FS2020: Chartfox - The Free Alternative To Navigraph. Is It Any Good?

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  • A fair few viewers urged me to check out Chartfox: I am now so glad that they did! Excellent, free Navigation database resource.
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    ⌚Timestamps⌚
    Introduction: (0:00)
    Overview of Chartfox (with LittleNavMap): (1:30)
    Demonstration of Chartfox/LittleNav in action: (7:03)
    #MSFSChartfox #FS2020Chartfoxoverview #MSFSChartfoxandLittleNavMap
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  • @wk9647
    @wk9647 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video Huddison! It’s been a while since I’ve commented on your videos but you were the reason why I actually got into aviation!

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks and great to see you commenting again ;)

  • @crcpathfinder
    @crcpathfinder ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for a great video and information about ChartFox. In the difficult financial times we are now experiencing, not only is it effective, it definitely helps my limited funds.

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good to hear.

  • @DarkGT
    @DarkGT ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, I'm sure many will find those tools useful.

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks my friend.

  • @flightswithrc
    @flightswithrc ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad is a pilot so he has Foreflight Works amazing. But before i started using foreflight i was using chartfox and it worked just fine!

  • @DeepFutureSim
    @DeepFutureSim ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot. Great video , I've just canceled my Navigraph sub, its just too expensive for what you get.

  • @paulphibbs7162
    @paulphibbs7162 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    These days, Navigraph is integrated into the avionics suite of some aircraft. I’m happy to pay the sub. Thanks for letting us know of this alternative though.

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I did make a mention of this integration towards the end of this video. That's vital for many.

  • @robertmixon8866
    @robertmixon8866 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome! Will this work for the Xbox? I’m really hoping for ATC with either Vatsim or somewhere else. It’s also lame that I can get the Xbox to pair or link up with the “moving map”.
    When is this going to change for Xbox?

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can get Sids/Stars/Approach info for the Xbox using Chartfox.
      Hopefully an App with a moving Map will come to the Xbox at some point.

    • @thejoshuatree6924
      @thejoshuatree6924 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am experiencing the same problem. See my comment!

  • @TheTabugman
    @TheTabugman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks really cool, but unless it can update the data for the aircraft FMC it's a non starter for Vatsim. Seems good for taxiing though!

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a great resource when flying in vatsim; video coming soon!

  • @UrbanYeti13
    @UrbanYeti13 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is no current addon/plug in software that is compatible with XBOX due to Microsoft limitations

  • @rayjennings3637
    @rayjennings3637 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    They're certainly good enough for flight simulation although I did notice at 04:53, the SID DET 2F 2G 1J 1K chart is dated October 2021, so if truly authentic simming is one's game then these charts may not be as good as at first they seem. Definitely worth a punt though. I'm in for a couple of quid a month - when I can get MSFS back up and running!

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's not bad, although Navigraph offers a whole lot more Currently.

  • @darthmoomoo
    @darthmoomoo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    AviTab apparently supports ChartFox now.

  • @katyshepherdess6104
    @katyshepherdess6104 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi 👋 anyone else having problems with not being able to connect online? Can't access marketplace etc. Tried connecting in game but nothing happening..the option is unavailable. This has been going on now for a couple of weeks. Hope you're all keeping cool 😎 and thanks for the great video Huddison 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've been able to connect all day; is your internet connection strong atm?

    • @katyshepherdess6104
      @katyshepherdess6104 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Huddison I am online and network settings say connected but not in the game. I clicked on my profile name to check status. Dropdown box says Offline but I'm not able to change this? I'm clueless 😐

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@katyshepherdess6104 Come and ask in the Discord about this Katy; we can help you a lot better in there (link in the description).

  • @elpiloto100
    @elpiloto100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I looked at ChartFox, and with me being based in Canada, Canadian airports were the first things I searched. However, it doesn't seem to have ANY Canadian airports!

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ouch! That's a glaring hole in the program.

    • @AntoniosSpiliotopoulos
      @AntoniosSpiliotopoulos 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@HuddisonDosen't have any Greek airports either. Just got the navigraph unlimited, it's really worth it after all.

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Navigrapth is the safest bet - video on this subject incoming.@@AntoniosSpiliotopoulos

    • @AntoniosSpiliotopoulos
      @AntoniosSpiliotopoulos 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Huddison 👌

  • @eddieeves1896
    @eddieeves1896 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi i watched the video through and your Littlnavmap video (which was great) but i am still unsure what buttons i press to get littlenavmap to show Chartfox??

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      They are separate programs: I have littlenavmap opened in its own window - same with Chartfox. Then I just simply use my mouse to switch between them.

