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04-14-2011, 09:51 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Geneva, IL
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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
Oscar
Last edited by n5lp : 04-14-2011 at 10:29 AM.
Reason: Droid is a specific phone that runs the Android Operating System
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04-14-2011, 10:17 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lancaster, PA
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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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Lancaster, PA l RV-7 #3898 l Empennage l N627AB
"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things" ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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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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04-14-2011, 10:30 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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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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Lancaster, PA l RV-7 #3898 l Empennage l N627AB
"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things" ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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04-14-2011, 10:31 AM
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fugio ergo sum
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Carlsbad, NM
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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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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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Andrew
Lancaster, PA l RV-7 #3898 l Empennage l N627AB
"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things" ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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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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04-27-2011, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: jacksonville il
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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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04-28-2011, 08:50 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
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Fltplan.com also makes an app for Android. Very nice app.
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04-28-2011, 09:16 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by woodmanrog
Fltplan.com also makes an app for Android. Very nice app.
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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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Lancaster, PA l RV-7 #3898 l Empennage l N627AB
"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things" ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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