toucan Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Anyone know if the new mini is approved for flight? PX has a good deal on it right now and I am considering getting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedude Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Anyone know if the new mini is approved for flight? PX has a good deal on it right now and I am considering getting it.You’d have to check the airframe specific AWR but I’d imagine it is not due to being new. Just buy it and use it, it doesn’t matter anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Haven't check the AWRs recently but considering my Company just got 10 from our Battalion I think it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toucan Posted October 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Would you guys recommend the Cellular version? I know the WiFi only doesnt have a GPS card, but I doubt the GPS will be that useful in air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedude Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 Having the GPS is a nice addition when using Foreflight since it plots your position on the charts and approach plates as you view them. Not really necessary but still nice to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowlurker Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Anyone know if the new mini is approved for flight? PX has a good deal on it right now and I am considering getting it.Current AWR expires today, so hopefully the one starting next month has it on there. GPS is not particularly useful during the initial VFR training, but like others said is nice for plotting position and for approach plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyO Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 It wasn't (I'm pretty sure), but I've heard of people using it at Rucker anyways. You know what they say about rumors, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedude Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 It wasn't (I'm pretty sure), but I've heard of people using it at Rucker anyways. You know what they say about rumors, though.Probably no one in the Army outside of a few dicks at DES will care. Have you ever seen anyone turn off their phone or smart watch before jumping in the cockpit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevinnnnnnnn Posted November 1, 2019 Report Share Posted November 1, 2019 I reccomend getting one with cellular. It’s not really useful for flight in the beginning but for class and everything else I constantly wish mine had cellular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon Posted November 5, 2019 Report Share Posted November 5, 2019 Also with the cellular you have the option to then get a data plan as well. When I switch up my Verizon plan I am going to add it for like 15$s. Just allows updates on the fly, checking weather and notams a little easier, and the plotting of where you are at can be helpful for SA. The other option is to get wifi and tether to your phone but thats just some extra hoops and may be frowned on by an IP depending how strict they are. But like the guys said it all depends on who you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toucan Posted November 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 I went with the WiFi+cellular mini 5. Got a 256 gb one for just under $500. Thanks guys . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkray Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 I talked to my IP about it, and he said the only reason the 5 doesn’t have an AWR is because the iPads come out so often no one wants to spend the money on testing it. The general consensus is that it’s perfectly fine to fly with them because they are basically the same as the 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedude Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 The most recent 64D AWR for the topic just says “Ipad devices” rather than listing specific models as in previous AWRs. Again, just use one if you want since people bring all kinds of unauthorized electronic devices in the cockpit everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdeneso Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 No one really cares which model iPad you use. I personally like having the cell plan on mine, makes it easier to update weather, notams, etc. on the go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter226 Posted November 26, 2019 Report Share Posted November 26, 2019 Sorry I Dont have iphone Mini .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpsj17 Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 I used it in the th-67 course and having the cellular was awesome bc foreflight has reminders to get ATIS and call tower, the charts also updated automatically. No one seemed to care I was told by other IPs they really don’t care no one is going to make you pull up the model number and check it. Just make sure the charts are up to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowlurker Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 On 12/14/2019 at 2:07 PM, Simpsj17 said: [...] bc foreflight has reminders to get ATIS and call tower Do you have to set that up or does it do it automatically? When did it give you reminders? Like coming out of holding calls or just prior to entering airspace calls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedude Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Honestly if you’re relying on foreflight to remind you to make radio calls you’re way, way behind the airplane. Maybe for the first couple weeks of flight school where everything is a challenge to do while also trying to fly it’s not a bad idea but past that time it’s a crutch you shouldn’t need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowlurker Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 No one said anything about needing it, but reminders would be awesome in the unlikely event of a brain fart. I set two alarm clocks every morning. Do I need the second one? Absolutely not. But what if the first one fails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpsj17 Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 It did it automatically and it wasn’t a primary means but was a nice reminder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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