Thanks for setting me straight about split screen in Garmin Pilot. I could use a split screen moving map/ guages but couldn't get synthetic vision/moving map. I talked to their help people and at the same time asked about user way points in synthetic vision. Could be that i confused them with too many questions or confused myself with too many answers. Either way I might look at Garmin pilot again thanks.
Garmin Pilot/Foreflight Setup in Alaska
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Gordon Misch
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Toledo, Wa (KTDO)
Garmin Pilot doesn't do split screen on my Android phone, but it does fine on my Android tablet. Don't even have to go to the menu at the upper right, as Stewart showed; there's a little arrow at the bottom of the map screen that enables split screen.
I haven't tried using the multiple apps to share the screen, as Stewart showed, though that might be a good way to have Google Maps (road maps) share the screen with Garmin Pilot. Gotta check that out. Thanks, Stewart.
I haven't tried using the multiple apps to share the screen, as Stewart showed, though that might be a good way to have Google Maps (road maps) share the screen with Garmin Pilot. Gotta check that out. Thanks, Stewart.
AK_Logan
Registered User
I've been using Garmin Pilot with a IPad mini and a Garmin GLO for gps for a few years now. The app is great and Garmin has been doing a really good job lately with useful updates that really make things better. I do not have the newest Inreach but I want it for the integration between them both. I have had issues with the GLO tho. The battery all but died after about a year and a half so now it just has to be plugged in. Isn't a huge deal for now but I want to give the GDL a go and see if it's worth upgrading to. The ADS will be nice but adds more features to the screen you prolly shouldn't be focused on anyways.
For anyone interested in Garmin Pilot, here’s a webinar that Garmin did that’s available in their archives. Just do the simple registration and it begins. Make sure you turn on the sound at the lower right corner speaker icon.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1525159341518563330
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1525159341518563330
WanaBNACub
Registered User
Off Airport
I have been using Garmin pilot since I started flying. I have also tried Foreflight and I am currently flying with 2 others that use Foreflight. Both programs have pretty much exactly the same features, just in a slightly different layout. I prefer the Garmin interface as it is almost identical to my 660 and all the other garmin products that I have used over the years, but you cant go wrong with either one. I am not sure if they still offer it, but both would let you try it free for a month a while back.
Gordon Misch
MEMBER
Toledo, Wa (KTDO)
Garmin Pilot version 6.3.0 has downloaded onto my tablet, and the accompanying notes include "New: Added radar coverage mask".
I don't know what this means, I haven't found those words in the menu tree, and haven't found anything online. Anybody know about this?
I don't know what this means, I haven't found those words in the menu tree, and haven't found anything online. Anybody know about this?
Gordon Misch
MEMBER
Toledo, Wa (KTDO)
Thanks Stewart. Yes, that is the second bullet point in the release notes, and I found that and played with it.
But then the third bullet point is "New: Added radar coverage mask". Because they're separate bullet points, I have to assume they are separate features. But I still haven't found that third one.
Any additional ideas anyone?
Unless Android is different than iOs you can't view the supplement as a document but can view individual airports. It may be easier to just download the supplement from the FAA digital downloads site and keep it as a file on your device.
Download the directory from this page, download the zip, and save the Alaska Supplement pdf file. Then you can browse it whenever you like. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/dafd/
Download the directory from this page, download the zip, and save the Alaska Supplement pdf file. Then you can browse it whenever you like. https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/dafd/
AK_Logan
Registered User
You can. It is not super easy to do but I will make some pictures to guide.
This is how I have found to do it. Select an airport.
Select A/FD
And then pick supplement.
Ed Ruebling
MEMBER
Anchorage Alaska
I've been experimenting with mounting an Ipad in my plane. Removed the ADF and Loran and put a blank panel on the space, then mounted the Ipad to the panel. See photos.
Ed Ruebling
MEMBER
Anchorage Alaska
Ed Ruebling
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