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05-22-2013, 11:48 AM

#41

Albief15

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxKts

Just give us a WiFi service like Delta has for their pax and we will be able to get real time weather and a/c position!

Saw this in action on US air j /s a few nights back. Crew used internet to avoid worst of weather over midwest. ATC offered direct but they looked at iPads and stayed on course. Bidding software or porn jokes aside, it was an awesome capability.

05-22-2013, 11:51 AM

#42

TonyC

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Originally Posted by VSTOLG4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck Turpen

Read FOM 2.115 no hand held GPS receivers.

It's just an antenna...connects via bluetooth.

Amazon.com: Dual Electronics XGPS150A Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver for Portable Devices: GPS & Navigation

That's curious ... the hyperlink says receiver ...

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05-22-2013, 12:39 PM

#43

Busdrivr

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How could one of these receive a signial from inside the airplane?

05-22-2013, 01:43 PM

#44

Nitefrater

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyC

That's curious ... the hyperlink says receiver ...

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That particular piece of kit says it's also a receiver, but the AT&T 3G/4G/LTE iPads all have a built in GPS receiver. An external antenna to enhance reception is a common accessory, but not required if the iPad has a clear look at the sky. I use mine in GA flying all the time with no external antenna. Oh, and it's got a FAR better EFB than that Jepp POS.

Looks like Chuck'll have to get the FOM rewritten, or we can't turn these on.

05-22-2013, 01:57 PM

#45

The Walrus

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Just don't hold it in your hand.

05-22-2013, 02:25 PM

#46

appDude

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Not enough signal gets into an MD11 cockpit for a reliable fix with a 3G (GPS) iPhone or iPad.

05-22-2013, 02:35 PM

#47

Chuck Turpen

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I have been told ( source withheld to protect the guilty) that the front windows inhibit the GPS Sat signals, but that placing the Dual GPS in the clearview window or in the window in the door (shade pulled to hold in place) works A-OK.

And that it worked great with the Jepp app and National Geo Maps.

Sorry but my FOM days are over.

Just a line rat for 4 years now and loving it.

05-22-2013, 07:00 PM

#48

MaxKts

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Originally Posted by Chuck Turpen

I can neither confirm nor deny your statement of FACT

05-29-2013, 06:11 AM

#49

purple speed

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FedEx iPad case

The case included with the iPad is not the best. Does anyone have a recommendation for a different case which would be good in the cockpit but not built like a tank?

05-29-2013, 07:01 AM

#50

drwigg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by purple speed

The case included with the iPad is not the best. Does anyone have a recommendation for a different case which would be good in the cockpit but not built like a tank?

Logitech has a hard keyboard cover with built-in bluetooth keyboard. It is a bit slippery but works for me. (~$90 Amazon)