Delta EFB??
09-01-2014, 05:37 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by waldo135
What's the chance they will allow WiFi access while airborne to overlaw weather onto JeppFD as well as getting visual representations of Airmets/Sigmets? How 'bout using a Bluetooth GPS receiver to get moving map and aircraft position on approach plates?
09-01-2014, 09:45 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by cocknbull
I have been testing the device for a month now. As a Mac guy I too was originally upset that we did not get the iPad. However this device is superior in every way to an iPad. This device is not obsolete.......The iPad is dinosaur.
1. Multiple log in accounts,
2. Split screen multi-tasking,
3. Huge amount of memory,
4. Replaceable battery,
5. USB drive,
6. Low cost, and
7. Open source software.
Give it a chance guys
1. Multiple log in accounts,
2. Split screen multi-tasking,
3. Huge amount of memory,
4. Replaceable battery,
5. USB drive,
6. Low cost, and
7. Open source software.
Give it a chance guys
09-02-2014, 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted by waldo135
What's the chance they will allow WiFi access while airborne to overlaw weather onto JeppFD as well as getting visual representations of Airmets/Sigmets? How 'bout using a Bluetooth GPS receiver to get moving map and aircraft position on approach plates?
09-02-2014, 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Sink r8
Is that even technically possible?!
The other issue is the FAA is not keen on allowing the display of NEXRAD weather in the cockpit because the radar shown can be as much as 30 minutes old. This despite the fact thousands of light aircraft are using the system.
09-02-2014, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
It's very possible. I do it with foreflight from the back of the airplane. Biggest issue however is the wifi system on Delta's domestic aircraft does not have the bandwidth needed when more then about two people are using it.
The other issue is the FAA is not keen on allowing the display of NEXRAD weather in the cockpit because the radar shown can be as much as 30 minutes old. This despite the fact thousands of light aircraft are using the system.
The other issue is the FAA is not keen on allowing the display of NEXRAD weather in the cockpit because the radar shown can be as much as 30 minutes old. This despite the fact thousands of light aircraft are using the system.
The iPads didn't allow for much growth or development whereas the Microsoft product allowed the company more ease of laterating programming and developing new features.
09-02-2014, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by cocknbull
I have been testing the device for a month now. As a Mac guy I too was originally upset that we did not get the iPad. However this device is superior in every way to an iPad. This device is not obsolete.......The iPad is dinosaur.
1. Multiple log in accounts,
2. Split screen multi-tasking,
3. Huge amount of memory,
4. Replaceable battery,
5. USB drive,
6. Low cost, and
7. Open source software.
Give it a chance guys
1. Multiple log in accounts,
2. Split screen multi-tasking,
3. Huge amount of memory,
4. Replaceable battery,
5. USB drive,
6. Low cost, and
7. Open source software.
Give it a chance guys
A lot of people who have used the Surface feel this same way.
While it dominates the aviation app world, the iPad is nothing but an overgrown iPhone.
09-02-2014, 05:53 AM
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Delta EFB??
Dual makes a very good GPS receiver that can feed up to 5 devices at a time via Bluetooth. Works great with JeppFD. You can even set the speed (80 knots works great) when JeppFD will automatically switch from the approach plate to the airport diagram and show your position as you taxi. Works just as well at cruise worldwide.
09-02-2014, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
It's very possible. I do it with foreflight from the back of the airplane. Biggest issue however is the wifi system on Delta's domestic aircraft does not have the bandwidth needed when more then about two people are using it.
The other issue is the FAA is not keen on allowing the display of NEXRAD weather in the cockpit because the radar shown can be as much as 30 minutes old. This despite the fact thousands of light aircraft are using the system.
The other issue is the FAA is not keen on allowing the display of NEXRAD weather in the cockpit because the radar shown can be as much as 30 minutes old. This despite the fact thousands of light aircraft are using the system.
It would be hoped the FAA would realize pilots use Nexrad in the air just as they do on the ground; as a planning tool.
Weather avoidance is best done with the eyes, followed by multiscan radar if your aircraft has it and finally by an experienced operator. The FAA is correct that nexrad isn't an avoidance tool and that is not how people use it.
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