Just curious, what am I missing? Barring a moving map/GPS input, what else would an electronic approach plate be, other than "photos" of the paper product?

They're not photos in the sense that when you zoom in to extreme levels, you still have smooth edges, and the detail doesn't fuzz.

 

Try getting a anti-glare screen protector to help in the daytime. I did on my iPad and it helps reduce the "reflection" quite a bit. The matte finish also hides fingerprints and makes swiping easier. The downside is that you won't have a mirror to check your tie anymore! You can pick one up on Ebay or Amazon for a few bucks.

 

1. Having your route of flight automatically load from the FMS to the EFB, so you don't have to type to flight strip.

2. Moving map with your GPS position indicator on the map.

3. At touchdown, ground charts automatically displaying with a GPS position indicator on the map.

4. Able to send a chart or receive a chart from the other pilot. (Captain "send me the approach chart" FO hits "transfer" ... Captain now sees Approach chart)

5. Able to sync displays. What ever one pilot looks at, the other pilot sees the same.

6. Removing ALL vertical text, which Jepp has, so you don't have to rotate screens.

7. Much better approach lights, vertical guidance indicators, and runway information that Jepp doesn't do a good job of, if not at all.

8. Putting all notes, restrictions, etc.etc. in ONE place, not all around the plates and in a series of Jepp "airport overview charts"

I could go on all day, but it's time to eat. The Jepp EFB product has a lot of catching up to do.

 

Thanks, sounds cool. I had no idea there was that much functionality.