTCCs, and

many more. Users can choose to download zero or more regions; however, the Global

zip file is always required. Please refer to Section 9 for more information on how to load

data from Aero App.

NOTE: Users have the option to sideload data, please refer to Section 10 to view

different methods of sideloading data.

8.2 Core Data Delta Files

Core Data Delta Files are significantly smaller files that contain only data that has

changed from the previous cycle. Downloading Core Data Delta Files significantly

reduce download time.

Aero App will automatically download the delta files if the previous cycle is already

loaded in Aero App – this process is transparent to the user. After downloading the

delta files, Aero App will apply the Deltas to create the new cycle.

8.3 Moving Maps

Aero App includes an advanced Moving Map that displays world-wide VFR and IFR

charts. Aero App enables pilots to easily download the maps for their region of interest.

Please refer to Section 16 for more information on Moving Maps.

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8.4 Giant Reports

Giant Reports are PDF documents that are an assessment from the Air Force for safe

operations at an airfield. These can be downloaded and viewable within Aero App.

Please refer to Section 14.2 for guidance in locating Giant Reports.

8.5 Helicopters and Terminal Aero Charts (TACs)

Aero App can display a Helicopter (Gulf Coast), Helicopter (Routes), and Terminal Area

Charts (TACs) on the Moving Map.

The displaying of Helicopter and Terminal Area Charts directly on the Moving Map

results in perfect alignment on the underlining sectional (or other base map).

The georeferencing and spatial accuracy ensure that these charts can be used for an

accurate non-primary means of navigation. Please refer to Section 16.1.2 for more

information on Helicopters and Terminal Area Charts (TACs).

8.6 Electronic – Instrument Procedure Library (E-IPL)

Electronic – Instrument Procedure Library (E-IPL) charts are translations of Host Nation

procedures drawn in the familiar DoD approach format. E-IPL charts are intended to fill

gaps in instrument procedure coverage in existing DoD FLIP charts. E-IPL charts are

available for download from ADS and AWS.

NOTE: E-IPL full cycle is available every 28 days.

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8.7 Air Force Weather

Air Force Weather (AF Wx) is timely and accurate weather information from the Air

Force. Aero App enables users to view real-time weather information for METARs and

TAFs. Please refer to Section 16.6 for more information on Air Force Weather (AF Wx).

8.8 FAA Sectionals

FAA Sectionals are Sectional Aeronautical Charts designed for visual navigation used

for a flight under Visual Flight Rules and can be displayed as base maps on Aero App’s

Moving Map. Users with GEOAxIS, Aero User Database (AUD), and GHub credentials will

have access to FAA Sectionals. Please refer to Section 17.1 to reference how to load

FAA Sectional Charts. Please refer to Section 16.1.1.1 to reference how to display FAA

Sectionals onto the Moving Map.

8.9 Georeference

Georeference is an alignment of accurate location data to a map coordinate system

for Aero App. Aero App enables users to show ownship on Airport Diagram, Instrument

Approach Procedures, and their Moving Map, perfectly georeferenced. Please refer to

Section 19.1.2 on how to enable Show Ownship on APD and IAP and Show Airport Ring

on APD and IAP.

8.10 User Files

User Files contain the user preferences and are used to store and upload User Map files

and other personal PDF files. User Maps can be located in the data download page of

Aero App.

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9 Load Data

Data can be loaded from a DVD or a local computer. Giant Reports, FAA Sectionals,

Electronic – Instrument Procedure Library (E-IPL), and Moving Map data are not

available on the DVD. These data products may be downloaded separately from

GHub (excluding Giant Reports and Electronic – Instrument Procedure Library) or AWS

as explained in the rest of this section, or they may be available through your

organization via other media.

9.1 Load Data Using AWS – Fast Cloud Downloading

1. Tap App Mgmt on the Main Menu.

2. Tap Data on the Secondary Menu.

3. Tap Download.

4. Select the AWS – Fast Cloud Downloading.

5. You will be given the option to access data through GEOAxIS or Aero User

Database (AUD).

9.1.1 Load Data Using GEOAxIS



3. Tap Download.

4. Select the AWS option.

5. Tap the GEOAxIS option.

6. Type in your credentials and tap Connect or Sign Up for an Account.

7. If you tap Sign Up for An Account, the GEOAxIS website will open.

8. Select your type of credentials.


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9. Follow the prompts.

NOTE: You need a .mil email address in order to create a GEOAxIS account.

9.1.2 Load Data Using Aero User Database (AUD)

Aero User Database (AUD) allows for authentication of both DoD users and Foreign

Partners. Aero User Database credentials are not related to GEOAxIS credentials and

CAC card access is not required.



3. Tap Download.

4. Select the AWS option.

5. Tap Aero User Database.

6. Enter your Aero User Database credentials and tap Connect.


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7. Select the cycle and data files you wish to download.

NOTE: To sign up for an account, tap on the Sign Up for An Account button. The

registration website will open. Input your credentials and tap Register.

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9.2 Load Data Using the Aero Data Server (ADS)

Aero Data Server (ADS) enables users to download Aero App data cycles over a local

Wi-Fi network to a Windows device.



3. Tap Download.

4. Tap Aero Data Server (ADS).

5. There will be a drop-down list of ADS servers available for users.

9.2.1 Aero Data Server (ADS) Discovery

Aero Data Server (ADS) Discovery allows the user to automatically find ADS servers

without the need to enter the IP address and port of the ADS server.

1. Toggle the ADS Discovery option to blue.

2. All available servers will display. Select one.

3. Select from available cycles.

4. Download the desired data by tapping on the check mark next to each region.

5. Start the downloading of data by tapping Download on top right.

6. Proceed to load files.

ADS Discovery Enabled

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9.2.2 Default to Manually-Entered IP Address and Port

1. As an alternative, the user can type in the IP Address and Port number.

2. Tap Connect.

3. Select from available cycles.


5. Start the downloading of data by tapping Download on top right.

6. Proceed to load files.

9.3 Load Data Using Geospatial Hub (GHub)



3. Tap Download.

4. Tap Geospatial Hub (GHub).

5. Input your credentials, then tap Connect.

NOTE: For help on creating an NGA GEOINT account, refer to Appendix A | NGA

GEOINT Account Registration.

6. Select the desired data cycle.

ADS Discovery Disabled

IP Address Port number

Tap Connect

when Done


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8. Start the downloading of data by tapping Download.

NOTE: Alternatively, users can download all data by tapping Download All.

9.4 Download Data from AWS onto Computer

Users are able to download data from AWS.

1. From your Windows or Mac computer, open an internet browser and navigate to

https://download.aeroapp.info/.

NOTE: Alternatively, users can go to aeroapp.info > Downloads > Data, and users

will be directed to the Data Menu Option page.

2. Login using your GEOAxIS or Aero User Database credentials.

Available Data

Listed Below

https://download.aeroapp.info/

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3. Aero User Database users will be prompted to select a partner upon login.

4. A data menu options screen will display, users will have multiple folders to choose

from. Click Cycles.

5. Click the latest cycle and/or the desired cycle.

6. Users will be redirected to the download page. Located on the top right of the

screen are options to choose from Full Data Files, or Delta Files to download the

datasets.

7. Once the type of download files has been selected, click the ZIP and SIG

buttons on desired region or regions: AFRICA, ALASKA, CANADA, CONUS, CSA,

EEA, ENAME, and/or PAA.

NOTE: If users are not downloading Delta Files, users must include Global in order

to obtain core data files.

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8. Above the Windows taskbar will display a pop-up download confirmation with

options to Open, Save, or cancel download. Click Save or click the arrow-up

(icon) and select Save as.

9. Once the data is finished downloading, select from options to Open, Open

folder, or View downloads.