  • @sweetman1994
    @sweetman1994 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive taken out a month of navigraph primarily for the updated airac in the sim and in simbrief. Its a really nice tool but i cant see myself renewing as chartfox does the job well enough for charts. Ill probably just sub every couple of months to update the airac

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's the integration of Navigraph charts in certain aircraft, that I treasure.

  • @LemonToGo
    @LemonToGo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been using it for years and I don’t need navigator charts

  • @thejoshuatree6924
    @thejoshuatree6924 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I use the Xbox series X. Are there any programs that work on the Xbox? Don't feel that any utility is compatible with the X-box. While that gives an extra dimension to Flight Simulator 2020.

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The charts and info of Chartfox, are compatible with the Xbox version of MSFS.
      I don't know of any external programs that fully interact (in any other way) with MSFS currently.

  • @tobiasp7941
    @tobiasp7941 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there a way to show a browser window (for example chartfox) inside MSFS, so I dont have to switch to my desktop?

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only if you enable Windowed mode in MSFS.

  • @alwatt9367
    @alwatt9367 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was never sold on Navigraph as found the Sids very complicated on Navigraph and NOT user friendly... So think will cancel it and donate to Chart Fox...I think you hit the nail on the Head it is expensive these days and since any problems on Vatsim re SIDS given to me, its Chart Fox that AT have sent me.. I would have loved to keep Navigraph but never could get the Tube station type routes to work....Could be me. Actually Huddison thinking on it...... when I have been doing Vatsim training while flying, its always Little Nav maps I went to rather than Navigraph....As I said might be me but I found Navigraph routes over complicated to plan and they never seemed to work properly, but to be fair I only took on Navigraph at the same time as Vatsim so both require a fair bit of time to be comfortable with....Many thanks Huddison.

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope Chartfox will prove useful for your future flight journeys Al; I'm certain they will for mine.

    • @alwatt9367
      @alwatt9367 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Huddison Thank you Huddison For me it was not really a money thing...It was just I found Navigraph cumbersome and on the Cessna 310 it never followed their route.. Getting the London Tube station type Sids to connect to the route was for me a chore and frustrating at times -as I just wanted to get on with Vatsim. I have donated to Chartfox so will try it out if I find it falls short of Navigraph I can always re do the payment.

  • @andremaccarini1656
    @andremaccarini1656 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll try it. The Navigraph subscription cost is ludicrous for anyone who lives in a third world country lol

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I do wish that they would lower the monthly cost.

    • @peterpickguitar
      @peterpickguitar 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey you live in Canada too ?

  • @cosmo10973ify
    @cosmo10973ify ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've just started using chartfox and it's very good, however it doesn't support every airport.....yet.

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the added info David. Do you know any of the airports it does not support (for reference)?

    • @j_london9791
      @j_london9791 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Huddison I agree with David.Many Canadian airports are not included.No surprise as Canada is excluded in regards to getting upgraded in the sim.My airport in London Ontario (Cyxu), a city of 400,00, is not represented n Chartfox. Disappointed.

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hopefully these will come soon. It's quite a small team running Chartfox I believe.

    • @j_london9791
      @j_london9791 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Huddison Ok but the larger airports like Cyyz in Toronto and cyow in Ottawa now have charts where as they didn’t a month ago.So I suspect you are correct. Thanks for replying.

  • @gryff42
    @gryff42 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would have been good to know how to combine these two. Can’t find anything about it.

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chartfox & LNM you mean?

    • @gryff42
      @gryff42 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Huddison exactly!

    • @KillertoastGaming
      @KillertoastGaming ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Huddison ...so?

  • @Yunusberkan125
    @Yunusberkan125 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    a nice site but many countries are missing, especially the regions in Asia

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'll be making a video, somewhat around this subject, soon.

  • @user-sx4xm5th7i
    @user-sx4xm5th7i 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how come he can draw on his

  • @claralingadoo1751
    @claralingadoo1751 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey can we update nav database p3d v5 with chartfox?

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      That I wouldn't know.

  • @PatrickBijvoet
    @PatrickBijvoet ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks nice and clear. However I prefer Navigraph. Also because I do not want to fly online. So I don't have a vatsim sub.

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fair enough Patrick. I also enjoyed Navigraph, but good there are alternatives, for those who prefer not to pay a monthly subscription.

    • @klb1113
      @klb1113 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I do not think that you HAVE to fly online to use either ChartFox or LittleNavmap. In fact, I'm certain of it with ChartFox. I created a Vatsim account to use ChartFox even though (like you) I have zero interest in flying online. Not sure about Little Navmap, though....I just now learned about it thanks to Huddison's vid here!

