KR> ForeFlight vs iFly GPS

[Jeff Scott]

Mark,

Both are good.  To me, it comes down to versatility.  I use an iFly 720 and 
also run the iFly software on my 7" Android.  Both teh iFlly and Android talk 
to my Skyguard ADS-B gear at the same time and are capable of talking to a lot 
of different ADS-B equipment.  With Foreflight, you are pretty much locked into 
Stratus as yoru ADS-B source, although a couple of other units claim to talk to 
ForeFlight.

Since I dont' have an iPad, I am assuming the iPad function is similar if not 
identical to my use of the android.  Running iFly on the Android, it uses the 
3g/4g network to grab a nationwide weather snapshot when I bring up iFly, so I 
have a current overlay of of nationwide NexRad radar as well as every 
AWOS/METAR/TAF/Winds Aloft report nationwide.  Without ADS-B, the 3g/4g network 
will update the weather whenever you are in range of a cell tower, which is 
often a limitation of altitude as Roger describes for his use of Foreflight.

With ADS-B, as soon as I turn on the ADS-B unit, the Android connects to the 
ADS-B WiFi and shuts down the 3G/4G network.  From that point forward, I get 
the local NexRad radar overlay updated at 3 minute intervals, METAR/TAF/Winds 
updated at hourly intervals or less and a traffic overlay.

I think you will find the functionality to be similar.  It's just a matter or 
preference.  I stick with iFly because they are willing to support a large 
number of ADS-B units, while Foreflight seems to be married only to Stratus.  I 
prefer not to be locked into a single vender.  

Also, if you are already paying for iFly, adding on the iPad only costs another 
$20/yr.  But I think you will find that both will allow you a 30 day free test 
drive, so download one and test drive it for a month, then download the other 
and test drive it and make your own decision.  While you're doing that, you may 
also want to evaluate WingX and FlyQ.  All of them are popular and all work 
well.  As much as anything, it has to do with comfort level and preference for 
how things are displayed.

Also, for those interested in an inexpensive ADS-B In solution, there is a lot 
of buzz on the EAA web site about building an ADS-B weather and traffic 
receiver for $120 using Raspberry Pi.  I have a good friend that is currently 
struggling his way through the build, so will probably get to take a close up 
look at it soon.  More info on the EAA web site at 


-Jeff Scott
Los Alamos, NM


> > Mark,
> > I am not a user of the I FLY, but have used the forflight for a couple of
> > years on the mini.  I have a gps in the mini and cellular service.  When
> > flying in questionable weather, the radar overlay makes picking my way
> > through it much less nerve wracking.  Of course to get cellular info, I
> > have to be below 4000'.  Airport weather info can be updated at takeoff if
> > flying high.  Building is still a priority, so XCflying is on rare
> > occasion.  You can get the forflight app for 30 days trial.  Good luck.
> > Roger Baalman
> > rbaalman at cox.net
> >
> >
> >  Mark Jones via KRnet  wrote:
> > > Hey guys,
> > > Those of you who use these need to tell me which is better.
> >

KR> ForeFlight vs iFly GPS

[Roger]

To all

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> On Sep 18, 2015, at 8:13 AM, Mike Arnold via KRnet  
> wrote:
> 
> Roger I have a general question. Does this response go out to the entire
> net? Or just you.
> On Sep 18, 2015 8:02 AM, "Roger Baalman via KRnet" 
> wrote:
> 
>> Mark,
>> I am not a user of the I FLY, but have used the forflight for a couple of
>> years on the mini.  I have a gps in the mini and cellular service.  When
>> flying in questionable weather, the radar overlay makes picking my way
>> through it much less nerve wracking.  Of course to get cellular info, I
>> have to be below 4000'.  Airport weather info can be updated at takeoff if
>> flying high.  Building is still a priority, so XCflying is on rare
>> occasion.  You can get the forflight app for 30 days trial.  Good luck.
>> Roger Baalman
>> rbaalman at cox.net
>> 
>> 
>>  Mark Jones via KRnet  wrote:
>>> Hey guys,
>>> Those of you who use these need to tell me which is better.
>> 
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KR> ForeFlight vs iFly GPS

[Bill Jacobs]

Jeff,Thanks for the Raspberry link. This is a great option.?
Bill Jacobs Daytona Beach, Fl. 


 On Friday, September 18, 2015 10:27 AM, Jeff Scott via KRnet  wrote:


 Mark,

Both are good.? To me, it comes down to versatility.? I use an iFly 720 and 
also run the iFly software on my 7" Android.? Both teh iFlly and Android talk 
to my Skyguard ADS-B gear at the same time and are capable of talking to a lot 
of different ADS-B equipment.? With Foreflight, you are pretty much locked into 
Stratus as yoru ADS-B source, although a couple of other units claim to talk to 
ForeFlight.

