Seattle Avionics

edward7048 · #1 05-11-2015, 01:28 PM

I would like to know if the charts from seattle are faa approved in
place of sectionals?

Bill_H · #2 05-11-2015, 01:56 PM

Not exactly an answer but...

You don't need sectionals. The map built into the Skyview, and info updated each month for free, will suffice for VFR. I had thought about the Seattle subscription but flew for awhile without it and now I can't imagine needing it. Foreflight is a better choice IMO.

Mich48041 · #3 05-11-2015, 02:11 PM

I remember reading somewhere that sectionals, per se, are not required.

KALEWIS · #4 05-11-2015, 02:20 PM

I think the common interpretation accepted is to "review current information before flight". That would cover TFR's, obstructions, weather, airport info etc...

As far as SA, i like having the apprch procedures and airport diagrams that are geo referenced (your gps position is shown on the chart). The sectional option i dont use much compared to the standard skyview database. I do keep paper sectionals in the plane. If just for sentimental reasons.

Bill_H · #5 05-11-2015, 02:45 PM

I keep the free annual "paper sectional" of Arkansas airports in the plane. Most states produce something like that. My iphone with Foreflight is with me for all the other current stuff and depending on the mission, I take the iPad with Foreflight. I have the ADSB receiver for the Skyview so it should also show TFRs etc. on its standard map.

Top Cat · #6 05-11-2015, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill_H

Not exactly an answer but...

You don't need sectionals. The map built into the Skyview, and info updated each month for free, will suffice for VFR. I had thought about the Seattle subscription but flew for awhile without it and now I can't imagine needing it. Foreflight is a better choice IMO.

I purchased the Seattle subscription and I agree with Bill that it's not really needed. Actually, I don't think it's worth the money.
I have Skyview Touch with ADS-B and the only things I actually look at from Seattle is the taxi chart, which is geo referenced and that's only at a few bigger airports. Occaisionally I switch over from Syview mapping to the sectional but it's rare. Foreflight is MUCH better for sectionals.
For the $99 subscription I could get the $75 VFR Foreflight Mobile app on my iPad AND add the $25 Synthetic vision option. This effectively makes my iPad Air a second screen. Add the new $35 WiFi USB from Dynon and I can send attitude and flight plans to FF on iPad from the Skyview. All in all a much better value for $135 versus $99 from Seattle (for a taxi chart and sectionals, and unneeded IFR charts).

An updated Foreflight covers the need for paper charts, and I also have FF mobile on my iPhone 6. I can take the iPad with me and use FF for weather, planning, routes etc. Seattle's sectionals stay on Skyview in the airplane.
The new Dynon wifi app will allow you to send the flight plan to FF with a touch of a button and I'm thinking of adding it.

The other issue I have with Seattle is that it's not compatible with Apple. I used to update it on an old Are laptop and it took forever. Updating Dynon and Foreflight on the other hand is an absolute breeze.

Like Bill, I have the sectional chart/airports issued for free for my state and that's been extremely handy as a reference and for some planning and I keep it in my kitbag.

Just my 2 cents.

dynonsupport · #7 05-11-2015, 03:19 PM

Edward,
As others have said, there is no legal requirement for sectionals in an airplane, just that you have the information required for the flight. The built in mapping function in SkyView easily gets you the data you need to be safe.

That being said, the FAA is more than aware of electronic flight bags, and we've never heard of them having an issue with a sectional on a screen (SkyView, iPad, or otherwise) in place of a paper copy. It's the same data, from the same source.

edward7048 · #8 05-11-2015, 05:54 PM

Thanks everyone for the information.

cactusman · #9 05-12-2015, 11:48 AM

I love my Seattle Avionics sub.

I have one for Skyview and Fly Q and find them both very nice. Esp at busy airports in complex class B situations.

Compared to jepp or paper, they are a bargain. I have everything I need (with a backup) to any place I want to go.

TLYNCH · #10 09-06-2015, 09:08 PM

I have the $35 wifi USB from Dynon but can't access the rear USB ports on Dynon. The SLSA completely encloses Dynon. No access to the USB. No room to slide The USB wifi dongle and extension in or out.

Do I need an A&P to drill a hole in the back of the enclosed Dynon? What have you all done?