Flight sim pilots, get ready for a smoother, more efficient way to plan your virtual skies. Navigraph has just launched a major update to SimBrief’s route planning capabilities, and it’s something every simmer should take notice of.

The new SimBrief Route Calculator is designed to make flight planning faster, smarter, and more realistic. Whether you're flying a quick hop in a Cessna or preparing for a transatlantic haul in a 777, the new tool takes real-world data and turns it into optimized flight plans with minimal hassle.

What’s New?

The upgraded Route Calculator focuses on streamlining the planning process. You simply enter your departure and arrival airports, and the calculator generates an optimized route using current airways, waypoints, and navigation data. It's based on Navigraph’s regularly updated nav database, ensuring accuracy that mirrors the real world.

Key Features

• Automated route generation with real-world accuracy

• Integration of current navigation data and airways

• Customizable routing with options to include or avoid specific airways or waypoints

• Works seamlessly with Navigraph Charts and other tools for a unified planning experience

Why This Matters

Good route planning is essential to both immersion and realism in flight simulation. SimBrief has long been the go-to tool for serious sim pilots, and this update brings even more precision and ease of use to the table. It’s perfect for newcomers who want quick results and for veterans looking for professional-grade tools.

Start Planning Smarter

You can dive into the new SimBrief Route Calculator right now by heading over to Navigraph’s blog or directly through your SimBrief account. If you haven’t used SimBrief in a while, this might be the perfect time to check back in and see how far it’s come.

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