Since I dont' have an iPad, I am assuming the iPad function is similar if not 
identical to my use of the android.? Running iFly on the Android, it uses the 
3g/4g network to grab a nationwide weather snapshot when I bring up iFly, so I 
have a current overlay of of nationwide NexRad radar as well as every 
AWOS/METAR/TAF/Winds Aloft report nationwide.? Without ADS-B, the 3g/4g network 
will update the weather whenever you are in range of a cell tower, which is 
often a limitation of altitude as Roger describes for his use of Foreflight.

With ADS-B, as soon as I turn on the ADS-B unit, the Android connects to the 
ADS-B WiFi and shuts down the 3G/4G network.? From that point forward, I get 
the local NexRad radar overlay updated at 3 minute intervals, METAR/TAF/Winds 
updated at hourly intervals or less and a traffic overlay.

I think you will find the functionality to be similar.? It's just a matter or 
preference.? I stick with iFly because they are willing to support a large 
number of ADS-B units, while Foreflight seems to be married only to Stratus.? I 
prefer not to be locked into a single vender.? 

Also, if you are already paying for iFly, adding on the iPad only costs another 
$20/yr.? But I think you will find that both will allow you a 30 day free test 
drive, so download one and test drive it for a month, then download the other 
and test drive it and make your own decision.? While you're doing that, you may 
also want to evaluate WingX and FlyQ.? All of them are popular and all work 
well.? As much as anything, it has to do with comfort level and preference for 
how things are displayed.

Also, for those interested in an inexpensive ADS-B In solution, there is a lot 
of buzz on the EAA web site about building an ADS-B weather and traffic 
receiver for $120 using Raspberry Pi.? I have a good friend that is currently 
struggling his way through the build, so will probably get to take a close up 
look at it soon.? More info on the EAA web site at 


-Jeff Scott
Los Alamos, NM


> > Mark,
> > I am not a user of the I FLY, but have used the forflight for a couple of
> > years on the mini.? I have a gps in the mini and cellular service.? When
> > flying in questionable weather, the radar overlay makes picking my way
> > through it much less nerve wracking.? Of course to get cellular info, I
> > have to be below 4000'.? Airport weather info can be updated at takeoff if
> > flying high.? Building is still a priority, so XCflying is on rare
> > occasion.? You can get the forflight app for 30 days trial.? Good luck.
> > Roger Baalman
> > rbaalman at cox.net
> >
> >
> >  Mark Jones via KRnet  wrote:
> > > Hey guys,
> > > Those of you who use these need to tell me which is better.
> >

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KR> ForeFlight vs iFly GPS

[Craig Williams]

I use Garmin Pilot on my Google Nexus 7.  Have not looked into ADS-B support
yet.
  I like it.  
Craig

> On September 17, 2015 at 10:14 PM Mark Jones via KRnet  list.krnet.org>
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hey guys,
> Those of you who use these need to tell me which is better. I am familiar with
> iFly GPS as I have that subscription. I just acquired an iPad Mini and am
> considering ForeFlight. Please tell me your thoughts at my email address of
> flykr2s at charter.net
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> Stevens Point, WI
> 
> E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net
> Web: www.flykr2s.com
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KR> ForeFlight vs iFly GPS

[rbaalman at cox.net]

Mark,
I am not a user of the I FLY, but have used the forflight for a couple of years 
on the mini.  I have a gps in the mini and cellular service.  When flying in 
questionable weather, the radar overlay makes picking my way through it much 
less nerve wracking.  Of course to get cellular info, I have to be below 4000'. 
 Airport weather info can be updated at takeoff if flying high.  Building is 
still a priority, so XCflying is on rare occasion.  You can get the forflight 
app for 30 days trial.  Good luck.  
Roger Baalman
rbaalman at cox.net


 Mark Jones via KRnet  wrote: 
> Hey guys,
> Those of you who use these need to tell me which is better.

KR> ForeFlight vs iFly GPS

[Global Solutions]

Please share your findings with me on this as well.
Regards
Stan


On 2015-09-17 10:14 PM, Mark Jones via KRnet wrote:
> Hey guys,
> Those of you who use these need to tell me which is better. I am familiar 
> with iFly GPS as I have that subscription. I just acquired an iPad Mini and 
> am considering ForeFlight. Please tell me your thoughts at my email address 
> of flykr2s at charter.net
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> Stevens Point, WI
>
> E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net
> Web: www.flykr2s.com
>
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KR> ForeFlight vs iFly GPS

[Mark Jones]

Hey guys,
Those of you who use these need to tell me which is better. I am familiar with 
iFly GPS as I have that subscription. I just acquired an iPad Mini and am 
considering ForeFlight. Please tell me your thoughts at my email address of 
flykr2s at charter.net

Thanks,

Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Stevens Point, WI

E-mail: flykr2s at charter.net
Web: www.flykr2s.com