10. Connect your SD card into a Mac or Windows computer.

11. Open File Explorer and navigate to Devices and drives to locate your SD card.

12. Double-click on the SD card to open Internal storage.

13. Drag the downloaded data files from your Downloads folder onto your SD card.

NOTE: Please refer to Section 12 on how to load and view data status.

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9.5 Download Data from NRL Geospatial Hub (GHub) onto

Computer

1. From your Windows or Mac computer, open an internet browser and navigate to

https://ngaaero.nrlssc.navy.mil/ngaaeroghubweb/#browse.

2. Use your GEOAxIS credentials.

3. Drag desired files onto computer.

NOTE: If you do not have GEOAxIS credentials, see Appendix A | NGA GEOINT

Account Registration.


https://ngaaero.nrlssc.navy.mil/ngaaeroghubweb/#browse

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10 Sideloading Data

This section explains how to sideload dataset files from the desired source (DVD, AWS,

GHub, or ADS) onto their Windows device.

10.1 Sideloading Data Using DVD

Users are able to sideload data using DVD via USB.

1. Connect your USB into a Mac or Windows computer.

2. Insert the data DVD into the computer.

3. Locate and double click on the DVD drive from File Explorer.

4. Open File Explorer and navigate to Devices and drives to locate your USB drive.

5. Double-click on the USB icon to open Internal storage.

6. Drag the desired datasets from your DVD onto the tablet’s internal storage.

7. Insert the USB into your device.

8. Open Aero App.


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11. Tap Download from the Data Status page.

12. Tap On Device and the Browser for data files pop-up will appear.

13. Locate your USB drive.

14. Select the downloaded data then tap OK.

15. Select desired datasets by tapping the green checkmark then tap Download.

NOTE: Users must include Global in order to obtain the core data files.

NOTE: Please refer to Section 12 on how to load and view data status.

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10.2 Sideloading Data from Computer to the SD Card

Users are able to sideload data from their computer to the SD card on their device.

1. Insert your SD card into a Mac or Windows computer.

2. Once your SD card is connected, open File Explorer and navigate to Devices

and drives to locate your SD card.

3. Double-click on the SD Card to open Internal storage.

4. Drag the dataset files from desired the source (DVD, AWS, GHub, or ADS) into the

SD Card.

5. Eject the SD card from the computer.

6. Insert the microSD card into your device.

7. Open Aero App.



10. Tap Download from the Data Status page.

11. Tap On Device and the Browser for data files pop-up will appear.

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12. Locate your SD card.

13. Select the downloaded data then tap OK.

14. Select desired datasets by tapping the green checkmark then tap Download.

NOTE: Please refer to Section12 on how to load and view data status.

NOTE: Please refer to Appendix D | Section 25 for different ways on how store

data in an SD card.

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10.3 Sideloading User Maps

Aero App has enabled users to load User Maps as their base Map. User Maps must be

sideloaded. Please refer to Section 16.1.3 for more information on how to overlay User

Maps on the Moving Map.

1. Connect your microSD card into a Windows device.

2. Once the microSD card is inserted, open File Explorer and navigate to This PC.

3. Double-click on Documents.

4. Double-click on Aero App.

5. Double-click on UserFiles.

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6. Drag the desired User Map files into the UserFiles folder.

7. To confirm if the files were properly transferred, open Aero App on your device.

8. Tap Moving Map on the Main Menu.

9. Tap the Maps button, the loaded User Maps should list under the User Maps section.

10.4 Sideloading User Waypoints

Users have the ability to sideload Waypoints.

1. Create a folder in your desktop named User Waypoint.

2. Right-click inside the folder and a pop-up menu will appear.

3. Hover over the New menu option and a pop-up menu will appear.

4. Click Text Document from the pop-up menu.

5. A new Text Document file will be created.

6. Create a name for the Text Document file and it must end with *waypoints.txt.

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7. Double-click on the textfile and a Notepad will appear. Create the Waypoint

following the format: <ID>,<Name>,<Latitude>,<Longitude>.

8. Once the User Waypoint has been created, click File and select Save.

9. Connect your USB and/or SD card into a Mac or Windows computer.

10. Drag the desired User Waypoint files that was created into the USB and/or SD

card.

11. Disconnect your USB and/or SC card from computer.

12. Connect the USB and/or SD card in a Windows device.

13. Once your USB and/or SD card is connected, open File Explorer and navigate to

Devices and drives to locate your device.

14. Double-click on your USB and/or SD card to open Internal storage.

15. Open File Explorer and navigate to This PC.

This PC

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19. Drag the desired User Map files into the UserFiles folder.

20. To confirm if the files were properly transferred, open Aero App on your tablet.


22. Tap the Search Identifier (Icon) and search the loaded Waypoint textfile. The

Waypoint textfile will load onto the Route Panel.

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23. Tap Route and a drop-down list will display, tap Save.

24. Tap Route again and from the drop-down menu.

25. Tap Load and your Waypoint Textfiles will be listed.

NOTE: Please refer to Section 20.9 on how to create User Waypoints.

10.5 Sideloading Documents

Users have the ability to sideload user documents.

1. Connect your USB and/or SD card into a Mac or Windows computer.

2. Once your USB and/or SD card device is connected, open File Explorer and

navigate to Devices and drives to locate your device.

3. Double-click on the USB and/or SD card icon to open Internal storage.

4. Open File Explorer and navigate to This PC.

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8. Drag the desired PDF file into the folder.

9. To confirm if the files were properly transferred, open Aero App on your tablet.

10. Tap General on the Main Menu.

11. Tap Docs on the Secondary Menu.

12. Tap the gray ribbon to select a document.

13. Your loaded PDF files will be listed.

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11 Updating Aero App Data

Aero App Data updates are released periodically. Users can load and manage up to

two Data Cycles at a time. Data notifications display when Aero Data is not valid for

the period of use.

11.1 Data Notifications

Aero App will display data notification warnings if there is no active cycle, the active

data cycle is not current, or an E-IPL update is required.

No active cycle

Aero App displays airport information, FLIP charts and other data for the Active Cycle. If

no Active Cycle is selected, Aero App will display the following notification. If there is

data in the Standby Cycle, then tap on Swap Cycles on the Data Status page to move

the data to the Active Cycle. If there is no data in either cycle, then data must be

downloaded or sideloaded.

Active cycle is not current

Aero App will display a data notification if the Active Cycle is not current. In this

configuration, Aero App will not display current information and it is recommended to

ensure that the Active Cycle is always current.

An E-IPL update is required

An E-IPL update becomes available 14 days after the cycle’s effective date. When E-

IPLs are ready for download the following notification will display.

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12 Manage Data

Aero App has several platforms to load data. This section will explain the different ways

to load data and view data status.

12.1 Data Status


2. Tap Data on the Secondary Menu to view data information.

3. The Data Status screen will display.

4. The effective dates of the Active Cycle will be displayed on the left, and the

Standby Cycle will be displayed on the right.

5. From this screen, you can also download new cycles when they become

available.

NOTE: Core data files are current for 28 days after the effective date.

12.2 Manage Data on Device


2. Tap Data on the Secondary Menu to view data information.

3. Tap Refresh. All the available data files will display “Found” in green font.

4. Tap Move to Standby. Once data is validated, you will see a notification.

5. Tap Swap Cycles to activate the current data.

Active Cycle

Effective Dates

Standby Cycle

Effective Dates

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6. After the data has been swapped, you will see the effective date of the data

located under Active Cycle.

7. If you have maps loaded, the Load Maps button appears. Tap the Load Maps

option.

8. Tap on View to display loaded Active Cycle or Standby Cycle.

Available Cycle Data

Available Moving

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12.3 File Manager



3. Tap Download.

4. Tap on the File Manager tab.

5. Select Downloads, Active, Standby, Moving Maps, or User Files.

6. Tap the red minus symbol for the files that you want deleted.

7. Tap Delete.

12.4 On Device



3. Tap Download.

4. Tap On Device.

5. Browser for data files will appear with two drives labeled C:\ and D:\.

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NOTE: C:\ is your internal hard drive. The D:\ is your SD card. When another drive

is inserted onto the Windows tablet, the additional drive will be listed as another

source of data files.

