Using an iPad mini for soaring stuff

Surely the solution is for Soaring companies to write apps for the
IPad. Foreflight is an example of what is possible on the iPad. The
controlled universe of Apple is very attractive, compared to the
chaos of Microsoft.



At 22:57 23 December 2013, wrote:
On Monday, December 23, 2013 2:08:50 PM UTC-6, Papa3
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But seriously, I also find all things Apple incredibly frustrating
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- Getting my ClearNav IGC files off the SD card or USB stick
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- Modifying my waypoint files (CUP format) and placing them
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email me)

Pappi is right, I love my Nexus 7, fantastic screen, fast and light.
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