The New Pilot PodBlog Ep #15 - The iPad in Aviation

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Hello everybody. In this episode I invite a group of friends into the virtual hanger for a discussion on using the iPad in aviation.
I recently purchased one and was trying to figure out how best to use this new, exciting tool. I took it up with me during a flight in the PiperSport and was very impressed with it. I immediate knew that the iPad will be great tool in my flight bag but I was unsure how best to fit it in my workflow, from preflight, enroute and post flight. To get a better understanding on how others use this cool, new toy, I decided to ask some friends who have already been using it. I figured that if I had these questions, others might have the same questions or at least be curious on using the iPad. So I decided to invite them to a round-table discussion to learn how they use it, what apps they use and to get any tips that might help me figure out how to use it in my flying.
I hope you enjoy it.
Show Notes:
Highlight of what was discussed:

• How reliable is the GPS
• What apps does each guest use and how the use them
• Will the iPad replace paper charts
• Until the chart margin information is included in the apps it will never replace paper charts
• A side note: after the episode I tried Flight Prep iChart and found that it displays the margin information
• The stitching of different charts and from TAC to Sectional
• The utility of being able to see where you are on a section/TAC and not just on a topographical map
• There is a concern that pilots will be looking inside the cockpit instead of outside even more with the iPad
• Concern about the simulated flight instruments and pilots relying on them
• The iPad as n educational tool
• FAA PDFs
• eBooks
• Jason Miller's (The Finer Points) communication app
• How to mount the iPad
• RAM mounts
• kneeboards
• Anti-glare screen protector
• Adam's custom pre-flight checklist that includes the iPad
• Social Networking
• How myTrasnsponder.com and OshPlanner.com fit in
• Logbooks
• Log Ten Pro
• Logbook Pro
• JetRecord.com
• How we use the iPad for fun
• Angry Birds
• X-Plane
• Is it a legal Electronic Flight Bag

Below are the guests who sat at the round table in the virtual hanger. I have listed the apps that they use and a little information about them so that you get an idea how others are using the iPad.
Adam Fast @adamcanfly

• Private Pilot
• Creator of OshPlanner.com
• Used iPad on flight to Oshkosh
• Apps:
• ForeFlight
• SkyCharts Pro

Mike Miley @mike_miley

• Co-creator myTransponder.com
• CFI/ME/Commercial
• Apps:
• ForeFlight
• External GPS GNS5870 with Blue Tooth

Larry Overstreet @larryoverstreet

• PPL/Instrument/Glider
• uses iPad in Piper Cub
• Apps:
• ForeFlight
• Pilot FAR/AIM

Mike Daniels @Mike_Flys

• Crew member of the Mile High Flyers Podcast
• PPL
• uses it to plan dream flights
• Apps:
• ForeFlight
• Log Ten Pro
• Air Navigation Pro
• Motion X

Rick Felty @rfelty

• PPL
• Aviation Videos on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/rdfelty)
• Apps:
• ForeFlight
• Checklists
• Bookmarks weather websites
• Weather apps

Darren @Shotgun15e

• Military (2000 hours F-15) and GA pilot (1000 hours SEL)
• Has taken the iPad to FL350
• Apps
• iFlyWhere
• ForeFligh
• Skycharts Pro
• Air Navigation Pro
• Wing X Pro 7

I use the following apps:

• Air Navigation Pro
• iChart
• Duat
• AeroWeather
• AOPA Airports
• iFlyWhere
• WingC Pro 7 (only for the AFD)

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The intro and closing song is John Mellencamp's My Aeroplane.

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