6. Tap C:\ to list all internal hard drive data.

7. Tap D:\ to list all SD card data.

8. Select from desired drive to download data.

9. Once data has been selected, tap OK.

10. Tap Download when data has been selected.

C:\ internal hard drive

D:\ SD card

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13 Aero App Main Menus

When you open Aero App, you will notice a menu bar across the top of the screen. The

top row of buttons are the Main Menu options. By tapping on the red box with a white

arrow, you have the option to hide or show the Main Menu and Secondary Menus. The

following sections will explain how to use the Main Menu options.

13.1 Main Menu Options

o When you tap on a menu option, the color will change from blue to teal.

o Unselected menu options will revert to blue.

o You may need to scroll left to right to view hidden buttons.

Search Icon – To search an active Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint tap the

search icon on the top left of the screen and use the search pop-up to select

the appropriate airport, navaid, or waypoint. The active selection will be used

to display its information, airport diagram, instrument approach procedures,

and more.

Selected Airports/Waypoints – The selected identifier or waypoint will show

Airport General information such as AQP status, Giant Reports, airport

communications, runway specifications, and more.

Moving Map – Displays a high-performance moving map which provides

various settings and overlays to customize its display. Charts such as VFR

Sectionals, High and Low Enroutes are available.

General – This menu item gives pilots access to a large library of material such

as Charts, Supplements, Area Planning documents, User PDF documents and

Terminal Legend Procedures.

Notepad – This feature lets pilots create up to three pages of notes, using their

fingertips or a stylus.

E6B – This feature allows pilots to perform a variety of navigation calculations.

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App Mgmt – This feature lets pilots manage data and preferences for Aero

App. It also provides users access to the Help section.

Red Box/Arrow – Tapping on the arrow will hide or show the Main and

Secondary Menus.

13.2 Route Menu Options

Red Box/Arrow – Tapping on the arrow will hide or show the Route Panel.

Plus Sign – Tapping on the plus icon, brings an identifier search dialog. It lets

pilots add Airports, NavAids, and Waypoints. Users can search by ICAO Code,

Name of Airport, or Distance.

Edit – Allows users to reorder and delete entries from the route.

Route – Allows users to Load, Save, Reverse, Clear, Add SAR Patterns, Show

Routes and manage User Waypoints.

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13.3 Airport and Identifier Menu Options

o By tapping the Search Icon on the Main Menu, a Search pop-up screen will

display.

o The Search menu returns the results for a searched identifier such as airports,

navaids, waypoints and airways. Users can then navigate to other tabs to display

its information, airport diagram, instrument approach procedures, and more.

NOTE: Users have the ability to add an identifier to their Favorites list as explained

on Section 16.8.2.1.

Enter Identifier,

or Search Term Add to Favorites

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13.4 Identifier Options

The selected identifier will appear to the left of the Main Menu. When you tap on the

ICAO code, the Secondary Menu will be displayed as illustrated below.

Info – Displays detailed information about the selected Airport, including General

Info, AQP, Giant Report, Communications, Runways, Chart Supplements, and

Remarks.

ADP – Displays the Airport Diagram for the selected Airport.

IAP – Displays the Instrument Approach Procedures for the selected Airport.

Dep – Displays the Departure Procedure for the selected Airport.

Arr – Displays the Arrival Procedures for the selected Airport.

TO min – Displays the Take Off Minimums.

Lnd Min – Displays the Alternate Minimums.

Other – Displays charts otherwise not displayed under the remaining tabs. They

may include special procedures and RNAVs among others.

Host Nation – Displays the APD, IAP, SID, STAR, Visual Approach, and other charts

such as Docking/ Parking and VFR AIPs for airports outside the USA. Host Nation

Charts are downloaded through App Mgmt.

Wx – Displays options for viewing NOTAMS and METARs/TAFs.

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13.5 General Menu Options

By tapping on General on the Main Menu, you will be able to access a large library of

material such as FAA data, FLIP Charts, Supplements, Area Planning Books, PDFs loaded

into Aero App and Terminal Legend Procedures.

Charts – Displays a dialog box list from which you can select High and Low

Enroute Charts, Area Charts, Graphic Charts, CONUS Chart Graphics, Military

Training Routes (MTRs), and other. Charts can be selected through the drop-

down menu.

Supplements – Displays a dialog box from which users can select the

appropriate Supplements Book in the FLIP Chart Library. Supplement Books

are in PDF format.

Area Planning Documents – Displays a dialog box list from which users can

select the Area Planning Documents in PDF format. The General Planning

Book is listed in this menu from the FLIP Area Planning Library.

User Documents – Displays access to user-defined content loaded into the

documents library.

Terminal Procedure Legend – Displays the Terminal Procedure Legend.

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13.6 Notepad

The notepad lets you create up to three pages of notes, using the fingertips or a stylus. It

includes an Undo and a Clear button.

13.7 E6B Menu Options

The electronic calculator allows the pilot to perform a variety of calculations for flight

planning on the ground and in the air. Please refer to Section 18 titled E6B Menu for the

breakdown of E6B menu options.

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13.8 Application Management (App Mgmt) Menu Options

The Application Management (App Mgmt) Menu Option allows you to select

preferences, load and refresh data, load Host Nation charts, and access detailed

information about Aero App.

Preferences allows users to modify various system settings such as User

Interface, Miscellaneous, Data, GPS, and Reset. User Interface includes

Night Mode. Miscellaneous includes Show Ownship on APD and IAP,

Show Airport Ring on APD and IAP, Switch to APD on landing, and

Minimum Runway Length (ft). Data includes Store data on an external

location. GPS includes GPS COM port search and Reset includes Clear All

Chart Markups.

Data Status page allows users to manage cycles.

Displays the Host Nation Charts Manager screen with an option to

download the charts for the selected ICAO code.

Displays information for Aero App such as – What’s New, Web Links,

ReadMe, User Manual and About.

14 Using the Main Menu

The Main Menu is utilized to display the main functions of Aero App and is located

either on the top or bottom of the screen (user-configurable).

14.1 Search Active Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint

To search an active airport, navaid, or waypoint tap the search icon on the top left of

the screen and use the search pop-up to select the appropriate airport, navaid, or

waypoint. The active selection will then be used to display its information, airport

diagram, instrument approach procedures, and more.

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14.2 Information

Airport information includes many types of information such as:

o General information such as AQP status, Giant Reports, airport communications,

runway specifications and more.

o Airport Diagrams (APDs) and Hot Spots.

o Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs).

o Arrival and Departure Procedures (STARs and DPs).

o Takeoff and Landing minimums.

o Host Nation Charts.

o Weather and Potential Hazards Data (NOTAMs, METARs, and TAFs).

NavAid and airport information includes latitude, longitude, and other pertinent

information. You can find Airport Information on various sections by tapping on the

ICAO code on the Main Menu, Moving Map Route Panel, and by tapping an identifier

on the Moving Map.

General Information includes airport

information and gives users the options to

view Chart Supplements and Giant

Report.

Airport Qualification Program (AQP) will

display for those ICAOs that have this

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Communications information consists of

frequencies and phone numbers that

pertain to the selected entity.

Runways information consists of runway

dimensions and surface type, traffic

pattern altitude, runway conditions, etc.

Remarks consist of airport obstructions,

fuel, cautions, etc.

15 Airport Charts

1. To review the Airport charts for the selected airport, tap the ICAO Code on the

Main Menu.

2. Tap to select one of the following Secondary Menu.

3. Your selected chart will display.

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15.1 Draw on Airport Diagrams (APDs) and Instrument Approach

Procedures (IAPs)

1. Tap the ICAO Code on the Main Menu.

2. Tap ADPs or IAPs on the Secondary Menu.

3. Selected Chart will display.

4. The pencil symbol allows the user to draw on the Chart. There are options to

Rotate Screen, Undo, and Delete.

