AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  GPS software for a laptop          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Aviation (Students) View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Chuck Blake Guest Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 8:44 am    Post subject: GPS software for a laptop Hi, I was wondering where someone purchases software like this from, and what's the best software out there for this? I now have a laptop and after I finish my PPL, it would be nice to make use of it, just in case the plane I'm renting does not have a GPS unit already installed. Any and all inputs are very much appreciated. Thanks -- ___________ Chuck Blake Back to top NOSPAM@easily.co.uk Guest Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 9:54 am    Post subject: Re: GPS software for a laptop On Mon, 6 Sep 2004 03:44:05 -0500, "Chuck Blake" <hey__eng (AT) cox (DOT) net> wrote: Quote: Hi, I was wondering where someone purchases software like this from, and what's the best software out there for this? I now have a laptop and after I finish my PPL, it would be nice to make use of it, just in case the plane I'm renting does not have a GPS unit already installed. Any and all inputs are very much appreciated. Thanks What about www.pocketfms.com including GPS and free unless you upgrade to more detailed maps. Excellent flight planing too! David Back to top C J Campbell Guest Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 3:37 pm    Post subject: Re: GPS software for a laptop Using a laptop in the airplane is generally very awkward. Where do you put it? There is no room in your lap. The seat next to you may be occupied and if it isn't you still have to be constantly turning your head and futzing around over there. Mounting it on the glareshield obstructs your vision. Better to just get a handheld GPS. Back to top Icebound Guest Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 8:56 pm    Post subject: Re: GPS software for a laptop "C J Campbell" <christophercampbellNOSPAM (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote Quote: Using a laptop in the airplane is generally very awkward. Where do you put it? There is no room in your lap. The seat next to you may be occupied and if it isn't you still have to be constantly turning your head and futzing around over there. Mounting it on the glareshield obstructs your vision. Better to just get a handheld GPS. He probably HAS a handheld GPS. You don't necessarily mount the laptop in the aircraft. You use it at home. It is much easier and error-free to program your route and waypoints and upload them into the GPS from the PC, rather than using the GPS keypad, ESPECIALLY on handhelds. I am not so familiar with the conversion of aviation charts into the appropriate form, but a program like www.oziexplorer.com works really great with marine charts. Back to top tony roberts Guest Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2004 4:55 am    Post subject: Re: GPS software for a laptop Hmmm. Get a yoke mount. I have one for my 52" TV and I love it. Of course, I haven't actually flown anywhere since I got it, but look at how much I'm saving on Avgas :) Failing that, there are some great, relatively low priced handhelds out there :) Tony -- [email]Indiacharlieecho (AT) hotmail (DOT) com[/email] Tony Roberts PP-ASEL VFR OTT Night Cessna 172H C-GICE In article <3-ydnZyEecLcGaHcRVn-gQ (AT) wavecable (DOT) com>, "C J Campbell" <christophercampbellNOSPAM (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote: Quote: Using a laptop in the airplane is generally very awkward. Where do you put it? There is no room in your lap. The seat next to you may be occupied and if it isn't you still have to be constantly turning your head and futzing around over there. Mounting it on the glareshield obstructs your vision. Better to just get a handheld GPS. Back to top Darrel Toepfer Guest Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2004 2:10 pm    Post subject: Re: GPS software for a laptop [email]NOSPAM (AT) easily (DOT) co.uk[/email] wrote: Quote: What about www.pocketfms.com including GPS and free unless you upgrade to more detailed maps. Excellent flight planing too! Thanks for the link... Back to top Chuck Blake Guest Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2004 3:04 pm    Post subject: Re: GPS software for a laptop : What about www.pocketfms.com including GPS and free unless you upgrade : to more detailed maps. Excellent flight planning too! : : David Dave, Great link, thanks! -- ___________ Chuck Blake Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Aviation (Students) All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.