Jeppesen’s iPad app may be the weapon of choice for many airline cockpits, but we think it lags far behind other apps in features and usability. It’s not bad, it’s just incomplete.
Jepps slow ipad efforts
Common wisdom in the computer world seems to be that if youre not adding features at breakneck speed, youre falling off the trailing edge into oblivion. We dont subscribe to that thinking; a good program doesnt need constant improvement to be a best tool.
Key Takeaways:
- Jeppesen's Mobile Flight Deck for iPad provides functional terminal and en route chart viewing, offering a significant upgrade over paper charts for existing Jeppesen users.
- The app features unique lateral navigation for terminal charts and dynamic, on-the-fly generation of en route maps, but can be cluttered and presents map information as text-only.
- It lags behind competitor apps in features and usability, missing key functionalities like on-chart position display, advanced flight planning, and route editing capabilities.
- Despite its higher cost and current incompleteness, the app holds potential to become a leading cockpit tool if future updates address its missing features.
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