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06-16-2010, 02:46 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Canby, Oregon
Posts: 1,786
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iPad mount.
I just bought this one off of ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
It come from Hong Kong, so it will most likely be a couple of weeks before I get it. I'll post a Prep after I get it.
Kent
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RV9A N94KJ - IO320, CS, tipup
AFS 3500, TT AP, FLYING....
Canby, Or
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06-16-2010, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Boulder, CO
Posts: 4,435
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"I think just a 'picture' of the chart is pretty limiting, without the active data on airfields, airspace etc."
I've only used SkyCharts, which has the FAA airport data page for the airports. Double-tap the airport on the chart and the data page pops up. Pretty cool.
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06-17-2010, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 171
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"the debate for me is passed the IPAD and now about cases. Any one can recommend one that is more suited for inside of a RV (the airplane and not a big mobile home) "
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Mehrdad
RV7A - IO360M1B
My wife sews alot and after sewing the seats, which look great, I knew she was up for the IPAD challenge. She made a sleeve that the IPAD slips into and has an elastic strap with velcro. It secures the IPAD nicely to my thigh.
I told her we could sell a ton of them online. She did not seam very interested in my scheme.
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Chad Holladay
Heritage Airpark TE86
RV-8 N769CE Sold
RV-10 N529W flying
RV -8 Building
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12-07-2011, 02:44 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 219
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For those interested in this thread, the current (Dec, 2011) Aviation Consumer article comparing the iPad + apps to the Aera 795/6 answers some of the Q's in this thread and gives a nice 'shopping comparison' that's driven by the user's needs. It's also nice to see AC starting to devote some space in the 'features matrix' to comparative subscription costs. Some big differences there...
Jack
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12-07-2011, 05:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Indianapolis, IN (KUMP)
Posts: 1,024
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Buy a refurbished one:
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad
Same warranty, same product.
I buy all refurbished stuff when I buy apple ... some say they are even better than new, as they get such a thorough going over before being resold.
And I love using the iPad while flying. Great interface and resource...
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KUMP - Indianapolis, IN / KAEJ - Buena Vista, CO
RV-10 N410TS bought / flying
RV-8 wings / fuse in progress ... still
1948 Cessna 170 N3949V
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12-07-2011, 05:37 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 3,179
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I used an iPad in flight for many months. I have the 3G but do not subscribe to any data service. I wanted the 3G unit for it's GPS. I HAVE THE 32GB model and it is enough for me. I often exceed 16GB so I chose wisely (or got lucky).
HOWEVER
I no longer use the iPad as my in flight GPS.
Fiesta, it was too big to be convenient in my RV-8. I tried two different knee board options as well as RAM mounts in three different locations. I found not find a place that didn't either cover some flight instruments or interfere with my flying the plane.
Side-by-side plane, like your RV-7A, have more room. Planes with less cluttered panels have more room.
The iPad screen is good but not great. After of fee months, I could no longer put up with continually relocation and repositioning the screen to get good visibility and minimize glare. I even tried a very good glare screen protector.
The final straw was I wanted a GPS that controlled my autopilot. So, even if the iPad had been perfect in all other respects, I still had another GPS and had to load flight plans twice.
I still love the ipad and still have the it with me on flights but it is mostly a pre-flight device now and its there as my EFB and as a backup solution.
My primary GPS is now a Garmin 696. With the 796 out, the 696 units are more affordable. The size works for me. The screen is always readable. I can flight plan and it drives the autopilot when I need it to.
As with most things, this is just one person's experience. YMMV.
Last edited by humptybump : 12-07-2011 at 05:40 PM.
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12-07-2011, 05:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: La Feria Texas
Posts: 3,822
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I have only had mine a week or so but love it! I had tried Foreflight previously, but am on the free trial of WingX, and will definitely subscribe when my free time is up.
I went to Ebay for mine, 64gb, 3g and wifi, $380.00 and does all and more than I want it to. Inflight movies, thousands of songs, and a great moving map with lots of good stuff.
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12-07-2011, 06:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: lake charles, La.
Posts: 699
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wow
I am a couple of years from flying my 8, I'm thinking by then. An Ipad will be all I need for a gps and mapping. So now, I'm looking at maybe a dynon 180 for my efis and ems, a radio-mgl with built in intercom, and a mode c transponder and I have my nice day/night vfr panel. No clutter, except maybe an altimeter, airspeed and compass for backup, thats it. Should have some panel space left over!! OH yes one other thing, vertical power to eliminate all those breakers/fuses.
bird
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rv8 entire airframe at airport now, painting done, intersection and gear upper and lower fairings done, maybe order engine around first of year or before the next rate increase.
"to fly is a privilege that I am so thankful to God for"
http://www.mykitlog.com/tcb328/
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12-09-2011, 09:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Cumming, Georgia
Posts: 873
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We are using an IPAD with 32 gb and foreflight and a dual xgps150 bluetooth gps.
I have used this in my buddies rv6 but are using it to replace 2400 dollars worth of jeppesen manuals for the Challenger I fly. At first we had an issue above FL300 as the gps (dual) would stop tracking. The built in gps will not work with heated windshields ,.. But going back to the issue was a firmware upgrade to the dual xgps150 to get it up to version 34. Now it works fantastic. The geo cashing on the approach charts is like having candy. VFR or IFR watching yourself come down a gps approach is great..
Geocashing does not work on stars or sids
Works great on airport taxiways such as KPDK where were based.
With being able to pull up all the weather, sectionals, or IFR charts
In our case for 149.00 per year you'd be crazy to be a pilot and not have this.
The situation awareness and using it for your cockpit resource management is great.
What program to run... Jeppesen quoted us 700 a year and they are not totally up and running way too much. But Boeing needs the money.
Foreflight which were using is great
Fltplan.com. (new) free. A little hard to use but free ( for how long .)
Skycharts .. I like and have it installed on my ipad too. It was the first one i used. Foreflight is just a little more advance.
X wing i hear is good and now has synthetic vision too.
What is nice you can use one this year and try another next year.
Have fun and fly safe
Smilin' Jack
RV7. (N507H) reserved
N204JK my living
N800EM also my living
You can google the N numbers
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N507H RV7, KJZP Jasper, GA
EAA690
APRS/ WB4JKY
Retired Corporate Pilot CFI-AI, MEL
CE500, LRJT, HS25, C650, SBJT, CL60
Hunt Aviation, LLC.
Pilot Service, IPC's Biennials.
Comm Glider
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