Apple iPad - ideal aviation companion?
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Just a point - don't forget you can run most Windows applications on all current Macs using the BootCamp software which ships as a part of the OSX operating system.
This facility enables you to use the Apple computer as a Mac or Windows machine - something not possible with a PC.
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This facility enables you to use the Apple computer as a Mac or Windows machine - something not possible with a PC.
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Just a point - don't forget you can run most Windows applications on all current Macs using the BootCamp software which ships as a part of the OSX operating system.
This facility enables you to use the Apple computer as a Mac or Windows machine - something not possible with a PC.
KR
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This facility enables you to use the Apple computer as a Mac or Windows machine - something not possible with a PC.
KR
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It is possible to run Mac OS on a PC - it-s a hack and you have to be fairly technically savvy to do it.
Wi-fi + 3g GPS
"As you ll see both versions have a GPS btw"
The wifi model does not have GPS, the specs you linked to state that the 'Wi-fi + 3G' model has GPS, not the Wi-fi model AND the 3G model.
The wifi model does not have GPS, the specs you linked to state that the 'Wi-fi + 3G' model has GPS, not the Wi-fi model AND the 3G model.
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iPad as MFD for sport utility aircraft, from Avweb..
Sportair USA has announced itself as the U.S. importer and distributor of a new LSA, the iCub, which it touts as a "classic taildragger" that starts under $100,000 and includes a "panel mounted iPad aviation information center." The iPad comes loaded with software that includes the WingXpro7 GPS-enabled terrain-aware moving map, ForeFlight Mobile HD and ForeFlight Charts, and the iHUD (EFIS) and MotionX GPS HD. Sportair says the iCub is also equipped with "backup analog" instrumentation. The aircraft itself is manufactured by Zlin Aviation, now operating from the Czech Republic. It turns a 100-hp Rotax 912 ULS sipping from a full 18 gallons of fuel (24 with optional larger tanks) and requires 280 feet to become airborne and 265 feet to stop. Sportair says the iCub has a 565-pound useful load and offers a Bush iCub version for rougher field work.
Sportair's pricing lists the iCub at $92,000 "fully equipped and ready to fly." The Bush iCub is fitted with reinforced taller gear and larger tundra tires that allow improved access to less hospitable terrain at the cost of an additional $7,000. Sportair says it will debut the aircraft at AirVenture Oshkosh later this summer. For more information regarding this "classic" aircraft's included software, click here.
Sportair's pricing lists the iCub at $92,000 "fully equipped and ready to fly." The Bush iCub is fitted with reinforced taller gear and larger tundra tires that allow improved access to less hospitable terrain at the cost of an additional $7,000. Sportair says it will debut the aircraft at AirVenture Oshkosh later this summer. For more information regarding this "classic" aircraft's included software, click here.
Surprised nobody mentioned PilotWizPro yet
PilotWizPro
So it does lots of GA stuff like E6B and NOTAMs and METARs and tries very hard to be clever, like when you are in the METARs with the flightplan selected if you click (tap ?) "wind mem" it will remember the wind (or let you put it in manually) and put it in your flight plan taking into account what the E6B would have done therefore no working out wind drift etc. (but always checking as the pilot has ultimate responsibility for accuracy of course
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Basically an Aviation Swiss Army Tool - with weight & balance and litres to pounds, kilos to flight levels (?), TAS/OAT/Pressure Density Calcs, quadrantal/semi-circular quick reference (based on your course), GPS/CDI, log book, Cached Google Maps and it even remembers how much your navigator weighs !!
Once you've done that with just a few clicks it can produce and email if you have a data connection your PLOG / Flightplan automatically filling in the repetitive bits like Aircraft ID, Type, Equipment:- VHF etc..
I am running it on my iPhone but it is available for use on the iPad and I think that would be much better.
Given that the screen is tiny it's really quite good for looking at UK AIP plates, but I guess when CAA/NATs move the files it cant find them to auto download (not unreasonable I suppose - I can't find my car keys when the wife moves them!).
I emailed the developer and suggested a few enhancements but realistically it's the best bit of software I've seen for £20 that isn't US only. CAA moving map and goto would be nice, touch A/F for data/plates even nicer.
Personally though I would slightly diagree with the guy who said you should only use paper maps, on the grounds that maps are still 2D and cumbersome, you can forget to look at a R area and see that it is only applicable to helicopters, something like this could take all those in-flight cycles away from you as it's there in front of your face, leaving you free to fly not look down.
There is a free PilotWiz but for £20 I'd just go and get the pro version to play with all of the features.
Compared to £2K for a Garmin or Flymap this is peanuts and whilst I haven't used an iPAD in the cockpit to see how the screen fares, but have used one in NYC on a sunny day and it was OK.
I do agree with someone's comment about tablets are not that good for data input iPhone is a nightmare.
Hope you like it. Go to the app store download the PilotWiz and see if you like it (or just bite the bullet and pay £20 for the pro). Cheers
So it does lots of GA stuff like E6B and NOTAMs and METARs and tries very hard to be clever, like when you are in the METARs with the flightplan selected if you click (tap ?) "wind mem" it will remember the wind (or let you put it in manually) and put it in your flight plan taking into account what the E6B would have done therefore no working out wind drift etc. (but always checking as the pilot has ultimate responsibility for accuracy of course
).Basically an Aviation Swiss Army Tool - with weight & balance and litres to pounds, kilos to flight levels (?), TAS/OAT/Pressure Density Calcs, quadrantal/semi-circular quick reference (based on your course), GPS/CDI, log book, Cached Google Maps and it even remembers how much your navigator weighs !!
