Readback: November 2010

My iPad was shipped the first day the devices were sent to the general public. Why did I buy one? Availability of charts, cockpit management and cost.

Editorial Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The article presents contrasting views on Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs), with one pilot praising the iPad for replacing bulky paper charts and cost savings in IFR flight, and another advocating for a Tablet PC due to its full functionality, avionics integration, and professional software capabilities.
A reader suggests enhancing the magazine's "Killer Quiz" section by providing more in-depth explanations, context, and regulatory references for complex IFR concepts to facilitate better learning.
Other contributions include a tip for decoding IFR flight plans using online resources and an inquiry about emerging aviation technologies like the Local Area Augmentation System (LAAS) for GPS approaches.

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Of iPads and True Tablets
My iPad was shipped the first day the devices were sent to the general public. Why did I buy one? Availability of charts, cockpit management and cost.

Right now most FBOs don’t carry charts, and of those that do, I have the range to far exceed what they are likely to stock, meaning a short hop to the next FBO. Or I can get a subscription service, or I can have them express mailed to me as I need them. The word “hassle” comes to mind.