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News from Aurora, Oregon.
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Going to an air show like
Oshkosh AirVenture 2005 gives us the opportunity to meet many of our
customers. It also gives us the chance to speak with pilots who
use the event to learn about what is new with their favorite products
and services as well as the industry overall. In these
conversations, we try to listen and learn what is important to you as we
answer your questions about what's changed in aviation software.
One topic we heard loud and clear is confusion on what products and
features are available from aviation software providers and what makes
them different. We will work through this newsletter to answer
common questions we heard during the show. If you have a topic
you'd like us to handle,
send me a message and I'll do my best to cover it in a coming
edition of the
FlightPrep Insider.
We saw many vendors all claiming that they
offered an EFB application. Many of you spoke with us to
clarify what makes a software application perform the duties required of
a true EFB. This week's
Roger's Turn
article focuses on "Just What is an EFB?". If you didn't visit us
at Oshkosh this summer, please read Roger's Turn for his take on some of
the history and the required features to truly fit into the EFB class
application.
* Many of you are now taking advantage of
the new XM/WX in-cockpit weather feature in ChartCase
Professional 2.5.
I've answered some Technical Support questions and helped explain some of
the details of how the new feature
works. We are working to put our knowledge into an improved Help system
coming soon. Watch for it in the 2nd September update!
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ChartCase
Premium offers you options for both the Motion Computing
LE1600 and
LS800 systems as well as a variety of accessories and options
including the Garmin GPS-10 and WxWorx receivers. We've shipped many LE1600s to
our
customers. We are already getting feedback that it was worth the
wait for the new systems. We can now ship a fully tested LE1600 package to you
in as little as 2 business days after
we get your order. Call now to get your
package ready for your next trip.
* We are taking pre-orders for the newest
LS800 system. We recommend the View Anywhere display upgrade
to optimize performance in bright conditions. This option becomes
available in September. Place your pre-order now to ensure you get
one of the first units to ship!.
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We have always used CSC DUATS
for Internet-based weather briefing purposes. They provide a no-cost
weather briefing service for pilots. It makes good sense to use their
services during your flight planning phase. Now, we've added
support for in-cockpit weather provided by XM/WX over
WxWorx receivers
where Internet access is not possible or practical. Using their
satellite down-link, you get the same capability in the cockpit to see
the weather developing around you using their
subscription service.
As always, if you have any questions or if we can help you, drop us a
line or give us a call. Our contact info is at the bottom of this
message. Thanks for reading our newsletter! Your editor, John Bouyea
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Motion Computing News |
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The folks at
Motion Computing
announced yet another
new system, the
LS800. For all
you pilots who don't
have room for the
standard-size tablet,
your wait is now over.
The LS800 measures a
compact
8.94” x 6.69” x 0.87"
and weighs just 2.2
pounds! The Motion
Computing designers
packed a powerhouse
inside this tiny system.
The LS800 is available
with a 1.20 GHz Centrino
processor and up to 512
MB of memory and up to a
60 GB hard disk. The
basic system is available
delivery now however, we
recommend the
View Anywhere display
option. It will become
available in September,
just a few more weeks.
Faster shipping option
now available on the
LE1600 Tablet
from
FlightPrep! We now have FAST access
to our most popular
tablet computer, the
ChartCase® Premium 1600
Centrino Package, We
have worked out a deal
and can now offer
delivery into your hands in as
little as 2 days!
(Additional shipping
charges will apply.)
The LE1600
features:
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Centrino processor now
runs at 1.4 GHz up from
1.1 GHz
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Celeron processor now
runs at 1.0 GHz up from
900 MHz
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Battery life is up to 8
hours when using the new
optional external battery
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Now shipping with a 60GB
hard disk
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All new DVI-D port for
Digital Video Interface
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Infra-red capability to
connect to other mobile
devices
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Top mounted battery for
better balance and feel
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Additional microphones
for better audio pickup
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Many more new features
too!
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ChartCase EFB™
& Professional™ |
Version 2.5 is
complete!
The DVD containing the
04 August 2005 data set
has arrived. Be sure to
install your updates as
soon as they arrive. You
won't have to remember
to do it later and
you'll be assured of
always planning with the
most current data! And
remember, as a
FlightPrep™ subscriber
you not only get the
latest navigation data,
but you always receive
the newest program
release.
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ChartCase Professional
users now have
in-cockpit weather
feature for optional
WxWorx receivers and
subscriptions!
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ChartCase EFB users
now get Moving Map and
Moving Plates!
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Golden Eagle FlightPrep™ |
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Golden Eagle FlightPrep™
is now version 2.1 and is
current through 01 September 2005.
We offer
update
subscriptions.
Tired of downloading updates or
ordering a new CD ROM every 56 days? Now you can receive the latest
government-mandated navigation changes and our latest program version
delivered directly to you. Order your subscription now.
Golden Eagle Plus™
Now Available!
Our newest program is
Golden Eagle Plus™.
It includes everything you like
about GoldenEagle FlightPrep™ and
now much more; WACs, Approach
Plates, extended airport data,
premium flight planning
features, all delivered on CD
ROM every 28 days right to your
door. Visit the
Golden Eagle Information page for more details.
This is a true bargain at
$99.95! |
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General Aviation News Bits |
We enjoy the timely reporting by the
General Aviation News
© staff. FlightPrep™ highlights lead stories that impact aviation and you. Here are our current picks:
Out of the closet: Honda's jet
In the beginning, the HondaJet didn't exist, according to those in North
Carolina who, as it turned out, were building it.
More...
Fight against permanent ADIZ begins
Don't blame the FAA. The proposal to make the area around the
nation's Capital a permanent "National Defense Airspace" was the idea of
the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS). The FAA merely followed instructions.
More...
More training and user fees take center stage as FAA administrator faces
Oshkosh crowds
How would you like someone from the FAA telling you that you had to get
more training because of a violation committed by another pilot? If you
are based within 100 nautical miles of the ADIZ in Washington, D.C.,
that's exactly the situation you face. That information came from FAA
Administrator Marion Blakey during the Meet the Administrator forum at
this year's EAA AirVenture.
More...
GAMA reports solid growth
Business continues to keep getting better for GA, according to the
General Aviation Manufacturers Association, which reported that billings
rose 31.6% in the first half of 2005, while shipments rose 38.1%.
More...
Legend certified as S-LSA
The Legend Cub from American Legend Aircraft Co. received FAA as a
certified Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA). The Legend Cub is a
two-place, single engine aircraft powered by a 100-hp Continental O-200
engine with electric start.
More...
The next Epic moment: a jet
"We seem to do this on a regular basis," said Rick Schrameck as he
unveiled his company's Epic Jet mockup at Oshkosh.
More...
Lake Aircraft still up for sale
A first-ever attempt to auction off an entire aircraft
manufacturing company at AirVenture didn't go off quite as planned.
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My Turn by Roger Stenbock CFII
J.D. |
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Will the real EFB
please stand up? We made an interesting observation during
Oshkosh AirVenture 2005. Many vendors claim to offer EFB applications.
Roger reviewed the products and explains what capabilities a true EFB
must offer.
Read entire article... |
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