Robbo Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Hello Folks... Happy new year to all.. Time for a new EFB, what are peoples thoughts on the ipad mini over the air 2?
SDQDI Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 I think it totally depends on how much space you have. I use the full size but I have side by side seating so I either have it sitting on the other seat or I get my pax to hold it, so no real space issues. I did originally purchase a knee dock for it but only used it the once as I found it hindered the use of the stick in some situations. Maybe a mini would be perfect for that though especially in a single or tandem seat machine. I enjoy the big screen but comfort/swingability is definately important. 1
djpacro Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Nothing bigger than the Mini for me in a Pitts.
Pearo Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 I had a full size iPad, requested a mini for Christmas. The full size iPad is too big I reckon. The mini on the knee is a perfect size. 1
billwoodmason Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Had both but I think the mini is more cockpit friendly.
Kyle Communications Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Had both but I think the mini is more cockpit friendly. I agree...I use the mini now in a airgizmo dash mount
Robbo Posted January 2, 2016 Author Posted January 2, 2016 You still get all the features? Can get few different things displayed with the bigger screen.
Robbo Posted January 2, 2016 Author Posted January 2, 2016 For $130 difference think I will go for another air 2
skeptic36 Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 I agree...I use the mini now in a airgizmo dash mount Just for intrest, I had a look at the Airgizmo dock $250 at Mendelssohn ( you get free delivery though) , so I had a look further, $125 at Airgizmos, seems a little more like it.
Robbo Posted January 2, 2016 Author Posted January 2, 2016 Speaking of docks, anyone recommend a good yoke mount? I keep the ipad in an otterbox defender case and would prefer to keep it in that so would need a mount that would hold that.
djpacro Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 ....a good yoke mount? you must read that CAAP on EFBs.
Robbo Posted January 2, 2016 Author Posted January 2, 2016 you must read that CAAP on EFBs. Yep getting to it.
Robbo Posted January 2, 2016 Author Posted January 2, 2016 Oh... https://www.casa.gov.au/regulations-and-policy/standard-page/what-you-need-know-about-efbs
SDQDI Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Isn't that rediculously typical. Screen size does matter now, it has to be APPROXIMATELY 200 mm some manufacturers may vary (I'm typing from memory as I was too lazy to copy and paste!) if it is to be used as an ebb it should be of a SUITABLE size!? Ok I take some of this back, I thought it was a new rule to clear up the flexibility in the rules. I guess we should be grateful that there is some flexibility there, it is just in this day and age when a law seems to be open to interpretation you always worry that they will interpret differently to what you think.
djpacro Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 There are absolutely no rules on EFBs which apply to private operations (apart from the general rules applying to change to an aircraft per Part 21).
Geoff13 Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 I use an Ipad air on a knee board. I take the knee board off for landing/takeoff and sit it on the pax seat. If I have a pax, part of the briefing is to hold the knee board against their chest not flat on the knees as that can restrict movement of the controls. I explain why it is important. On other occasions I just rotate the knee board so the ipad is sitting on the thigh but to one side out of the way.
Robbo Posted January 2, 2016 Author Posted January 2, 2016 I just cant see myself using the mini, I just think it is way to small.
Blueadventures Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Hello Folks...Happy new year to all.. Time for a new EFB, what are peoples thoughts on the ipad mini over the air 2? I'm looking at getting the ipad mini 2 cell wifi with 32GB. Any known pros or cons? Thanks Mike
M61A1 Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 I'm looking at getting the ipad mini 2 cell wifi with 32GB. Any known pros or cons?Thanks Mike You will need cellular to be of much use, as far as I know the wifi doesn't have a GPS. I use the mini, found the standard size too big for a drifter cockpit, mini screen is almost as big anyway.
Blueadventures Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 You will need cellular to be of much use, as far as I know the wifi doesn't have a GPS.I use the mini, found the standard size too big for a drifter cockpit, mini screen is almost as big anyway. Hi M61A1 Agree the ozrunway people advise that must be cellular to have the gps. I have room for the mini. (No room for full size.) Regards Mike
Old Koreelah Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Oh...https://www.casa.gov.au/regulations-and-policy/standard-page/what-you-need-know-about-efbs That's a (welcome) surprise- last time I checked, the iPad mini was considered too small. I'm quite happy with my big old iPad, but fitting it into a tiny cockpit is a challenge.
M61A1 Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Hi M61A1 Agree the ozrunway people advise that must be cellular to have the gps. I have room for the mini. (No room for full size.)Regards Mike Sorry...re-read your post. read it the first time as just wifi.
nickduncs84 Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Had an air. Sold it and got a mini. Much better for the cockpit. 1
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