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04-05-2011, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
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Ipad Update
My -8A N192NM - flew for the first time last Sunday. Therefore, it is now time to slowly progress from building issues to flight operations.
Not trying to start a debate akin to primer wars or taildragger/nosedragger discussions, but I am considering purchasing an Ipad II to use for aviation applications - but am frankly confused and somewhat overwhelmed by the vast amount of info - and opinions - out there.
For those of you using either Ipad version in your RV, request the latest opinions (facts?) regarding:
1. Memory requirements
2. Flight Planning apps
3. VFR/IFR flight apps
4. Vis issues
5. RV-8A operation by a left handed pilot
6. Value of Sporty's kneboard and anti-glare cover
I know - answers have been posted previously, but I'm looking for the latest gouge.
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04-05-2011, 09:26 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sacramento, CA
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I have been using the original version of IPAD 3GS with ForeFlight app for some time now and here is my take and experience with it.
Overall experience is great and very happy. My main reason for getting the 3GS was the ability to use its GPS but now with the availability of external GPS, I don't think it is needed any more. I don't subscribe to AT&T data services either as I use MYWI application on my IPHONE when ever I am not home to use the WIFI.
There are certainly some glare issues but still readable, specially if it is not mounted in a fix position. The other major issue is over heating if left in the sun or really warm area and it will shut down. Other then that, I have not had any issues. For IFR, it has been great as I has every thing you need. I just carry some old maps and print just my destination airport approach plate with me as the back up.
If any thing happens to my IPAD, I would certainly buy one again.
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04-05-2011, 10:07 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: SoCal
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Booger,
About time you told the group of your first flight (and second). Where are the pictures?????
In regards to the IPAD, I can help you with that. I have been doing flight test at work for different types of aircraft. Pointy nose and helos. I have also used it extensively in my RV. Can give you the goods and bads, which App works well, etc. You can also barrow the IPAD once you get familiar with you new bird.
Let me know the next time you go out to the hangar and I will bring it with me. Congrats once again on your first flight. It was an honor to be a part of it.
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The information that I post is just that; information and my own personal experiences. You need to weight out the pros and cons and make up your own mind/decisions. The pictures posted may not show the final stage or configuration. Build at your own risk.
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04-05-2011, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Vero Beach, FL
Posts: 881
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bavafa
I have been using the original version of IPAD 3GS with ForeFlight app for some time now and here is my take and experience with it.
Overall experience is great and very happy. My main reason for getting the 3GS was the ability to use its GPS but now with the availability of external GPS, I don't think it is needed any more. I don't subscribe to AT&T data services either as I use MYWI application on my IPHONE when ever I am not home to use the WIFI.
There are certainly some glare issues but still readable, specially if it is not mounted in a fix position. The other major issue is over heating if left in the sun or really warm area and it will shut down. Other then that, I have not had any issues. For IFR, it has been great as I has every thing you need. I just carry some old maps and print just my destination airport approach plate with me as the back up.
If any thing happens to my IPAD, I would certainly buy one again.
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This has been my exact experience as well with my iPad. Dittos, completely; however, I would add that the overheating issue has become predictable and manageable in almost all cases, once I gained some experience with it.
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04-05-2011, 11:42 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 705
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iPhone wifi for ipad?
Can you explain how to get wifi on your ipad using
the iPhone? Do you need to install an app.?
Thanks. Al
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04-05-2011, 12:09 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Ashland, OR
Posts: 2,574
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disappoiinted with IPad

On the strength of suggestions in previous threads that the anti-glare screen protectors helped with readability in the bright sun, I tried one. The one I tried was ScreenGardz, or something like that.
Anyway, I'm very disappointed. The screen guard does help reduce the glare some, so that you can always tilt the iPad enough to get rid of it. But the screen is just not bright enough for full sunlight. It is dimly visible, and if you really look hard, you can read details off the chart, but it is just not bright enough to enable a quick look like you would a paper sectional.
Even if I position it so my shaddow is cast across it, it is still too dim to be very useful.
So I'm still looking for a versatile device for electronic charts.
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04-05-2011, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 3,351
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Quote:
Originally Posted by agirard7a
Can you explain how to get wifi on your ipad using
the iPhone? Do you need to install an app.?
Thanks. Al
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Yes, there is an app called MyWI tethering that you need to purchase (rather inexpensive). This requires to jailbreak your Iphone but it is of no consequence nor illigale.
MYWI will turn your Iphone into a WiIFi device and you can connect to it much like any other wireless WiFi device and as long as your Iphone has access to internet, then your Ipad or any other wireless device like a laptop can have access.
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04-05-2011, 01:01 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Posts: 7
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scsmith
Even if I position it so my shaddow is cast across it, it is still too dim to be very useful.
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Just out of curiosity is that even with the Brightness adjusted in the Settings.app >> Brightness ?
The default setting is about half of the total brightness the screen can actually do.
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04-05-2011, 02:03 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Ashland, OR
Posts: 2,574
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screen brightness
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Originally Posted by HowardGMac
Just out of curiosity is that even with the Brightness adjusted in the Settings.app >> Brightness ?
The default setting is about half of the total brightness the screen can actually do.
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Yes, we had the screen brightness turned all the way up.
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Steve Smith
Aeronautical Engineer
RV-8 N825RV
IO-360 A1A
WW 200RV
"The Magic Carpet"
Hobbs 625
LS6-15/18W sailplane SOLD
bought my old LS6-A back!! 
VAF donation Jan 2020
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04-05-2011, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 705
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Wifi app.
Hi Bavfa. I looked for the app. "mywi"
it did not come up. Do you have the app. Developer
company name? Thanks. Al
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