Android Tablet and Software Alternative to iPad and Foreflight?

[wirejock]

Originally Posted by gmcjetpilot

Good tip Snowflak. [edit] I found web page, links to DIY (Youtube) and parts? Parts as full kits are sold out, but looks like you can go ala carte.

Do you all recommend 8", 9.7" or 10.1"...... It seems like the bigger Tabs would be harder to fit into the cockpit.

Also, anyone have a Pirep on the latest model Galaxy Tab "A"?

[rzbill]

8" completely satisfactory for me as elect flight bag. But I do have 2 EFIS screens in the panel that aid the awareness thing. Flight use is map enroute as backup that is rarely referenced even though it is always programmed and running, approach plates and a writing tablet for clearances.

[donaziza]

I originally had an I pad. Couldn't see the darn thing in sunlight. Had to memorize where to put my finger on anything that was colored blue. Then I got a nexus 9. Its an android. "That" I can see just fine in the sunlight. But its a BIG sucker at 6" by 9". The whole right half of my instrument panel was empty, so I had room for it.

[gereed75]

I run I fly gps on a Nexus 7.

Perfect sunlight readability. Great software ( never used any thing else but can’t imagine anything else you would need). Seamless updating. Reasonable price. Integrates well with ADSB

The Nexus is old but is a great fit/size in the cockpit. Battery fine for back to back 2.5 hour x-cntry flights. It is sometimes a bit glitchy booting up, but being available for $100 all day long, I just carry two - cheap backup if it’s giving me trouble.

[GalinHdz]

Originally Posted by gmcjetpilot

Do you all recommend 8", 9.7" or 10.1"...... It seems like the bigger Tabs would be harder to fit into the cockpit.

I have the 8" SAMSUNG and I find it perfect for cockpit use. Actual tablet size depends on YOUR preference. Fly with a borrowed tablet and you will quickly find out which size works best for you.

[tomkk]

Originally Posted by gereed75

I run I fly gps on a Nexus 7.

Perfect sunlight readability. Great software ( never used any thing else but can?t imagine anything else you would need). Seamless updating. Reasonable price. Integrates well with ADSB

The Nexus is old but is a great fit/size in the cockpit. Battery fine for back to back 2.5 hour x-cntry flights. It is sometimes a bit glitchy booting up, but being available for $100 all day long, I just carry two - cheap backup if it?s giving me trouble.

My old eyes find the Nexus 7 to be a bit small. I use the Nexus 9. Fits nicely in my RV-12 and my single seat Panther. Been using it almost 5 years now and, as Gary says, it works great.

[okdonn]

Originally Posted by wirejock

Also, anyone have a Pirep on the latest model Galaxy Tab "A"?

I have both a 2017 Tab S2 and a 2019 Tab A, both in 8". The S2 is a little wider than the A, and considerably brighter and easier to read in the cockpit. I didn't expect that. I only got the A because it was on sale (black Friday) when I needed a new phone, and it has cellular data which I thought would be great on x-countries. It is, but is harder to see. My wife (co-pilot/navigator hates the A and likes the S2.

Others love their A's - YMMV.

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by gmcjetpilot

Do you all recommend 8", 9.7" or 10.1"...... It seems like the bigger Tabs would be harder to fit into the cockpit.

I've used a larger iPad (don't know the exact dimension, one of the earlier ones before the "mini" came out), a Nexus 7", and my current Samsung 8". The Nexus and Samsung are physically about the same size, most of the difference is the size of the bezel around the screen.

I was able to make the iPad work on my kneeboard, but it was larger than I thought comfortable. The Nexus and Samsung are almost the same width as the clipboard that came with my kneeboard, so they fit well.

If you're thinking about a RAM mount or a panel mount of some kind, you may be able to find a place where the larger screens fit well. I don't think I would bother. My other navigator is a Garmin Aera 660, and even it is adequately sized when it comes right down to it.

[Pilot135pd]

Originally Posted by Canadian_JOY

FltPlanGO is a particular bargain for Canadians. While the FAA makes chart data available for free, Nav Canada does not. This Canadian chart data is provided at zero cost by FltPlanGO, making it the only source of free nav data for Canadian airspace.

Now that FltPlan was bought by Garmin I hope they don't go charging you for those maps now, it's still Garmin after all.

I was just thinking about that this weekend. So this Samsung Tab A 2019 is better to read in the sunlight compared to the Mini?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W6KTCX2...NrPXRydWU&th=1

[okdonn]

Originally Posted by Pilot135pd

<snip> So this Samsung Tab A 2019 is better to read in the sunlight compared to the Mini?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W6KTCX2...NrPXRydWU&th=1

Mine is an SM-T387V - I don't know what the difference is, but yes, it is easier to read than the mini.