PocketFMS is not for sale at this time, but instead uses a subscription system like a newspaper or magazine. You can purchase a subscription for the period of a year at a time. If you do not have a valid subscription but would like one, simply make sure you have downloaded and installed PocketFMS version 0.9.65 or higher. When you run PocketFMS Desktop, it will prompt you to subscribe which you can conveniently do by pressing its [Subscribe] button. A simple, step-by-step process takes you towards your subscription. There is no start-up or entry fee, just the subscription price. Payment is done either via PayPal or by making a bank transfer. What do I get when I subscribe?
| Once you have successfully finished the subscription proces, you have: | ||
| - | Access, for at least 12 months, to the PocketFMS AeroDatabase. This is a high-quality, professionally maintained Aeronautical database for world wide use which is updated every 2 hours. | |
| - | Access, for at least 12 months, to download weather data for all available regions. With this data PocketFMS can show you the current weather and its development over time as well! | |
| - | Access, for at least 12 months, to download Roads & Rivers maps for the entire world. These maps are updated roughly once a year. | |
| - | Access, for at least 12 months, to download all high-resolution terrain elevation data for the entire world. This is used in terrain avoidance and height shading. | |
| - | Access, for at least 12 months, to download all PocketFMS DataPacks. These packs contain background maps and elevation data for a large region such as the entire USA or Europe. | |
| - | At least 12 months free use of the PocketFMS programs. This includes both the Desktop version for Windows NT / XP / 2k / Vista, the Pocket PC version for Windows Mobile 2003 and up and the CarNav version for CE based Car Navigation devices. | |
| - | Free software updates. Any and all PocketFMS software updates are free for you to download and use within your subscription period. PocketFMS Desktop will alert you when a program update is available. | |
| - | A 10% discount in a growing number of selected webshops. | |
| - | Quick and accurate support. We're very determined to solve any and all problems that arise related to PocketFMS use. | |
It's only fair to mention that PocketFMS will stop functioning when your subscription expires. The analogy with the aforementioned newspaper or magazine subscription is valid here too - when you stop the payment, you also stop the newspaper from coming in. Approximately 30 days before your subscription will expire, PocketFMS will start reminding you of this.
