GFValvo
February 23rd 07, 02:08 AM
I'm looking for opinions / stories / experiences about the various GPS/Wx
software packages that are available for Tablet PCs.
I have a Motion LS800 and a WxWorx receiver. But, I'm not sure I'm happy
with my current choice of software.
I started out with ChartCase (www.flightprep.com) - mostly because of the
liberal return policy. I didn't like if for a number of reasons:
* It seems to be more about the charts than guiding the aircraft.
* All charts are displayed North-up, you can't get track-up.
* No CDI.
* No single page to display Desired Track, Ground Track, and Ground Speed.
* No loading of approaches into the flight plan.
So, I returned it and purchased TrueMap (www.aviationsafety.com). This has a
lot of features I like:
* Display resembles a Garmin 530 or other IFR navigator.
* Approaches in the data base.
* Extensive airport data.
* Display is highly configurable.
* Can switch to a view with aircraft on enroute chart (North-up only)
* Can switch to a view of the chart for the approach currently loaded.
But, its menu structure, CDI, and flight plans are kind of flakey - although
I can live with them.
I've also checked out the web pages for:
NAVAir (www.airgator.com)
Vista (www.rmstek.com)
Voyager (www.seattleavionics.com)
Anywhere Map (www.anywheremap.com)
So, what have you other folks used? Opinions?
Greg
software packages that are available for Tablet PCs.
I have a Motion LS800 and a WxWorx receiver. But, I'm not sure I'm happy
with my current choice of software.
I started out with ChartCase (www.flightprep.com) - mostly because of the
liberal return policy. I didn't like if for a number of reasons:
* It seems to be more about the charts than guiding the aircraft.
* All charts are displayed North-up, you can't get track-up.
* No CDI.
* No single page to display Desired Track, Ground Track, and Ground Speed.
* No loading of approaches into the flight plan.
So, I returned it and purchased TrueMap (www.aviationsafety.com). This has a
lot of features I like:
* Display resembles a Garmin 530 or other IFR navigator.
* Approaches in the data base.
* Extensive airport data.
* Display is highly configurable.
* Can switch to a view with aircraft on enroute chart (North-up only)
* Can switch to a view of the chart for the approach currently loaded.
But, its menu structure, CDI, and flight plans are kind of flakey - although
I can live with them.
I've also checked out the web pages for:
NAVAir (www.airgator.com)
Vista (www.rmstek.com)
Voyager (www.seattleavionics.com)
Anywhere Map (www.anywheremap.com)
So, what have you other folks used? Opinions?
Greg