to iFly 720 owners...

[drmax]

Does this unit have the capability to show alternate airports within a programed flt path? My neighbor has something loaded on his tablet device, which he pays around $100 a year and he mentioned his software is the only, that gives this handy feature. I want the iFly, however.
Thx for sharing info. DM

[Bruce]

dr
It does have a nrst airport or navaid function.
Page 11 in manual.

[drmax]

Originally Posted by Bruce

dr
It does have a nrst airport or navaid function.
Page 11 in manual.

thx, i'll look for an online manual. I think this thing should mount somewhere in an RV9A, right? I won't have time to put up any fancy ram mount. Any suggestions would be helpful at this point. Regards, DM

[Aryana]

http://ifly.adventurepilot.com/porta...alV7071712.pdf

[drmax]

Originally Posted by Aryana

http://ifly.adventurepilot.com/porta...alV7071712.pdf

Thanks, found that earlier this eve and also spoke with the pres. over iFly. Sounds like will be what I need. DM

[Aryana]

It's a great unit for the money. You'll love it, I promise. I've had both the 700 and 720 and the Adventure Pilot team continues to give surprises via software updates on both platforms...very much like what Apple does with its hardware.

[drmax]

Originally Posted by Aryana

It's a great unit for the money. You'll love it, I promise. I've had both the 700 and 720 and the Adventure Pilot team continues to give surprises via software updates on both platforms...very much like what Apple does with its hardware.

I'd want to add the additional receiver for weather/traffic.
Also, do you think battery really that necessary?

[Aryana]

That battery has saved my butt a few times. Usually when using the unit in a strange aircraft.

I originally bought the battery to use in a Aeronca Champ with no electrical, now I leave it hooked up in line to the acc plug power every time I use it in an aircraft with 12V DC.

It keeps the battery fully charged as you fly, and if you have any type of electrical issue (total failure or intermittent connection from the acc plug) the battery keeps the unit running 100%.

Also it has come in handy allowing you to operate the unit anywhere/anytime...usually comes in handy when you're planning a long flight and want to fiddle with your flight plan. I especially like being able to sit in the plane to download the weather and TFRs (wirelessly on my 720) without the engine running or the master switch being on.

Anyway, it was only $99 and greatly enhanced the usability of the unit.

[Aryana]

Originally Posted by drmax

I'd want to add the additional receiver for weather/traffic.

I'd recommend the Skyradar-D2 as Adventure Pilot seems to support that one pretty well with each software update. I wish I had one, but most of my flying is low level VFR under the San Fran Class B...don't know that I can justify the $750 yet.

http://www.skyradar.net/purchase/buy-receiver.html

Edit: You might want to wait a bit to see what comes out in the next few months...having one connect wirelessly to the iFly would be pretty cool: http://ifly.adventurepilot.com/SUPPO...ault.aspx#7258

[drmax]

Originally Posted by Aryana

I'd recommend the Skyradar-D2 as Adventure Pilot seems to support that one pretty well with each software update. I wish I had one, but most of my flying is low level VFR under the San Fran Class B...don't know that I can justify the $750 yet.

http://www.skyradar.net/purchase/buy-receiver.html

Edit: You might want to wait a bit to see what comes out in the next few months...having one connect wirelessly to the iFly would be pretty cool: http://ifly.adventurepilot.com/SUPPO...ault.aspx#7258

I thought the iFly folks (at one time) told me a receiver would cost around 275. Unsure what model it was...