iPad Navigation
I'd rather save my money. If Jepp FD and Ozrunways both fail (or the iPad) I still have back up hard copies for my departure, destination and alternates. I don't need to spend more money on another product that doesn't add any extra value. It's not my job to support developers - its their job to provide a good product and service that makes me want to purchase their app.
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Im looking at buying the new iPad... I intend to install Ozrunways for navigation. Am I better off purchasing the 4G ($679 for 16 GB) or the Wifi-only ($499 for 16GB) and a bluetooth GPS? I figure having the bluetooth GPS might enable me to place the receiver on the dash to obtain stronger reception.
As for size, will 16GB be sufficient to store iOS, ozrunways, company manuals etc and a lil bit of music, or should i get the 32GB?
As for size, will 16GB be sufficient to store iOS, ozrunways, company manuals etc and a lil bit of music, or should i get the 32GB?
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16 gb will be enough, i have an IPAD 1 with WIFI only and a GPS dongle it works ok, however ive seen an IPAD 2 "3G" work with OZ runways at 38000' with out any probs. I think the GPS in the IPADS is ok now days,
Not sure tho,,
Not sure tho,,
Yeah get the 3G/4G version. The GPS is fine in the iPad & doesn't need a 3G connection to work (although it helps get a faster fix).
Plus you get the added advantage of a data connection. Get the Telstra prepaid 12gb for 12 months ($150).
Plus you get the added advantage of a data connection. Get the Telstra prepaid 12gb for 12 months ($150).
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Also: having had "the new iPad" for a while now, it definitely has a better GPS than the 1 and 2. It gets a lock faster in the middle of nowhere with cellular data disabled; say, in the back of a 737 over the bight about 30 seconds after you put it next to the window. And when you come back to it after putting OzRunways in the background, it comes back straight away with the true ground speed, rather than it slowly increasing from 0 like the 1 and 2 do.
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Compass Error caused by my IPad
I love my IPad.
This leg I was in the copilots seat.
Even though I was not flying I still do CLEAROFF checks.
I noticed that the compass and the HSI were no longer aligned!
The cause I had rested my IPAD on the dashboard - sunvisor shelf above the compass.
BEWARE
I show a video where I place my IPad on the dashboard and then remove it.
compass - YouTube
This leg I was in the copilots seat.
Even though I was not flying I still do CLEAROFF checks.
I noticed that the compass and the HSI were no longer aligned!
The cause I had rested my IPAD on the dashboard - sunvisor shelf above the compass.
BEWARE
I show a video where I place my IPad on the dashboard and then remove it.
compass - YouTube
Last edited by Jerr; 7th Aug 2012 at 09:15. Reason: trying to get the video to work