Once you've done that with just a few clicks it can produce and email if you have a data connection your PLOG / Flightplan automatically filling in the repetitive bits like Aircraft ID, Type, Equipment:- VHF etc..
I am running it on my iPhone but it is available for use on the iPad and I think that would be much better.
Given that the screen is tiny it's really quite good for looking at UK AIP plates, but I guess when CAA/NATs move the files it cant find them to auto download (not unreasonable I suppose - I can't find my car keys when the wife moves them!).
I emailed the developer and suggested a few enhancements but realistically it's the best bit of software I've seen for £20 that isn't US only. CAA moving map and goto would be nice, touch A/F for data/plates even nicer.
Personally though I would slightly diagree with the guy who said you should only use paper maps, on the grounds that maps are still 2D and cumbersome, you can forget to look at a R area and see that it is only applicable to helicopters, something like this could take all those in-flight cycles away from you as it's there in front of your face, leaving you free to fly not look down.
There is a free PilotWiz but for £20 I'd just go and get the pro version to play with all of the features.
Compared to £2K for a Garmin or Flymap this is peanuts and whilst I haven't used an iPAD in the cockpit to see how the screen fares, but have used one in NYC on a sunny day and it was OK.
I do agree with someone's comment about tablets are not that good for data input iPhone is a nightmare.
Hope you like it. Go to the app store download the PilotWiz and see if you like it (or just bite the bullet and pay £20 for the pro). Cheers
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This site is fantastic, every AIP in Europe and some other odd ball places as fully indexed .pdf files. I have the lot installed on my iPad now and am very impressed. for Euro 40 it represents impressive value as you get the full AIP for each country not just the IAP's. The indexing is very impressive and with GoodReaders bookmarking capability you have instant access to the AIP chart you want. Searching is a doddle. They can be used on any machine without restriction (other than as a personal copy of course). So I have them on iPad and iPhone 4 and my mac. They support full printing and most AIP entries are in colour as well.
This site is fantastic, every AIP in Europe and some other odd ball places as fully indexed .pdf files. I have the lot installed on my iPad now and am very impressed. for Euro 40 it represents impressive value as you get the full AIP for each country not just the IAP's. The indexing is very impressive and with GoodReaders bookmarking capability you have instant access to the AIP chart you want. Searching is a doddle. They can be used on any machine without restriction (other than as a personal copy of course). So I have them on iPad and iPhone 4 and my mac. They support full printing and most AIP entries are in colour as well.
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I have full Ordnance Survey, CAA 1:250k and CAA 1:500k of the UK on my iPad. I view using the Memory Map App with GPS showing current position. I bought it to use for planning and quoting but was very pleasantly surprised to find the GPS works very well. From turning it on it takes about 5 seconds to acquire a position and has never dropped out.
Jeppesen have just released an app allowing you to view your approach charts or you can view PDFs of AIPs as mentioned in an earlier post.
It runs spreadsheets, word etc so you can get on with work.....
Get the aeroweather, notam and theseusGrid apps.....
When you land you can read books, the newspaper or watch a film. Surf the net, write emails, post on PPRuNe.....!
The battery really does last 10 hours. I am yet to run out of battery in a normal days flying, sitting around.
In short it is a fantastic bit of kit! After a week you won't leave home without it.
Bilbo
PS I fly corporate 109s and have a 3G Ipad with 64 GB of memory
Jeppesen have just released an app allowing you to view your approach charts or you can view PDFs of AIPs as mentioned in an earlier post.
It runs spreadsheets, word etc so you can get on with work.....
Get the aeroweather, notam and theseusGrid apps.....
When you land you can read books, the newspaper or watch a film. Surf the net, write emails, post on PPRuNe.....!
The battery really does last 10 hours. I am yet to run out of battery in a normal days flying, sitting around.
In short it is a fantastic bit of kit! After a week you won't leave home without it.
Bilbo
PS I fly corporate 109s and have a 3G Ipad with 64 GB of memory
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"Without the Assisted GPS the iphone/ipad GPS is pretty useless"
Not sure if that is based on experience or hearsay. I have used Air Navigation Pro a few times (with 3G turned off as I can't get a network signal at 3000 feet anyway) and it works fabulously well.
Not sure if that is based on experience or hearsay. I have used Air Navigation Pro a few times (with 3G turned off as I can't get a network signal at 3000 feet anyway) and it works fabulously well.
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It isn't my experience.
I used my iPhone to capture tracks for about 30 flights and they all came out with perfect resolution.
All A-GPS does is get the first fix quicker by downloading the latest almanac. It doesn't do anything at all to assist things once the device has a three position fix.
I used my iPhone to capture tracks for about 30 flights and they all came out with perfect resolution.
All A-GPS does is get the first fix quicker by downloading the latest almanac. It doesn't do anything at all to assist things once the device has a three position fix.