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Dan Marotta wrote:
"...having to use your flight computer for an important phone call or text message in flight etc...) I was under the impression that mobile phone use was strictly forbidden during any kind of flight because of the potential to saturate any cell in line of sight? -- Alex |
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On Nov 15, 8:11*am, "Dan Marotta" wrote:
"...having to use your flight computer for an important phone call or text message in flight etc...) Pul-leeze, tell me that's a joke. *Or to you text on tow? *Or kill bikers because you're to busy playing with the phone to look outside the car? "Ramy" wrote in message ... On Nov 14, 10:20 am, RS wrote: On Nov 14, 9:45 am, "vaughn" wrote: "Whiskey Delta" wrote in message .... Any other thoughts that may help differentiate between the two? Also don't entirely neglect non-soaring aviation apps. For example, several apps will give you in-cockpit weather radar. (Yes, connectivity in flight is questionable, but at least you get a last-minute picture before launch.) Vaughn Definitely prefer android. In addition to the ones already named, Google My Tracks and GPS logbooks are interesting. If you only want to use one device for phone and flight computer than yes, Android is your best bet. However I rather have a dedicated device for flight computer and not use it for day to day as a phone (less chance of loosing, damaging, forgetting, having to use your flight computer for an important phone call or text message in flight etc). In this case iphone is my preferred choice for anything else than flight computer. Also you want a bigger screen for flight computer (5" like the Dell Streak seem to be ideal) but it is too big and bulky for a phone. Ramy- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - No, this is not a joke. Occasionaly when flying XC you may need to tell your crew who chase you were to go. A 3 word text message have much better chance to go through than a phone call, and take no longer than changing your MC or ballast setting on a flight computer. If your crew can follow your spot this may no longer be needed. But of course no one will ever use a phone in the cockpit since it is forbidden so I guess this is theoratical only.... Ramy |
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"Alex Potter" wrote in message ... Dan Marotta wrote: "...having to use your flight computer for an important phone call or text message in flight etc...) I was under the impression that mobile phone use was strictly forbidden during any kind of flight because of the potential to saturate any cell in line of sight? That depends!.I believe the FCC ban only applies to the original 800 Mhz cell phone band. According to Wiki: "The use of cell phones aboard airborne planes is banned by the FCC in 47 C.F.R. § 22.925: "The use of cellular telephones while this aircraft is airborne is prohibited by FCC rules.... The use of cellular telephones while this aircraft is on the ground is subject to FAA regulations." This ban applies to phones that use the 800 MHz spectrum. Personal Communications Services (PCS) phones that use the 1900 MHz spectrum are governed under FCC 47CFR24 and their use in aircraft is not restricted by the FCC whether on the ground or in flight." Actually, current cell sites have antenna technology that gives almost no signal above the horizon. Often (perhaps generally), you will find very little signal above 2000 feet or so. YMMV. Vaughn |
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On Nov 14, 8:20*am, Max Kellermann wrote:
Whiskey Delta wrote: There's just iGlide on the iPhone. *It's commercial, and it's decades behind other programs. There is also GlidePath. It is pretty much strictly a logger, but it provides a very easy way to log and submit a flight to OLC. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glidepath/id383714417 (I am the author of GlidePath) |
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On 11/15/2011 5:37 PM, vaughn wrote:
"Alex wrote in message ... Dan Marotta wrote: "...having to use your flight computer for an important phone call or text message in flight etc...) I was under the impression that mobile phone use was strictly forbidden during any kind of flight because of the potential to saturate any cell in line of sight? That depends!.I believe the FCC ban only applies to the original 800 Mhz cell phone band. According to Wiki: "The use of cell phones aboard airborne planes is banned by the FCC in 47 C.F.R. § 22.925: "The use of cellular telephones while this aircraft is airborne is prohibited by FCC rules.... The use of cellular telephones while this aircraft is on the ground is subject to FAA regulations." This ban applies to phones that use the 800 MHz spectrum. Personal Communications Services (PCS) phones that use the 1900 MHz spectrum are governed under FCC 47CFR24 and their use in aircraft is not restricted by the FCC whether on the ground or in flight." Actually, current cell sites have antenna technology that gives almost no signal above the horizon. Often (perhaps generally), you will find very little signal above 2000 feet or so. YMMV. Vaughn I have had trouble getting cell phone service at the top of the Empire State building in NYC. -- Mike Schumann |
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I can see that, though flying out west, the cell towers can be few and far
between. I haven't done a crewed cross country in a long time and, back then, I just relied on the radio and prior planning. I thought you were talking about receiving calls from the girl friend or co-workers. "Ramy" wrote in message ... On Nov 15, 8:11 am, "Dan Marotta" wrote: "...having to use your flight computer for an important phone call or text message in flight etc...) Pul-leeze, tell me that's a joke. Or to you text on tow? Or kill bikers because you're to busy playing with the phone to look outside the car? "Ramy" wrote in message ... On Nov 14, 10:20 am, RS wrote: On Nov 14, 9:45 am, "vaughn" wrote: "Whiskey Delta" wrote in message ... Any other thoughts that may help differentiate between the two? Also don't entirely neglect non-soaring aviation apps. For example, several apps will give you in-cockpit weather radar. (Yes, connectivity in flight is questionable, but at least you get a last-minute picture before launch.) Vaughn Definitely prefer android. In addition to the ones already named, Google My Tracks and GPS logbooks are interesting. If you only want to use one device for phone and flight computer than yes, Android is your best bet. However I rather have a dedicated device for flight computer and not use it for day to day as a phone (less chance of loosing, damaging, forgetting, having to use your flight computer for an important phone call or text message in flight etc). In this case iphone is my preferred choice for anything else than flight computer. Also you want a bigger screen for flight computer (5" like the Dell Streak seem to be ideal) but it is too big and bulky for a phone. Ramy- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - No, this is not a joke. Occasionaly when flying XC you may need to tell your crew who chase you were to go. A 3 word text message have much better chance to go through than a phone call, and take no longer than changing your MC or ballast setting on a flight computer. If your crew can follow your spot this may no longer be needed. But of course no one will ever use a phone in the cockpit since it is forbidden so I guess this is theoratical only.... Ramy |
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Yeah, I have AT&T too...
