Gordon Misch
MEMBER
Toledo, Wa (KTDO)
What are opinions for the best 8" Android tablet for running Garmin Pilot?
Alaska GarminPilot /ForeFlight revisited
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WWhunter
FRIEND
Near the Headwaters of the Mighty Mississippi Rive
Recently got a renewed subscription to FlyQ VFR+IFR for $39.95/year. Not being computer/smartphone savvy it is the best deal for me. Heck, all I really want is the sectionals anyways. I have also had AVARE on my Android phone for several years. On a recent flight from MN to Oregon, I actually preferred using my smartphone with the Avare over the mini iPad. I guess I just like simple and easy to use. Computer/techie stuff just frustrates me, basic is best since I'm a fair weather VFR guy anyways.
hotrod180
FRIEND
Port Townsend, WA
Gordon, I've got an 8" Samsung "Galaxy Tab A" that I bought about 5 years ago, it's still going strong.
Paid about $200 for it back then, but I see that one (or similar from Samsung) for like $125 at Costco or Walmart these days.
I didn't really see any "disparaging comments", at least none directed at you, just differing opinions.
Don't take it so personal.
I have tried both but there are 2 big reasons foreflight still wins:
1. Garmin pilot will not work with wifi based ads-b receivers like Stratux. If this is not true someone please let me know.
2. Garmin pilot has much more limited chart supplement fufunctionality, namely bookmarks. In foreflight I can bookmark the chart supplement, and flying out of Merrill or Hood, that's kind of a big deal.
1. Garmin pilot will not work with wifi based ads-b receivers like Stratux. If this is not true someone please let me know.
2. Garmin pilot has much more limited chart supplement fufunctionality, namely bookmarks. In foreflight I can bookmark the chart supplement, and flying out of Merrill or Hood, that's kind of a big deal.
Gordon Misch
MEMBER
Toledo, Wa (KTDO)
Thanks Eric, Best Buy has good deals and generous return terms right now, so I'll give that a try. I bought a Mini6 to replace my ailing Samsung S2. I like the GP features on it, but it's kinda hard to read in bright light. So I'll compare the two and keep one of them.
Flyingde
MEMBER
NC
I use ForeFlight when I fly for fun and at work. In the Husky I tried using my iPhone over the mini as it seems to have a brighter screen. However it will get warm and dim after a certain amount of time way before the mini ever would have a problem. I like the brightness and screen size better on my phone but the overheating problem with the phone is an issue that I’d love to resolve.
I run a GDL with pilot for adsb in
Yeah, I think that's the issue, Garmin Pilot will only work with Garmin brand ADS-B in receivers like your GDL. GDL's use a bluetooth signal as far as I know, but I don't own one. Foreflight will work with just about any brand of ADS-B in receiver whether they use wi-fi or bluetooth to communicate with your portable electronic device.
