Direct VFR

Navigate from your wrist. Record every flight. Stay focused on flying. Direct VFR was built to bring the power of VFR flight planning directly to your Garmin watch. With native support for compatible Garmin aviation-enabled wearables, you can send flight plans straight from your Android phone to your wrist in seconds—no cables, no complicated syncing. Fly with Confidence – Right from Your Watch Once your route is created in the Direct VFR app, it can be transferred instantly to your Garmin device via Bluetooth. No intermediate steps, no manual re-entry. The watch receives your full navigation plan, leg by leg, and presents it in a clear, easy-to-follow format ideal for in-flight use. Hands-free navigation – Keep your phone stowed and your hands on the controls. Real-time waypoint tracking – Monitor your position relative to your planned route. On-wrist situational awareness – Stay oriented and focused during every leg of the flight. Compatible Garmin devices display key navigation data directly on your wrist, including course direction, distance to next waypoint, ETE, and current leg information. For pilots who prefer minimal distractions in the cockpit, this delivers just what you need—no more, no less. Automatic FIT File Logging with Garmin Connect™ Every time you fly with Direct VFR, your Garmin watch logs the full flight as a FIT activity, just like a workout. This file is automatically synced to Garmin Connect™, giving you: A permanent record of your VFR flights Visual flight path overlays on maps Detailed metrics and leg summaries Easy review, export, and sharing options Your Garmin Connect™ dashboard becomes a digital logbook that complements your paper records or EFB logging solutions. Smartwatch-Based VFR Experience Direct VFR doesn’t just push static data—it transforms your Garmin device into a lightweight, responsive VFR tool. Pilots can enjoy: Vibration alerts for waypoint arrivals and transitions Turn-by-turn leg navigation with wrist prompts Battery-conscious design for optimized performance during long flights Standalone operation once the plan is transferred—your watch doesn’t need to remain connected to the phone This is a completely untethered flying experience. Load your route, disconnect your phone, and fly confidently using only your watch.

Create flight plans on a map interface by adding custom waypoints, then transfer the flight plans to your Garrmiun device for navigation. It also includes activity recording