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On Nov 16, 9:02*am, "Dan Marotta" wrote:
I can see that, though flying out west, the cell towers can be few and far between. I haven't done a crewed cross country in a long time and, back then, I just relied on the radio and prior planning. I thought you were talking about receiving calls from the girl friend or co-workers. "Ramy" wrote in message ... On Nov 15, 8:11 am, "Dan Marotta" wrote: "...having to use your flight computer for an important phone call or text message in flight etc...) Pul-leeze, tell me that's a joke. Or to you text on tow? Or kill bikers because you're to busy playing with the phone to look outside the car? "Ramy" wrote in message ... On Nov 14, 10:20 am, RS wrote: On Nov 14, 9:45 am, "vaughn" wrote: "Whiskey Delta" wrote in message ... Any other thoughts that may help differentiate between the two? Also don't entirely neglect non-soaring aviation apps. For example, several apps will give you in-cockpit weather radar. (Yes, connectivity in flight is questionable, but at least you get a last-minute picture before launch.) Vaughn Definitely prefer android. In addition to the ones already named, Google My Tracks and GPS logbooks are interesting. If you only want to use one device for phone and flight computer than yes, Android is your best bet. However I rather have a dedicated device for flight computer and not use it for day to day as a phone (less chance of loosing, damaging, forgetting, having to use your flight computer for an important phone call or text message in flight etc). In this case iphone is my preferred choice for anything else than flight computer. Also you want a bigger screen for flight computer (5" like the Dell Streak seem to be ideal) but it is too big and bulky for a phone. Ramy- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - No, this is not a joke. Occasionaly when flying XC you may need to tell your crew who chase you were to go. A 3 word text message have much better chance to go through than a phone call, and take no longer than changing your MC or ballast setting on a flight computer. If your crew can follow your spot this may no longer be needed. But of course no one will ever use a phone in the cockpit since it is forbidden so I guess this is theoratical only.... Ramy Leah and I have had good luck with in flight radio and post flight cell phone. Although there was this one time in a dust field in NW Kansas where reception was not so hot. Now I have a SPOT. I did one Downwind Dash this year with a non-cellphone equipped crew. That was fun in a vintage experience sort of way. Adds another layer of thought processes when you know you need to have reasonable access to a phone after you land. |
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On Nov 15, 2:37*pm, "vaughn" wrote:
"Alex Potter" wrote in message ... Dan Marotta wrote: "...having to use your flight computer for an important phone call or text message in flight etc...) I was under the impression that mobile phone use was strictly forbidden during any kind of flight because of the potential to saturate any cell in line of sight? That depends!.I believe the FCC ban only applies to the original 800 Mhz cell phone band. According to Wiki: "The use of cell phones aboard airborne planes is banned by the FCC in 47 C.F.R. § 22.925: "The use of cellular telephones while this aircraft is airborne is prohibited by FCC rules.... The use of cellular telephones while this aircraft is on the ground is subject to FAA regulations." This ban applies to phones that use the 800 MHz spectrum. Personal Communications Services (PCS) phones that use the 1900 MHz spectrum are governed under FCC 47CFR24 and their use in aircraft is not restricted by the FCC whether on the ground or in flight." Actually, current cell sites have antenna technology that gives almost no signal above the horizon. *Often (perhaps generally), you will find very little signal above 2000 feet or so. *YMMV. Vaughn Regardless if it is legal or not, if you use your phone as flight computer you need to remember to switch to airplane mode before every flight to make sure the flight computer will not get interrupted by phone calls, text messages, notifications etc. One more reason to have a dedicated tablet for flight computer than using your regular smartphone. Ramy |
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Regardless if it is legal or not, if you use your phone as flight computer you need to remember to switch to airplane mode before every flight to make sure the flight computer will not get interrupted by phone calls, text messages, notifications etc. One more reason to have a dedicated tablet for flight computer than using your regular smartphone. Ramy All the phones are too small for my 50 year old eyes, I'm with Ramy and prefer a dedicated glide computer. My 302 with the simple 303 display is all I ever use and I don't feel held back by lack of info. Eventually would like to have a clear nav. My phone is an iPhone as I'm very busy and want my devices to work with minimum fuss. Jim |
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