Release notes for EZWxBrief v2.6.0

Below are the release notes for EZWxBrief™ version 2.6.0

• Created a climb and descent profile for the EZDeparture Advisor™ to properly evaluate the threat of airframe icing and turbulence against the respective personal minimums during the climb and descent phases.

• Modified the cruise altitude reference line on the Route Profile view to also include the climb profile from the departure airport's elevation to the top of climb and from the top of descent to the destination airport's elevation.

• Added four new Aircraft Settings to include airspeed in climb, rate of climb, airspeed in descent and rate of descent to support the climb and descent profile.

• Modified the Aircraft Setting true airspeed to be a slider and not a data entry field.

• Added a new National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD) weather layer for the conterminous U.S. called NDFD Weather to include...

  • The precipitation type expected to reach the surface, This is similar to the precipitation type found on the WPC Prog Charts. This layer also includes other non-precipitation hazards such as fog, blowing (e.g., dust, snow), smoke, and haze.

  • Ceiling height (feet AGL)

  • Surface visibility (statute miles)

  • Wind speed (knots)

  • Wind gust (knots)

• Made corrections and updates to the Pilots Guide.

• Squashed a number of smaller bugs and made other under-the-hood enhancements to make the platform more stable and responsive.

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