![]() One subscription, one login, gets you all your stuff in one place on one bill.Īs far as EFBs go, I gave ForeFlight one more year at their top tier this year because I’m an old school ForeFlight fan, but I’m actively looking at replacing it with a cross platform app. They really should have gotten on this by now. If you are looking and thinking, I'll give my usual recommendation: take advantage of free trials.Ĭlick to expand.Whoever figures out first that pilots with in panel GPS want a package deal on chart updates for both their in panel and EFB and sets a reasonable price, is going to have a huge leg up on the competition.Ĭough, Garmin. In my current Android world - iFlyGPS and DroidEFB - again, pretty solid and I haven't seen any stability issues that would make me hesitate using one of them. In my current iOS world - ForeFlight, WingX, FlyQ, iFly GPS, and Aerovie - I think they are all solid performers and it's all about which interface you like and which bells and whistles you get used to. I already commented on WingX's Android version. In the Android world, I love the AvNavEFB interface and it but, it's current iteration has some stability issues. I also have a bias against free apps for IFR flight completely unreasonable, but I don't trust them. I use it periodically, but only on the ground so, again, I can't comment. I know FltPlan Go (and yes, it really is free) has had stability issues in the past but I long ago decided it wasn't an in-flight app for me. You can also hand write notes on any diagram or approach plate as needed.Ĭlick to expand.I haven't tried Garmin Pilot or Naviator in years, so I won't comment. Getting airport info is normally 2 touches as I think about it almost everything can be done in 2 touches or less. Taxi diagrams and approach charts show your aircraft on them.įlyQ has been very stable for me and any tech support questions I usually receive an answer in less than a day, unless it is over the weekend (I ask lots of questions, because I am new to flying as well as new to EFB's) I use mine with a homebuilt Stratux and AHRS works perfect and they support it. When I purchased it I got the lifetime version with all VFR and IFR charts for $600 (they run a special once a year or at least that has been the case.Ĭharts will alert you when they need updated and it is one button update. It will provide you with a legal brief and gets weather from DUATS (as long as you have a login). You can also set flight plan routing for None, Wind/Fuel only, Victor Airways, Jet Airways, Terrain Avoidance, search and Rescue. I do only fly VFR, but I will say this, it has the option to file VFR, IFR and DVFR. So with that- what do you guys recommend. Price- I'd rather pay for a extra flight or 2 then pay more for an app because it is the market leader. Has synthetic vision- I've never used it but since I'm getting a ADS-B in id like that optionĩ. Plays nice with mostly all ADS-B in solutionsĨ. Stable- again I don't want to be playing with it the whole flight, so stability is a big deal for meħ. Compatible with iPad and Andriod (not a deal breaker if only 1 but I'd like the choice to use Apple or Droid)Ħ. Ability to pull up the AFD easily and airport info.ĥ. Taxi Diagrams showing my plane on the diagramĤ. ![]() ATC confirmation with routing sent back to the app is a huge plus.ģ. Ability to get a legal brief and file directly with flight service for IFR flight from the app. Current IFR/ VFR charts that update easily (preferably automatically)Ģ. I know there is FlyQ, WingX, and FltPlan Go, maybe others I'm missing.ġ. ![]() I'm looking for PIREPS for the alternatives to Garmin Pilot and Foreflight. As someone who always champions the little guys in business I figure I want to move to one of the lesser known EFBs. In that quest I noticed Garmin Pilot doesn't play nice with some of the non-Garmin products that are coming out (ie. I am now ready to move to using a low cost ADS-B in since all these cheap solutions are becoming available. However, after their pricing structure kept going up I got a little disenchanted with them and moved on to Garmin Pilot. I started with Foreflight, which works great. Although I am quite capable with electronics, for me simplicity is key- in the plane I want to fly, not play with my iPad. I like to keep my eyes outside or on my certified instruments so I don't play that much with all the bells and whistles. I use it mostly for approach charts, AFD info to brief on frequencies and local procedures, and of course en route maps, etc. I have been a iPad in cockpit user since I got my instrument rating around 6 years ago.
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