NOTE: Drawings on Charts persist across cycles for 6 months.

NOTE: Drawing on Charts are only available for Airport Diagrams and Instrument

Approach Procedures.

Airport Diagram (APDs) Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs)

Rotate Clear

Undo

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15.2 Continuation of Charts

1. Tap the ICAO Code on the Main Menu.

2. Select desired charts on the Secondary Menu.

3. Charts will display once selected.

Departure Procedures Arrival Procedures

Takeoff Minimums Landing Alternative Minimums

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Other Host Nation

NOTE: To zoom in or out of the airport diagram, on the top right corner of your

screen there is an option to maximize or minimize the diagram. You also have the

option to zoom in and out with your fingers.

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15.3 Weather and Potential Hazard Information

If you have internet connection, you can view weather and potential flight hazard

information by an ICAO Code. Available information currently includes NOTAMs

(Federal Aviation Administration), METARs (Aviation Weather Center/NOAA), TAFs

(Aviation Weather Center/NOAA), Winds, Temps, and PIREPs.

1. Tap the active ICAO Code in the upper left corner of the Main Menu.

2. Tap Weather (Wx) on the Secondary Menu.

3. It will automatically default to the Internet tab.

15.3.1 Internet

This section explains how to retrieve information from METARs, Terminal Aerodrome

Forecasts (TAFs) view, and NOTAMs view.

METARs and Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs) View

Aero App displays METARs and Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs) from the Aviation

Digital Data Service and NOTAMs. To view METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs, do the following:

1. Tap on the ICAO Code on the Main Menu.

2. Tap Wx on the Secondary Menu.

3. Tap Internet on the bottom ribbon.

4. Select METARs & TAFs as shown below to view information for the selected

airport.

Decode Disabled

Raw Weather

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5. Toggle Decode option to view raw or decoded weather information.

NOTAMs View

NOTAMs are notices to alert pilots of potential hazards along a flight route or at a

location that can affect the safety of the flight.



3. Tap NOTAMs to view information provided by the Defense Internet NOTAM

Service (DINS).

4. The screen will display NOTAMs for your selected airport.

Decode Enabled

Decoded Weather

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15.3.2 METARs

The METARs tab displays Air Force Weather (AF Wx) data that may include temperature,

precipitation, visibility, barometric pressure, and other information of interest to pilots.



3. Tap the METARs tab on the bottom menu to display AF Wx data information.

15.3.3 Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAFs)

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAFs) showcases the expected meteorological

conditions at an airport during a specific period, typically 24 hours.



3. Tap the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAFs) tab on the bottom to display the

TAFs data.

METARs Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAFs)

NOTE: Please refer to Section 16.6 for information on Air Force Weather (AF Wx).

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16 Moving Map

The Moving Map Menu option displays a high-performance moving map. The following

features will be accessible through this screen:

o Route Tab

o Maps

o Overlays

o Options

o Crosshair icon (snap to location)

o Search icon (ICAO look up)

o Split Screen icon

o Air Force Weather (AF Wx)

o Timer

o Breadcrumbs - can be accessed by tapping on Lat, Lon numbers on the top right of

the screen.

Route Tab

Split Screen

Crosshair Icon

Speed, Track, Altitude Distance and Bearing

Center Target

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16.1 Maps

Maps tab is located at the bottom right of the Moving Map screen and consists of Aero

Maps, Helicopters and Terminal Area Charts (TACs), and User Maps.

16.1.1 Aero App Maps

The Aero App Maps displays Visual Flight Rule (VFR) sectionals, Instrument Flight Rule

(IFR) low and high Enroute charts, and the option to have no charts on your Moving

Map.

FAA Visual Flight Rule (VFR) Sectionals


2. Tap the feature Maps located at the bottom of the Moving Map.

3. Toggle the FAA VFR button to blue and the Visual Flight Rule (VFR) sectional will

display on the map.

Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) High Enroute



3. Toggle the IFR High button to blue and high-altitude Instrument Flight Rule (IFR)

Enroute charts will display on the map.

Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) Low Enroute



3. Toggle the IFR Low button to blue and low-altitude Instrument Flight Rule (IFR)

Enroute charts will display on the map.

FAA Visual Flight Rule (VFR)

Sectionals

Instrument Flight Rule (IRF)

High Enroute

Instrument Flight Rule (IFR)

Low Enroute

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16.1.2 Helicopters and Terminal Area Charts (TACs)

The Helicopters and Terminal Area Charts (TACs) option displays Helicopter (Gulf Coast),

Helicopter (Routes), and Terminal Area Charts (TACs) on your Moving Map.

Helicopter (Gulf Coast)



3. Toggle the Helicopter (Gulf Coast) button to blue and a chart on the Gulf Coast

will be overlaid on the Moving Map.

Helicopter (Routes)



3. Toggle the Helicopter (Routes) button to blue and a chart will be overlaid for

certain areas on the Moving Map.

Helicopter (Gulf Coast) Helicopter (Routes)

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Terminal Area Charts (TACs)



3. Toggle the Terminal Area Charts (TACs) button to blue and a chart will be

overlaid for certain areas on the Moving Map.

16.1.3 User Maps

Aero App enables users to load User Maps as their base Map.

User Maps

1. Tap the Moving Map on the Main Menu.


3. The loaded files will display under User Maps.

4. Select desired file(s).

5. Overlays will display on the Moving Map.

NOTE: Please refer to Section 10.3 for information on sideloading User Maps.

Terminal Area Charts (TACs) User Maps

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16.2 Overlays

Aero App can display several different components. This section will explain how to

utilize every overlay on the Moving Map.

16.2.1 Aero App Overlays

Aero App Overlays has various options that enable pilots to customize their map

display.

Air Refueling Routes


2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom of the Moving Map.

3. Toggle the Air Refueling Routes to blue to display ARR on the map.

4. By tapping on the ARR labels on the map, a pop-up will appear with additional

information.

Airways – Low



3. Tap the Airways Low option and low-altitude airways that are below 18,000 ft will

display on the map.

Air Refueling Routes Airways – Low

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Airways – High



3. Tap the Airways High option and the high-altitude airways that are between

18,000 ft and 45,000 ft will display on the map.

NOTE: Please refer to Section 20.1.2 on how to add Airways to the route.

16.2.2 User Overlays

1. Tap Moving Map on Main Menu.

2. Tap the feature Overlays located at the bottom

of the Moving Map.

3. Toggle the User Overlays to blue and an overlay

of loaded shapefiles will appear on the map.

NOTE: Users are able to sideload User Overlays by storing shapefiles in

PC/Documents/Aero App/UserFiles directory.

Airways – High User Overlays

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16.3 Options

Options include features that deal with ownship location and breadcrumbs.

16.3.1 Ownship

The Ownship option has the ability to display user’s Ownship, Snap to location, and

North Up.

Show Ownship


2. Tap the feature Options located at the bottom of the Moving Map.

3. Toggle the Show Ownship button to blue and a blue ownship icon will appear on

your current location.

Snap to Location



3. Toggle the Snap to Location to blue and the map will automatically snap to your

current location every 15 seconds.

NOTE: Alternatively, users can access their Snap to Location feature by tapping

the Crosshair Icon on their Moving Map as explained in Section 16.8.1.

Show Ownship Snap to Location

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North Up



3. Toggle the North Up button to blue and your map will be positioned North,

having more control of the map.

16.3.2 Location Information

This section will explain how to utilize your breadcrumbs on your Moving Map.

Show Breadcrumbs



3. Toggle the Show Breadcrumbs button to blue and your breadcrumb trail tracks

will display in orange on the map.

NOTE: Please refer to Section 16.4 for more information about Breadcrumbs.

