Best portable map to help when doing IFR flight

I have my IFR rating for few years now, and the flying part is not a
problem. I can manage hold on Nav/Com & timer just fine. I am still a
bit new with approach able GPS (my Trimble Approach 2000 is IFR
approach able).

The reason of my post was because I just realized the value of having a
portable moving map. I know their limitation and I have no intention
to use any portable device for approach guildance. However, with a
moving map, I could point the cleared waypoint to the top of the map
while I program my IFR-approach able GPS to do what I need it to do,
and that is the use I am looking for.

wrote:

The reason of my post was because I just realized the value of having
a portable moving map.

Oh, yeah! Having that map (even on my 4" hx4700 PocketPC) is a big help
in situational awareness.

If you already have a laptop, you may want to consider ControlVision's
AnywhereMap XP. It's essentially the same AnywhereMap software designed to
run in the larger resolutions available to laptops.

Also, a visit to www.anywheremap.com will provide a link to the user forums
where you'll find plenty of feedback (pro and con) on the various products
they offer and you'll be able to get answers to other questions you may
have.

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John T
http://tknowlogy.com/TknoFlyer
http://www.pocketgear.com/products_s...veloperid=4415
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I must admit I thought that GPS type systems were only supposed to be used
as a secondary form of navigational aid. If you use and depend on it too
much the day it goes down is the day you will really struggle. Just a
thought

Steve

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I went up with a friend who is a CFII to do some night IFR last
Tuesday. Everything went fine, except when So. Cal. cleared me to RAL
for CNO GPS-B while I was going out bound from the published hold at
PDZ, I could not get RAL programmed into my Trimble 2000 Approach as
the IAF. I tried it again, and it just sequenced to HINTIN by itself.
RAL VOR was out, so I could not pick it up on my NAV/COM. Finally, my
friend gave me a heading to RAL from his Anywhere Map. Everything went
fine after that.

I will study my Trimble 2000 Approach's operation to find out what I
did wrong. But my friend's Anywhere Map showed me the value of having
a color moving map during IFR approachs, and now I want a color moving
map for myself.

I know panel mount like Gramin 430/530 or 480 w/MX20 are nice, but I
have no budget for a panel mount right now. So, I am looking for the
best portable map FOR IFR FLIGHT on the market.

The following are a list of features that I wish for. But I am willing
to settle for something that is as close as possible:

Color,
Bigger the better (to help with my aging eyes),
Approach procedures (at less with final approach waypoints like Garmin
296, but all waypoints, including waypoints for ILS and DME, will be
nicer),
Holding patterns,
Terrain warning,
Vertical navigation for published LNAV/VNAV and LPV approaches (are
they available on any protable?),
Automatic log book.

I will consider PDA or PC based system as well.

Your suggestion?

Cyclone69,

depend on it too
much the day it goes down is the day you will really struggle


Yep. Same with your VOR, NDB, compass, engine, wings and ALL other
equipment in the aircraft. Better not fly at all...

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)