I am interested in the ability of a device that can hold my Approach plates without having to carry 50 pounds of paper and have the ability to electronically update the files. I like the Jeppesen approach plates but do not know if the device can handle either the Jeppesen electronic charts or if there is a way to convert the charts to PDF by printing them as pdf docs and pull them in the device. I admit, moving map's would be nice, but the panel GPS's and hand held GPS's have the moving maps and all I really need is the approach plate available for flying the approach.
I originally bought the EFlyBook and wasn't happy with it so decided to develop my own solution. It displays the same NACO charts on the IRex Iliad but is reliable, doesn't require the stylus (In case you drop it in flight), scales the charts up to fit the full width of the display so every piece of text is readable and integrates the A/FD into the airport charts. Check out the screenshots http://www.flypaperless.com/screenshots.htm
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I am interested in the ability of a device that can hold my Approach plates without having to carry 50 pounds of paper and have the ability to electronically update the files. I like the Jeppesen approach plates but do not know if the device can handle either the Jeppesen electronic charts or if there is a way to convert the charts to PDF by printing them as pdf docs and pull them in the device. I admit, moving map's would be nice, but the panel GPS's and hand held GPS's have the moving maps and all I really need is the approach plate available for flying the approach.
I originally bought the EFlyBook and wasn't happy with it so decided to develop my own solution. It displays the same NACO charts on the IRex Iliad but is reliable, doesn't require the stylus (In case you drop it in flight), scales the charts up to fit the full width of the display so every piece of text is readable and integrates the A/FD into the airport charts. Check out the screenshots http://www.flypaperless.com/screenshots.htm
Dave Chalmers