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Old 11-04-2014, 11:38 AM
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Thanks for sharing, was looking at the air 2 in the apple store and wasn't able to witness the benefits, but this is optimistic. Hoping to upgrade the v3 ipad to this shortly. If anybody has the opportunity to grab some video of the air2 while in flight it would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 11-04-2014, 01:19 PM
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I had two issues with using the older Ipad's. One was sunlight readability which looks like it has been improved. The other was overheating and shutting down. It didn't take a lot of sun for it overheat. Seemed like it would do it at a time when I really needed the sectional. I solved the problem by mounting it under the dash of the -3 but it was a tight fit and not the best solution.
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Old 11-04-2014, 01:28 PM
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The Air 2 still generates a whole lot of its own heat when in use. It needs its own cooling blast tube .
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Old 11-04-2014, 01:31 PM
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Mike,
I just ordered a new Air 2... which case is that you're using?
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Old 11-04-2014, 02:11 PM
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I like the leather Apple SmartCase that I have on my iPad. Looks like Mike's from the front. It covers the front and back of the iPad, as opposed to the Apple SmartCover, that attaches magnetically and only protects the screen of the iPad.

The SmartCase is pretty compact and doesn't take up much more room than just the iPad. It is only available in leather and at $79.00 is pricey, though.
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Old 11-04-2014, 03:21 PM
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It is indeed the SmartCase, my iAssimilation is progressing nicely. First time I ever bought a case for my handheld device at the same store I took delivery of said device. Full retail. Full APPLE retail. What was I thinking? At least it was Delaware, so I got an effective 6% no tax discount, don't tell the Comptroller of Maryland.

BTW, a vertically oriented Air between the knees (where a moving map should be!) seems to be doable, I might do something about that when I rework my panel. Or maybe over on the rail, since my aging eyes would like that better. We'll see. Probably ought to consult the other pilots in the family as well since it is not so much just MY plane anymore.
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