Updates

DSSCalc/Windows

DSSLog/Windows

DSSTest/Windows

DSSTimer/Windows

DSSCalc/PocketPC

DSSHold/PocketPC

DSSTest/PocketPC

DSSTimer/PocketPC

DSSCalc/Palm

DSSHold/Palm

DSSTest/Palm

DSSLog/Palm

DSSTimer/Palm

DSS User Manuals

Miscellaneous

Software Updates

Have you registered your software? Click here to register!

This page will allow you to download software files from us after you have been issued a password. A password is required to decompress most product update downloads! Click on any of the software downloads to download product, which are either ZIP files or executable programs which will self-extract the software to the directory of your choice. Follow the instructions given in the description of each software download to install it after you have decompressed the programs. To get a password to allow you to decompress and install the product, email us (be sure to include serial number).

Palm OS Updates

DSSTest for Palm OS UPDATE Version 1.07, 2/15/03

1.07: Minor fix for newer ROMs to correct a memory fault during initial sync of the program to the device.

This update is not password protected, as it is the same program found in the free demo download.

To install, just extract the DSSTEST.PRC file onto your hard drive, then use Palm Desktop Install to install the dsstest.prc file to your Palm device.

Click here to download DSSTest/Palm Upgrade as a ZIP file, DSTP107.ZIP (16K).

DSSCalc for Palm OS UPDATE Version 1.22, 11/23/05

This is an update only! You must already own DSSCalc for PalmOS to use this file.

Version 1.22 adds the following:

1. The Performance -- Climb/Descent screen has three new values:
Feet to Climb/Desc, Time to Climb/Desc, and NM Travelled.

2. The Conversions -- Time/Distance conversion screen has two changes:
"Time (Decimal)" has been renamed to "Time (Decimal Hrs)";
New value "Time (Decimal Mins)" added.

3. One completely new screen have been added to the Wind and Weather menu:
Sunrise/Sunset -- calculates official sunrise/sunset and Civil Twilight within 2 minutes for any location on the globe.

4. The Lat/Long Main Menu item has been renamed to "Navigation", along with the following changes:
-- The original Lat/Long screen is now a menu item on the Navigation menu.
-- Two addition new screens are available on the Navigation menu:
Time/Distance To Station -- Calculates time and distance to station by turning slightly off course and timing.
Off Course -- Calculates correction angle to fly when off course by a known amount.

5. Several atmospheric constants have been updated in the calculations to correspond with the 1976 US/ICAO Standard Atmosphere. The effects
of this change are minor, and primarily aimed at very high speeds (> Mach 0.6) and high altitudes (> 36K feet). The largest differences would be
seen primarily at true airspeeds close to Mach 1.0.

To install, just extract the DSSCALC.PRC and MATHLIB.PRC files using the password you received from us onto your hard drive, then use Palm Desktop Install to install the two files to your Palm device. NOTE this update should clear all of your old values, including memories, as they will no longer be in the correct locations after this update.

Click here to download DSSCalc/Palm Upgrade as a ZIP file, DSCP122.ZIP (48K).

DSSHold for Palm OS UPDATE Version 1.03, 12/5/02

This is an update only! You must already own DSSHold for PalmOS to use this file. Version 1.03 fixes the following:

1. Minor updates to support Palm OS 5 devices.

To install, just extract the DSSHOLD.PRC file using the password you received from us onto your hard drive, then use Palm Desktop Install to install the dsshold.prc file to your Palm device.

Click here to download DSSHold/Palm Upgrade as a ZIP file, DSHP103.ZIP (13K).

DSSLog for Palm OS UPDATE Version 1.12, 1/12/03

1.12: Now runs on Palm OS 5. Additional data validation during log entry input. Various minor bug fixes.

To install, just extract the DSSLOG.PRC file onto your hard drive, then use Palm Desktop Install to install the dsslog.prc file to your Palm device.

Click here to download DSSLog/Palm Upgrade as a ZIP file, DSLP112.ZIP (19K).

DSSTop for Palm OS UPDATE Version 1.01, 12/5/02

This is an update only! You must already own DSSTop for PalmOS to use this file. Version 1.01 fixes the following:

1. Minor updates to support Palm OS 5 devices.

To install, just extract the DSSTOP.PRC file using the password you received from us onto your hard drive, then use Palm Desktop Install to install the dsstop.prc file to your Palm device.

