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:

Pilots present contrasting views on electronic flight bags: one praises the iPad for its cost-effectiveness and convenience in replacing paper charts, while another advocates for a more robust Tablet PC for its advanced integration and comprehensive flight management capabilities.
Readers offer feedback to the magazine, suggesting that the "Killer Quiz" section should provide more detailed explanations and references for IFR concepts to enhance learning, and inquiring about emerging navigation technologies like LAAS.
A practical tip is shared for IFR flight planning, recommending the use of Flightaware.com to decode airway clearances into individual waypoints for easier GPS entry.

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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.