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gbrasch

Joined: 22 May 2006
Posts: 866
Location: Arizona

Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 11:52 am Post subject: New (Free) Aviation App

"Airport Courtesy Cars" is a new Google Play/Apple iPhone app that lists over 1100 airports nationwide that have crew/courtesy cars.  Make sure you search for it in the phone store, as searching from a tablet won't work.  You can load it on an iPad by changing the search function in the app store from iPad apps to iPhone apps.You can dial the listing directly from the app to see if a car is available.  If you have a listing that I missed, or a correction, you can email me via the app, or to airportcars101(at)gmail.com. Thanks for looking.  Glenn

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Glenn Brasch
RV-9A Flying
Medevac Helicopter Pilot (Ret)
Owner, "Airport Courtesy Cars" Website www.airportcourtesycars.com

gbrasch

Joined: 22 May 2006
Posts: 866
Location: Arizona

Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: New (Free) Aviation App

Thank you AOPA for reviewing the Airport Courtesy Car app in the February issue on page 37. The review states the app is only available for iPhone, however that is incorrect. And thanks also to AvWeb who reviewed it earlier. The app is available for Android in the Google Play Store, so you Android users, please check it out. The app is totally free and now lists over 1100 locations nationwide. And thanks to all the folks on this forum who contributed listings. Glenn

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Glenn Brasch
RV-9A Flying
Medevac Helicopter Pilot (Ret)
Owner, "Airport Courtesy Cars" Website www.airportcourtesycars.com

commanderpic

Joined: 20 Jun 2013
Posts: 7

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 5:37 am Post subject: Re: New (Free) Aviation App

WHY DOES THIS APP REQUIRE ACCESS TO EVERY PERSONAL PIECE OF INFORMATION ON MY PHONE TO WORK?????

ACCESS TO MY CALENDAR CONTACTS PHOTOS AND FILES ALONG WITH ALL MY CALL INFORMATION??????

GET REAL THIS APP IS A MAP LOCATOR AND SHOULD ONLY REQUIRE ACCESS TO MY LOCATION IF "NEAREST" IS A SELECTION AVAILABLE...

PHONE... MAYBE FOR CALLING THE FBO CHOSEN BUT NOT ALL THE HISTORY AND FILES FOR CONTACTS..

I ALWAYS WORRY ABOUT SOMETHING FOR "FREE" AS THE OLD SAYING GOES "THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AS A FREE LUNCH"..

MAYBE YOU SELL OR MARKET ALL THE INFO YOU COLLECT.. WHO KNOWS BUT BEING A GREAT APP DOES NOT WARRANT SECURING THE VAST AMOUNT OF INFORMATION UNRELATED TO THE APP...

gbrasch

Joined: 22 May 2006
Posts: 866
Location: Arizona

Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:53 am Post subject: Re: New (Free) Aviation App

 	  commanderpic wrote: 	
		  WHY DOES THIS APP REQUIRE ACCESS TO EVERY PERSONAL PIECE OF INFORMATION ON MY PHONE TO WORK?????

ACCESS TO MY CALENDAR CONTACTS PHOTOS AND FILES ALONG WITH ALL MY CALL INFORMATION??????

GET REAL THIS APP IS A MAP LOCATOR AND SHOULD ONLY REQUIRE ACCESS TO MY LOCATION IF "NEAREST" IS A SELECTION AVAILABLE...

PHONE... MAYBE FOR CALLING THE FBO CHOSEN BUT NOT ALL THE HISTORY AND FILES FOR CONTACTS..

I ALWAYS WORRY ABOUT SOMETHING FOR "FREE" AS THE OLD SAYING GOES "THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AS A FREE LUNCH"..

MAYBE YOU SELL OR MARKET ALL THE INFO YOU COLLECT.. WHO KNOWS BUT BEING A GREAT APP DOES NOT WARRANT SECURING THE VAST AMOUNT OF INFORMATION UNRELATED TO THE APP... 	


I agree totally, and I don't use or see those permissions. This is mostly a Android issue. They are for several add on's that are standard in the app business.  For example, my app will only ask for location, and that is if you want to see your own location on the Google map.  The other permissions I do not use, for example the ability to post pictures, then that app would ask to have access to your photos.  When I questioned my app company about this, this is there response:

 

Dear iBuildApp Users,

With over 1 million customers, and 30,000+ downloads, iBuildApp prides itself in being able to make it easy for customers to build and quickly update their app into the marketplace.

Each app made by iBuildApp has a list of permissions which are a standard amongst the most popular apps on the Google/Apple marketplace to allow their apps flexible implementation for any feature changes in their app.

App creators at iBuildApp do not have any access to the data from the devices using their app,

the permissions allow better functionality of the features on the app.

