I pads and gps

[robbie]

I got an ipad what do I need to use it in the plane as a GPS and vfr charts?

[mikerice]

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I use WingX costs 99USD a year from the App Store. It is a great application and easy to use. I have a iPad with a GPS built in (wifi + 3g) and it is more than adequate for VFR. If you have a iPad without 3g (wifi only) you will need an external GPS such as Bad Elf or Dual or many others that connect to the iPad with Wifi or Bluetooth.

I use a kneeboard to hold the iPad and fly the Tcraft on day long cross-countries on one battery charge.

[Hank Jarrett]

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Anybody want to chime in with what they use from the not "Fruit" users? Is there a version of WingX (or equivalent) for Android? How about NAV software for an iPAQ? There used to be some GREAT sailplane stuff for the iPAQ 3970 the glider guiders used. I think AnywhereMap made it.
Hank

[VASWIFT]

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I got an ipad what do I need to use it in the plane as a GPS and vfr charts?

If onboard GPS, ForeFlight. If no onboard GPS (WiFi only iPad), Dual XGPS150 GPS and ForeFlight. iPad charts FAA approved for chart data.

[M Jones]

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Anybody want to chime in with what they use from the not "Fruit" users? Is there a version of WingX (or equivalent) for Android?

Hank, I've been researching and about the only app for Android I've found is Garmin Pilot. Seems good, but the android app is still a little behind the iPad app as far as feature updates too. Things like "route up" for example are on the iPad but not android, yet.

[crispy critter]

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I don't know about all the robots or apple pads, but I like that thing called a sectional map/chart. I is used in correlation with a flight computer, timing device(watch,stop watch,etc.) and a compass or direction gyro. No battery's needed, no messy cords or antennas, and the applications and downloads required come for that large somewhat round lump that sets just above your shoulders, lol.

[Hank Jarrett]

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Been using the round lump and flat sheet for years. Seems to work really well and never had the batteries fail yet, but the newfangled electronics are sure nice when you suddenly realize that the last three towns weren't the ones you though they were and you suddenly have NO idea where you are! Those small towns just don't seem to paint the names on the water towers like they used to! And LOTS more of them have converted the county airports into shopping centers and developments.
Hank

[flybikefarm]

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What I like most are the updates on the moving map. I can do an update and get current tower info that takes six months or more on a chart. These towers seem to pop up over night here in the midwest. George

[Dennis Keels]

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Right on Kevin. What happened to good old days?

[Hal]

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I use SkyChartsPro. It is a simple moving map with not many extra bells and whistles. At $20 it is cheaper than buying sectionals. It will do track-up or north-up and show metars/tafs. Shows all chart types and AFD info. A lot of the time I just use it on my IPhone (it will load on all of your devices). Now if I could just finish my Clip Wing project I could use it in my own airplane.
Hal

[Ray36048]

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Be prepared for the iPad to quit. These are very sensitive to high temperatures. Don't leave it in the cockpit. You need to try to keep it away from direct sunlight.

It is interesting the FAA is allowing the use of iPads for charts and IFR plates. If this was some mechanical problem on your airplane, there would have been an AD note long ago.

I have been looking at the Adventure Pilot iFly 700 and 720.

[Jim Herpst]

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The I fly 700 AND 720 are good . I have heard though that the Brighter screen on the 720 was recently "fixed" with an update and is now like the 700 screen...a bit dull but still readable even in some sun....

[Jim Herpst]

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We all long for the good old days BUT the GPS has improved safety and less anxiety over fixes of where one is in foreign territory. That never means not having a chart on a cross country with your position known however.....

[1938BF50]

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I am a recent convert! I have used the sectionals since day one, but......my recent 1400 mile cross country was supplemented with an old Lowrance AirPath 100. I LOVED IT! I had my entire proposed route drawn on the (4)sectionals (Denver, Witchita, Omaha, and Chicago). It was really cool to watch the GPS to confirm locations (Kansas was tough to follow on the sectional) and perhaps even more importantly to monitor track and groundspeed. It was really cool to push the "panic" button and see the closest (20) fields.

[Ryan]

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I love using my ipad. Never had any issues with it. I do agree you should keep it out of the sun while parked etc... I also use skycharts pro and have used foreflight. Skycharts was just cheaper for the local $100 hamburger and flyin runs. I would purchase foreflight/ wingex type programs etc... if you do more cross country flying. They have more options with weather and such. The greatest part of the ipad...after I have used it for navigation I Get it out and my daughter watches cartoons or colors on it while waiting for her pancakes to arrive