Since this thread started i've been using GP almost 100% exclusively for sectionals, weather (both preflight and inflight) and all the usual preflight (TFR checking for example).
My foreflight subscription has expired and has been deleted.
I have GP installed on both the iPad and my samsung galaxy s5 and really almost never use the iPad anymore. In the last few months its not even made it to the plane and I'll prolly keep it only as a backup for x-country flights... or maybe not. who knows.
Yeah. so GP isnt really the best app.. I also have avaire and a couple of others but really just stick with GP. it works, re-draws fast, gives me everything I need both before and during the flight and easy to charge with any USB but has awesome battery life.
I used it to/from and all over oshkosh this summer. I got a 7500mh extended battery for it and even with all the photos, videos and flashlight usage it lasted 3 days before needing a charge while eating terrible bbq at the charcoal pit.
anyway.. the farther I get away from iWhatever the better i feel..
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Originally Posted by 1001001
My personal experience is this:
I love Garmin Pilot. It is a great app and getting better with every release. Their customer service is excellent, helpful and responsive.
I now use GP as my primary chart source and carry paper as a backup. I have installed it on two devices so that if one crashes or runs out of battery I am not stuck. Right now I would recommend going to a store and installing the trial version of the app on the floor model to check its performance. I am using a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (NOT the tab plus) as it has a ridiculously fast Snapdragon processor. My LG G2 phone also has the Snapdragon processor, which as of a few months ago was what I found to be the best performer with Garmin Pilot of all the ones I tested.
Top things to look for in a tablet for Garmin Pilot:
Fastest processor you can get
Highest screen pixel density
Decent storage capability
Internal GPS
The Samsung tablets have very good internal GPSs but I also use a GDL39. If you buy the GDL39 make sure you spring for the battery pack--do not rely on ship's power to run it. In my experience the cigarette lighter power adapter tends to vibrate enough to interrupt power for very short intervals which makes the GDL39 keep resetting. The battery fixes that, just keep it plugged in to ships power so it keeps charging.
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