SWA and IPADS

[Saluki Dawg]

The whole pilot group should be using them sometime in May.

 

[ultrarunner]

Being 'overthought' at some level....

 

[Lord Wakefield]

Don't over think it, you'll wind up with a POS like we have in the fractionals and a huge IT dept to support/screw it up.

 

[Tripower455]

I haven't been able to use it in the AC yet, but so far, I like what I see of the software. BIG improvement over the ship's sets.

Heck, just being able to find the chart I need without having to search through the logbook to find out where the AC has been in the last 4 days (because apparently, ABC123 is too difficult to figure out for some folks), will be a huge improvement. Not having to collate and put away the charts that the last guy left out to "help out" will be nice too.

It'll be nice to get back that real estate next to the seat again, although, they'll probably find something to stuff in there......

 

[fr8doggie]

Are you guys using FD Pro?

 

[scoreboardII]

No. One guy had it and it did seem pretty cool though.

 

[waveflyer]

No. One guy had it and it did seem pretty cool though.

???

No, we're using JeppFDPro

 

[scoreboardII]

My bad, I was thinking of the other flight software Foreflight, not FD.

On another note, we as a pilot group might get this train toward using this stuff moving faster if less than 1000 pilots failed to enroll their ipads by the very generous enrollment deadline. YGBSM.

 

[fr8doggie]

Are you allowed to use the enroute portion? I jumped on AA the other day and was surprised to find they had to use paper charts for enroute. We (FDX) can use FDPro for all phases of flight. Just interested in what everybody else is doing.

 

[ERfly]

Are you allowed to use the enroute portion? I jumped on AA the other day and was surprised to find they had to use paper charts for enroute. We (FDX) can use FDPro for all phases of flight. Just interested in what everybody else is doing.

Airways can also use the iPad Jepps for all phases of flight, even the enroute charts.

 

[waveflyer]

The testers use the enroute part
Don't know why you wouldn't

 

[dicko]

Interesting new video on Americans iPad usage. Absolutely ingenious -

http://youtu.be/ByyFYFu6q2I

 

[aa73]

AA has us using Jepp TC Pro, not FD, due to certain geographical areas in the world AA operates in that Jepp wasn't ready to upload into FD. As such, we use TC for now, and TC does not have the enroute electronic or 10-1 charts, so we have to carry those. We're told we'll be switching to FD end of this year or next year. So you see, SW bubbas, we at AA can be just as much in the dark ages ?

That said, the iPad has been absolutely awesome. You guys are gonna love em. Just hope we can find a better iPad holder then those cumbersome Ram mounts.

 

[waveflyer]

Interesting new video on Americans iPad usage. Absolutely ingenious -

http://youtu.be/ByyFYFu6q2I

Nice!!
RAM IT!
Haha

 

[waveflyer]

AA has us using Jepp TC Pro, not FD, due to certain geographical areas in the world AA operates in that Jepp wasn't ready to upload into FD. As such, we use TC for now, and TC does not have the enroute electronic or 10-1 charts, so we have to carry those. We're told we'll be switching to FD end of this year or next year. So you see, SW bubbas, we at AA can be just as much in the dark ages ?

That said, the iPad has been absolutely awesome. You guys are gonna love em. Just hope we can find a better iPad holder then those cumbersome Ram mounts.

That's good info aa. And sounds like it was on jepp's end not yours.

Can't wait til they flip the switch- should be in may

 

[meanstreak]

Is ACARS weight and balance in the works? I was told it was approved but waiting on the FAA for approval. Thanks

 

[Citrusflyer]

The ipads have to be cellular capable - anyone know if we have to buy a plan along with it?

 

[waveflyer]

You do not have to buy a plan
You just need the cell version for the GPS that doesn't come with the wifi version

 

[begsby]

So what happens if you drop your ipad? Does the company give you another 500 bucks? Because in fact the ram mounts do fall off the window.

 

[SWA Bubba]

So what happens if you drop your ipad? Does the company give you another 500 bucks? Because in fact the ram mounts do fall off the window.

Actually, it's more than $500, since we have to have the 32G cellular version. And yes, they will, according to the MOU between the company and union.

The company provides cases to individual pilots, and mounts in each plane, and self-insures the iPads without liability to the individual pilot. If it gets broken or stolen, or otherwise fails, the company will pay have it fixed or replaced, and provide a loaner in the meanwhile. The only thing the pilot is liable for, is if he or she actually loses it. Then you get to buy a new one out of your pocket.

It seems a pretty reasonable policy to me.

Bubba