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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.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Jeppesen's Mobile Flight Deck for iPad is functional but considered "incomplete" and less feature-rich compared to competing aviation apps, despite its popularity in airline cockpits.
  • The app excels in displaying detailed Jeppesen terminal and en route charts, offering fast searches, a unique lateral navigation feature for approach plates, and customizable clutter control on en route maps.
  • Key limitations include the absence of aircraft position display on approach charts, advanced route editing capabilities, graphical data presentation, and consistent GPS performance with on-screen speed/altitude readouts.
  • While Jeppesen charts are generally more expensive, the app is free for digital subscribers and is slated for future updates including datalink weather and advanced flight planning.
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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.

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