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You might want to think twice about that Dan.
The Oudie with See You Mobile software has a much bigger base of users. I love mine. Lou |
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On Monday, February 6, 2017 at 4:17:27 PM UTC-8, Casey wrote:
If you are going with iGlide, be aware that many of the configurable features are hidden in the xml files of the app. They are easily editable, but iGlide has no published documentation for them. Also, to get routes, you need the Adv version, and to get configurable turn points for racing, you need the pro version. If you need assistance email me and I will try to help.. In my opinion (remember, everyone has one...) iGlide is far easier to use than SYM - or any of the others. I own and have flown extensively with XCSoar, SYM, and Winpilot, often 2 at a time. I like iGlide but I keep having to reinstall "Aeronautical Data", "Map Data", "Flight Parameters", and "Flight Recorder" information. Airglide said its because I do not have enough memory remaining on phone, but I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I have not had to replace the files, except after certain iOS updates. There have been two that have wiped one or more of the data files that iGlide uses, while perhaps 10 or 12 others have not. I don't know why the difference. I do have sufficient memory left. I am running it in two phones, a 5s and a 6 Plus. It is possible to back up and reinstall the files from iTunes without having to download them again if this happens. The only ones that are very large are the terrain maps, and they are very large indeed. |
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I believe the one time I had to reinstall data files was due to an iOS update. And I belive the clearing of data from parameters and map data is from storage availability. I have too many apps and photos and sometimes forget about adding more photos.
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On Monday, February 6, 2017 at 5:31:41 PM UTC-8, Casey wrote:
I believe the one time I had to reinstall data files was due to an iOS update. And I belive the clearing of data from parameters and map data is from storage availability. I have too many apps and photos and sometimes forget about adding more photos. It might sound completely crazy, but how about using a dedicated device in the glider? Jim |
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On Monday, February 6, 2017 at 7:49:01 PM UTC-8, JS wrote:
On Monday, February 6, 2017 at 5:31:41 PM UTC-8, Casey wrote: I believe the one time I had to reinstall data files was due to an iOS update. And I belive the clearing of data from parameters and map data is from storage availability. I have too many apps and photos and sometimes forget about adding more photos. It might sound completely crazy, but how about using a dedicated device in the glider? Jim I do. An iPhone 6 Plus. |
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It might sound completely crazy, but how about using a dedicated device in the glider? Jim /snip What a concept! Considering you can now find a Dell Streak 5 on eBay for under $50 (I've seen them as low as $15), and it's daylight readable, and XCSoar is free and doesn't do all the bad things I'm reading about iGlide, and it's continually maintained and updated, and it has a nearly 200 page user's manual... Then you can turn off your phone so that, should you land or bail out, you'll have a charged phone to call for help. Maybe not so crazy... -- Dan, 5J |
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Dan
I am not a computer geek so am a bit concerned that xcsoar has no parents.... Did you/do you have any problems with support ? Dan On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 12:36:51 PM UTC-5, Dan Marotta wrote: snip It might sound completely crazy, but how about using a dedicated device in the glider? Jim /snip What a concept! Considering you can now find a Dell Streak 5 on eBay for under $50 (I've seen them as low as $15), and it's daylight readable, and XCSoar is free and doesn't do all the bad things I'm reading about iGlide, and it's continually maintained and updated, and it has a nearly 200 page user's manual... Then you can turn off your phone so that, should you land or bail out, you'll have a charged phone to call for help. Maybe not so crazy... -- Dan, 5J |
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If I use an iPhone 6 plus and not upgrade the OS (it's and old phone ?) I shouldn't have these problems ? it's a question and a wish as well...
Dan On Monday, February 6, 2017 at 7:52:31 PM UTC-5, jfitch wrote: On Monday, February 6, 2017 at 4:17:27 PM UTC-8, Casey wrote: If you are going with iGlide, be aware that many of the configurable features are hidden in the xml files of the app. They are easily editable, but iGlide has no published documentation for them. Also, to get routes, you need the Adv version, and to get configurable turn points for racing, you need the pro version. If you need assistance email me and I will try to help. In my opinion (remember, everyone has one...) iGlide is far easier to use than SYM - or any of the others. I own and have flown extensively with XCSoar, SYM, and Winpilot, often 2 at a time. I like iGlide but I keep having to reinstall "Aeronautical Data", "Map Data", "Flight Parameters", and "Flight Recorder" information. Airglide said its because I do not have enough memory remaining on phone, but I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I have not had to replace the files, except after certain iOS updates. There have been two that have wiped one or more of the data files that iGlide uses, while perhaps 10 or 12 others have not. I don't know why the difference. I do have sufficient memory left. I am running it in two phones, a 5s and a 6 Plus. It is possible to back up and reinstall the files from iTunes without having to download them again if this happens. The only ones that are very large are the terrain maps, and they are very large indeed. |
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On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 10:44:51 AM UTC-8, Dan Marotta wrote:
XCSoar is an open source program with programmers around the world. There's also a user forum and a facility to log problems which are then fixed and updates released on the Google Play Store. On the very rare occasion when I've had a problem, it's been quickly addressed and usually was my fault. A quick look in the user manual usually has the answer. Go to https://xcsoar.org/ and have a look around. There's no obligation. I'm not associated with them in any way, but I have used the program for the past 5 years and have been very impressed with it. Dan On 2/7/2017 11:03 AM, wrote: Dan I am not a computer geek so am a bit concerned that xcsoar has no parents.... Did you/do you have any problems with support ? Dan On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 12:36:51 PM UTC-5, Dan Marotta wrote: snip It might sound completely crazy, but how about using a dedicated device in the glider? Jim /snip What a concept! Considering you can now find a Dell Streak 5 on eBay for under $50 (I've seen them as low as $15), and it's daylight readable, and XCSoar is free and doesn't do all the bad things I'm reading about iGlide, and it's continually maintained and updated, and it has a nearly 200 page user's manual... Then you can turn off your phone so that, should you land or bail out, you'll have a charged phone to call for help. Maybe not so crazy... -- Dan, 5J -- Dan, 5J Dan, what are all the "bad things" you're reading about iGlide? Just curious Craig 7Q |
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