Paper chart vs iPad for VFR

[beeryboats]

I started this thread, so I guess it's ok if I hijack it for a second. I had a droid tablet for years while my wife had an iPad. I loved the tablet for reading, but droids lack the vast amount of apps that iPad users enjoy. But the iPad always felt too large. So I gave up the tablet for my iPad with GPS so I could use it for flying. I've been second guessing my choice. I guess I really need to have someone show me an app and see if I like it or not.
Jay

[n85ae]

Yes you can do all that with paper, and it requires less electricity
as well ...

Can't do this with Paper!

[Danzer1]

Okay Jeff, You've got me!

Yes you can do all that with paper

I think we all get that you're a paper fan. I think most of us get that it is probably wise/advantageous to still be proficient with paper. But how do you do real time weather (Pauls point) on paper?

Sometimes technology does have the advantage.

[Paul Z]

I want to watch him color in the weather charts & the obstruction charts. I'd bet it would take a little more time.

[Danzer1]

That's good! Don't forget the Crayon budget and new map budget - every time you moved or the weather moved, you'd have to color a new one, not to mention the time spent NOT flying the airplane. I'd rather see it on a screen!

Don't forget to keep looking outside - no matter what methods you prefer!

[Paul Z]

Oh no there's lightening, I need a red color, wait there is a hole developing. I need an eraser, wait you can't erase crayolas, I need a new map!

[n85ae]

Crayola, seriously that's rather insulting? I use Dry Erase markers, then I can
just wipe it off when the weather clears up.

Jeff

[n85ae]

Oh, and just for the insults - I hope you accidentally have some Crayola's
in your pocket next time your clothes go through the drier ...

Jeff

[t j]

I worked in a job for 45 years that required me to know exactly where I was with a map and compass so I'm pretty comfortable using just that. My Kitfox and I are both strictly daytime VFR. If I venture into unfamiliar country I navigate with my finger on a map. Usually a Forest service map.

For 99% percent of my flying its like this:

When I see this mountain I'm heading North
VFRNorth.jpg

When I see this river canyon I'm heading South
VFRSouth.jpg

When I see this big River I'm heading East
VFREast.jpg

When I see this big mountain I'm heading West
VFRWest.jpg

[Paul Z]

Now I like that method of determining which direction to fly. The pictures are great. However, how do you pick your way through the mountains, what is the best route? Do you go N, S, E, or W? I would differ with your statement 99% of your flying is like this. I would say 99.5% is like that! I just find the iPad extremely valuable on a Long Cross Country flight! Enough said!