iPhone apps for Pilots

[glekichi]

Goodreader is good but it doesn't seem to help with AIP or ERSA because they are divided up into a billion separate files.
(a complete pain in the arse when searching them, even on a PC!)

[Oakape]

compressor stall,

If I am on an overnight, and I have my computer with me, I set it up as a wifi network and my phone uses the room's data connexion

Am I correct in my understanding that you plug the hotel internet cable into the computer to connect to the internet & then use the computer's wifi to connect the iPhone? If so, is there a quick way of explaining how you do this?

[compressor stall]

Differing ways, depending on whether you run mac or PC. Google "Reverse Tethering" and all will be revealed.

[Kopy]

Yep - I emailed the guy that wrote it asking why there was no info for YBAF and I got the reply:

"well, unfortunately US NOAA does not report data for YBAF (ADDS - METARs). *I'm sorry about that."

[Oakape]

Thanks compressor stall - all sorted!

[freshy1234]

If you don't wanna bring a computer grab a "travel router" which will just plug into the Ethernet cable in the hotel room and give you wireless for your iPhone... works well.

[Oakape]

If you want to have something a little less complicated than reverse tethering, try putting 'connectify' into google.

The software is free, but only works on Windows 7. Down the page is a link to a review by CNET. They only list software that is virus, spyware & malware free, if you are concerned. This page also has the download link.

Working well so far.

[compressor stall]

Good to hear that you got it sorted. It's a bit simpler on the mac!

[Stikybeke]

After reading all this and checking out some of those links I've just got to get me one of these........

Stiky

[compressor stall]

I'd hold off for a bit if you can. Judging by past cycles and releases, the next version of iPhone should be out in the next couple of months.

[megle2]

Any experience in diffeences between 3g and 3g"s" Iphones.

[VH-XXX]

Any experience in differences between 3g and 3g"s" Iphones.

Yes. If you have used a 3GS you won't want to go back to the 3G model as the 3GS is much faster.

If you are buying new, try waiting till June when the new model comes out, it will have a new multi-tasking operating system (retro installable on the old models), a 5mp camera and flash, amongst other features.

If you are Jailbreaking, the latest 3GS's won't work (you need a PC with iTunes to boot them up if you restart them). This has been the case for a few months. If you are buying second hand, aim for an early model 3GS.

[archangel7]

hey guys i downloaded the liveatc app and I must say its worth every cent! i love it!

[megle2]

XXX, thanks for info.

See you corrected my poor spelling too!
Why is it that I don't notice the mistakes when I post but that they stand out like dog-b's next day.

[mickjoebill]

Am I correct in my understanding that you plug the hotel internet cable into the computer to connect to the internet & then use the computer's wifi to connect the iPhone? If so, is there a quick way of explaining how you do this?

On your computer a mac i hope click piece of pie icon next to the digital clock top right of screen.
turn on Airport and wait a few seconds
Same icon select create network, make up a name and tick the require password box.
Create password
OK
Open System preferences
Under internet and network heading click Sharing.
Tick internet sharing
close



On iphone
click
settings
wifi
on
a list of wifi networks will pop up. choose the network you just created.
and you're in.


Alternatively check what wifi networks you are receiving before you pay for hotel internet as you may get lucky with a local network from a novice who has not protected his wifi connection to the internet with a password

When finished turn off wifi as it saves battery and also does not announce your presence ie "Oakape's iphone" to anyone in the vicinity searching or monitoring wifi. This is more of an issue for the ladies who can reveal their first name to anyone who is trawling at starbucks or the pub when they walk through the door with wifi on.



mickjoebill

[PhillC]

Best Zero Cost Apps

PilotWizz - for calculations and conversions (mentioned earlier)

Aeroweather - for METAR and TAFs (also mentioned earlier)

Just wanted to point out that these two are free (as in beer).

[Stikybeke]

Thanks to Compressor Stall and XXX....

I'd made some enquiries and the Telstra Sales rep forgot to tell me there's a new one coming out in June....I guess they can't remember everything...so June it is!!!!

Stiky

[compressor stall]

Stikybeke - There are many many reports of Telstra sales staff being disingenuous at best about the iPhone. Apparently they make less margin with the iPhone than other handsets and have been heard to say some false things about it to steer customers to more profitable (for Telstra) handsets.

As for the next release - Apple have not confirmed that it will be released in June. They are notoriously secretive about their product releases, although they do engage in strategic leaks to generate hype.

However when you look at the cycles of iPhone releases, there should be one soon. Examples of the new iPhone have apparently been spotted "in the wild" (discovered through browser logs on websites) in the same Californian areas that the previous iPhones were before their release - most likely Apple employees testing them.

[Capt Claret]

Owen before I purchased an iPhone I went to one of the local Apple stores, who advised that they could only sell me one with a contract, Vodphone in their case.

I dislike Telstra with a passion, but they have far superior national coverage, so I stick with them, as much as it galls me to do so.

[blueloo]

I too purchased outright from The Sydney city Apple store. no contracts, handset not locked. will do it for the next one too (if able).

Maybe this is only available at the genuine official Apple stores - not the suburban franchises.....??

I believe the Australian Apple stores are the only stores worldwide selling the handsets unlocked....