Handheld PC

(I have zero experience with gps)
I recently bought a Dell 3XI. Yet, I am struggling on finding which gps
reciever and software I should buy. Looks like there are many of gps
recievers and softwares out there. Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of
various gps recievers out there? Notable, there are many similar softwares
but the price ranges are all over the place. Some are free and some are as
high as 300 bucks. That made it difficult for me to determine which product
that is useful for me. Any suggestions?

Toks Desalu
PP-ASEL
Dyin' to soar!

"Tom Hyslip" wrote in message
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Pocketfms is also free, and works really nice. Moving map, airspace
warnings, flight planning, 5 closets aiports at the push of a button.



I looked at PocketFMS and a number of others. Didn't like it at all. Looks
like crap on the screen.

"Toks Desalu" wrote in message
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(I have zero experience with gps)
I recently bought a Dell 3XI. Yet, I am struggling on finding which gps
reciever and software I should buy. Looks like there are many of gps
recievers and softwares out there. Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of
various gps recievers out there? Notable, there are many similar softwares
but the price ranges are all over the place. Some are free and some are as
high as 300 bucks. That made it difficult for me to determine which
product
that is useful for me. Any suggestions?

I looked at the CF card GPS's but they are ridiculously priced. I got the
cable that goes to my Gamin Pilot III, so now I have triple moving map
capability. Another neat feature is Microsoft Streets and Trips for the
Pocket PC. Just loaded it onto the Dell a few days ago so haven't had a
chance to use it much.

You're VFR, who cares? One problem is the GPS runs on rechargeable
batteries, so no cord but you will have to recharge after every flight.

The BT-308 kit I bought came with a 12vdc charger, as well as an external
antenna. So I guess you got wires again, all of a sudden. But at least
you won't have to have anything going from the PDA to the GPS.

Another neat feature is Microsoft Streets and Trips for the
Pocket PC. Just loaded it onto the Dell a few days ago so haven't had a
chance to use it much.

For road nav, I use PocketMap Navigator.
http://www.pocketmapstore.com/

It's pretty slick. I don't rely on it for turn-by-turn type directions, but
I like to have it running to keep a constant ETA to where I'm going.

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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...I'd like to know
that everything in the plane is working properly.

Just because I don't yet officially have that little piece of paper
in my pocket doesn't mean that I'm not competent to shoot these two
very simple approaches. If the weather ever traps me on top, I'll
want that ace in the hole.

I've heard of no problems with Bluetooth GPS/PDA systems (and have read of
many such users). However, comptency and legality are two separate issues
when it comes to shooting approaches...

--
John T
http://tknowlogy.com/TknoFlyer
http://www.pocketgear.com/products_s...veloperid=4415
____________________

Which gps receiver did you buy?
Toks

"Tom Hyslip" wrote in message
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I use an IPaq 3700 with Compact Flash GPS and www.pocketfms.com This is a
nice setup because there are no wire with the CF GPS, and you can run
everything on the battery power of the IPaq and expansion pack. I use the
expansion pack with the external battery and get around 4-5 hours of
battery
time.

Pocketfms is also free, and works really nice. Moving map, airspace
warnings, flight planning, 5 closets aiports at the push of a button.


"Michelle P" wrote in message
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Toks,
I have a pocket PC (ipaq 4150) with PC Flight System nav gps pro and PC
EFIS(www.pcflightsystems.com). I bought them at Sun-N-Fun. I bought this
due the is user friendliness and I spent a fair amount of time talking
to the owner and his wife.

I have had a couple of primary instrument issues and want a backup. I
have used them on the ground but not yet in the airplane. I am still
waiting for the cradle to mount to the yoke. I hope to give it a try
next week.

Michelle

Toks Desalu wrote:

I was wondering if anyone experience using handheld PC for navigation
along
with gps receiver and mapping software? If so, are they effective?
Toks





--

Michelle P ATP-ASEL, CP-AMEL, and AMT-A&P

"Elisabeth" a Maule M-7-235B (no two are alike)

Volunteer Pilot, Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic

Volunteer Builder, Habitat for Humanity

"Newps" wrote in message
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I looked at the CF card GPS's but they are ridiculously priced.

About $100.

http://www.semsons.com/comflasgpsre.html

Paul

Toks Desalu wrote:

I was wondering if anyone experience using handheld PC for navigation along
with gps receiver and mapping software? If so, are they effective?
Toks



My friend has AnywhereMap on his iPAQ. It works very well if you need
the full approach plates, etc. We both concluded for VFR piloting, that
my Lowrance Airmap 500 was nicer as it had a longer battery life, had
less to hook up(just the external antenna) and was easier to operate one
handed. It was a personal preference thing as both units worked well.

Eric Ross

On Fri, 14 May 2004 15:01:37 -0700, Eric Ross wrote:

My friend has AnywhereMap on his iPAQ. It works very well if you need
the full approach plates, etc. We both concluded for VFR piloting, that

Anywheremap does not include approach plates, that's a different program,
refer to http://www.anywheremap.com/ for details.

less to hook up(just the external antenna) and was easier to operate one
handed. It was a personal preference thing as both units worked well.

If you use Bluetooth gps devices you can eliminate more wires, but as you
say battery life is limited to probably at best 4 hours. I plug mine in
so that I don't have to worry.