Frequently asked questions
The things pilots ask before they download.
Which devices does Vulture support?
iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Everything syncs between them through iCloud.
Is there a Mac app?
Yes, since Vulture 4. It shares your flights, tasks, and settings with your iPhone and iPad through iCloud, and runs on the same subscription. It plans and analyses; it does not record flights.
Does Vulture work offline?
Yes. Flight recording, task planning, and analysis all work without an internet connection. You only need connectivity for downloading weather data, importing flights from online services, or uploading.
How does the subscription work?
One subscription, monthly or yearly, unlocks every feature on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Try the lot for free during the trial first.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes, you can cancel anytime through your Apple Account settings. Your subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, with full access to every feature and no payment up front.
How does syncing work?
Flights, tasks, waypoints, airspace files, and settings sync through iCloud on their own, across every Apple device you are signed in on. Handoff carries the flight, task, or map you have open over to your other iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Does Vulture collect my data?
Your flights stay on your devices and in your own sync account unless you upload them yourself. On Apple devices, the only analytics are non-identifiable usage analytics through Mixpanel, and you can switch them off in the settings. A few features send a service what it needs to work, such as a coordinate to AVWX for the weather widgets; the privacy policy lists them.
Which file formats are supported?
Vulture supports IGC files for flights, CUP and flarmcfg for tasks, and OpenAir, CUB, and openAIP for airspace. Waypoints can be imported from CUP and XCSoar repositories. On iPhone and iPad, a task can also be scanned from a QR code.