# Direct VFR

> Effortless VFR flight planning with seamless Garmin watch navigation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.personablocks.navigation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.personablocks.navigation)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.personablocks.navigation`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Persona Navigation
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 134
- **Version:** 1.03Vanguard
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-23
- **First published:** 2025-04-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.personablocks.navigation)
- **Website:** [https://prod.approachtechnical.com](https://prod.approachtechnical.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://prod.approachtechnical.com/approach\_navigation/user\_privacy](https://prod.approachtechnical.com/approach_navigation/user_privacy)

## Description

Direct VFR App Description<br><br>Direct VFR is a streamlined Android application that bridges the gap between flight planning and in-cockpit navigation. Designed specifically for pilots flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), this intuitive app transforms the way you prepare for and execute your flights by seamlessly connecting your planning process to your Garmin wearable device.<br><br>Key Features<br><br>Intuitive Route Planning<br><br>Create your flight path with unprecedented ease by simply tapping on a map. Direct VFR allows you to place waypoints precisely where you need them, then fine-tune your route through drag-and-drop adjustments. This flexibility lets you plan routes that align perfectly with your intended navigation, landmarks, and airspace considerations.<br><br>Automatic Navigation Logs<br><br>Say goodbye to manual calculations. Direct VFR instantly generates comprehensive VFR navigation logs from your created routes, complete with estimated time en route (ETE) factoring in winds. These ready-to-print logs serve as both your primary flight planning document and a reliable backup for in-cockpit reference.<br><br>Garmin Device Integration<br><br>Where Direct VFR truly excels is its seamless connectivity with compatible Garmin watches. With a few taps, your complete flight plan transfers to your wrist, allowing you to:<br><br>-Navigate your planned route directly from your Garmin watch<br>-Keep your attention outside the cockpit where it belongs<br>-Maintain instant access to critical navigation information<br>-Leave your phone safely stowed during flight<br><br>Automatic Flight Logging<br><br>Every flight navigated using your Garmin device is automatically recorded as a standard FIT activity within your Garmin Connect™ ecosystem. This integration simplifies post-flight documentation, creating a comprehensive record of your journeys without any additional effort.<br><br>Perfect For<br><br>-Private and sport pilots seeking streamlined VFR navigation<br>-Student pilots learning efficient flight planning procedures<br>-Flight instructors demonstrating modern navigation techniques<br>-Any VFR pilot looking to reduce cockpit workload and increase situational awareness<br><br>Direct VFR transforms complex flight planning into a simple, intuitive process while keeping essential navigation information readily accessible. The app embodies our philosophy: Plan precisely, fly directly.<br><br>Download Direct VFR today and experience the perfect synergy between thorough preparation and confident execution in your VFR flying.

## Rankings

- #1,857,770 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.personablocks.navigation.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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