Spin-a-Wind 2.0 is now available on iTunes. The update addressed a suggestion from a user in Germany who wanted a graphical representation of the runway and wind direction. Also, after talking with other airlines pilots, it seemed like a no-brainer to add another page with a temperature conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit. And, since I had some leftover screen real estate, I employed the somewhat complicated wind-chill formula used by the U.S. National Weather Service and Canada.
It works with all versions of the iPhone and iPod Touch, and probably the new iPad. It doesn’t need an internet connection to function. Visit The Spin-a-Wind Site.

Here are some screen shots:

Spin-a-Wind

Spin-a-Temp

World War II-era navigation system shut down
By Mike M. Ahlers, CNN
February 8, 2010 9:25 p.m. EST

Coast Guard Loran Station Attu in Alaska is one of five that will remain open until June.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS
U.S. shut down 19 of 24 land-based Loran-C navigation stations on Monday
Administration says Loran no longer needed in era of Global Positioning System
Critics warn GPS is vulnerable to cyber-attacks, suggest keeping Loran as backup
Washington — Good night, Loran.
In a series of small ceremonies, the U.S. Coast Guard on Monday shut down Loran-C, a navigation and timing system that has guided mariners and aviators since World War II.

Read more at CNN.com

In th pages of the left column, you can find out about my cell phone apps at MechCheck and Spin-a-Wind. You can also see the email that I received concerning the end of the frappr map. If you wish to download an archive of the frappr map, click on it and follow instructions.
The podcast isn’t over yet, just on a long hiatus. Keep checking back here to keep up to date.

Len