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03-30-2015, 06:15 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 4,218
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The iFly's feature set is nice, but I couldn't get either one I had to operate reliably. Reliably meaning that I could turn it on and expect it to work every time, or could expect it not to do something really odd in-flight.
Thankfully, Aircraft Spruce and iFly stood behind the unit, and I was able to return it. I purchased a used G695 to replace it and have been very impressed with the functionality, clarity of the screen, and the reliability of the 695.
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Kyle Boatright
Marietta, GA
2001 RV-6 N46KB
2019(?) RV-10
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04-01-2015, 07:03 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Topeka
Posts: 323
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ifly 740
I have flown behind the new 740 for only maybe four hours. Although physically, it looks like the 720, in reality it is a big step up. The faster processor really turned this unit around. The unit supports a wide variety of ADS-B units. I'm using mine with a Skyradar. The 720 I had originally would only find the Skyradar wifi occasionally. I will admit, I still have some issues with the 740 wifi connection, but it is an improvement. The touch screens functionality is also a vast improvement as is the menu displays. Everything is intuitive with information popping up immediately. Searching for airports is so much easier than the Garmin x96's approach.
The ifly talks to the TruTrak autopilot and the GRT EFIS with ease. Screen brightness is not an issue, in fact, even in broad daylight, I have mine turned down a notch. I'm not a huge fan of touch screens so I mounted mine in a locaction where I could steady my hand with my thumb on the side of the 740's case while touching the screen with my index finger - easy peasey. Other nice features include airport fuel price display options (now free), full ADSB weather including TAFs, METARs, Winds Aloft, etc. where available. Weather radar is now also portrayed on the sectional chart screen. The 740 includes an internal backup/flightplanning battery good for apprx 30 min use. The clarity of the charts on the ifly screen is so clear that I most often just leave my ipad at home. As I said, my only complaint is the ADSB wifi connection and that could be more the Skyradar, or 'me' than the ifly (although the ipad connects to the Skyradar every time!). Recycling usually solves the problem. Also, I haven't spoken with Adventure Pilot about this issue so maybe not fair to bag on this too much. Finally, I have had great success using the internal gps antenna, however that certainly could be a function of unit location, but its nice not to have another hockey puck to deal with.
Accept for the ADS-B wifi connection issue, I am very satisfied with the 740. Well worth my money, yours may differ.
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Steve Stucky
Topeka, Ks
N282S - VariEze 500+ hrs
N283S - RV-7 1400+ hrs
KC-135 A/D/E Boomer (Ret.)
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04-01-2015, 03:34 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Harrisburg, Pa
Posts: 759
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RV6_OKLA
Adventure Pilot advised me that the 720 will not support the 740 screen, but two new screen layers should make it act like new. Guess I will go ahead and get the screen replaced. Otherwise it is a good bang for the buck.
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Interesting. Well, whatever it is, it is certainly slightly different than my previous screen - besides the fact that it now responds to my touch once again 
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04-01-2015, 04:26 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Pasadena, California
Posts: 214
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GDL-39
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Originally Posted by moll780
Anyone have anything to say about the iFly app and/or the device?
I have a g696 and love it but im looking for something that doesnt have XM fees for weather etc and would love to be able to slave it to my truetrack.
thanks!
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Sorry, no experience with iFly. However, if your goal is to replace XM with free weather, why not add a GDL-39 to your GPSMAP 696? I use my 39 with my Garmin Pilot app and Aera 500 and am very happy with it.
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04-22-2015, 06:46 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 340
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I am also interested in the 740 from Ifly due to it's price and features (bright screen, serial out for autopilot). Currently, I use ForeFlight in an iPad. Although very happy with the performance of ForeFlight, the iPad is hardly visible in the RV6 and no serial out for an autopilot. I have a question for you guys: The 740 is available bundled with a SkyGuard ADSB In/Out unit. But this system is all portable. So is there any benefit of purchasing this bundle if portable systems are not approved for use? Would the SkyGuard be senseless as we approach 2020?
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Manny Oro
RV-6/A
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04-22-2015, 12:02 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Largo, FL
Posts: 1,029
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Just an opinion, but
I have owned all (3) models of the iFly, over the years. I currently have an new 740 on my -6A panel. I do really like it. All of the iFlys have been compatible with several of the portable and built-in ADS-B systems. At one time, I was going with the Skyguard system for ADS-B in/out. I even went so far as to install (3) DeltaPop antennas on the bottom of plane. However, with the new Navworx, and Freeflight "compliant" boxes available, the price point for the Skyguard does not make it competitive. The Freeflight and Navworx will both work with the iFly or an iPad.
After a visit to SnF, this morning, and talking with iLevel, and Freeflight, the Skyguard is not on my menu.
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RV-10 Co-built, maintained, flown (sold)
RV-8A Maintained and flown (Sold)
RV-6A Bought and Flying (N177RV), upgrades $$$
IO360, 180HP/CS, AFS 5600T, D10A, G650, G430, G327, ADS-B, VIZ385 AP
Very Happy Contributor
Comm, SMEL, CFII, A&P
Based at KCLW (Clearwater, FL)
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04-22-2015, 09:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,646
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Quote:
Originally Posted by moll780
Anyone have anything to say about the iFly app and/or the device?
I have a g696 and love it but im looking for something that doesnt have XM fees for weather etc and would love to be able to slave it to my truetrack.
thanks!
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned this yet but, unless I am wrong, the 696 will drive an autopilot quite nicely and you can get weather with ADS-B with the corded version of the GDL-39 and not have to use XM at all.
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Steve M.
Ellensburg WA
RV-9 Flying, 0-320, Catto
Donation reminder: Jan. 2021
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04-22-2015, 09:16 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 65
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I upgraded to the 740, and I am VERY pleased with it. The screen brightness is much better, and time from power up to "ready to go" is about 1/3 the time compared to the 720. I dismissed the Skyguard system, because of the portable/compliant issue. However, my main goal was to get the ADS-B in for weather, so I went with the Pathfinder unit. It is about $550, and works great with the 720 and 740 (ADS-B in only). In the electronics world, 5 years is a LONG time, and I will get my moneys worth during that time. Then, I will see what is available when it becomes mandatory. Most likely, all of the ADS-B in/out systems will be cheaper in the next few years, and there will be other options, as well. BTW.....I have a TruTrak AP, and the serial out from the Ifly GPS's is why I went that route instead of Foreflight/Ipad.
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Tim Kirk
N94TD
RV7, Aerosport 0-360, Sensenich
Hilltop Lakes, Tx
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04-23-2015, 09:26 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Martinsville, IN
Posts: 454
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iFly Fan
I have flown with a 720 for over a year, and upgraded back when they offered the trade in for a 740. The new software v9 is a vast refinement over previous versions. This box will integrates with iLevil AHRS units, as well as a whole host of ADSB boxes, and can output NMEA data for driving an autopilot. The 740 does suffer from some unreliable WiFi programming, but they are testing a patch for the OS to get this straightened out. Normally this would concern me, but I have yet to see them fail to solve their software issues. I used to think I would pick up a 496 from Ebay since all of my buddies rave about them. That has changed with the 740 and v9. Once they fix the Wifi problem (my 720 connected to my Skyradar D2 flawlessly), I'm going to be happy with my purchase for quite a while.
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