Please excuse my total ignorance and any errors in terminology. I'm a long time private pilot and only fly easy VFR. My flights are generally simple (such as along the Florida coastline) and avoid controlled airspace whenever possible.
I currently use an Anywhere Map Travel Companion (1 year old) and also have the software (laptop PC based). I also have a Garmin hand held GPS.
Recently, my travel companion and Garmin GPS failed to operate in flight(unrelated failures). So, I have concluded that I would like an iPhone 4 based moving map.
I can't determine which app I need, as none of the descriptions are 100% clear to me. Bottom line: I need a capable backup with moving map, night mode, terrain, airport info and possibly weather/TFR's. Understanding that data transfer generally won't happen in flight and that using a phone in flight is prohibited. However, if I need it, I need it.
I don't need electronic sectionals, approach plates, IFR data, flight plan filing capability and the like. This is only a backup for my backup.
Thanks,
Chris
I currently use an Anywhere Map Travel Companion (1 year old) and also have the software (laptop PC based). I also have a Garmin hand held GPS.
Recently, my travel companion and Garmin GPS failed to operate in flight(unrelated failures). So, I have concluded that I would like an iPhone 4 based moving map.
I can't determine which app I need, as none of the descriptions are 100% clear to me. Bottom line: I need a capable backup with moving map, night mode, terrain, airport info and possibly weather/TFR's. Understanding that data transfer generally won't happen in flight and that using a phone in flight is prohibited. However, if I need it, I need it.
I don't need electronic sectionals, approach plates, IFR data, flight plan filing capability and the like. This is only a backup for my backup.
Thanks,
Chris