Electronic Plates on Ipad or Kindle

[wolfpackpilot]

Anyone have really good (actually real world) info on using the NAS plates on a Kindle or Ipad?

How easy is it?

How much is it?

Etc... Etc...

 

[semperfido]

Go over to *************** and there is plenty there

 

[sqwkvfr]

You can download and save NAS IAPs, STARS, DPs, even A/FDs for free from naco.faa.gov

I've never used an iPad, but I imagine that it uses Adobe like most PCs. You can save whatever procedures you need to a file and open them when required without the need for an internet connection.

Works pretty slick.

 

[Gulfstream 200]

Not much complex about an iPad.

You can store and read any PDF or DOC file in an app like GoodReader, so if you can find NAS plates in that form you just create a file and store them. Obviously, the Jepp app is the way to go as it updates etc and will likely get improvements here soon for display, format etc.

For $500-800 its a no-brainer replacement for those cumbersome EFBs of yesteryear.

I'm sure somebody has already labeled themselves the "Ipad EFB Specialist" but really its a very simple device, even my 3 yr old navigates it as well as the 60-something year olds I fly with.

 

[wolfpackpilot]

Not much complex about an iPad.

A friend of mine let me play with his IPad the other day. It was slick. Very nice, easy to use, and loaded saved pdf data in a nano second.

I'm thinking of getting one for my own sanity...

Wolf

 

[BoilerUP]

There are a half-dozen or more apps with NACO plates; many people seem to prefer Foreflight.

The Jepp TC app is a very slick chart reader, but reportedly early 2011 will bring an update with enroute charts and georeferenced position.

 

[gutshotdraw]

I got to use an I-Pad with the Jepp app on a contract gig this weekend. Holy cow was it AWESOME. SO easy to use. I am now resolved to buy an I-pad and I'm hoping that my contract client will be able to add me to their Jepp subscription for update downloads. I fully intend to use it when I'm flying the classic V.

Too bad my company blew a $hitload of money on a crap EFB that has probably soured them on the experience. Someday soon the I-pad will have a TSO for cockpit use (since it isn't installed equipment it doesn't need the more expensive STC). Maybe the company will be willing to pick up the Jeppeson subscription tab for those that buy the I-pad (yeah, right).

 

[wolfpackpilot]

Too bad my company blew a $hitload of money on a crap EFB that has probably soured them on the experience.

:laugh: The guy who sold us those things is still laughing... I bet you all 300 units are in a closet down in SAV somewhere, with a sign on the door, "KEEP OUT"

 

[surveypilot]

I use http://www.pdfplates.com/ for free downloads of NACO charts. They allow you to download indivudual charts, packaged by approach chart book, or state. You can also created custom trip files. I download all of the states that I frequent for my Samsung Captivate to use for backup plates.

 

[PilotKitch]

Can you dim the iPad for night flying?