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Old 11-26-2010, 11:09 AM
ADMatthews ADMatthews is offline
 
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I've found iFlightplanner.com very helpful. Yes works on Droid.
Their mobile interface is accessible via mobile.iFlightPlanner.com.
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Old 11-26-2010, 11:35 AM
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Default Which model?

I have the Droid X and am very pleased with it. There are a couple of newer models like the pro you might like if you were a black berry guy. My first chose is the X.
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Old 11-26-2010, 12:16 PM
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Default App Access

Is anyone concerned about the access to your private information many apps seem to require? I'm new to the Droid but every app I've gone to download want me to grant access to my contacts and other information I won't allow. Isn't this a concern? Sure like the Droid otherwise. Not as good a unit for the basic PDA functions like Palm was but it does so much more!!
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Old 11-27-2010, 12:34 AM
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Default Android application security

I believe it is a concern. Here is an article that explains some of the issues:

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/burnette/c...cy-threat/1987

I am less concerned about the application accessing private data than I am with what the application will do with the data. For example, if the application has no way to send the data to another application or to send it out of the phone, then there is less risk.

My strong advice is to not put information on a computer that you *really* don't want others to have, or ensure that that computer does not have access to the Internet. The creativity of the crooks is really amazing.
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Old 11-27-2010, 08:22 PM
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I found a program called RMaps which has selectable maps, including VFR and IFR Low and High.
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Old 12-05-2010, 02:35 PM
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I just bought the Droid X from Verizon - it's incredible! Have not loaded aviation apps but I'm reviewing what's available.
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Old 12-12-2010, 04:04 PM
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Default Droid Apps

Do any of these apps have an actual moving map display with weather, tfr's and such displayed near real time?

Also, what is the latest on using a mobile phone for data while airborn? How well does it work and is it legal?


Looking at getting a Droid myself next month.
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Old 03-12-2011, 06:18 AM
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So has anyone found an app that will list the TFR's??

I am thinking about dumping my xm weather on the 496, the thing I will miss the most is the TFR's.
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Old 03-12-2011, 07:00 AM
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Oh..plus you can lock your phone and wipe its info remotely. So, someone steals your phone, you press a button and POW..phone wiped of information.
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