Originally Posted by
johni
Can anyone offer any guidance of what the best ipad size is for use with Skydemon?
I am looking at the 8.3" (mini) or 10" version, but I am not sure which would be best (in terms of usability, readability, physical space, battery etc)
It will be mounted on the windscreen using a RAM Suction mount, AS350 and AS355, for use in commercial charter VFR ops, single pilot.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks
Get the mini. Been using it for 7 years for mostly VFR. For IFR some people complain about the size regarding approach plates but I think that's more personal preference. The mini is small but big enough, battery life time is easily 4-5 hours, works nicely with an x grip ram mount and you can pick up a mini 5 for reasonable money (4G, 256 GB storage, 3 years old), I paid 350 Euros 3 weeks ago. Will use Skydemon until summer and than switch to Garmin Pilot App (company pays for it) since I will ned it for IR once in a while. The mini 6 could get a bit cheaper soon since the new generation is coming in but right now I would have paid 800 Euros so I went for the mini 5. BTW Skydemon is the best app for VFR flying.
