WingedFrog
Well Known Member
I am using a Nexus Tablet as a potential backup in case of Skyview complete failure in flight. For the GPS function I found the Flight Plan Map function quite satisfactory. As it is using sectional maps I also find it a useful complement to the Skyview Map which lacks some of the sectional's data. Note that Flight Plan is available for free on Android tablets.
My next search is for an ADAHR substitute. I found a product called "Glass Cockpit 100 by Peix Software. The cost is $5.99 and it is claimed to be based on the GT1000. If no special devices are connected to the tablet like Atmospheric pressure, outside temperature, humidity, some information will not be available. I don't expect miracle from this App, just to be able to bring the plane safely to an airport is case of major avionics failure.
I am curious to know if anyone has tried this latest App and what they think of it?
As a side comment, there were questions in earlier Threads about the readability of the Nexus screen in the bright light of the RV-12 cockpit. I found it workable, not great compared to the Skyview screen but useable. Mine is tugged just in front of the pilot vent.
My next search is for an ADAHR substitute. I found a product called "Glass Cockpit 100 by Peix Software. The cost is $5.99 and it is claimed to be based on the GT1000. If no special devices are connected to the tablet like Atmospheric pressure, outside temperature, humidity, some information will not be available. I don't expect miracle from this App, just to be able to bring the plane safely to an airport is case of major avionics failure.
I am curious to know if anyone has tried this latest App and what they think of it?
As a side comment, there were questions in earlier Threads about the readability of the Nexus screen in the bright light of the RV-12 cockpit. I found it workable, not great compared to the Skyview screen but useable. Mine is tugged just in front of the pilot vent.