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Old 04-14-2011, 09:51 AM
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Default Android aviation navigation Apps?

Not sure if this is the best place to start this thread but I did look through other Forum headers and this seemed the most logical.

I know that the iPad has good apps for aviation Navigation.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a ANDROID app that provides navigation backup data while airborne?

I just bought the Galaxy TAB "for" my wife and am looking to steal it from her for my trips

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Old 04-14-2011, 10:17 AM
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Just got a Droid a few weeks ago and downloaded a bunch of apps I want to try in the air in the near future... For now I downloaded and have heard about:

My Tracks
Share My Position
RMaps (VFR and IFR charts)

Obviously if anyone else out there has previous experience with a good app let us know!
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Old 04-14-2011, 10:20 AM
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I've been playing with Navzilla and Oruxmaps on my Nook Color with TetherGPS (shameless plug ).

I still haven't found anything as nice as foreflight for IOS. Getting an ipad just for foreflight seems tempting, but I'll continue to hold out a bit longer.
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Old 04-14-2011, 10:30 AM
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I was able to follow myself pretty closely on my Droid's google maps while having the GPS turned on last week while in my Piper Archer. Was able to get enough cell signal <3,500ft to refresh the GoogleMaps fast enough to keep up with my track (obviously not at RV speeds...lol).

I want to try those other apps I mentioned because it supposively allows capability to upload "breadcrumbs" like a Spot Messenger to "My Maps" on GoogleMaps even if you dont have cell signal. However I still haven't tried them out in person so I wont vouch for them quite yet
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Old 04-14-2011, 10:31 AM
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Default Android Operating System

I edited the thread title from Droid to Android. Android is an operating system used by many mobile phones. Droid is a specific line of Motorola phones.
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Old 04-14-2011, 10:35 AM
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LOL... I call mine a Droid because its easier then saying HTC Thunderbolt by Verizon Wireless!

....which is an awesome phone compared to any of the other Motorola Droids :-)
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Old 04-27-2011, 04:38 PM
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There's a new app out called Naviator. I've been playing around with it, but haven't taken it flying yet. The developer has been very responsive so far.

It's on the Android market, or you can download it from their website.

http://forum.naviatorapp.com/
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Old 04-27-2011, 08:07 PM
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openflightgps was just released. also you can download sectionals TAC, enroute low alt. WAC on their original app openflight.
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Old 04-28-2011, 08:50 AM
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Fltplan.com also makes an app for Android. Very nice app.
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Old 04-28-2011, 09:16 AM
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Fltplan.com also makes an app for Android. Very nice app.
agreed. Allows you to download airport diagrams, approach charts, ect that can be accessed without an internet connection.

I also downloaded the OpenFlight Map App after reading the above reccomendation (OpenFlightGPS is meant for Android Tablets) and found that its a pretty cool app to let you view VFR sectionals without an internet connection (after doing the original download of the file).

Lots of very cools aviation related apps out there and new ones are coming out every day!
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