11-25-2007, 10:38 AM | #1 |
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Iliad vs eFlybook
I like the concept of the eFlybook, but the annual subscription is
kind'a pricey for the pleasure flying that I do ... especially when the PDFs are free to download from the FAA/NACO website. I am wondering if the FAA/NACO PDFs are truly usable using the Iliad's *standard* PDFviewer? Here is a link to a small bundle: http://rainsux.dyndns.org/approach/MD.pdf - Are all the small fonts truly readable? - Does the PDFviewer display the bookmarks? -doug |
11-26-2007, 11:13 AM | #2 |
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Hi Rainsux,
Greetings from the other side of the world, where hazesux is more the problem! Unfortunately, I am a VFR PPL only, so am not too familiar with the conditions you would expect when using the approach plates you included in your PDF. In a static test at about yoke distance for a C182, I would say that the text is just about readable - however, in turbulent conditions, I wouldn't want to rely on it. Why don't you try printing out a scale replica? The contrast of the device is really pretty good, so would be comparable to trying to read off a laser printout. For your reference, the box on the first approach plate ends up being 2.5" wide, and about 5" 1/16 long. Happy flying! |
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11-29-2007, 07:15 AM | #3 |
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I loaded your file. At first the margins took up a fair amount of screen real estate and made readability not all that great. I cropped the file in Acrobat by just removing blank margins. This made it slightly better - but not that good.
You can zoom in and the detail is there with no smearing of the text. The thing is then you can't see some of the details of the plate. I would not say that it would be all that usable. It's going to be pretty hard to beat the paper plate. It's just carrying them all around that's a hassle and that's where the idea of the iLiad/eFlybook is appealing, unfortunately the implementation is just not up to the task just yet. I have an iLiad so I don't know how good the presentation or display is on the eFlybook. Go to their website and peruse their forums. The last time I looked there were not a lot of happy campers. The bookmarks are not supported. This is one of my biggest complaints as it makes navigation of large PDF files cumbersome at best. IMHO the iLiad/eFlybook would/could be a major distraction in the cockpit if you are flying any approaches at 120 knots or greater. Stick with the KISS school in this situation. If you are willing you could always check out EFB solutions. The prices seem to be coming down on systems that are much more capable than the iLiad/eFlybook. Take Care, Good Luck & Fly Safe! Last edited by firekat; 11-29-2007 at 07:21 AM. |
11-29-2007, 07:56 AM | #4 |
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Thank you for the replies ... I'll pass on the Iliad.
For any other pilots here; I republish the FAA NACO plates & the A/FD in easy-to-download bundles. (FAA NACO requires that you download each page individually.) http://www.NACOmatic.com -doug |
11-30-2007, 11:42 AM | #5 |
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rainsux,
Thanks for the linky. I have a friend that would probably like your download site a lot. He is constantly whining to me how much he has to spend on plates. He has a Mooney that he commutes with and uses for occasional trips. He is a gadget hound and has more stuff loaded in that aircraft than he would ever need. Here's where I use my iLiad. This was posted in the picture thread a while ago: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/att...0&d=1155705964 Have fun with that C-205. Fly Safe! Last edited by firekat; 11-30-2007 at 12:06 PM. |
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If you have an Iliad and want to give them a try we offer a single chart cycle option so you can see if you like them. Oh, and are the small fonts truly readable? Yes, you can read every piece of text on the charts. David Chalmers David@FlyPaperless.com |
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08-26-2008, 04:56 PM | #7 |
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All very well, but the iliad is a pain in the arse to fly with. I've had it turn on in my flight case and drain it's battery twice and it's about to go back for repair for the second time this time due to a problem with the power connector.
If you're going to fly IFR with it I'd still recommend taking some form of hard copy with you. Happy landings |
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A rare event certainly, only started after it went away for repair. Nothing worse than opening up the cover to see the screen has turned black and the thing won't startup. Just have to see if it comes back with this annoying habit
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08-27-2008, 08:35 AM | #11 |
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Cheers for the link Dirk, the Iliad isn't trying to connect to IDS. It only does it when I'm flying, so it's either pressure changes, 'firm' landings or something completely different. I think I may just have a dodgy iliad and it may not be a normal issue. The only point I was trying to make was, do you want to be above or in the clouds with no instrument plates to hand?
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08-30-2008, 01:49 AM | #12 |
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I don't think you need hard copy necessarily but you do need a backup. I carry a laptop with a copy of all the charts on it.
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