I'm using an iPAQ with Glide Naviguesser II. Sometimes,
when I want to pick another turnpoint other than the
ones in the task, dragging the sliding bar down the
screen goes too fast and I skip the ones I want. Then,
I'll tap on the up or down arrow to scroll through
the turnpoints. I find doing this task can be a little
cumbersome at times and I want something 'faster.'
That's why I want a 'more steady and precise' pointer
than just my blunt finger.

Also, I might want to tap on an airfield and find it's
radio frequency, in case the wind stops blowing and
I have to land. Yea, I can also grab the chart and
look on it, too.

I hate doing this stuff while flying because my eyes
are in the cockpit and not looking outside. Anything
to speed the task surely can't hurt.

Voice commands to complete these tasks sure would be
nice.

Ray Lovinggood
Carrboro, North Carolina, USA
Where gasoline is pushing US $2.85/gallon for regular
this morning

At 11:48 31 August 2005, wrote:
I've been using an iPAQ with Winpilot for a few years
now, and never
had the need for a stylus while flying. I just use
my fingernail and it
works fine. What software are you using which requires
a stylus while
flying?