Superloop Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Hey Pilots Excuse if this has been discussed but worth starting a-fresh. Now I've already got myself my brilliant Fenix 3 Sapphire birthday present, it's time to start thinking about Christmas! I use XC Soar on my Samsung phone and find it pretty good but now this Airbox 5 is only £200.00, is that the best thing out there? Seems like the real "pro" option, no? What are your thoughts/ experiences? Simon - do you have one in your helicopter? Regards Raidan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 The aware 5 is brilliant BUT ideally requires an external power supply. It is also only a 'warning' device rather than a nav device. The Aware5+ has the route planning and GPS stuff.. but again, ideally requires an external power supply. Aside from the local paper chart, I use an iPad with the RunwayHD app for all flying (its an app produced by the same company as the Aware and Aware+ Hope that helps. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superloop Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Thanks Simon Unfortunately I have to keep my life goal of never buying an Apple product nice and in check. Hopefully they bring it out for Android - don't know why they haven't. Regards Raidan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 The main reason (I think) is because Apple smart devices all have a Barometric Altimeter and a more powerful GPS. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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