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From: George Wehrung <gw5@me.com>
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Subject: Re: [LML] iPad
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I couldn't resist and had to type in on this subject. =20

I have been using the iPad since 2010 and also with the first version of for=
eflight when it came to us.  The first generation of ipad did not have cell c=
apability so I was limited to preflight planning whenever I was in wifi rece=
ption.  However, last year I bought the latest version with cell capability a=
nd now I can receive last minute updates including wx up until I loose cell r=
eception during climbout. =20

Once I am enroute I pretty much turn it off until its time for me to pull up=
 airport diagrams, approach plates, etc.  unlesssss, ATC hands sends me to a=
 point I am not familiar with. =20

I was wearing the iPad on my leg with the clip leg strap, but now it gets cr=
ammed in between the seats.

We also upgraded the airplane to ADS-B out (GTX330-ES) and the Freeflight AD=
S-B receiver into our Advanced Flight Systems 4500S receiver.  It works grea=
t!!!  The weather, at least on the east coast, seems to refresh every minute=
 to two minutes.  I love being able to look at METARS and TAFs.  Traffic cou=
ld be better displayed as the only way to see most of it is in the map mode o=
verhead view.  In the attitude display, +/- 30 =CB=9A of centerline, +/- 250=
0' and six miles are where the traffic must be to be displayed.

Back to the iPad.  With the EFIS displaying the route, I can see most of the=
 points along the route although I don't have any IFR charts or plates displ=
ayed in the EFIS.

What I have come to is having the iPad for flight planning, limited enroute u=
se, and terminal area use of approach plates and taxi diagrams.  I would lov=
e to have the disposable income to have all of my enroute and terminal area c=
harts displayed in a more 'heads-up' within my avionics.  Those subscription=
s are just too expensive in the avionics package we have.  I understand that=
 the new Garmin G3X have made all the terrain and navdata more affordable. =20=


If it were designing the next generation of avionics panels, I would look to=
 have the ability for users to upload connect and display content off the iP=
ad.  In my mind its frustrating paying for the same content on two different=
 devices, maintaining IFR certification, and being safe in the use of all ou=
r devices in the cockpit.

George - out


Sent from my iPad

> On Jun 27, 2014, at 23:18, "Greenbacks, UnLtd." <n4zq@verizon.net> wrote:
>=20
> Spend all day in the sun and you=E2=80=99ll get 2nd degree sunburn=E2=80=A6=
..
>=20
> I think the best solution to my problem is:
>=20
> Do all of my flight planning and fully charge the iPad on the ground.
> Keep the iPad out of direct sunlight.
> And shut it down until you really need the approach plates.
> I=E2=80=99ve got traffic on my MFD but no weather.
> The iPad talks bluetooth to Stratus and this is useful weather capability.=

>=20
> But, there is no compelling reason to have the iPad plugged in and chargin=
g all the time, just power it up when you need it then shut it down.
> It brings amazing capability into the cockpit.
> I also bring amazing capabilities into the cockpit, but without a relief t=
ube/bottle, I=E2=80=99d be up the creek!
>=20
> :-)
>=20
> Angier Ames
> N4ZQ
>=20
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