Skydemon
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Skydemon
Morning all
I have finally gotten around to trying a free trial of Skydemon, and can see what everyone is raving about, it's brilliant.
Would now like to subscribe to it, but don't know if I have to wait for the 30 day trial to end, (I'm at 14 days). If not, do they email you another password to use the full version, and will the software re-prompt you for it? (Only had to put in the trial password once).
I'm not brilliant with computers, so please be gentle!
I have finally gotten around to trying a free trial of Skydemon, and can see what everyone is raving about, it's brilliant.
Would now like to subscribe to it, but don't know if I have to wait for the 30 day trial to end, (I'm at 14 days). If not, do they email you another password to use the full version, and will the software re-prompt you for it? (Only had to put in the trial password once).
I'm not brilliant with computers, so please be gentle!
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From: Delfgauw, NL
Joined: May 2005
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From: France
I've been using it occasionally for 18 months and love it. Haven't yet got to grips with all the functions. Maybe the CAA should include SkyDemon training (suitably 'dis-identified' to avoid appearing to endorse one commercial product over another) in the PPL syllabus?
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From: Ireland/UK
Have to agree Skydemon is fantastic! Incredibly useful tool and especially in areas of complicated airspace for the regular VFR user. Worth the cost for anyone doing a reasonable amount of flying or who would do longer trips.
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From: Scotland
Doing my 6th flight this week since buying SD. The first 3 were chart with SD as back up. The 4th and 5th was SD, with chart back up, and this week will be a tootle around familiar places with the chart in the flight bag (still handy though). Just got to figure out how to print from SD.
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Doing my 6th flight this week since buying SD. The first 3 were chart with SD as back up. The 4th and 5th was SD, with chart back up, and this week will be a tootle around familiar places with the chart in the flight bag (still handy though). Just got to figure out how to print from SD.
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From: Dubai
Brilliant bit of software.
So impressed that I ditched my Garmin 495 & Aera 500 in favour of SD running on Ipad mini.
On board GPS of the ipad has performed without a glitch even whilst buried deep in the cockpit. No external antenna required.
So impressed that I ditched my Garmin 495 & Aera 500 in favour of SD running on Ipad mini.
On board GPS of the ipad has performed without a glitch even whilst buried deep in the cockpit. No external antenna required.
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From: Scotland
Mine is kept on a closeable kneeboard. Shut the lid, dumped it in the flight bag in the back of the car, drove home whilst being beeped at that I was in the Leuchars zone. Complete track recorded all the way.
Runway HD by the way.
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From: The World
Just order your permanent license key and your are fine.
Yes, for now Skydemon is probably the best current mobile device VFR moving map solution for flying in the UK (and some of Europe). But, it still needs the "only an additional aid" disclaimer, as it is by far not flawless. I really like it, but it appears to be in a critical development stage now. It is quite mature for such an additional application on non-certified platforms, but it is also on the edge of being "over-featured" (the thing that almost completely killed AirNavigationPro as a recommendable solution). If they are unable to keep the features rolled out in good quality, they are quite soon in danger of drowning in the complexity of european airspaces. The next follow-upper, Jeppesen MFDVFR, is surprisingly slow (too slow in development), but constantly closing in. But, for the next few cycles, they are in pole position, indeed.
Yes, for now Skydemon is probably the best current mobile device VFR moving map solution for flying in the UK (and some of Europe). But, it still needs the "only an additional aid" disclaimer, as it is by far not flawless. I really like it, but it appears to be in a critical development stage now. It is quite mature for such an additional application on non-certified platforms, but it is also on the edge of being "over-featured" (the thing that almost completely killed AirNavigationPro as a recommendable solution). If they are unable to keep the features rolled out in good quality, they are quite soon in danger of drowning in the complexity of european airspaces. The next follow-upper, Jeppesen MFDVFR, is surprisingly slow (too slow in development), but constantly closing in. But, for the next few cycles, they are in pole position, indeed.
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From: Sherborne, UK
Rob from SkyDemon here!
It makes us really proud to hear such praise, so thank you, one and all!
Regarding training on SkyDemon use, the (already mentioned) videos can be handy for getting an idea of the basics, but it is also possible to have me come to your club to do a kind of tips-and-tricks session...
Obviously, if I am taken out of the office during the working week then SkyDemon would need to be compensated, and I would need expenses covered regardless; but if this sounds interesting then get in touch (via our main website, ideally) and I will check my diary.
It makes us really proud to hear such praise, so thank you, one and all!
Regarding training on SkyDemon use, the (already mentioned) videos can be handy for getting an idea of the basics, but it is also possible to have me come to your club to do a kind of tips-and-tricks session...
Obviously, if I am taken out of the office during the working week then SkyDemon would need to be compensated, and I would need expenses covered regardless; but if this sounds interesting then get in touch (via our main website, ideally) and I will check my diary.
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From: Ansião (PT)
May one deduce from this that SD is entirely an amateur initiative, not employing paid staff? If true, that would be more impressive than ever!
If not, I might be quite interested to join the team...
If not, I might be quite interested to join the team...
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From: Glens o' Angus by way of LA
Been using SD for a few years now on trips round the UK and Europe, it is the absolute dogs bollox especially for multi day cross countries where you need to file flight plans and GAR's.
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From: Sherborne, UK
Jan, I assure you we are a professional outfit, and our staff are paid.
However, we are an exceptionally lean company - a lot of work goes into refining our internal systems to promote high efficiency and keep costs on us down - its one of the reasons why we have not needed to increase the price of SkyDemon since it was conceived. Therefore, for me to be out of the office even for one day will need careful scheduling and recompense... I am the first employee so a lot rests on my shoulders!
I hope that clarifies.
However, we are an exceptionally lean company - a lot of work goes into refining our internal systems to promote high efficiency and keep costs on us down - its one of the reasons why we have not needed to increase the price of SkyDemon since it was conceived. Therefore, for me to be out of the office even for one day will need careful scheduling and recompense... I am the first employee so a lot rests on my shoulders!
I hope that clarifies.
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From: Sherborne, UK
Economies of scale certainly do help, but I can confirm that contrary to all other companies I have worked for in the past, there is a massive drive towards internal efficiency (that actually translates into real efficiency!), and getting more done with less so that more resources can be ploughed right back into development; which might be product development, or to make custom tools (to the same standard as our product) that further drive efficiency. Its quite remarkable!