KAC iPhone ballistic app 'BulletFlight'

[rsilvers]

This works for any rifle, not just KAC rifles.


http://www.knightarmco.com/bulletflight/








Knight's Armament BulletFlight is a ballistic computer that provides quick solutions in the field. Unlike other apps, BulletFlight does not output information in table format. What it does do is dynamically give you the solution you need now to make that shot. Current weather conditions can be input, as well as angles to the target as measured by the built-in accelerometer provides highly detailed solutions out to 2000 meters. Your weapon profile includes your scope MOA per click, and hence when you provide a range to the target, the app will simply say how many clicks you need to change the scope by for that range and wind speed.

Environmental calculations are based on the Sierra Bullets(tm) model as detailed in their external ballistics literature. Up to five ballistic coefficients with corresponding velocity thresholds may be used for each profile. The built-in help page includes live links to online resources for BC values.

Three built-in profiles for the Army's M110 semi-automatic precision rifle, the 14.5 inch SR16 rifle, and the KAC PDW allow you to get started quickly. You may alter these profiles, or add new ones.

[Kaos]

hmmm..methinks a blackberry version would be better

[wicked_police]

Originally Posted by Kaos

hmmm..methinks a blackberry version would be better

Me too!! lol

I can't justify buying another phone and the plan that goes along with it, so I'm most likely going to get an ipod touch. This app will work just fine on that as well.

And it will go well with my new SR15 rifle!

[ZDL]

Originally Posted by Kaos

hmmm..methinks a blackberry version would be better

Agree. Need one for the berry.

[Leviathan]

Any info on the mount?

[rsilvers]

KAC said the mount was to get initial feedback before doing the production version and that the idea is to make it, along with an iPod Touch and the app, part of the M110 kit.

[Leviathan]

The concept is promising...not sure that I would want to keep the Ipod on the gun during firing, but would be nice for storage and transport.

[JoshNC]

Originally Posted by Leviathan

The concept is promising...not sure that I would want to keep the Ipod on the gun during firing, but would be nice for storage and transport.

The Picatinney mount begs the question just how shock-resistant is the iPhone.

[Army Chief]

It's good to see applications like this, though this one is still a bit on the expensive side, given that there is already a very decent ballistic app in the iStore for considerably less. I'll probably let the pricing stabilize a bit before buying.

AC

[frbowers]

And here's what the pathetic British press has to say about it...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sciencean...Pod-touch.html

[ZDL]

IT MADE DRUDGE!

[rsilvers]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,481004,00.html

[rsilvers]

Five free coupon codes:

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Note that version 1.1.0, already submitted to Apple, fixes a few known problems. Basically the 'simple calculate' screen gives incorrect data. That screen is not something I think many would use so you won't mind waiting for the bug fix to appear. Funny thing is three people on AR15 only saw that wheel and incorrectly assume you cannot input range directly. You can -- just look at the full compute screen.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=814457

[rsilvers]

http://www.militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/?p=520

[rsilvers]

[wicked_police]

Originally Posted by rsilvers

Five free coupon codes:

FPHMMM69KH4A
WPWH79TL9MJ6
9YXRLHYMP3PN
LM6PF9HFXHP3
MTNJLA6YTFH9

Note that version 1.1.0, already submitted to Apple, fixes a few known problems. Basically the 'simple calculate' screen gives incorrect data. That screen is not something I think many would use so you won't mind waiting for the bug fix to appear. Funny thing is three people on AR15 only saw that wheel and incorrectly assume you cannot input range directly. You can -- just look at the full compute screen.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=814457

Am I wrong in assuming that the coupons are for itunes?? If so, where are they entered? The only option I had was to buy and have it charged to my credit card. Not that I am objectionable to that.

Just wondering about the coupons.

Thanks!

[rsilvers]

There are online instructions on how to redeem coupons.

[rsilvers]

One article claims it was in poor taste to release it on inauguration day. Even the most basic fact checking would see it was released on Dec 22nd and announced at the Shot Show last week. It was the media that chose to do a story of it at that time.

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/01...flight_iphone/
http://www.techdigest.tv/2009/01/deadly_gadgets_1.html
http://i.gizmodo.com/5135194/the-sni...apps-go-deadly
http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/01/20...an-ipod-mount/
http://www.tampabays10.com/news/nati...98479&catid=81
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/new...accuracy/16104
http://www.ipodnn.com/articles/09/01...allistics.app/
http://apcmag.com/Content.aspx?id=3414
http://www.bitterwallet.com/now-your...ccurately/6622
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10146390-71.html
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...-sniper-rifle/
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,481004,00.html
http://www.iphoneworld.ca/news/2009/...sniper-in-you/
http://www.gizmag.com/bullet-flight-...snipers/10801/
http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/News/134...-headshot.aspx

[cosmok]

Rsilvers, thanks for the coupon, I'll try this out tomorrow. Thanks again.

[canucklehead]

Dang - I tried to use one of the coupons, and it says "US customers only"

I was hoping to try out the temperature correction in the frigid Canadian winters. Ahh well - $12.99 ain't so bad. I'll likely buy it anyway and play around with it. I have a precision .308 and .223 that I'd like to try at some longer ranges. I know one guy with it already, and he indicated the outputs of the program were VERY close to his known come-ups.

Now I need an otterbox for my iPod Touch....