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Late to the party but I can confirm that the GPS part of the Ipad works well up to FL250. I just flew down to the central US
using a 3G Ipad [w/ no sim card installed] and the GPS worked very well. Btw the cabin was at 9,000ft
FWIW
J. Johnson
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From: Michael Smith <mdpilot982@gmail.com>
Date: Saturday, January 1, 2011 6:29 pm
Subject: [LML] IPAD operating envelope
I have an unpressurized IV that t I routinely operate at FL230 and above.Has anyone actually used an IPAD up there and how did it work? Back a
couple years ago I tried that HP5550 PDA and a blue toothed GPS and XM
antenna for weather. It was junk. The reason ultimately was proven to be
the touch screen would deflect with the pressure changes and lead to
spurious commands. HP actually wanted to check the device in their
barometric chamber and determined the design flaw wasn't fixable. I went to
a 496 and it has been bullet proof. I would appreciate any thoughts on the
ipad.
Michael Smith
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