    • @PatrickBijvoet
      @PatrickBijvoet ปีที่แล้ว

      @@klb1113 Thank you. Anyway I still prefer Navigraph. However, this is realy beautiful

  • @jamespimenta4257
    @jamespimenta4257 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about updating the Airac cycles like what navigraph does?

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's not something I have seen as an option in Chartfox.

    • @jamespimenta4257
      @jamespimenta4257 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Huddison Does that bother you? I use navigraph mainly for that reason. However, I could just use the NAVDATA option and chartfox and LNM? Thanks for the video!

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jamespimenta4257 It doesn't bother me as yet, but I mainly only use Chartfox for Airport Taxi way & stand info.
      You could try the combination you mentioned and see how it works out for you.

    • @jamespimenta4257
      @jamespimenta4257 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Huddison Thanks

  • @Vonobox1
    @Vonobox1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How is this any different to just downloading the charts for free from NATS? 🤔

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Anybody want to mention the obvious.

    • @Vonobox1
      @Vonobox1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Huddison I'm guessing this will deal with non-UK charts. I only ever fly GA or UK commercial domestic so wasn't thinking globally. Unless there's something else I'm missing? Great videos, by the way.

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Vonobox1 One good thing about Chartfox is that simply by typing in an ICAO code, all the charts are right there at your finger tips.
      It's a small enterprise, so not every single airport is covered (I believe), but I find it quite impressive.

  • @simonargent62
    @simonargent62 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the airac update?

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Apparently: www.littlenavmap.org/manuals/littlenavmap/release/latest/en/NAVDATA.html

  • @jennydavis4198
    @jennydavis4198 ปีที่แล้ว

    ironic the donation amount is almost the same as a navigraph subscription

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not correct: you can donate just £2 is you wanted to.

    • @jennydavis4198
      @jennydavis4198 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Huddison i said almost Navigraph costs me £5 a month

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jennydavis4198 And Chartfox will be a one off donation (not monthly). Of course, only if one wishes to donate (although I do recommend people do).

  • @eddieeves1896
    @eddieeves1896 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi how do you integrate Chartfox and LittleNavmap ???

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Watch the video through, I show you how. Also be sure to check out my littleNavMap video: th-cam.com/video/gcT7OI-gB-M/w-d-xo.html

    • @eddieeves1896
      @eddieeves1896 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Huddison thank you

    • @ghostlyfriend2526
      @ghostlyfriend2526 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Huddison hi 👋. Thanks for the great video. I’m definitely going to use this combination. In the video you show that CF and LNM can be integrated, but not how that is done. Is it a layer that shows up as soon as CF is open? Will LNM autodetect CF? Thanks.

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ghostlyfriend2526 They can't be integrated directly with each other: Chartfox lets you look at static charts, with or without Littlenavmap; LNM enables you to flight plan or use it as a navigational moving map.
      Perhaps I should said ' they can be used in combination with each other' to clarify.

  • @Peachygaming007
    @Peachygaming007 ปีที่แล้ว

    No it doesn’t have enough airports yet it’s very good but very limited

    • @angryrick2330
      @angryrick2330 ปีที่แล้ว

      It seems to have most of the US and UK

  • @REDMAN-ROTERMANN
    @REDMAN-ROTERMANN ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine doesn't look like yours with the colored charts, I just get the standard black and white diagrams.

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmmm, not certain what's going on there. Come ask in the Discord.

    • @REDMAN-ROTERMANN
      @REDMAN-ROTERMANN ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Huddison That's ok I can still use it as is. Thanks

    • @lvwpy
      @lvwpy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I believe that's dependant on the chart provider, not the program itself.

  • @luxuryva
    @luxuryva ปีที่แล้ว

    cant seem to find the DH on chartfox charts

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Explain more please.

  • @jamesrender
    @jamesrender ปีที่แล้ว

    If you part with money its not free

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว

      Then you'll be just fine with Chartfox

  • @joejohnson2608
    @joejohnson2608 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wouldn’t say it’s “ completely free” if you must have a Vatsim account to use it.

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's also 'free' to create a Vatsim account.

  • @Flintmanx
    @Flintmanx ปีที่แล้ว

    it's not free! you are obligated to make a donation!

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No it's optional.

  • @llb2899
    @llb2899 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i don't like the charts from chartfox... the charts are from ice age 1, there's no charts, and the sids and stars never align with the ones from simbrief...

    • @Huddison
      @Huddison  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Navigraph really is the most accurate for charts.