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16.4 Breadcrumbs

Breadcrumbs enable users to record coordinates throughout their course. A GPS

connection is required. In order to view the Breadcrumbs trail, you must enable the

option as described in Section 16.3.2.1.

1. Tap the coordinates located on the top right corner of the Moving Map.

2. A dialog window will open. If there are breadcrumbs stored, there will be a list

provided for you.

3. Tap Add to manually add the coordinates. Your current coordinates will be

stored.

NOTE: Breadcrumbs are logged by individual days.

4. Tapping Clear will delete all breadcrumbs.

5. To export and save breadcrumbs, tap Export. You can export to KML and export

to SQLite.

Speed, Track, Altitude

Zulu Time

Coordinates

Add Coordinates Export Breadcrumbs

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16.4.1 View Breadcrumbs in KML

1. Export Breadcrumbs in KML.

2. Connect your microSD card into the Windows tablet.




6. Double-click on Breadcrumbs.

7. Your exported breadcrumbs will be listed. Copy KML files and create a folder on

your desktop, specifically for KML files.

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8. Open Google Earth to Export KML files, and your points will appear.

16.4.2 View Breadcrumbs in a SQLite File

A database viewer is required to view breadcrumbs in a SQLite file.

1. Export Breadcrumbs to SQLite Database.

2. Connect your microSD card into the Windows tablet.




6. Double-click on Breadcrumbs.

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7. Your exported breadcrumbs will be listed.

16.5 Timer

The Timer option is a general use chronometer that can be utilized to time flights or any

other activity.


2. Tap Timer located on the top right corner of the screen. A timer menu should

popup.

3. For a countdown, tap Down and select your starting time in Hours, Minutes, and

Seconds.

4. To count-up from zero, tap Up.

8. Tap Start to count-up or count down.

9. Tap Stop to clear timer.

10. Tap Reset to restart timer.

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16.6 Air Force Weather (AF Wx)

Air Force Weather (AF Wx) displays METARs and TAFs in Aero App. This information can

be viewed for an ICAO on the Moving Map, Route panel and Wx tab. AF Wx data is

only available to DoD crews and select partners.


2. Tap AF Wx tab on the top right-hand corner of your Moving Map screen.

3. Air Force Wx pop-up will appear, tap Download.

4. Input credentials for GEOAxIS and tap Set.

5. The Air Force Weather (AF Wx) pop-up will display the age of the AF Wx in Aero

App. New AF Wx is available from the Aero App weather server every 5 minutes.

To retrieve the latest AF Wx data in Aero App, tap Download.

NOTE: Credentials will be cleared when the user closes Aero App.

NOTE: Air Force Weather (AF Wx) is only available via internet.


Tap Set when Done

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16.6.1 Air Force Weather (AF Wx) in Route Panel

1. Tap the Route Tab on the Moving Map to open the Route Panel.

2. METAR information will display for each ICAO in your route.

3. The different color dot indicates the Airports Flight Rules:

o Green: VFR

o Blue: MVFR

o Red: IFR

o Magenta: LIFR

NOTE: METAR information on the Route Panel expires 75 minutes

after becoming available.

16.6.2 Air Force Weather (AF Wx) in Wx Tab


2. Tap Weather (Wx) on the Secondary Menu.

4. AF Wx will display under the following tabs:

o METARs

o TAFs

METARs Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAFs)

NOTE: Air Force Weather is only available via internet. However, if ADS-B weather

information becomes available; whichever source has the latest data will show

as the current weather.

NOTE: METAR information in the Wx tab expires 3 hours after becoming.

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16.7 Crosstrack (XTK)

Crosstrack (XTK) represents the distance in nautical miles (nm) and direction needed to

get back to the route. The difference is the direction of the arrow; the arrow points

toward the route and not in the direction of the deviation.

16.8 Other Moving Map Features

This section will explain additional features that are on the Moving Map such as the

Snap to Location, Identifier Search, Split Screen, Center Target, and Altitude Calibration

features.

16.8.1 Snap to Location

By tapping on the Crosshair Icon, located on the bottom right of your Moving Map

screen, it will snap to your current GPS location.

NOTE: Users have the ability to enable a Snap to Location feature, which returns

to the user’s current location after 15 seconds as explained in Section 16.3.1.2.

Split Screen

Identifier Search

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16.8.2 Identifier Search

Identifier Search allows pilots to search airports and waypoints by Identifier, Name of

Airport, or Distance.

1. Tap the Search Icon on bottom right corner of the screen.

2. Enter identifier name or search term to move the map to the location.

NOTE: Alternatively, users can access their Identifier search tab that is located

on the Main Menu as explained on Section 13.3.

Add an Identifier to Favorites

1. To add an identifier as a favorite, tap the gray Star located next to the identifier;

the Star will convert to gold.

2. To remove an identifier from favorites, tap the Star on the left of the identifier; the

Star will revert to gray.

3. To view identifiers marked as favorite, tap on the Star located in the upper right

corner.

Enter Identifier or

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16.8.3 Split Screen

Split Screen allows users to view IAP charts or user PDF documents simultaneously with

Moving Map on the same screen.

APD for Destination Airport

APDs for the route’s destination airport may be displayed simultaneously with the

Moving Map on the split screen.


2. Tap on the Split Screen icon located on the bottom-right corner of your screen.

3. Destination APD default chart pops up.

4. Tap the gray Menu Ribbon.

5. Select an APD on the pop-up menu.

NOTE: If no routes are loaded, no charts will display.

NOTE: Please refer to Section 15.1 on how to draw on APD charts.

Draw on Charts

PDF Button

Split Screen

Menu Ribbon

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PDF Support

Users documents must be sideloaded prior to viewing the document.

1. Tap the PDF icon on the Split Screen.

2. Tap the gray Menu Ribbon on the Document Menu.

3. Select a document.

4. To reverse to APD chart, tap the APD button.

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16.8.4 Center Target

As the user moves the map, a target in the center of the screen will appear and its

coordinates will show at the top right of the screen.

As the map is moved, the coordinates at the top of the screen change, provided the

GPS is on. When in use, a yellow tag displays distance from current location (in nautical

miles) and bearing (in degrees).

Center Target

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Measure Distance and Bearing between Points

Aero App enables the user to easily calculate the distance and bearing between two

points on the Moving Map.

1. Tap on the target icon on the Moving Map to set a starting point.

2. As you move the map, the distance and bearing between the starting point and

new location displays.

16.8.5 Altitude Calibration

GPS altitude does not always match what is shown in your altimeter. To correct the

altitude on Aero App to match the altitude shown on your altimeter:

1. Tap on the Altitude on the black ribbon.

2. Tap the +/- buttons to adjust your calibrated altitude up or down by 100’ or 500’,

respectively.

3. Tap on the Set button to complete the calibration.

4. To use the actual GPS altitude without calibration, tap on the Use GPS button.

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17 General

This section will provide information for Charts, Supplements, Planning, Docs, and

Legend.

17.1 Charts

1. Tap General on the Main Menu.

2. Select Charts, Supplements, Planning, Documents or Legend on the Secondary

Menu.

3. Tap the gray ribbon and select desired document.

4. A menu will display from which you can select High and Low Enroute Charts,

Area Charts, Graphic Charts, CONUS Chart Graphics, Military Training Routes

(MTRs), and other charts.

Charts

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Supplements

Area Planning Documents

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User Documents

Terminal Procedure Legend

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18 E6B Menu

The electronic calculator allows the pilot to perform a variety of calculations for flight

planning on the ground and in the air.

Altitude

The Altitude Menu option allows the user to

calculate Pressure Altitude and Density Altitude

by entering Elevation in feet or the Airport ICAO

code, Altimeter, and Temperature.

Cold Weather (Wx)

Cold Wx corrects Altitude for cold temperature

operations. You have the ability to switch

between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

Conversions

Conversions is a feature that allows the user to

convert Distance, Temperature, and Weight into

different systems.

