How many pilots are using technology

Andrew Gideon wrote:
On Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:10:15 +0000, Jose wrote:


I carry paper and wouldn't think of not doing
so.


I'm waiting for when the alternative is as reliable as paper.

I'm not so worried about reliability as I am ease of use. There's a new
paper thin tablet out there that looks promising but we'll see.

On Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:57:15 -0600, Newps wrote:

I'm not so worried about reliability as I am ease of use.

Because reliability is my requirement, I've never looked at the specifics
of the UIs of these EFBs. But I should think that they could be made
quite easy to use.

No?

- Andrew

They are easy to use, just inconvenient. Going to the other side of the
map, scrolling down because the page doesn't fit, etc. A computer can
display a page as nice as paper but it may take longer to access the
information.

Andrew Gideon wrote:

On Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:57:15 -0600, Newps wrote:


I'm not so worried about reliability as I am ease of use.


Because reliability is my requirement, I've never looked at the specifics
of the UIs of these EFBs. But I should think that they could be made
quite easy to use.

No?

- Andrew

They are easy to use, just inconvenient. Going to the other side of the map, scrolling down because the page doesn't fit, etc.

In all fairness, folding and refolding maps in a tight cockpit is not so
easy either.

Jose
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Jose wrote:
They are easy to use, just inconvenient. Going to the other side of
the map, scrolling down because the page doesn't fit, etc.


In all fairness, folding and refolding maps in a tight cockpit is not so
easy either.

That all depends on how dexterous your passenger is. :-)

Matt

"Newps" wrote in message
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... A computer can display a page as nice as paper but it may take longer
to access the information.


No it cannot.

Typically, for a computer display, the user has to compromise his posture
and head position to match the position of the computer ( /GPS ) display.
Even "portable" computer displays are not as infinitely portable as is
paper, and will require at least a minimum of compromise by the user
(turning away from the glare, for example.).

With paper, you bring the display into the most convenient position to match
the user's posture and head position, no matter what it may be. With very
few exceptions, paper can be made to fit the user, no matter what his
physical attitude (lying on the floor, upside down, for example)!

Icebound wrote:

"Newps" wrote in message
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... A computer can display a page as nice as paper but it may take longer
to access the information.



No it cannot.

Yes it can.


http://www.arinc.com/news/2006/07-23-06.html

, 170-86 BCE

"Newps" wrote in message
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Icebound wrote:

"Newps" wrote in message
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... A computer can display a page as nice as paper but it may take
longer to access the information.



No it cannot.

Yes it can.


http://www.arinc.com/news/2006/07-23-06.html

grin Well, that certainly has some promise...

No it cannot.
Yes it can.
http://www.arinc.com/news/2006/07-23-06.html
"The portable eFlyBook unit measures about ½ x 6 x 9 inches, and is priced below $1100 including a 12-month digital subscription... "

Send me one. I'll review it and tell all of you whether it can or
can't. How's that?

Jose
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The monkey turns the crank and thinks he's making the music.
for Email, make the obvious change in the address.

"Newps" wrote in message
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Icebound wrote:

"Newps" wrote in message
...

... A computer can display a page as nice as paper but it may take
longer to access the information.



No it cannot.

Yes it can.


http://www.arinc.com/news/2006/07-23-06.html

If that is using the technology I think it is it is really kind of neat. It
uses almost no battery power except when it redraws the page.