Soaring apps for iPhone

Hi,

I see that the TrackLog web site does allow for tracking groups, but I
haven't played with it yet.

I found that although TrackLog works in Internet Explorer, it works better
(more information displayed) in Safari.

Good Soaring,

Paul Remde

"Paul Remde" wrote in message
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Hi Werner, and everyone,

That looks like a very cool app.

I installed it on my iPhone and entered my iPhone ID into the TrackLog web
page and it displayed my current position on the map. I think it would
allow someone to follow my glider flight in real time.

I don't see where it is possible to setup the display interval (as
mentioned below).

It would be neat if it could display the locations of multiple iPhones on
a single map. Perhaps it can and I just haven't found that feature yet on
the web site. That would be great for use at the local soaring club, or
at contests.

The web site is: http://tracklog.streckenflug.ch

This could make SPOT tracking at contests obsolete - at least for owners
of iPhones. I can't wait to use it at a soaring contest this summer. Of
course, it doesn't replace the emergency features that a SPOT offers.

Very cool!

Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.

"Werner Rüegger" wrote in message
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On Dec 27 2009, 4:32 pm, "kirk.stant" wrote:
Just got one of these Apple gizmos and I'm curious what apps other
glider guiders are using. So far I've found some nice non-aviation
weather and mapping apps, so now I'm looking for a good NOTAM and
aviation wx brief app.

How about SPOT, XCskies, DrJack?

Kirk
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Hi Kirk, I found a nice little app called TrackLog. Allows you to
follow a flight on real time on the computer with spots (intervals)
every 3 sec or whatever you choose.

Werner/EL

On Jan 6, 5:12*am, "Paul Remde" wrote:
Hi Werner, and everyone,
[snip].

This could make SPOT tracking at contests obsolete - at least for owners of
iPhones. *I can't wait to use it at a soaring contest this summer. *Of
course, it doesn't replace the emergency features that a SPOT offers.

Just that cell phone network thingy to sort out. But when it does not
work as a tracker it serves as a handy AT&T coverage map generator. :-
(

Nice looking app however.

Darryl

Yeah, as Darryl pointed, that cell phone network thingy makes it
pretty much worthless unless you fly below 3000 ft AGL near good
reception area. I tried it and it worked nice until I climbed to above
3-4000 ft. It will also eat your battery really quick, like an hour or
less. Good for tracking pattern flights :-)

Ramy

On Jan 6, 11:21*am, Darryl Ramm wrote:
On Jan 6, 5:12*am, "Paul Remde" wrote: Hi Werner, and everyone,

[snip].

This could make SPOT tracking at contests obsolete - at least for owners of
iPhones. *I can't wait to use it at a soaring contest this summer. *Of
course, it doesn't replace the emergency features that a SPOT offers.

Just that cell phone network thingy to sort out. But when it does not
work as a tracker it serves as a handy AT&T coverage map generator. :-
(

Nice looking app however.

Darryl

Hi,

I look forward to trying it anyway. It may work better than you think. I
hope it does.

Best Regards,

Paul Remde

"Ramy" wrote in message
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Yeah, as Darryl pointed, that cell phone network thingy makes it
pretty much worthless unless you fly below 3000 ft AGL near good
reception area. I tried it and it worked nice until I climbed to above
3-4000 ft. It will also eat your battery really quick, like an hour or
less. Good for tracking pattern flights :-)

Ramy

On Jan 6, 11:21 am, Darryl Ramm wrote:
On Jan 6, 5:12 am, "Paul Remde" wrote: Hi Werner, and
everyone,

[snip].

This could make SPOT tracking at contests obsolete - at least for owners
of
iPhones. I can't wait to use it at a soaring contest this summer. Of
course, it doesn't replace the emergency features that a SPOT offers.

Just that cell phone network thingy to sort out. But when it does not
work as a tracker it serves as a handy AT&T coverage map generator. :-
(

Nice looking app however.

Darryl

On Dec 27 2009, 5:32*pm, "kirk.stant" wrote:
Just got one of these Apple gizmos and I'm curious what apps other
glider guiders are using. *So far I've found some nice non-aviation
weather and mapping apps, so now I'm looking for a good NOTAM and
aviation wx brief app.

How about SPOT, XCskies, DrJack?

Kirk
66

Hi I have recently released a new simple App called NOTAMs. Simply
enter an origin, destination and alternate and you will be given
NOTAMs for the each of these fields, fields en-route and and the
FIR's. What's more, if a NOTAM text cotains a coordinate, it is
plotted on a map along with the route. Usefull since I hate looking up
all those little places I have never heard about.
It is designed for use use in light aviation but I suppose it can be
used by glider pilots. ( I know.. I have been flying gliders for over
20 years now!)

Roeland