1. Tap on the desired conversions in

Distance, Temperature, or Weight.

2. Enter the measurement value you want to

convert (for instance, KG into Lbs).

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Coordinates

Coordinates allows you to get a reading on

Lat, Lon, MGRS (Military Grid Reference

System), GARS (Global Area Reference

System), and Radial Off NavAid when you

input coordinates.

1. Select a tab.

2. Enter coordinates.

Once the coordinates have been entered in

for one of the tabs, you can tap an output

field to automatically switch to the mode with

those field values automatically populated.

For example, from the Lat, Lon page, you can

tap on the MGRS output field and the MGRS

page tab is displayed with the field values

from Lat, Lon.

The NavAid Radial Distance page calculates

the coordinates using three inputs; namely a

NavAid, Radial and Distance.

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Descent

To calculate the Descent Rate in feet per

minute, input the Descent Angle in degrees

and Groundspeed in knots.

Distance

The Distance tab enables users to calculate

the Total Fuel by the Distance, Speed, and

Time.

The Distance is calculated by the speed in

knots, the Time in the format 00:00:00 (hours,

minutes, and seconds), and the Fuel Burn Per

Hour in gallons per hour (gal/hr). The Total

Fuel will display under the Fuel Burn Per Hour

box and is calculated in gallons(gal). The

Distance calculation will display on the results

bar above.

The Speed is calculated by the Distance in

nautical miles, the Time in the format 00:00:00

(hours, minutes, and seconds), and the Fuel

Burn Per Hour in gallons per hour (gal/hr). The

Total Fuel will display under the Fuel Burn Per

Hour box and is calculated in gallons(gal).

The Speed in knots calculation will display on

the results bar above.

The Time is calculated by the Distance in

nautical miles, the speed in knots, and the

Fuel Burn Per Hour in gallons per hour (gal/hr).

The Total Fuel will display under the Fuel Burn

Per Hour box and is calculated in gallons(gal).

The Time in the format 00:00:00 (hours,

minutes, and seconds) calculation will display

on the results bar above.

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Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) Climb

IFR Climb calculates Climb Angle in degrees

and Climb Rate in feet per minute by typing

in Climb (Feet / NM) and Groundspeed

(Knots).

Runway (Rwy) Winds

Runway Winds calculates Headwind and

Crosswind by typing in Runway Direction in

degrees, and Wind Direction/Speed.

Winds Aloft

Winds Aloft calculates Heading (Hdg),

Ground Speed (GS), and Wind Correction

Angle (WCA) by typing in Nearby Airport

(ICAO), Course (degrees), True Airspeed

(knots), and Wind Direction/Speed.

NOTE: See reference notes located on the bottom of the E6B pop-up.

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19 Application Management (App Mgmt)

Users can navigate the following menu options under Application Management (App

Mgmt) on the Main Menu:

o Preferences

o Data

o Host Nation

o Help

19.1 Menu Preferences

Preferences allows users to modify various system settings such as User Interface,

Miscellaneous, Data, GPS, and Reset.

19.1.1 User Interface


2. Tap Preferences on the Secondary Menu.

3. Toggle the Night Mode option to enable the white-on-black or a black-on-white

screen.

19.1.2 Miscellaneous



3. Toggle the Show Ownship on APD and IAP option to show ownship on FAA

Airport Diagrams and Instrument Approach Procedures.

4. Toggle the Show Airport Ring on APD and IAP opntion to verify the

georeferencing by showing a small ring around the Airport center.

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5. Toggle the Switch to APD on Landing option to enable a feature that allows users

to have their Airport Diagram display on their interface as they are arriving to

their destination.

NOTE: Users must input desired speed (kt) to switch to their APD.

NOTE: If the users are on the Moving Map screen, their APD will appear on a split

screen, perfectly georeferenced.

6. Toggle the Minimum Runway Length (feet) option to filter Airports based on

runway length, shortening the length of the input field.

NOTE: Users must input desired length (ft).

19.1.3 Data



3. Tap Choose for Store data on an external location to store data on an SD card or

USB drive.

19.1.4 GPS



3. Tap Search for GPS COM port search to connect to a GPS on all available COM

ports.

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19.1.5 Reset



3. Tap Clear for Clear All Charts Markups to clear all markups on your ADP and IAP.

19.2 Data

Status page allows users to manage cycles. Please refer to Section 10.

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19.3 Data Host Nation Charts

Host Nation charts can be downloaded and viewed for airfields outside the United

States.

NOTE: Users must have ASPS credentials to access Host Nation Charts.

19.3.1 Download Host Nation Charts


2. Tap Host Nation on the Secondary Menu.

3. Log in with your ASPS credentials.

4. Enter the ICAO Code for the desired Host Nation charts and tap Return from

device keyboard.

5. The chart list available for the ICAO code will display.

6. Tap Download ICAO charts to download the charts to your device.

7. To verify that the Host Nation charts have been downloaded, tap On Device at

the top of the screen to the right.

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8. To view downloaded charts, refer to Section 15.2.

NOTE: In order to load Host Nation charts, an Active Cycle must be selected.

Create an ASPS Account

1. In order to gain access to ASPS (Aeronautical Source Packaging Service) go to

https//asps.leidos.com.

2. Tap on Request Account button.

3. Fill in your information, including Government POC.

19.4 Help

The Help tab brings up five options:

o What’s New (Must have Active Cycle selected)

o Web Links (Must have Active Cycle selected)

o ReadMe

o User Manual

o About

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20 Route Panel

Tap on the red Route Tab located on the bottom left of the

screen to expand the Route Panel.

To add Airport, NavAid, Waypoint, and Airways, tap the button

with the Plus Sign (+). A pop-up will display for users to enter

Identifier, Search term, or current route. You can search by identifier, name of the

Airport, or by distance.

Tap the Edit button to delete and reorder entries on your route panel.

Tap the Route button to Load, Save, Reverse, Clear, Add Search and Rescue (SAR)

pattern, Show Routes, and User Waypoints on your route panel.

20.1 Create Route

1. Tap the “+” button on the Route Panel.

2. The Add Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint search pop-up will

display.

3. Use your keypad to search and select entries, including

identifiers, terms, MGRS, and Lat, Lon, to create your route with all desired points.

NOTE: To enter a route with multiple points, enter each identifier separated by a

space. The entries will display in the given order.

NOTE: If you tap anywhere on the Enter identifier text above the search/input

box, a help dialog will display showing examples of acceptable coordinates

formats.

Enter Identifier, Search

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4. Tap Enter.

5. All the route entries will display in the route panel in the order you typed them.

6. To change entry order, tap Edit.

7. Tap the hamburger button to the right of the entry.

8. Drag to the desired position.

NOTE: When adding a new point (ICAO, Waypoint, etc.) to an existing route, the

new point is automatically added to the route in its geographically optimal

position and not simply at the end of the route.

NOTE: If necessary, the user can then manually edit the route and move the

automatically placed point to a different position.

20.1.1 Add Military Training Routes (MTRs) to Route

Users have the ability to add Military Training Routes (MTRs) to route.

1. Navigate to the Route Panel.


3. The Add Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint search pop-up will display.

4. Use your keypad to input desired Military Training Routes (MTRs) to add to route

following the format: {starting point}.{MTR}.{endpoint}.

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5. Your Military Training Route (MTR) will display on the Route Panel.

20.1.2 Add Airways to Route

Users have the ability to add Airways to route.



3. The Add Airport, NavAid, or Waypoint search pop-up will display.

4. Use your keypad to search and select desired Airways to add to route.

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5. Your Airway route will display on the Route Panel.

20.2 Load Route


2. Tap Route.

3. Tap Load on the pop-up menu.

4. Select the route that you want to load.

5. Route will display in Route Panel.

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20.3 Load Common Route Definition (CRD) File

Users have the ability to load CRD Files onto Aero App.

