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View Poll Results: Do you use Garmin Pilot or Foreflight?
Garmin Pilot 72 34.62%
Foreflight 128 61.54%
What the heck is an EFB?? 8 3.85%
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Old 01-04-2015, 09:37 AM
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Wow just looked at that Galaxy Pro-very nice! I do like the slightly larger screen and the faster processor. It's quite a bit more expensive, but nice.

Do you have the 16 GB version or the 32? I would prefer the lower cost of the 16 if that's enough to run Garmin Pilot.

EDIT: actually it's not that much more expensive as listed on Amazon.com
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Old 01-04-2015, 09:42 AM
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This thread has been helpful to me so thank you all for your opinions. I am going to get set up with a Nexus 7 and the Garmin Pilot app.

My question is, does the Nexus 7 have an internal GPS? I've read about it online and nothing I've seen mentions an internal GPS.

Thanks!
The Nexus 7 does have a GPS, and it works very well. When I first got it I tried it in the Sherpa and it was always dead on with the dual FMS onboard. I like that I can close the app or sleep the tablet and it only takes a few moments to re-acquire a good position.
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Old 01-04-2015, 09:43 AM
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Wow just looked at that Galaxy Pro-very nice! I do like the slightly larger screen and the faster processor. It's quite a bit more expensive, but nice.

Do you have the 16 GB version or the 32? I would prefer the lower cost of the 16 if that's enough to run Garmin Pilot.

EDIT: actually it's not that much more expensive as listed on Amazon.com
I have the 16GB version and it is definitely adequate. Garmin Pilot also allows you to store your downloads on a removable SD Card so the base capacity of the tablet itself really isn't an issue.
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Old 01-04-2015, 12:54 PM
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Default iPad in an RV-8A

Don't understand the iPadf/RV-8 issues. I'm 6 ft tall, left handed and use iPad with the slim Sporty's kneeboard on my left knee. Garmin 496 and AFS 4500 on the panel. No problem integrating all three. Just have to ocasionally adjust kneeboard for viewing in sunlight. Not a big deal in return for all the Apple advantages.

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Old 01-04-2015, 01:19 PM
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Default firelight but flighstream 210 .....

I use firelight i i love it.
I also have a 430w and i am trying the garmin pilot because if i buy the flightstream 210 i would be able to program the 430 with the ipad.
I fing garmin pilot less intuitive but i haven't give it a real chance because in flight, when i don't find what i want, i switch to foreflight.

To be continue
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Old 01-05-2015, 07:55 PM
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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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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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Old 01-05-2015, 08:45 PM
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I tried Garmin Pilot for another trial month and compared it to Foreflight. I find that I missed Foreflight's folder of airport favorites, as I like to see several favorites all in a row displaying their weather. Gives me an overview of the area at a glance. I also like how Foreflight gives wind components for all runways at an aiport. Makes for easy runway choice on cross countries to unfamiliar airports. I'm not fond of how Pilot leaves TFR areas up full time, even after expiring. Foreflight only puts them up when active as far as I have seen.

On the other side of the coin I do like how Garmin Pilot interacts with my GDL39 for weather and traffic...but with a G3X tracking both of those things I find it unnecessary in my IPad. The Garmin servers also seem to be significantly faster than Foreflight, taking far less time to load all charts.

The Pilot has come a long way since last I used it...but I still slightly prefer Foreflight and love the IPad in my -8.
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Old 01-05-2015, 09:29 PM
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Default Garmin Pilot vs Foreflight

I'm a Garmin Pilot user because of the DROID platform. But I've also tried ForeFlight and it is very good. But per the app here are a couple things. I feel like the Garmin HOME location from where you choose Maps, Planning, etc hides the top level functions while ForeFlight shows the high level functions as tabs along the bottom. I like that part of ForeFlight enough that I might switch if it weren't for the Apple product. Maybe Garmin will read this and show their functions as tabs.

But another thing about Garmin Pilot is its parallel look n feel to its in dash GPS. I like the common look in feel since I have a Garmin in the panel now and plan to put a new one in my RV7A when done.

Also Garmin support is terrific. They answer email questions.

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Old 01-10-2015, 06:06 PM
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Default ATTENTION CANADIAN USER

I bought the canadian premium subscription. I am a new user of garmin pilot and always have been with firelight. The only reason i bought garmin pilot is because i bought a flightstream 210 that i will install to be able to program my 430w.

SURPRISE . The canadian premium subscription don't come with the IFR low or High enroute chart for canada. ( I have it with foreflight)
There is the answer to my email to garmin ( i thought there was a problem with my subscription but what you see is what you get)

My email (I have the canada premium subscription. When i go on the map for ifr low chart, even if have all canada chart download, don't have all canada chart display. It look like i have only the southern canada and us even if i don't have a us subscription
Can you help.
Vinh)

Their answer : (The Canada subscriptions does offer Jeppesen Navigation data and Canada Flite Charts (approach procedures), however there are no low/high IFR enroute charts or sectional charts available in the Canada subscription. You are seeing the overlap of the US IFR low charts.

Thank you and best regards, )

Hope they plan to offer it in the futur. If not, I don't suggest canadian to buy it One goal for me of this app was to replace paper ( i always have a paper copy in the airplane but don't want to have paper chart in front of me if i don't need it. )
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