PPGpS on Windows Pc
Developed By: NS31 Software
License: Free
Rating: 4,1/5 - 533 votes
Last Updated: April 18, 2024
App Details
| Version |
1.59a |
| Size |
3.2 MB |
| Release Date |
March 16, 24 |
| Category |
Sports Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (7)]
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What's New:
1.59a 05/2021Support generic LK8Ex1 protocol for bluetooth altivariosTimestamps in KML track files for better replayBug fix on ReplayBug fix on Tip of the day1... [see more]
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Description from Developer:
Welcome to PPGpS, a Flight Computer for Paramotor, Paraglider, Glider and Ultra Light plane Pilots.
-Airspaces display
-PPGpS can now display an Airspace overlay on the map.
It i... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download PPGpS and install on Windows PC. PPGpS is free Sports app, developed by NS31 Software. Latest version of PPGpS is 1.59a, was released on 2024-03-16 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of PPGpS is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 533 users, 69 users had rated it 5*, 335 users had rated it 1*.
How to install PPGpS on Windows?
Instruction on how to install PPGpS on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install PPGpS on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install PPGpS using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "PPGpS" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install PPGpS on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "PPGpS" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
Discussion
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Welcome to PPGpS, a Flight Computer for Paramotor, Paraglider, Glider and Ultra Light plane Pilots.
-Airspaces display
-PPGpS can now display an Airspace overlay on the map.
It is using OpenAir files that can be downloaded from the net and copied in the \PPGpS\airspaces folder.
You may also use the AirspaceMap app to help you download some OpenAir files from various sources easily, and customize these large airspace maps to fit your needs,
and then export them to the PPGpS airspace folder.
*FEATURES OVERVIEW:
-Real time flight information
-Wind direction and speed estimation
-Takeoff and Landing phases auto-detection
-Return home information (display estimated travel time and bearing)
-Fuel calculation and warning
-Airspace display (OpenAir files)
-Emergency geo-localized SMS
-Barometric sensor support to improve altitude accuracy
-QHN, QFE Altimeter setting
-Online and offline maps
-Offline maps creator
-Google Maps and OpenStreetMap map providers
-Rotating Map
-Log flights in KML (for Google Earth), IGC (Leonardo servers) and GPX files
-Replay recorded flights
-Waypoint management
-Especially developed for Paramotor
-Embedded User Manual and Tip of the day feature.
-Real time flight tracking on www.ppgps.info
-Variometer
-Sunset time
-FlyNet2, Flight Bandit, BlueFlyVario and LK8Ex1 variometer support
-Android Wear SmartWatch support with PPGpS Wear
*MAPS:
Online:
PPGpS can display Google or OpenStreetMap maps in connected mode.
Offline:
Download map files in your smartphone in case you don't have an internet connection during the flight.
Use the integrated PPGpS Offline Map Creator to generate offline maps.
*INSTRUMENTS:
PPGpS provides the altitude, vario, bearing, magnetic compass, acceleration and ground speed.
With just one click on instruments you switch easily between different data modes : instantaneous, average and maximum values.
Altimeter can be set to actual altitude or elevation (QHN, QFE) just by long-pressing on the altimeter.
If your smartphone has a barometric sensor, it could be used to compute a very accurate altitude.
You can use PPGpS Wear companion application to display your instruments on your SmartWatch.
*WAYPOINTS:
Create waypoints by tapping on the map or by entering their GPS coordinates.
Select a waypoint with one click on the waypoint instrument (WPT).
Rename or remove a waypoint from the contextual menu of the waypoint list.
Follow the displayed route (bearing, estimated travel time and distance).
Prepare your waypoints from Google Earth and import your KML files (PPGpS folder in the phone).
Waypoints may be automatically loaded at startup and saved at the end of the session.
In case your KML file doesn't import well, please send me the file and I will fix it quickly.
*WIND AND SPEEDS HUD:
The average ground speeds are graphically displayed for every azimuth.
The wind direction is displayed (red arrow) and may be reset at any time during the flight.
*RETURN HOME:
Home direction and Estimated Travel Time to return home is always displayed (shaded red line).
Computations are done according to the wind for accurate results.
*LIVE TRACKING:
Enable the Live Tracking feature to allow your friends and family to see you live on map ! Go to www.ppgps.info for more details.
*AIRSPACE:
Copy OpenAir files in the /ppgps/airspace folder to display airspaces on top of the map
Use my other app AirspaceMap to help you download and customize your openAir files
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ns31.airspacemap
Launch the Demonstration mode to have a quick tour.
Visit http://www.ppgps.info
Find us on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ppgps
and Twitter : https://twitter.com/PPGpSAndroid
Enjoy your flights with PPGpS and thank you for your feedback.
stephane.nicole31@gmail.com
1.59a 05/2021
Support generic LK8Ex1 protocol for bluetooth altivarios
Timestamps in KML track files for better replay
Bug fix on Replay
Bug fix on Tip of the day
1.58 04/2021
Italian translation completed
Airspace file parsing improved
File security issue with Android 11 fixed
1.57 04/2021
Input Map and Waypoint name fixed
Elevation above ground crash fix
1.56 09/2020
Floating text color configurable
Lock the screen in portrait, landscape and inverted
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
