Garmin Pilot Users

[cgruby]

Hi Gents, I've just purchased Garmin Pilot Android software and in the process of learning to use it effectively. I was wondering how many of you out there are using this system.

It would be useful to me if we could share ideas and lessons learned so to promote a little faster learning experience.

Cheers,

[Av8r3400]

I have it. I like it for preflight planning. I don't have a GPS receiver for the plane so I don't use it in flight.

In flight I use my Aera 500.

[cgruby]

I'm using a Nexus 7 which has it's own built in GPS. I haven't used in the airplane yet as it's still in a state of repair.

[Av8r3400]

I'll try to help as much as I can. I'm honestly not real proficient with it because I don't use it enough...

[avidflyer]

I have a Nexus 7 and I installed Avare GPS software on it. That app is free, and it seems to work good for me. I would like to hear more about other GPS software though. Jim Chuk

[cgruby]

This one should be an easy one. On the map page, there are two symbols on the lower right hand edge of the page. One is a horizontal triangle or a two vertical hash marks (like tape forward or stop symbols). The other is a count up clock of some sort. Mine starts at 6:00 and counts up. There is a speed bar associated with it that apparently sets the count up rate.

[avidflyer]

Avare is a free Aviation GPS app. Has quite a few features. I've even learned some of them! :-) Jim Chuk

[Danh]

I use Garmin Pilot iPad version, works good I like the map features like weather, and airport data, ADF info, TFR's. I use in in flight I have a suction cup ram mount in a Cherokee but it does block view of either outside or the panel, synthetic vision is new and kinda cool, I use it more on my desk at work as I dream of flying and follow the weather radar

[cgruby]

Thanks Dan. Feel like fielding a few questions? I have one that I posted earlier if you don't mind taking a look at that one.

Additionally, I'm pondering as to how to
delete or erase a route? I can go through and delete each waypoint, but that's time consuming.

And still another one: On the map page when you have established a Direct Route (deep blue course line) There is a PLUS symbol ia box, and an ARROW in another box. They are at the lower left of the display. In this mode pressing the PLUS will delete the route. Pressing the ARROW will restore the route. If you have deleted the route and press SAVE the route is restored. So the delete is not actually a delete after all. Any clues as to what's going on??

Cheers,

[cgruby]

Jim, I downloaded Avare and am quite impressed, particularly the price. I haven't explored it enough to know how to use it yet, but it looks a lot easier than my Garmin Pilot.