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The New Pilot PodBlog Ep #15 - The iPad in Aviation

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Hello everybody. In this episode I invite a group of friends into the virtual hanger for a discussion on using the iPad in aviation.

I recently purchased one and was trying to figure out how best to use this new, exciting tool. I took it up with me during a flight in the PiperSport and was very impressed with it. I immediate knew that the iPad will be great tool in my flight bag but I was unsure how best to fit it in my workflow, from preflight, enroute and post flight. To get a better understanding on how others use this cool, new toy, I decided to ask some friends who have already been using it. I figured that if I had these questions, others might have the same questions or at least be curious on using the iPad. So I decided to invite them to a round-table discussion to learn how they use it, what apps they use and to get any tips that might help me figure out how to use it in my flying.

I hope you enjoy it.

Show Notes:
Highlight of what was discussed:
  • How reliable is the GPS
  • What apps does each guest use and how the use them
  • Will the iPad replace paper charts
  • Until the chart margin information is included in the apps it will never replace paper charts
    • A side note: after the episode I tried Flight Prep iChart and found that it displays the margin information
  • The stitching of different charts and from TAC to Sectional
  • The utility of being able to see where you are on a section/TAC and not just on a topographical map
  • There is a concern that pilots will be looking inside the cockpit instead of outside even more with the iPad
  • Concern about the simulated flight instruments and pilots relying on them
  • The iPad as n educational tool
    • FAA PDFs
  • eBooks
  • Jason Miller's (The Finer Points) communication app
  • How to mount the iPad
    • RAM mounts
  • kneeboards
  • Anti-glare screen protector
  • Adam's custom pre-flight checklist that includes the iPad 
  • Social Networking
    • How myTrasnsponder.com and OshPlanner.com fit in
  • Logbooks
    • Log Ten Pro
  • Logbook Pro
  • JetRecord.com
  • How we use the iPad for fun
    • Angry Birds
  • X-Plane
  • Is it a legal Electronic Flight Bag

      • Below are the guests who sat at the round table in the virtual hanger. I have listed the apps that they use and a little information about them so that you get an idea how others are using the iPad.

      Adam Fast @adamcanfly
      • Private Pilot
    • Creator of OshPlanner.com
    • Used iPad on flight to Oshkosh
    • Apps:
      • ForeFlight
    • SkyCharts Pro
      • Mike Miley @mike_miley
      • Co-creator myTransponder.com
    • CFI/ME/Commercial
    • Apps:
      • ForeFlight
    • External GPS GNS5870 with Blue Tooth
      • Larry Overstreet @larryoverstreet
      • PPL/Instrument/Glider
    • uses iPad in Piper Cub
    • Apps:
      • ForeFlight
    • Pilot FAR/AIM
      • Mike Daniels @Mike_Flys
      • Crew member of the Mile High Flyers Podcast
    • PPL
    • uses it to plan dream flights
    • Apps:
      • ForeFlight
    • Log Ten Pro
    • Air Navigation Pro
    • Motion X 
      • Rick Felty @rfelty
      • PPL
    • Aviation Videos on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rdfelty)
    • Apps:
      • ForeFlight
    • Checklists
    • Bookmarks weather websites
    • Weather apps

      • Darren @Shotgun15e
      • Military (2000 hours F-15) and GA pilot (1000 hours SEL)
    • Has taken the iPad to FL350
    • Apps
      • iFlyWhere
    • ForeFligh
    • Skycharts Pro
    • Air Navigation Pro
    • Wing X Pro 7
      • I use the following apps:
      • Air Navigation Pro
    • iChart
    • Duat
    • AeroWeather
    • AOPA Airports
    • iFlyWhere
    • WingC Pro 7 (only for the AFD)

      • Thanks for listening.

      Blues skies everyone!

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      The intro and closing song is John Mellencamp's My Aeroplane.

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