Re: KR> Phone-based EFB/Tires

2020-07-06 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/6/2020 1:41 AM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote: A kneeboard would sure solve the tablet-size situation. +++ Make sure to get a comfortable , wide strap unit and place it as close to the knee as comfortable with an adapter that raises

KR> Phone-based EFB/Tires

2020-07-05 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Thanks Mark & Larry for the feedback. I'll give kneeboards another look as I do my re-evaluation of cockpit configuration with whatever new navigator I buy. A kneeboard would sure solve the tablet-size situation. One needs a big screen for plates in any case and I carry in a side pocket a thin W

KR> Phone-based EFB

2020-07-04 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "for $100 more you can install Skybeacon with three screws and attaching two wires . . ." I'd heard they (Uavionix) are now selling only the "certificated" models of that design, but maybe that's true only with the Tailbeacon. I'd read on Avweb or somewhere that they're not selling those mod

Re: KR> Phone-based EFB

2020-07-03 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/3/2020 5:16 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote: I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with Mark's recommendation re the uAvionix echoUAT with the accompanying GPS module - all of which is only $1399. Do you currently have ADS-

Re: KR> Phone-based EFB

2020-07-03 Thread Flesner via KRnet
If you're running out of panel space but want something larger that a smart phone try something like https://www.lasts.xyz/products/samsung-galaxy-tab-a---wi-fi---8-gb---black---7-23980 If it has all the features you need and put it on a comfortable knee board.  If you fly with left hand, pu

Re: KR> Phone-based EFB

2020-07-03 Thread Mark Langford via KRnet
Mike Stirewalt wrote: > The question then becomes, "What device do I want in order to display the > incoming ADS-B traffic that the echoUAT provides via wi-fi?" Mike, I display the echoUAT data on a $130 (used) Android Google Nexus 7 (2013 or later is better/brighter). That's one of the brigh

KR> Phone-based EFB

2020-07-03 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
A while back some kind Netter mentioned how well a Wal-Mart $30 LG phone works as a back up with Avare installed. Indeed, I bought one and its amazingly useful for the money - basically a small, fully functional Android tablet. I currently use it as a radio to listen to the BBC. I haven't been f