Readback October 2017

The absolute best bang for the buck in charting is via a tablet and app as youre using. You didnt mention your transponder, but if youve got a new Garmin GTX 345, youve already got some connectivity between the iPad and GNS430W. Otherwise, you might consider a Flightstream 210 for that connection to exchange a lot of data between tablet and navigator.

Key Takeaways:

• Tablet apps like ForeFlight offer the best value for displaying actual IFR en-route charts, as most expensive panel-mount avionics primarily show derived moving maps rather than true charts.
• Pilots should be cautious using OBS mode for navigation due to potential magnetic variation errors, preferring to program direct legs between fixes, and should strive to understand their autopilot's system interfaces for effective use.
• The FAA WINGS pilot proficiency program is highly recommended as a structured way to maintain pilot currency and proficiency, and learning from accident reports is a valuable practice.
• Subscribers can access past articles and issues online, and an annual index of articles is published in each December issue.

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