Regards,

iBuildApp Team

 

I hope this eases your mind.  Glenn

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Glenn Brasch
RV-9A Flying
Medevac Helicopter Pilot (Ret)
Owner, "Airport Courtesy Cars" Website www.airportcourtesycars.com

gbrasch

Joined: 22 May 2006
Posts: 866
Location: Arizona

Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: New (Free) Aviation App

Wanted to update the list with the following, the Airport Courtesy Car app as of this date has over 1300 listings nationwide with over 5000 pilots that have downloaded the app.  It continues to be covered by major publications.  Since AvWeb covered it and AOPA Pilot magazine in the February issue, it has most recently been favored by G.A. News.  Also I can now upload  pictures of your favorite crew cars to the state listings, so email those pictures to me at airportcars101(at)gmail.com.  And keep those entries coming!

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Glenn Brasch
RV-9A Flying
Medevac Helicopter Pilot (Ret)
Owner, "Airport Courtesy Cars" Website www.airportcourtesycars.com

gbrasch

Joined: 22 May 2006
Posts: 866
Location: Arizona

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 9:54 am Post subject: Re: New (Free) Aviation App

Now approaching 6000 pilots using the app with over 1350 listings, and a recent review on the EAA website.  And in a feeble attempt to recoup my costs, I am now offering very reasonably priced ad's for aviation related businesses as I keep my word to keep this app free for pilots. If you or someone you know may be interested, please email me at airportcars101(at)gmail.com for rates. And please tell your FBO where you found them.  Thank you.  Glenn

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Glenn Brasch
RV-9A Flying
Medevac Helicopter Pilot (Ret)
Owner, "Airport Courtesy Cars" Website www.airportcourtesycars.com

gbrasch

Joined: 22 May 2006
Posts: 866
Location: Arizona

Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: New (Free) Aviation App

I still get a lot of questions on how to download the Airport Courtesy Cars app on an iPad.   So here are some simple instructions on how to do so. The app is approaching 1400 car listings with over 6,400 pilots that have downloaded the app.  Glenn



Go to the app store on your iPad,

Click the search box and search for Airport Courtesy Cars,

The search will not show any results, however when the search is complete a bar of menus will appear along the top of the page,

The very first one on the left says "Ipad only",

Click it to show a drop down menu,

Choose "iPhone only" and Airport Courtesy Cars" will be displayed, and you can download the app.

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Glenn Brasch
RV-9A Flying
Medevac Helicopter Pilot (Ret)
Owner, "Airport Courtesy Cars" Website www.airportcourtesycars.com

gbrasch

Joined: 22 May 2006
Posts: 866
Location: Arizona

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: New (Free) Aviation App

I can now insert photos of your courtesy cars into the app listings.  Feel free to email me your photos, and please be sure to indicate in the title of the email the airport ID and/or city location, and if there is more than one FBO, which one the car is located at.  The app has broken 1400 locations nationwide.  Thanks, Glenn Email to airportcars101(at)gmail.com

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Glenn Brasch
RV-9A Flying
Medevac Helicopter Pilot (Ret)
Owner, "Airport Courtesy Cars" Website www.airportcourtesycars.com

gbrasch

Joined: 22 May 2006
Posts: 866
Location: Arizona

Posted: Sun Jun 14, 2015 2:58 pm Post subject: Re: New (Free) Aviation App

Quick update, 18,000 launches, more discounts being added for users, more positive national press coverage and keeping it free to pilots.  Thanks, Glenn

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Glenn Brasch
RV-9A Flying
Medevac Helicopter Pilot (Ret)
Owner, "Airport Courtesy Cars" Website www.airportcourtesycars.com

gbrasch

Joined: 22 May 2006
Posts: 866
Location: Arizona

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:09 am Post subject: Re: New (Free) Aviation App

Thank you iPhone users for waiting out the IOS 9 upgrade while the Airport Courtesy Car app was down. The app is back up for all users and the layout and look of the app has been upgraded also. The listings continue to grow, currently at over 1,520, and approaches 25,000 launches. Please continue to send in listings I have missed or corrections that need to be made and I will get right on them. And if you use and like the app, please consider a small donation to help with expenses, even the tip that you leave on the lunch counter is appreciated.  There are PayPal links on the app, and my mailing address is also listed within the app.  Glenn

PS: Also wanted to mention the app now has a search function that many people asked for.

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Glenn Brasch
RV-9A Flying
Medevac Helicopter Pilot (Ret)
Owner, "Airport Courtesy Cars" Website www.airportcourtesycars.com

gbrasch

Joined: 22 May 2006
Posts: 866
Location: Arizona

Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: New (Free) Aviation App

We just completed a major upgrade to Airport Courtesy Cars App, which now makes the app available on ALL devices, including the web.  Please upgrade your app to the latest version.  If your phone does not support the app, then go to our new website, www.airportcourtesycars.com   The site is mobile friendly and you can place its icon to your phone or tablet screen.  Both versions show Google maps for each state, the app version still shows the entire US map which some people prefer.  The site currently lists over 1560 cars. Thanks for your input and contact us with any questions, new listings, or corrections to airportcars101(at)gmail.com  And please check out our advertisers and FBO’s who offer you fuel discounts.  The app remains free.

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Glenn Brasch
RV-9A Flying
Medevac Helicopter Pilot (Ret)
Owner, "Airport Courtesy Cars" Website www.airportcourtesycars.com

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