Click here to download DSSTop/Palm Upgrade as a ZIP file, DSTOPP101.ZIP (26K).

DSSTimer for Palm OS UPDATE Version 1.04, 3/22/06

This is an update only! You must already own DSSTimer for Palm OS to use this file. Version 1.04 updates all prior versions of DSSTimer.

1. Fix for problem where count-up timers doubled the cumulative elapsed time when stopped/restarted multiple times.

To install, just extract the DSSTIMER.PRC file onto your hard drive, then use Palm Desktop Install to install the dsstimer.prc file to your Palm device.

Click here to download DSSTimer Upgrade, DSTMPL104.ZIP (42K).

Windows Updates

DSSLog for Windows UPDATE 1.40, 4/26/05

Current Update Changes:

1. Includes the latest DSSLog for PalmOS import update.

2. New FAA Form 8710 Flight Time Summary report for help in filling out the FAA Application for New Rating! NOTE: The "Solo" column of the report will only have data if you have a User column named "Solo".

3. Support for Light Sport and Powered-Lift categories.

4. New checkbox on the Options dialog will show Currency warnings on program startup if checked.

To install, just execute this program to run the installer. Install from the Setup program into your current DSSLog directory (usually C:\DSSLOG). After you've run the Setup program, you can delete the files from the temporary directory.

Click here to download DSSLog Upgrade, DSL140.EXE (9.3M).

Latest Airport Import Files -- Updated to NFDC data from August 2004.

To install, open the DSSLog program and use the File | Import Airports menu option, pointing at the downloaded airport file. DSSLog ships with only the Public Airport database preloaded.

USA Public Airports Import File

USA Military Airports Import File

USA Private Airports Import File

DSSTest for Windows UPDATE Version 2.10, 1/15/04

This is an update only! You must already own DSSTest to use this file. This update is for version 1.20 and later versions ONLY! This version updates the version of Adobe Acrobat required to run the program to the current version 7.0. To install, just unzip this program into your current DSSTest directory (usually C:/DSSTEST), overwriting the current file DSSTEST.EXE. This file is NOT password-protected.

Click here to download DSSTest Upgrade, DST210.ZIP (109K).

DSSCalc UPDATE for Windows 9x/NT/ME/2K/XP Version 1.22, 11/23/05

Version 1.22 updates all prior versions of DSSCalc. Changes:

1. Fix for displaying negative lat/long values.

2. The Performance -- Climb/Descent screen has three new values:
Feet to Climb/Desc, Time to Climb/Desc, and NM Travelled.

3. The Conversions -- Time/Distance conversion screen has two changes:
"Time (Decimal)" has been renamed to "Time (Decimal Hrs)";
New value "Time (Decimal Mins)" added.

4. One completely new screen have been added to the Wind and Weather menu:
Sunrise/Sunset -- calculates official sunrise/sunset and Civil Twilight within 2 minutes for any location on the globe.

5. The Lat/Long Main Menu item has been renamed to "Navigation", along with the following changes:
-- The original Lat/Long screen is now a menu item on the Navigation menu.
-- Two addition new screens are available on the Navigation menu:
Time/Distance To Station -- Calculates time and distance to station by turning slightly off course and timing.
Off Course -- Calculates correction angle to fly when off course by a known amount.

6. Several atmospheric constants have been updated in the calculations to correspond with the 1976 US/ICAO Standard Atmosphere. The effects
of this change are minor, and primarily aimed at very high speeds (> Mach 0.6) and high altitudes (> 36K feet). The largest differences would be
seen primarily at true airspeeds close to Mach 1.0.

To install, just execute this program using the password you received from us into your current DSSCalc directory (usually C:\DSSTEST or C:\DSSCALC).

Click here to download DSSCalc Upgrade, DSC122.EXE (590K).

DSSTimer UPDATE for Windows 9x/NT/ME/2K Version 1.04, 3/21/06

This is an update only! You must already own DSSTimer to use this file. Version 1.04 updates all prior versions of DSSTimer.

