I just wanted to take a second and bring some attention to Garmin Pilot. I don't think there is much doubt that ForeFlight is better, but if you are already heavily invested in Android, or are allergic to Apples, Garmin Pilot is a close second. (Garmin pilot also runs of iPad) With the latest release, Garmin Pilot has build in support for x-plane. It seems they use x-plane to demo their product. You are allowed a 30 day free trial, I would highly recommend giving it a try...
http://www.takeoffjunkie.com/review-gar ... r-android/
http://www.takeoffjunkie.com/garmin-pil ... atibility/
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Keith Smith
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Re: Garmin Pilot
Even though you concede that FF is better, I'm going keep this reply going.
fwiw, I'm invested in Android and I still bought an iPad to run ForeFlight.
I'm relatively skeptical that anyone else is going to be able to keep up with FF. Look at what ForeFlight does as their core business. Look at what Garmin does as their core business. Which one is more likely to out-innovate the other in this space over the long run?
I don't see it as a function of IOS vs Android...it's a simple function of who is going to have the better product over time. I've made my bet. As a pilot, I want the very best EFB that I can afford to have in the airplane. Synthetic vision could very easily safe someone's life, I have no idea if Garmin Pilot has it, but I use it as an example.
On the ground, I'm all for the "let's make Android better" approach. I'm actually not a big IOS fan myself. But, I defer all of that thinking when when I put the device in the airplane. In that environment, I just want the best product I can get my paws on if it's going to make the flying safer, more convenient or more enjoyable.
fwiw, I'm invested in Android and I still bought an iPad to run ForeFlight.
I'm relatively skeptical that anyone else is going to be able to keep up with FF. Look at what ForeFlight does as their core business. Look at what Garmin does as their core business. Which one is more likely to out-innovate the other in this space over the long run?
I don't see it as a function of IOS vs Android...it's a simple function of who is going to have the better product over time. I've made my bet. As a pilot, I want the very best EFB that I can afford to have in the airplane. Synthetic vision could very easily safe someone's life, I have no idea if Garmin Pilot has it, but I use it as an example.
On the ground, I'm all for the "let's make Android better" approach. I'm actually not a big IOS fan myself. But, I defer all of that thinking when when I put the device in the airplane. In that environment, I just want the best product I can get my paws on if it's going to make the flying safer, more convenient or more enjoyable.
Re: Garmin Pilot
Yes, I agree, If I were a real pilot, I would buy an iPad just for ForeFlight. I should have called on my audience more specifically. If you are strictly a sim pilot, and already have android hardware, you should try Garmin Pilot before spending money on an iPad. It has greatly helped me with situation awareness while on PE.
Keith, Garmin pilot does have synthetic vision, but ironically, Garmin's synthetic vision only works in the iPad version. (soon to be working in the android version).
Also, PE generated traffic sent to the broadcast address of the local IP segment does not appear in Garmin Pilot.
Keith, Garmin pilot does have synthetic vision, but ironically, Garmin's synthetic vision only works in the iPad version. (soon to be working in the android version).
Also, PE generated traffic sent to the broadcast address of the local IP segment does not appear in Garmin Pilot.