For iPad owners. WAAS capable external GPS
03-29-2011, 07:10 AM
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For iPad owners. WAAS capable external GPS
For every pilot already addicted to this incredible little device. Safe flying!
A way to mount your iPad in the cockpit, receive WAAS (10m) GPS accuracy (with a wifi or 3G iPad), and a way to place that GPS within clear view of satellites!
Various iPad cockpit mounting choices from Ram Mounts.
Aviation Mounts
WAAS capable BadElf GPS.
Bad Elf | Bad Elf GPS for iPod touch, iPhone, & iPad
An 2ft or 6ft Extension Cable to put the BadElf GPS in clear view of satellites.
dockXtender: Dock Extender Cable for iPad, iPhone and iPod
A way to mount your iPad in the cockpit, receive WAAS (10m) GPS accuracy (with a wifi or 3G iPad), and a way to place that GPS within clear view of satellites!
Various iPad cockpit mounting choices from Ram Mounts.
Aviation Mounts
WAAS capable BadElf GPS.
Bad Elf | Bad Elf GPS for iPod touch, iPhone, & iPad
An 2ft or 6ft Extension Cable to put the BadElf GPS in clear view of satellites.
dockXtender: Dock Extender Cable for iPad, iPhone and iPod
03-29-2011, 10:21 PM
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Can't you see it now?
Passenger: "Captain I was following us on my iPad coming in to land and we went way out here over this lake before coming back in to land. That doesn't make any sense. We clearly could have cut right over the city and landed on that runway right there and saved like ten minutes of time."
Captain: (long pause and studious look) "You know...you're right. Why don't I just unbutton these epaulettes right here and you can tape them on your t-shirt."
Passenger: "Captain I was following us on my iPad coming in to land and we went way out here over this lake before coming back in to land. That doesn't make any sense. We clearly could have cut right over the city and landed on that runway right there and saved like ten minutes of time."
Captain: (long pause and studious look) "You know...you're right. Why don't I just unbutton these epaulettes right here and you can tape them on your t-shirt."
03-29-2011, 11:29 PM
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Can't you see it now?
Passenger: "Captain I was following us on my iPad coming in to land and we went way out here over this lake before coming back in to land. That doesn't make any sense. We clearly could have cut right over the city and landed on that runway right there and saved like ten minutes of time."
Captain: (long pause and studious look) "You know...you're right. Why don't I just unbutton these epaulettes right here and you can tape them on your t-shirt."
Passenger: "Captain I was following us on my iPad coming in to land and we went way out here over this lake before coming back in to land. That doesn't make any sense. We clearly could have cut right over the city and landed on that runway right there and saved like ten minutes of time."
Captain: (long pause and studious look) "You know...you're right. Why don't I just unbutton these epaulettes right here and you can tape them on your t-shirt."
At which point I will come unglued, relieve the liquor cart of it's Heineken, and bid farewell with a slide deployment...
03-30-2011, 06:56 AM
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The GNS5870 is not only cheaper, it has better battery life and unlike the Bad Elf, you can leave your iPad on a charger. The GNS uses Bluetooth to talk to the iPad rather than connecting to it directly. I wouldn't shoot an ILS with it, but it's a great tool with Foreflight/Beacon North America Apps. It's funny how my lap has better avionics than my panel in my C150
03-31-2011, 02:13 PM
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Even on some aviation boards folks seen to get excited about WAAS in an iPad. Personally, can't figure it out. You don't even need WAAS to fly an LNAV instrument approach - all WAAS really gives you from an aviation standpoint is (a) vertical guidance approaches and (b) the ability to forego having gound-based systems on board.
Neither of which mean a hill of beans in the context of an iPad.
Neither of which mean a hill of beans in the context of an iPad.
03-31-2011, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by NoyGonnaDoIt
Even on some aviation boards folks seen to get excited about WAAS in an iPad. Personally, can't figure it out. You don't even need WAAS to fly an LNAV instrument approach - all WAAS really gives you from an aviation standpoint is (a) vertical guidance approaches and (b) the ability to forego having gound-based systems on board.
Neither of which mean a hill of beans in the context of an iPad.
Neither of which mean a hill of beans in the context of an iPad.
It is pretty sweet to go down to a DA 300ft agl (or lower) to air airport in the middle of nowhere.
03-31-2011, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bcaviator
WAAS uses ground based equipment.
It is pretty sweet to go down to a DA 300ft agl (or lower) to air airport in the middle of nowhere.
It is pretty sweet to go down to a DA 300ft agl (or lower) to air airport in the middle of nowhere.
03-31-2011, 02:41 PM
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Yeah, I don't know. Maybe the ability to access additional satellite(s) had some additional GPS reliability. But I definitely see your point. I think any overlay on the Ipad is too much. I also see CFIT issues with this. The Ipad needs to be backup only IMO.
