Destination Direct software is available in three versions: Demo, VFR, and IFR. The demo version does not let you connect to duats or save any flight plans, pilot setup or aircraft setup. The VFR version restricts the flight plan to using direct or VOR to VOR auto-routing. The IFR version will use low-altitude or high-altitude airways to auto-route the plan and can optionaly select SID/STARS.
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Demo
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VFR
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IFR
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| Save pilot setup |
x
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x
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| Save aircraft setup |
x
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x
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| Save flightplan |
x
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x
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| Connect to DUATS |
x
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x
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| VOR to VOR auto-routing |
x
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x
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x
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| GPS direct routing |
x
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x
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x
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| low altitude airway routing |
x
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x
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| high altitude airway routing |
x
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x
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| SID/STAR |
x
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x
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The latest release is 4.7.6.
Planning a flight
Each flight plan begins with the Preliminary Plan screen. The program will remember the last aircraft and pilot. The default departure point is the home base of the aircraft which can be changed in the aircraft setup.
Type PWK into the destination field and use the tab key to finish entry. A great circle distance will be displayed.
Next press the Plan Flight button.
A typical flight will use the default values which are associated with the aircraft. They can be changed in this dialog box if desired. Press the continue button.
The flight has now been planned using low altitude airways. A brief summary of the route is display and compared to the great circle route.
The following views show more information about the flight plan.
Destination Direct has made flight planning easy.
Destination Direct for Windows sets itself apart from its various competitors because it’s easy to use, comprehensive and up to date. Destination Direct is packed with features that customize each pilot’s flight. Some of the best features allows pilots to input their weight and balance, fuel burn and operating costs.
Download the User Manual
DD32Manual.pdf