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METAR Flight Instructor - Free Trial (RW Advisor)

· v1.4.1
★★★★☆ (8) ↓ 1,000 downloads 1 Free

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Smart METAR Weather and Runway Advisor Watch Face for Aviators (Free Trial) Fly smarter with real-time airport weather directly on your wrist. "METAR Flight Instructor" is a powerful, aviation-focused watch face designed for pilots, flight instructors, and weather-savvy adventurers. Pay for a License to Remove the 48-hour Trial. 1. Follow the link https://scanlink.me and enter the code that appears on the watch screen after the Trial Expires. * the license costs $14.99 USD per device, which will be automatically converted to your local currency based on the exchange rate policies of the selected payment method. 2. Click "Proceed to Checkout" and pay for the license. Make sure to view the "Payment Confirmation" page to ensure the payment is successful. 3. Wait up to 10 minutes for license activation (automatically). 4. If it does not activate, please restart the app/watch. Also, ensure that the watch is connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth and to Wi-Fi. 5. Contact us via email or using "Contact Developer" link if you experience any issues. We usually respond within 24 hours. Key Features Auto Nearest Airport Detection: Uses GPS + configurable search radius to auto-select the nearest airport and display its METAR weather. Disable auto mode to use a preset home airport instead. Real-Time METAR Data: Instantly fetches live METAR reports including visibility, sky conditions, temperature, wind, and altimeter setting. Runway Advisor (Smart Runway Selection): - Automatically calculates and displays the best runway to use based on current wind direction. - Visual display of the runway heading. - Shows both headwind and crosswind components for safety and planning. - Great for flight instructors and students practicing decision-making. Smart Rotating Bezel Compass: The bezel dynamically aligns compass directions relative to the best runway heading for intuitive situational awareness. Customizable METAR Widgets: Choose which widgets you want to display: Temperature, Sky Conditions, Wind Speed/Direction, Altimeter, and more. Personalization Options: - Multiple background styles (for AMOLED screens only). - Adjustable accent and flight rules colors (VFR, MVFR, IFR, LIFR). Units support: - Wind speed: KT or M/S - Pressure: inHg or hPa - Visibility: Statue Miles or Meters - Temperature: °C or °F - Digital clock format: 12h or 24h Refund Policy: If you're not satisfied, we offer a full refund within 7 days of purchase - no questions asked. Simply reply to your license email with your refund request. Ideal For: - Flight instructors - General aviation pilots - Skydivers - Weather geeks - Aviation enthusiasts Optional GPS Helper App: While the watch face can use the last known location, you can manually update your position in real time with the free "GPS Locator" helper app - perfect for pre-flight prep or post-flight repositioning. Triggered with a long press, this tool ensures precision location awareness on demand. Download "GPS Locator" (FREE): https://apps.garmin.com/apps/7b7548cf-3917-485c-8afa-1ca7a4162ff4 Tips We would be ever so grateful if you would consider supporting the development and maintenance with your payment: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2UXWJSVZSPZNC Disclaimer: The app is intended for informational and situational awareness purposes only. It is not approved for primary flight planning, navigation, or in-flight decision-making. Always cross-check all weather data with official FAA, EASA, or relevant aviation authority sources before any flight activity. Final decisions related to runway selection, weather conditions, and flight safety must always be made using certified aviation tools and official briefings. The developer assumes no responsibility for any flight operations, incidents, or decisions made based on

What's new

[1.4.1] - Minor bug fixes and performance improvements. [1.3.6] - Most of the app settings have been added to the "Customize" menu. The remaining settings are still accessible via the ConnectIQ mobile app. [1.2.2] - License activation is going automatically now. There is no need for registration or license keys. [1.1.0] - Includes critical bug fixes and performance improvements. [1.0.33] - Resolve bugs related to app crashes or missing or corrupted data. [1.0.29] - Initial app release.

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Compatible with 156 devices
Updated Aug 14, 2025
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