Fdx - iPad questions
#382
#384
That's actually a pretty good answer ... how come we don't know that (except that we can't get it to work)???? The app catalog is down but we're REQUIRED to have the latest updates? Seems like there should be a better "automatic update system." All my other Apple products update in the background, it's invisible and easy?
We're required to auto-update via wifi even in hotels/ramps that don't have wifi available? I think I've noticed them putting wifi antennas on the MEM ramp light poles, can they do that everywhere? I'm surprised the FAA buys off on such a system?
Fair disclosure: I'm out on SCK leave and haven't been issued an iPad yet. Did I read that FDX purchased worldwide 4G service? How come we can't update that way? Updates seem to work reliably and automatically on my iPhone, iMac and MacBook Air ... why is the FDX iPad different?
#385
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That's actually a pretty good answer ... how come we don't know that (except that we can't get it to work)???? The app catalog is down but we're REQUIRED to have the latest updates? Seems like there should be a better "automatic update system." All my other Apple products update in the background, it's invisible and easy?
We're required to auto-update via wifi even in hotels/ramps that don't have wifi available? I think I've noticed them putting wifi antennas on the MEM ramp light poles, can they do that everywhere? I'm surprised the FAA buys off on such a system?
Fair disclosure: I'm out on SCK leave and haven't been issued an iPad yet. Did I read that FDX purchased worldwide 4G service? How come we can't update that way? Updates seem to work reliably and automatically on my iPhone, iMac and MacBook Air ... why is the FDX iPad different?
We're required to auto-update via wifi even in hotels/ramps that don't have wifi available? I think I've noticed them putting wifi antennas on the MEM ramp light poles, can they do that everywhere? I'm surprised the FAA buys off on such a system?
Fair disclosure: I'm out on SCK leave and haven't been issued an iPad yet. Did I read that FDX purchased worldwide 4G service? How come we can't update that way? Updates seem to work reliably and automatically on my iPhone, iMac and MacBook Air ... why is the FDX iPad different?
Again not an Apple Fan but a big fan of carrying an Ipad instead of paper of any kind. If they would just issue the mounting strap things to pilots instead of airplanes all would be well. Of course I would modify it so that it would work with my smart cover, maybe that is why they dont.
#386
Last I heard we have unlimited cellular domestic. I use LTE all the time if wireless isn't readily available. I think the iPad system works well and I use it exclusively in the jet. I could do without some of the admin dude's comments, however.
#387
Will the FAA stop producing paper charts?
When the US Government spent billion of dollars on the GPS system, part of the justification of the cost was that the FAA would save money not having to install (& maintain) ground navigation equipment. We've started seeing ground equipment being taken out of service permanently.
Now NOAA will stop producing paper nautical charts.
Ahoy, mateys! US to stop printing nautical charts - New York News
How much longer will we have paper aviation charts? Will those of us who use/like paper charts be a relic of the past?
Now NOAA will stop producing paper nautical charts.
Ahoy, mateys! US to stop printing nautical charts - New York News
How much longer will we have paper aviation charts? Will those of us who use/like paper charts be a relic of the past?
#388
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