1. Fix for problem where count-up timers doubled the cumulative elapsed time when stopped/restarted multiple times.

To install, just execute this program using the password you received from us and reinstall into your current DSSTimer directory.

Click here to download DSSTimer Upgrade, DSTM104.ZIP (351K).

Pocket PC Updates

DSSCalc for Pocket PC UPDATE Version 1.05, 11/23/05

Versions 1.04 and 1.05 add the following:

1. New data entry mini-pad in the upper right corner.

2. Fix for displaying negative lat/long values.

3. The Performance -- Climb/Descent screen has three new values:
Feet to Climb/Desc, Time to Climb/Desc, and NM Travelled.

4. The Conversions -- Time/Distance conversion screen has two changes:
"Time (Decimal)" has been renamed to "Time (Decimal Hrs)";
New value "Time (Decimal Mins)" added.

5. One completely new screen have been added to the Wind and Weather menu:
Sunrise/Sunset -- calculates official sunrise/sunset and Civil Twilight within 2 minutes for any location on the globe.

6. The Lat/Long Main Menu item has been renamed to "Navigation", along with the following changes:
-- The original Lat/Long screen is now a menu item on the Navigation menu.
-- Two addition new screens are available on the Navigation menu:
Time/Distance To Station -- Calculates time and distance to station by turning slightly off course and timing.
Off Course -- Calculates correction angle to fly when off course by a known amount.

7. Several atmospheric constants have been updated in the calculations to correspond with the 1976 US/ICAO Standard Atmosphere. The effects
of this change are minor, and primarily aimed at very high speeds (> Mach 0.6) and high altitudes (> 36K feet). The largest differences would be
seen primarily at true airspeeds close to Mach 1.0.

To install, just run the executable with your Pocket PC already in the cradle.

Click here to download DSSCalc/PocketPC Upgrade as an EXE file, DSCPP105.EXE (489K).

DSSHold for Pocket PC UPDATE Version 1.03, 2/18/03

This is an update only! You must already own DSSHold for Pocket PC to use this file. Version 1.03 fixes the following:

1. The "wind direction" input was supposed to be optional, but the Holding pattern dialog was requiring it. This is fixed. If entered, the wind direction is displayed in light blue on the pattern diagrams.

To install, just run the executable with your Pocket PC already in the cradle.

Click here to download DSSHold/Pocket PC Upgrade as an EXE file, DSHPP103.EXE (417K).

DSSTest for Pocket PC UPDATE Version 2.03, 9/5/05

Version 2.03 adds the following:

1. New combined installer for all flavors of Pocket PC.

To install, just run the executable with your Pocket PC already in the cradle.

Click to download the DSSTest/Pocket PC software for Pocket PC, Pocket PC 2002 or Pocket PC 2003 devices(CE 3.1 and CE 4.2) (13 Meg) -- Note this is a combined single installer for all flavors of the Pocket PC.

DSSTimer for Pocket PC UPDATE Version 1.04, 3/22/06

This is an update only! You must already own DSSTimer for Pocket PC to use this file. Version 1.04 updates all prior versions of DSSTimer.

1. Fix for problem where count-up timers doubled the cumulative elapsed time when stopped/restarted multiple times.

To install, just execute this program using the password you received from us and reinstall into your current DSSTimer directory.

Click here to download DSSTimer Upgrade, DSTMP104.ZIP (689K).

DSSTest Figure Booklets

These files are password protected, and are intended only for licensed users of DSSTest FAA Knowledge Exam software for Windows and PalmOS. The figure booklet files are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, and require Acrobat Reader for Windows, PalmOS or Pocket PC to view. Get Acrobat® Reader free from Adobe!

Click here to download Private Pilot Exam Booklet as a ZIP file (6.1 Meg).

Click here to download Commercial Pilot Exam Booklet as a ZIP file (3.5 Meg).

Click here to download Instrument Pilot Exam Booklet as a ZIP file (9.3 Meg).

Other Downloads

DSS Software User Manuals - Free Downloads!

These manuals are in Adobe® Acrobat® 3.0 PDF file format or PalmDigital Media eBook format. Look at the manuals if you want more information about our DSS software products. These files are not password protected, and are not compressed.

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