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 Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:04 am Post subject: Foreflight |
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I've a -6A with slider and Koger sunscreen and glare shield on the iPad2 and
so far I've not had issues reading the screen. I've noticed that the touch
screen seems a bit sluggish in the air and now I'm wondering if these
screens are thermal sensitive and if the screen is warm then it won't sense
your touch. Anyone else noticing something like this?
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| Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:44 am Post subject: Foreflight |
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http://www.myrv10.com/tips/IFR/WingX/R1/
Here's another thought.....
... by phone
On Jul 26, 2011, at 8:00 AM, MLE <rv6awingman(at)gmail.com (rv6awingman(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
[quote]
I've a -6A with slider and Koger sunscreen and glare shield on the iPad2 and so far I've not had issues reading the screen. I've noticed that the touch screen seems a bit sluggish in the air and now I'm wondering if these screens are thermal sensitive and if the screen is warm then it won't sense your touch. Anyone else noticing something like this?
. I am also running Wing X trial and notice some differences:
Wing-X puts the airport identifier over the airports so you can spot airports when zoomed OUT which is great. However when zoomed IN, those identifiers are in the way. Wish one could turn them off and on as needed.
Wing-X has a touch feature within SUA which shows a description and controlling frequency. Foreflight, has SUA on their system if you show ALL in the "what's here" tap, and then lets you expand a SUA selection for more info. Sometimes the controlling frequency is listed and sometimes it is not. Don't know what is different but it had to be something to do with the data that Foreflight uses to drive their information screen. IFR fliers probably won't have this issue but MOA's seem to be everywhere these days.
I've originally thought Wing X split screen would be great, watch your progress on the map and have and IAP chart to direct your approach and not do the geo referencing on the approach plate. The split screen is pretty neat but if you want IAP charts shown it apparently must be one for your destination airport and not some interim stopping airport. I'm beginning to think that the split screen function is not a big deal.
Wing X maps load quicker and scroll quicker than Foreflight on my iPAD 2 but when zooming in, some clarity gets lost.
Wing X does not automatically move to the TCA maps like Foreflight will when zooming in on those airports (mainly class B airports) that have them.
Marty
Time: 09:23:08 PM PST US
From: RV6 Flyer <[url=mailto:rv6_flyer(at)hotmail.com]rv6_flyer(at)hotmail.com (rv6_flyer(at)hotmail.com)[/url]>
Subject: RE: Fore ffight
I have an anti-glare screen protector. I departed CCB in SoCal IFR due to m
arine layer and landed about 7-hours later after one fuel stop in BGD Texas
around 4 PM local time. No issuses with visibility or heat. Only 0.1 actua
l IFR was without clear sky with no clouds.
IMHO=2C the iPad display is unusable in my airplane (RV-6=2C slider) withou
t an anti-glare screen protector.
It was 101 on the ramp at BGD and the iPad2 was still working. I intentiona
lly left it on the glare shield while the airplane was refueled and I tied
it down. It was overheated an inop. Into the air conditioned office to pay
my bill and use the restroom I went. I then turned the iPad2 on to check th
understorm activity to make sure that a hangar was not needed. The iPad2 wo
rked flawlessly.
The iPad 2 and ForeFlight was all I used for maps=2C charts=2C and books al
l the way to Southwestern PA (Pittsburgh=2C KVVS) and then to AirVenture 20
11 Oshkosh.
From: [url=mailto:cheathco(at)pgtc.com]cheathco(at)pgtc.com (cheathco(at)pgtc.com)[/url]
Subject: Fore ffight
Glad to hear
the responders seem to prefer fore flight. I am not Ifr so plates arent an
issue. My problem has been poor readibility in midday sun=2C and the Ipad (
orig)
gets so hot in the sun thru our canopies that it turns off. anyone else had
that
problem? Charlie H
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tracy(at)rotaryaviation.c
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| Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:28 pm Post subject: Foreflight |
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I was glad to see the availability of an AHRS with new version of WingX.
Gives me an affordable path to a replacement (sort of) for my Bluemountain EFIS when it eventually dies.
I do like the nice resolution on charts in Foreflight though.
Tracy Crook
On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM, MLE <rv6awingman(at)gmail.com (rv6awingman(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
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I've a -6A with slider and Koger sunscreen and glare shield on the iPad2 and so far I've not had issues reading the screen. I've noticed that the touch screen seems a bit sluggish in the air and now I'm wondering if these screens are thermal sensitive and if the screen is warm then it won't sense your touch. Anyone else noticing something like this?
. I am also running Wing X trial and notice some differences:
Wing-X puts the airport identifier over the airports so you can spot airports when zoomed OUT which is great. However when zoomed IN, those identifiers are in the way. Wish one could turn them off and on as needed.
Wing-X has a touch feature within SUA which shows a description and controlling frequency. Foreflight, has SUA on their system if you show ALL in the "what's here" tap, and then lets you expand a SUA selection for more info. Sometimes the controlling frequency is listed and sometimes it is not. Don't know what is different but it had to be something to do with the data that Foreflight uses to drive their information screen. IFR fliers probably won't have this issue but MOA's seem to be everywhere these days.
I've originally thought Wing X split screen would be great, watch your progress on the map and have and IAP chart to direct your approach and not do the geo referencing on the approach plate. The split screen is pretty neat but if you want IAP charts shown it apparently must be one for your destination airport and not some interim stopping airport. I'm beginning to think that the split screen function is not a big deal.
