WingX 2.6.1.1 Beta
for Pocket PCs and Smartphones

Free upgrade for current WingX 2.X users

Welcome to the WingX Beta page. Found a bug or have a feature request? Click here.

Common Questions

  • Will I need a new WingX key?
    Current WingX 2.X users will not require a new key.
  • How do I submit bugs, comments, suggestions?
    email us and/or call us at 866-42-WINGX - please include the WingX Version number.
  • What issues do you want to know about?
    Everything, even the smallest typo. Let us know what you like and what you'd like improved.
  • Perhaps someone else has already reported it?
    Please check our "Known Issues" section below.

Change Log

2.6.1.2 Beta - due November 20, 2008

New Feature
  • Airport Closures, Ground Stops, and Ground Delays
Improvement
  • Added various tap-n-hold options on the Airport Search page.
Fix
  • 30-hour TAF format.

2.6.1.1 Beta - released

New Feature
  • Dude, where's my car? Ever lost your car at Oshkosh or AOPA Expo?
Improvements
  • Added 'VFR Only' status to navaid A/FD.
  • Added 'Location Only' menu option and shortcut for weather text.
  • Significantly faster textual route weather.
  • Added 'Set Pilot' option on Smartphone version.
Fixes
  • Smartphone: DUATS integrated help not functional.
  • Returning to chart page should display previously displayed chart.
  • The Finer Points podcasts dates are incorrect.
  • Not installing on WM2003 devices.
  • Get Key on the Register page may not work correctly. [Previous Beta bug]
  • Leaving WingX open with GPS enabled causes battery drain. [Previous Beta bug]

2.6.1.0 Beta - released

Improvements
  • NOTAMs
    • New NOTAM format - categorize NOTAMs into Runway NOTAMs, Taxiway NOTAMs etc.
  • User Interface
    • 0 or space shows Page menu (Smartphone only)
  • Improved GPS Support
    • Now works with AT&T Blackjack 2
    • No more setting COM Ports and Baud Rates - it just works!
  • GPS Status page
    • Remove GPS, Configuration menu item. All GPS settings now done via the GPS Status page.
    • Minor improvements
  • Status Page
    • Show memory status for both Device ROM and Device RAM
  • Wx Text
    • Significantly faster when switching between Wx Text views (e.g. METARs and METAR List) - practically instant!
  • Vodcasts - video!
    • Adds AirSafe and The Finer Points videos
Fixes
  • Airport Search fix when results exceed 50 airports
  • User-Defined Aircraft Model data problem.

How do I install this Beta?

  1. Ensure that you are running WingX 2.5 or later.
  2. Select Tools, WingX, Upgrade

Known Issues in latest Beta


Type Description Status
BugsNo known bugs  

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