Logbook pro/PDA/Cell phones

[jc3]

I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions/comments on logbook pro. I have an old pda that I think I could use logbook pro, but I could also get one of the new PDA phones that can just about do everything(check wx, camera). Any suggestions?

 

[ImbracableCrunk]

I use a Treo650. Its internet is slow, but I can check radar while on the ground, waiting in a pad. I also added a memory card so I can listen to tunes. I run APDL and it works fine. Very happy with the setup.

 

[14RF SUX]

How do you get the radar on your treo? Is it a free sight?

 

[azpilot]

How do you get the radar on your treo? Is it a free sight?

Have at it. This is what I use at ExpressJet.

General Weather:
http://www.myplaneonline.com/metars.html - Treo friendly METAR/TAF Requests
http://mobile.srh.weather.gov/ - NOAA WX page for phones
http://palm.xhtml.weather.com/xhtml/ - Weather Channel

Houston Related:
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/port/radarhr.php?radar=khgx - Large Still Image
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/port/radarhl.php?radar=khgx - Large loop
http://www.click2weather.com (Some of the best doppler images longer load time)

Newark:
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/port/radarhr.php?radar=kokx Large Still Image
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/port/radarhl.php?radar=kokx Large Radar Loop

Cleveland:
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/port/radarhr.php?radar=kcle - Large Still Image
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/port/radarhl.php?radar=kcle Large Radar Loop

Other Treo Related Software:
http://www.andrewsoft.net/ - Flight Status app (all airlines)
http://pda.continental.com/

 

[av8rjo]

I've been using APDL for Logbook Pro on my Treo650 for 1+ year and it's fantastic. Import your schedule when it becomes available, at the end of month sync with Logbook Pro.

 

[Foxcow]

I have it on my PDA and love it. However, I am trying to figure out what the current ME&I rates are. Anyone have a clue what ME&I rates are or do?

 

[dogtown]

I have the treo650 and I second the logbook w/ apdl working well. I haven't touched a paper log in almost two years and its great.
As far as weather:
for TAFS and METARS: http://adds.aviationweather.gov/tafs/
For Radar ect, the best site is DUATS.com Surprisingly, its fast and gives you the best selection of Radar, Nexrad et ceteria out there. Also once you log in, if you save a bookmark on the weather graphics page, you can go there without loging in. Very fast, and the best selection of anywere I have found on the net.

 

[MarineGrunt]

Does anyone have the Treo with Windows on it? I have a Treo 600 and am looking at getting a 650 or 700, but I'm trying to decide between Palm OS and Windows. I've heard from one person that their phone locks up now and then with windows...

 

[mavdog]

I've heard from one person that their phone locks up now and then with windows...

And you're surprised???

By the way I used to have a T5 with the APDL on it... worked great. Just got the Treo 650 and really looking forward to it.

 

[aussieflyboy]

if you want weather radar there are plenty of non pda phones you can get it on. i pay 10 bucks a month for pilotmycast. it's great, looping radar, text data, and lots more.
just about all the wireless companies offer it with some phones.