When using the iPad (with Foreflight app) IN THE AIR, don't turn off the 3G
function. You'll be left with only Wi-Fi capability which is nonexistent in
the air. In most sections of the country you'll still have internet
connectivity via 3G cell towers, so you can get weather downloads, etc. The
3G cell tower service is not 100% as when flying over some more remote
sections of the country you'll be out of range of any cell towers, but my
experience is that I'm seldom out of service for more than about 10 or 15
minutes.
Garry Stout
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gerry Holland
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 2:32 AM
Subject: Re: Europa-List: phones for flying
<gholland@content-stream.co.uk>
Fred Hi!
Not being flippant but everything has a limited battery life. You are quite
right when you say the iPhone battery charge can dissipate fairly quickly
when using something like Memory Map as a navigational back up.
Possibly as low as 4 hours or less. I do have a 12V Auxiliary connection to
mine from a 7Amp Hour Battery Box as I have no electrics from the Aircraft.
It's old and basic and not a Europa.
I have a iPad at home and the battery life on that is very good, lasting
about 15 hours in constant use although it could be less as navigation
device. It too can have auxiliary 12V supply. These supplies are normally
connected via Aux or Cigarette Lighter connection.
I used a RAM iPhone Holder purchased from Aircraft Spruce. The iPad has
similar holder.
When using iPhone as navigational device turn off 3GS connection to conserve
battery life.
For iPad Holder look at:
http://www.xtrdesign.co.uk/XTR_Design/Welcome.html
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/ramholap8lu.php
For iPhone:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/ramholap9u.php
Hope that helps.
The iPhone is an excellent BACK UP for navigation as well as many other
aviation Apps to use. AeroWeather is a must.
Regards
Gerry
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