CT4ME Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 The popular iFly GPS system is now available as a tablet App, now on iPad and very soon on Android. I haven't used the iFly system, but have looked at it and know several people who swear by it. 69.99 /yr. There is a 30-day free trial. Aero News story. If the program is stable and contains the same feature set as the dedicated device, then this instantly puts the program on the same level as FF, WX, and GP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Ooh, I've always thought the iFly was pretty neat, I'll have to try this one out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Thanks for your updates on flight software and apps, especially for those apps that are involved with Android OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I use it and like it, however my go-to app is still WingX Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Koerner Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I swear by I-Fly, but I don't expect to run it on tablet or phone, at least not primarily. One of the important features of the dedicated unit is its very bright, daylight-readable display. I don't think any phone or tablet can match that. Another issue with the new implementations may be the sensitivity of their screens. The dedicated unit has a "deadened" response to accommodate aircraft turbulence. You have to hold our fingure down for a moment before the touch-screen is activated. I don't know if this touch sensitivity can be adjusted on the Android and IOS units, or if its part of the the operating system. Mike Koerner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N89WD Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I used it recently on a trip to central Nebraska, works sweet. I'm still on the 30 fee trial, still considering the subscription. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Got the iFly 720 GPS on my "look up" list from the postings here so I read about it. Looks like a really interesting setup combined with the Skyguard TWX ADS-B. Also looks like the iFly app, which provides the "similar" GPS unit's features for tablets might be good for iPad or Android too. Many features are well thought out. Things like a "delayed" touch screen for use in turbulence and higher resolution displays for better tablet viewing in daylight are examples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT4ME Posted December 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 'Looking for the Android release soon... 'not much "later this year" left! tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Tim, not sure I totally understand how all this works. Based on your comments, it appears that your are planning on using a Android tablet with the iFly GPS app to get ADS-B. Wondering which unit you use to provide data? Maybe the SkyGuard TWX to provide data for ADS-B in/out for your Android tablet? Or, are you using another mfg. receiver (ADS-B in) or dual band transceiver (ADS-B in/out) to provide data for the Android? I note that iFly also says iLevil single band receiver is OK to use for ADS-B in only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT4ME Posted December 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 'not sure I'm into the ADS-B thing yet, but will give the Android app a look as soon as it's available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT4ME Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 It looks like iFly is now available for Android... as of Jan 23. It's marked as "beta", so expect some rough spots or missing features. Considering the Beta status, the 30 day free trial may be extended. I'm downloading 2GB of data (SW USA) right now. One thing that looks promising: The product is supposed to work with ADS-B units like SkyGuard tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT4ME Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Yep... So far, so good. But in my Nexus7-2, it gives me a message about "no GPS position lock", even though it seems to be tracking fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Appreciate the reports and comments on recently released iFly GPS app combined with Android. Once I figure out where I'm going to put a Galaxy 8" tablet in my CTSW, the iFly GPS App looks like the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 That looks really nifty movingon. I just wish it would output to a garmin 496 as well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmInce Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Anybody here have or know of someone who has a 496 for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 MovingOn, I'm really interested in the SkyGuard TWX setup running on Android. As I recall, you may not be flying a CT? Where do you plan on installing the box? Anticept, I believe that the Garmin GDL39 provides hard wire connection to a 496 for traffic but doesn't provide Wx. Wondering if the SkyGuard TWX might also provide hard wire to a 496? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Anybody here have or know of someone who has a 496 for sale? Lots for sale on eBay, AOPA forums, etc. I think you can get refurbs/trade-ins at Aircraft Spruce also. I'm sure you can find a good price on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmInce Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Lots for sale on eBay, AOPA forums, etc. I think you can get refurbs/trade-ins at Aircraft Spruce also. I'm sure you can find a good price on one. Thanks Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3flyer Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 I briefly tried out the iFly app for iPad and it shows a lot of promise but won't replace FF (for me). The charts are very well done from a clarity perspective but it lacks several key features: * Landscape mode * Seamless charts -- works like paper charts as opposed to one continuous chart that auto switches between TAC and Sectionals * No iPhone version * Cannot file a flight plan nor get a tracked weather briefing (actually pulling a briefing down with your DUAT id) * I couldn't figure out if (or how to get) a flight plan to factor in winds aloft All of these are on the 'list' of enhancements according to iFly. Usability was fine and the airport images are a nice touch. Once they address the above, I'll give it another try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 I called iFly and spoke to a a helpful person. I wanted to find out what they recommended for remote mounting the Sky Guard TWX Vision Pro unit. The iFly person said he has installed two small exterior "fin" antennas on the belly of his aircraft (non-CT). One for the 978 UAT freq. transmit (ADS-B "out") and one for the 978 UAT receive (ADS-B "in") This just leaves a power supply and running the GPS antenna to a window - maybe the rear quarter window or the roof window? All would be out of sight and connected by Bluetooth. Looks like it would be a nice installation in the cargo area of a CT. $1,400 plus $150 for the two external antennas. Add $400 if one wants to add AHRS capability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 MovingOn. Thanks. I didn't mention the third antenna, the 1090 "in" antenna, because I plan to either not use this or will find a way to get this near a window. Or, one could add a third external blade antenna for it too. The iFly person said he has remote mounted his Sky Guard and he personally doesn't use this antenna. His reasoning was that it provides air to air from commercial aircraft and he gets this traffic repeated on 978 providing he's within range of the ground based ADS-B stations. I believe that most of the ground stations will be fully operational by the end of this year and will offer full coverage for the U.S. One other thing he mentioned was that the commercial guys will probably also be monitoring 978 UAT and good possibility they'll get his signal and avoid him. Based on your knowledge and use of the system, do you see any problems with using this method? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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