1. Insert your micro SD card with an adapter onto your computer.

2. Open File Explorer and locate your micro SD card.

3. Open the folder that includes the user’s CRD Files.

4. Drag desired CRD File into the micro SD card storage.

5. Remove the micro SD card from your computer and insert onto your device.

6. Open your micro SD card storage.

7. Open File Explorer/PC/Documents/Aero App/User Files.

8. Drag CRD files into the folder.

9. Open Aero App in your device.


11. Tap the Route Tab and your Route Panel will expand.

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12. Tap Route and a drop-down list will display, tap and select Load.

13. Locate and tap the CRD Files that was loaded onto Aero App. The CRD Files will

show on the Route Panel as the current route.

20.3.1 Save a CRD File

1. Tap Route and a drop-down menu list will display. Tap to

select Save.

Load a CRD File

Save a CRD File

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2. A Save Route pop-up will display. Users have the ability to rename their CRD Files.

3. Once the name of users CRD Files has changed, tap Save on the top-right

corner of the pop-up.

20.3.2 View a CRD File

1. To view your saved CRD Files, tap Route on the Route

Panel.

2. A drop-down menu list will display, tap to select Show

Routes and your CRD files will show as your Saved Routes.

Save CRD File

Rename CRD File

Saved CRD Files will

list under Show Routes

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20.4 Save Route

1. Create a route by loading ICAO codes and points to the

Route Panel.

2. Tap Route.

3. Tap Save on the pop-up menu.

4. New route will appear on pop-up window.

5. Tap Save. Route is saved for future use.

20.5 Delete Route


2. Tap Route.

3. Tap Load or Save on the pop-up menu.

4. Tap the Edit button.

5. Tap the red minus sign.

6. The route will be deleted permanently.

Save Route

Delete Route

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20.6 Reverse Route


2. Tap Route.

3. Tap Reverse from pop-up menu.

4. Departure reverts to arrival and vice

versa.

20.7 Clear Route


2. Tap Route.

3. Tap Clear on the pop-up menu to clear the route. A Clear

Route pop-up confirmation will appear, tap Yes.

NOTE: Clearing a route clears the current route. It does not delete any saved

routes.

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20.8 Add Search and Rescue (SAR) Pattern

Search and Rescue (SAR) Patterns provide pilots and rescue missions with search

patterns in the search area. These search patterns, such as creeping, parallel, square,

and sector are displayed on the Moving Map.


2. Tap Route.

3. Tap Add SAR Pattern on the pop-up menu.

4. Select Creeping, Parallel, Square, or Sector.

5. Select Waypoint, Lat/Lon, or MGRS.

6. Select Left or Right Initial Turn.

7. Type in Spacing for Creeping, Parallel, or

Square.

8. Type in Leg Length for Creeping, Parallel, or

Sector.

9. Type in Number of Legs for Creeping, Parallel, or

Square.

10. Select 45 or 60 degrees for Sector.

11. Tap Add when done.

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20.9 User Waypoints


2. Tap Route.

3. Tap User Waypoints from pop-up menu.

4. Users Waypoint list will display below.

5. Tap Create Waypoint to create a new Waypoint.

6. Users must create an identifier name, (Name is optional), Latitude and Longitude

of the Waypoint, or users can use their current GPS location.

7. Tap Create when done.

NOTE: Please refer to Section 10.4 for information on sideloading User Waypoints.

Save CRD File

Current GPS Location

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20.10 Show Routes


2. Tap Route.

3. Tap Show Routes from pop-up menu.

4. Saved Routes will be listed below. Select desired route to

display on the Moving Map.

5. Up to five Saved Routes can be displayed simultaneously. If you have a current

route in the route panel, the route will show in a magenta line.

Enable button to

show route

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20.11 Add Airport, NavAid, Waypoint



3. Tap the Plus Sign (+) - a dialog box will display.

4. Search by using your keypad and typing identifier, search term, or route

including MGRS or Lat, Lon.

5. Tap Go to add the entered identifier to your route or tap on an identifier returned

in the searched list to include that point in your route.

NOTE: Aero App displays the individual route legs of Departure Procedures (DPs),

Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs), Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs),

Airways and Jetways. The point information includes ICAO codes, frequency

information (when appropriate), as well as distance, bearing, Estimated Time

Enroute (ETE) and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) to the next point in the route.

20.12 Delete Airport, NavAid, Waypoint


2. Tap Edit.

3. Tap on the red circle next to the entry you wish to remove.

Enter Identifier,

Search Term, or Route

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4. Tapping Delete will delete that entry from route panel.

20.13 Edit Route


2. Tap Edit.

3. Hold the Hamburger button next to the identifier that you

wish to move.

4. Swipe up or down to place the identifier in the desired route position.

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20.14 Estimated Time Enroute (ETE), Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)

Estimated Time Enroute (ETE) and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) are calculated for

each segment of a flight route. Within the Route, you can also add Departure and/or

Arrival waypoints that will include ETE and ETA.


2. Tap the Route Panel.

3. Estimated Time Enroute (ETE) and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) will display for

each segment of the flight route.

NOTE: Please refer to Section 20.11 on how to add an Airport, NavAid or

Waypoint from your route panel.

NOTE: Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) will display in Zulu time. Under Preferences,

users have the option to automatically snap route to current leg.

ETE and ETA

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20.15 Airport Information Pop-up Menu

By tapping on an identifier on the Route Panel, a menu displays with the ICAOs Lat, Lon

and a list of options that include general information, procedures, the option to add the

point to the route, and more.

1. Tap the Route Tab on the Moving Map to expand the Route Panel.

2. Tap an ICAO on the Route Panel and a pop-up menu option will appear.

20.15.1 Add to Route

To add identifiers to the Route on the Moving Map:


2. Long-press on the map.

3. The Nearest pop-up will display.

4. Select a Waypoint that you wish to add to the route.

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5. Tap Add to Route on the pop-up menu.

6. The new point will be added on the route panel.

7. Once the point has been added, the pop-up menu changes to Remove from

Route. By tapping Remove from Route, the point will be deleted from the route.

20.15.2 Information and Weather (Wx)


2. Tap on an ICAO on the Route panel.

3. Tap Information and Wx on the pop-up menu.

Information

This section includes airport general information, Airport Qualification Program (AQP),

Communications, Runways and Remarks.

NOTE: Please refer to Section 14.2 titled Information for the breakdown of each

point.

Add to Route

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Weather (Wx)

The Wx tab displays Internet and Air Force Weather.


2. Tap an ICAO on the Route Panel.

3. A pop-up will appear, select Information and Wx.

4. A pop-up displays the Info page, tap Wx tab to view options for Internet weather

(METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs) and AF Wx (METARs and TAFs) data.

NOTE: Please refer to Section 15.3 for details on weather information.

20.15.3 Show on Map


2. Tap Show on Map on the popup menu.

3. The screen will pan to the ICAO location.

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20.15.4 Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP) on Map

If you select an Instrument approach Procedures (IAP) on the list after tapping IAP on

Map, that IAP will display on the Moving Map perfectly georeferenced. Overlaying the

IAPs provides an additional level of situational awareness.



3. A pop-up will appear, select IAP on Map.

4. A pop-up will display a list of IAPs for the ICAO, tap desired IAP.

5. The Instrument Approach Procedure will overlay on the Moving Map.

NOTE: A small number of Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) are not

georeferenced and therefore cannot be shown on the Moving Map.

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20.15.5 Nearest

1. Tap on an ICAO on the Route Panel.

2. Tap Nearest on the pop-up menu.

3. Select desired point.

4. Tap Add to Route.

5. The added point will display on the route panel.

NOTE: A shortcut to the Nearest Menu is achieved by long pressing a point on the

Moving Map and the Nearest pop-up menu will appear.

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20.15.6 Drop Pin

Drop Pin enables pilots to drop points in any specified area and view additional

descriptive information about the point.


