Readback: November 2012

I second Bob Keepings frustration with Jepp FD (Tales of iPad Mischief, September 2012 IFR). Im mostly a weekend pilot and dont use all the features he does, but Ive experienced the screen pinch problem for at least six months now. Most of the time it rendered FD unusable for en route operations, so I also installed ForeFlight and learned to live with NACO en route charts.

Editorial Staff

Friday, August 01, 2014 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Pilots express significant frustration with Jepp FD's iPad app, citing persistent "screen pinch" bugs, unresponsive tech support, and high costs, leading many to switch to more reliable alternatives like ForeFlight or Avilution.
The article clarifies distinctions on navigation charts, such as descent rates vs. times on Jeppesen vs. AeroNav charts, and the specific characteristics of LPV, LP, and LNAV RNAV approaches.
Pilot feedback also addresses the FAA's decision against publishing TRACON phone numbers in the A/FD and emphasizes the critical importance of understanding and using Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for safe IFR flight.

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I second Bob Keeping’s frustration with Jepp FD (“Tales of iPad Mischief,” September 2012 IFR). I’m mostly a weekend pilot and don’t use all the features he does, but I’ve experienced the “screen pinch” problem for at least six months now. Most of the time it rendered FD unusable for en route operations, so I also installed ForeFlight and learned to live with NACO en route charts.