Hello,
Located in Alaska and looking at Garmin Pilot or Foreflight on a tablet and had a few questions. Ive read past posts which have me leaning towards the Garmin application due to living in Alaska and having reduced cell/4g access. I still have a few questions to get me going.
Application is a vfr cub w/o ads-b. Currently have a garmin 296 gps. My initial purpose behind adding this software to my flying is to not have to continue purchasing current charts (still carry expired paper charts) and to assist in my flight planning.
1. Any recent experience/recommendations in the last year on Garmin vs Foreflight preference in Alaska?
2. What tablet do you prefer for the application (data capacity, size and brand) ? I prefer not to have another data plan and would use the gps capability of the tablet? I do not require apple however if there is increased app capability then it would be of interest.
3. With the tablet recommendation what mount do you prefer?
4. Are additional GPS sensor/antenna required or recommended for use?
5. Does Garmin Pilot/foreflight replace your current GPS (in my case garmin 296) or is it supplemental?
Thanks for the assistance and any other recommendations are greatly appreciated!
Located in Alaska and looking at Garmin Pilot or Foreflight on a tablet and had a few questions. Ive read past posts which have me leaning towards the Garmin application due to living in Alaska and having reduced cell/4g access. I still have a few questions to get me going.
Application is a vfr cub w/o ads-b. Currently have a garmin 296 gps. My initial purpose behind adding this software to my flying is to not have to continue purchasing current charts (still carry expired paper charts) and to assist in my flight planning.
1. Any recent experience/recommendations in the last year on Garmin vs Foreflight preference in Alaska?
2. What tablet do you prefer for the application (data capacity, size and brand) ? I prefer not to have another data plan and would use the gps capability of the tablet? I do not require apple however if there is increased app capability then it would be of interest.
3. With the tablet recommendation what mount do you prefer?
4. Are additional GPS sensor/antenna required or recommended for use?
5. Does Garmin Pilot/foreflight replace your current GPS (in my case garmin 296) or is it supplemental?
Thanks for the assistance and any other recommendations are greatly appreciated!