Wing X maps load quicker and scroll quicker than Foreflight on my iPAD 2 but when zooming in, some clarity gets lost.
Wing X does not automatically move to the TCA maps like Foreflight will when zooming in on those airports (mainly class B airports) that have them.
Marty
Time: 09:23:08 PM PST US
From: RV6 Flyer <rv6_flyer(at)hotmail.com (rv6_flyer(at)hotmail.com)>
Subject: RE: Fore ffight
I have an anti-glare screen protector. I departed CCB in SoCal IFR due to m
arine layer and landed about 7-hours later after one fuel stop in BGD Texas
around 4 PM local time. No issuses with visibility or heat. Only 0.1 actua
l IFR was without clear sky with no clouds.
IMHO=2C the iPad display is unusable in my airplane (RV-6=2C slider) withou
t an anti-glare screen protector.
It was 101 on the ramp at BGD and the iPad2 was still working. I intentiona
lly left it on the glare shield while the airplane was refueled and I tied
it down. It was overheated an inop. Into the air conditioned office to pay
my bill and use the restroom I went. I then turned the iPad2 on to check th
understorm activity to make sure that a hangar was not needed. The iPad2 wo
rked flawlessly.
The iPad 2 and ForeFlight was all I used for maps=2C charts=2C and books al
l the way to Southwestern PA (Pittsburgh=2C KVVS) and then to AirVenture 20
11 Oshkosh.
From: cheathco(at)pgtc.com (cheathco(at)pgtc.com)
Subject: Fore ffight
Glad to hear
the responders seem to prefer fore flight. I am not Ifr so plates arent an
issue. My problem has been poor readibility in midday sun=2C and the Ipad (
orig)
gets so hot in the sun thru our canopies that it turns off. anyone else had
that
problem? Charlie H
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bicyclop(at)pacbell.net
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| Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 8:52 pm Post subject: Foreflight |
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Check out Flight Cheetah.
http://www.aviationsafety.com/
Ed Holyoke
On 7/26/2011 8:25 PM, Tracy wrote: [quote] I was glad to see the availability of an AHRS with new version of WingX.
Gives me an affordable path to a replacement (sort of) for my Bluemountain EFIS when it eventually dies.
I do like the nice resolution on charts in Foreflight though.
Tracy Crook
On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM, MLE <rv6awingman(at)gmail.com (rv6awingman(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
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I've a -6A with slider and Koger sunscreen and glare shield on the iPad2 and so far I've not had issues reading the screen. I've noticed that the touch screen seems a bit sluggish in the air and now I'm wondering if these screens are thermal sensitive and if the screen is warm then it won't sense your touch. Anyone else noticing something like this?
. I am also running Wing X trial and notice some differences:
Wing-X puts the airport identifier over the airports so you can spot airports when zoomed OUT which is great. However when zoomed IN, those identifiers are in the way. Wish one could turn them off and on as needed.
Wing-X has a touch feature within SUA which shows a description and controlling frequency. Foreflight, has SUA on their system if you show ALL in the "what's here" tap, and then lets you expand a SUA selection for more info. Sometimes the controlling frequency is listed and sometimes it is not. Don't know what is different but it had to be something to do with the data that Foreflight uses to drive their information screen. IFR fliers probably won't have this issue but MOA's seem to be everywhere these days.
I've originally thought Wing X split screen would be great, watch your progress on the map and have and IAP chart to direct your approach and not do the geo referencing on the approach plate. The split screen is pretty neat but if you want IAP charts shown it apparently must be one for your destination airport and not some interim stopping airport. I'm beginning to think that the split screen function is not a big deal.
Wing X maps load quicker and scroll quicker than Foreflight on my iPAD 2 but when zooming in, some clarity gets lost.
Wing X does not automatically move to the TCA maps like Foreflight will when zooming in on those airports (mainly class B airports) that have them.
Marty
Time: 09:23:08 PM PST US
From: RV6 Flyer <rv6_flyer(at)hotmail.com (rv6_flyer(at)hotmail.com)>
Subject: RE: Fore ffight
I have an anti-glare screen protector. I departed CCB in SoCal IFR due to m
arine layer and landed about 7-hours later after one fuel stop in BGD Texas
around 4 PM local time. No issuses with visibility or heat. Only 0.1 actua
l IFR was without clear sky with no clouds.
IMHO=2C the iPad display is unusable in my airplane (RV-6=2C slider) withou
t an anti-glare screen protector.
It was 101 on the ramp at BGD and the iPad2 was still working. I intentiona
lly left it on the glare shield while the airplane was refueled and I tied
it down. It was overheated an inop. Into the air conditioned office to pay
my bill and use the restroom I went. I then turned the iPad2 on to check th
understorm activity to make sure that a hangar was not needed. The iPad2 wo
rked flawlessly.
The iPad 2 and ForeFlight was all I used for maps=2C charts=2C and books al
l the way to Southwestern PA (Pittsburgh=2C KVVS) and then to AirVenture 20
11 Oshkosh.
From: cheathco(at)pgtc.com (cheathco(at)pgtc.com)
Subject: Fore ffight
Glad to hear
the responders seem to prefer fore flight. I am not Ifr so plates arent an
issue. My problem has been poor readibility in midday sun=2C and the Ipad (
orig)
gets so hot in the sun thru our canopies that it turns off. anyone else had
that
problem? Charlie H
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