iFly GPS Forum

Geoff: In addition to all the goodies, faster processor, and brightness already reported above that is offered by the 720, the WiFi makes it pretty easy whenever you are at an FBO or any WiFi hotspot to check web sites like 100LL.com, Accuweather, AirNav.com, skyvector.com, DUATS, etc. using the built-in Opera mini browser. Also, I was amazed at how good the iFly Streets application is. Yes, you can add Streets to the 700 for $50 or $60 extra, but it already comes with the 720. Streets has my wife's Garmin Nuvi beat by a mile (nautical, of course). In my opinion, instead of comparing the 700 with the 720, compare the 720 with the competition and you will find it has way more features at half the price. Both units are excellent value for the money, and if you can afford the 720, I beleive it is worth the higher price tag. But as said by others above, the 700 is very good and is still the very best portable GPS for the money. ---Ralph

There are many pilots who are using iPads in the cockpit and pretty happy with it...I'm not sure how many pilots are using iFlys and iPads who can give you a side-by-side comparison. You might be better off doing a Google search for "ipad foreflight" / "ipad wingx" / "ipad aviation apps" (and tack on the word "review", too, to see if you get different results).

"I have seen an iPad lockup/freeze occassionally (albeit rarely)"

For what it's worth, I was experiencing at least one crash an hour on my iPad2 running WingX Pro 7 (no other apps running), until I turned off "Multitasking Gestures" in the General Settings menu on the iPad. I have not had a crash since (about 5 hours flying time)

David