Jepp no longer in the GA business...?

Gary Drescher wrote:


That's my impression too. The main things I still prefer on the Jepp plates
are the highlighting of the final approach navaid pointer, and the more
intuitive profiling of step-down fixes (the diagonal-then-horizontal
descent-and-level-off depiction, as opposed to the diagonal-only line that
NACO draws).

If you condition yourself to look at the minimum altitudes; i.e., with the line
drawn under them, your brain adapts to the NACO charts quite well, even after
being a heavy user of Jepp charts. I flew a career with Jepps, and find NACO
charts just as good for my occasional use today.

Roy Smith wrote:

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Matt Whiting wrote:


In the past, I always had a chart subscription direct with NOS and will
likely do so again, but for now I am buying as needed at the local FBO
and that is working fine so far and they maintain a decent selection and
inventory.


I did my original training with Jepp, and used them for a bunch of
years. I wasted a huge amount of time doing the revision filing thing,
then spent a bit more money and got a Jepp Express subscription which
killed more trees, but saved a lot of time.

A while ago, I wasn't flying much and let my Jepp subscription lapse.
When I picked up again, I decided to go with NOS/NACO/whatever, if only
to force myself to become proficient at reading their charts. I still
think Jepp does a better approach plate, but the new style NOS charts
with the briefing strip are a big improvement over what they used to be.

I agree. I had a few of the old ones and the new style is markedly
better. I really like the short-hand missed approach instructions.


The recent availability of on-line vector PDF charts sold me for good.
The convenience and cost just can't be beat. I print out what I want,
when I want it, and pick up the en-routes at the FBO once in a while.

I still like having a full region when the weather is low. Just never
know what airport might be best for an alternate and I'd hate to not
have the chart I need.


Matt

I stuck with NOS because I can find them almost anywhere if I need another
chart while "on the road."

That was my motivation for switching, as well - I trained with Jepp's,
but they are expensive and inconvenient to buy for the occasional
longer trip. However, almost any FBO has local and often neighboring
NOS charts and they are cheap. With the new PDF distribution, its also
very easy to check an "expired" pack of remote charts against current
data, especially with the AOPA web site which now highlights any
changes. I only wish the same could be done for Canadian charts, the
government ones are fine, but almost impossible to get on short
notice.

My only gripe with instrument charts in general is the lack of
graphical charting of obstacle departure procedures, most of them are
still textual. I end up drawing those up every time before takeoff...

Martin