2. Tap Drop Pin on the pop-up menu.

3. A Drop Pin dialog box will display. Fill out optional info, as desired.

4. Tap Drop Pin.

5. The blue pin icon will display on the Moving Map.

6. Tap the blue pin icon to view the description of the pin.

7. To delete, tap the edit icon on the Pin.

8. Tap the red circle icon.

NOTE: Alternatively, you can Drop Pin by accessing the Nearest pop-up on the

Moving Map. Please view Section 20.15.6 for more information.

Insert Image

Input Name

Attach Documents

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20.15.7 Add Departure Procedure (DP) or Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR) to

Route

1. From the Route Panel, select the Departure Airport to

add a DP to the route or the Arrival Airport to add

STAR to route.

2. Tap Add Procedure to Route on the pop-up menu.

3. Tap Add DP to Route or Add STAR to Route as appropriate.

4. Select a Procedure.

5. Select a Transition.

6. Select the First/Last Waypoint

7. Tap OK when done.

8. The procedure will display on Route Panel and Moving Map.

Add DP to Route Add STAR to Route

Departure

Procedure

Arrival

Procedure

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20.15.8 Direct-To


2. Tap Direct-To on the pop-up menu.

3. Your current location will direct-to the selected ICAO destination. A thin

magenta line will be drawn from your current position to the position selected.

4. In order to clear a Direct-To, simply tap on the ICAO destination on the Route

Panel and tap Cancel Direct-to.

NOTE: Users have the ability to Direct-To an ICAO that is currently not on the

route.

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21 Appendix A | NGA GEOAxIS Account Registration

GEOAxIS is the NGA Enterprise Identity and Access Management mechanism. GEOAxIS

account is used for Disadvantage Users; users without a CAC card.

21.1 Log in or Sign Up

First time users need to register for a GEOAxIS Account. To do this:



3. Tap Download.

4. Tap on GHub.

5. Tap on Sign Up for an Account.

6. You will be forwarded to geoaxis.nga.mil.

7. Follow the prompts for Austere Users.

8. Tap Connect if you already have an account.

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22 Appendix B | Uninstall Aero App

This section will explain how to uninstall Aero App.

1. Go to Settings in your tablet.

2. Tap Apps.

3. Navigate to Aero App on the list provided.

4. Tap Aero App.

5. Tap Uninstall from the options provided.

6. A confirmation will pop-up, tap Uninstall.

7. Once Aero App has been successfully uninstalled, a completed dialog box will

appear, tap Close.

NOTE: Alternatively, users can uninstall Aero App by going to their home page

and long pressing on the Aero App icon, then tapping Uninstall.

NOTE: Uninstalling Aero App will delete Aero App data.

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23 Appendix C | User Waypoints and Coordinates

Enter Waypoints using Latitude and Longitude coordinates.

Coordinate formats include:

DD.DDD,DDD.DDD DDMM.MM,DDMM.MM

Input Example Means Input Example Means

37.12345, -121.12345 37.12345°N, 121.12345°W 3723.45, -11834.45 37°23.45N, 118°34.45W

NDD.DDD,WDDD.DDD NDDMM.MM,WDDDMM.MM


N37.12345, W121.12345 37.12345°N, 121.12345°W N3713.4536, W12145.901 37°13.4536°N, 121°45.901W

DD.DDDN,DDD.DDDW DDMM.MMN,DDDMM.MMW


37.12345N, 121.12345W 37.12345°N, 121.12345°W 3713.4536N, 12145.90W 37°13.4536°N, 121°45.901W

NOTE: If you input the values in degrees and decimal minutes, you need to

ensure that there are at least four digits before the decimal point; e.g. for 1

degree and 12.5 minutes use 0112.5 because 112.5 will be interpreted as 112.5

degrees.

NOTE: When using E6B, you can leave spaces between degrees and decimal

minutes. This is not possible when utilizing search boxes for the creation of routes.

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24 Appendix D | Acronyms and Glossary

.apk Android package file format for distribution and installation of mobile apps and

middleware

A/FD Airport Facility Directory

ADDS Aviation Digital Data Service

Adobe Software suite of graphic design, video editing, and web development applications

ADS Aero Data Server

ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast

AF Wx Air Force Weather

AIRMET Airmen’s Meteorological Information

Alt Min Alternate Minimums

AP Area Planning

APD Airport Diagram

App Mgmt Application Management

AQP Advanced Qualification Program

Arr Airport Arrival Procedures

ARTCC Air Route Traffic Control Center

ASPS Aeronautical Source Packaging Service

AUD Aero User Database

AvGas Aviation Gasoline

AWS Amazon Web Services

Breadcrumbs GPS points along a flight path

CAC Card Common Access Card

CONUS Contiguous United States

CRD Common Route Definition

Delta Upgrades from previous data cycles that only include changes

Dep Airport Departure Procedures

DINS Defense Internet NOTAM Service

DLA Defense Logistics Agency

Docs User-defined content loaded into document library

DoD Department of Defense

DP Departure Procedures

DSN Defense Switched Network

DVD Digital Versatile Disc

E6B Aviator’s calculator

EFB Electronic Flight Bag

E-IPL Electronic - Instrument Procedure Library

ETA Estimated Time of Arrival

ETE Estimated Time Enroute

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FIR Flight Information Region

FIS-B Flight Information Services-Broadcast

FLIP Flight Information Publications and Flight Information Products

Ft Foot

GARS Global Area Reference System

GB Gigabyte

GEOAxIS Credentials authentication provider for the government

GEOINT Geospatial Intelligence

GHub Geospatial Hub

GPS Global Positioning System

GS Ground Speed

Hdg Heading

IAP Instrument Approach Procedures

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ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization that assigns airport code or location indicator

as an alphanumeric code designating aerodromes around the world

IFR Instrument Flight Rules

IP Internet Protocol

IPA iOS application archive file which stores an iOS app

IR Instrument Routes

KG Kilogram

KM Kilometer

KML Keyhole Markup Language

Kt Knot

LAHSO Land and Hold Short Operations

Lat, Lon Latitude and Longitude

Lbs Pounds

LIFR Low Instrument Flight Rules

Lnd Min Landing Minimums

M Meter

macOS Current series of Unix-based graphical operating systems by Apple

MDM Mobile Device Management

METAR Aviation Routine Weather Report, a format for reporting weather information

Mgmt Management

MGRS Military Grid Reference System

Moving Map Navigation system displaying the receiver's current location at the center of a map

MTRs Military Training Routes

NavAid A device or system that provides a navigator with navigational data

NEXRAD Next-Generation Radar

NGA National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

NGA GEOINT NGA web-based capabilities for online, on-demand discovery, and access to

geospatial intelligence

NIPRnet Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network

NM Nautical Mile

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOTAM Notice to Airmen

NRL Geospatial

Hub (GHub)

A file server used by Aero App, hosted by the Navy Research Lab

NSN National Stock Number

OCONUS Outside Contiguous US

PDF Adobe Portable Document

PIREP Pilot Report

PKI Public Key Infrastructure

POC Point of Contact

Prog Chart A map displaying the likely weather forecast for a future time

RNAV Area navigation, a method of IFR navigation

SAR Search and Rescue

SD Card Secure Digital High Capacity card

Shapefiles Geospatial vector data format for geographic information system (GIS) software

SID Standard Instrument Departure

SIGMET Significant Meteorological Information

SM Statute Mile

SQLite Relational database management system

SR Slow Speed Low Altitude Routes

STAR Standard Terminal Arrival Route

SUA Special Use Airspace

TACs Terminal Area Charts

TAFs Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts

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TFR Temporary Flight Restriction

TO Min Takeoff Minimums

UIR Upper Information Region

USB Universal Serial Bus

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VO Vertical Obstruction

VR Visual Routes

Waypoint A set of coordinates that identify a point in physical space

WCA Wind Correction Angle

Wx Weather

XTK Crosstrack

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