iFly GPS Forum

The 1000's and the Apollo's, which our plane currently has, have the sars modules. The 400's that our plane is being updated to does not. Which is why the interest. Only 3 people, including myself, know how to use the Apollo's sars module and it's a PITA! I have yet to find a check pilot in our wing that knows how to use it. During my last form 5, it turned into an instructional session for my check pilot on Apollo usage. The veteran members (ole timers) of our squadron's have garmins with xm they typically fly with and don't even turn the Apollo on. With the 400 not even supporting a sars module the iPad mini is now becoming the favorite in our squadron, including myself. I have done three AE classes flying with the iPad and have 2 more planned this month. The favorite applications are wingx, because of the sars feature, open design that works with many ADSB receivers and other devices and CAP discount ($75/year or $150 for 3 years). The runner ups are foreflight and garmin pilot because of their simplicity to enter lat/long directly into the route. We are working with hilton software(wingx) to get them to enter lat/long like the these apps. They just added it to the sars feature now we just need to get them to enter it into the route bar. FlyQ has ALOT of potential but still has to catchup on the other three in features and stability. Their web/desktop planner (in beta) can't even enter waypoints yet. Sadly, I haven't used my iFly in the last few months due to issues and lack of useful features which just aren't meeting the needs anymore. I'm planning to craigslist it when my subscription is up later this year unless there are some significant fixes, features and possible discounts. I would still consider it and recommend it as a great device for the weekend vfr flyer or sport pilot.