Originally Posted by
EXDAC
Why would you want to buy Jeppesen charts when the government charts can be downloaded free? I have geo-referenced charts on my Android tablet and Android phone and keep a paper backup in the airplane for the approaches I expect to fly.
The whole post is regarding EASA checkrides and conversion to EASA.
And so that the ink for this post/reply is not completely wasted, If your aim in the US is to fly for a part 135 or 121, then learning Jeppesen early on will come long ways when you go for your interviews and typerating.
For Europe i have no idea what the examiner will expect me to use