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3/16/2011 2:22 AM
 

Hello Walter,

I just received my I FLY 700 unit, and I am very excited about this unit. At least for the VFR portion. I also received a brand new Garmin 496, and borrowed my friends Aera 560, had played with my yet another friend's 696. All and all I also have my own flight Cheetah, I must congratulate you and your team on a wonderful job done on the software and to a great degree on the hardware. The VFR sectional reminds me of the Sky Vector,which I thought was excellent and cool. I would like to know how to select an airport with IFR approach, then be able to select the approach, and see a route to the destination. I realize this unit along with hundreds of other portable GPS are not " IFR Certified" , yet most have the capability to shoot the approach, and as such it is used as a back up or simply having fun doing the approach under VFR condition, while you are under the hood. Could you please kindly help me with this? . So far I have been advocating this unit to my friends who have Garmin aera and 696.

I like the I fly700 large screen, and so far I have tried it in my car. No problem with Sun what so ever, did a dry run in my plane on the ground , looked ok, but have to take it up, and see how it is in the air, as Bonanza has large side windows.

I like my I Fly700 and my wish list includes seeing a built-in/ intergral battery pack. Having an AC adaptor following you around the house is not practical, Same in the aircraft, a remote battery pack, is not a good idea. Having Weather capabiity in future would be nice. Adding Geo to approach is highly desired,and an ON-OFF switch on the unit itself is a very good idea. No need for auto mode. Lets keep both the unit and subscription at reasonable cost.

Best regards

 
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3/16/2011 10:31 PM
 

Hi V35Flyer,

Thanks for the feedback and suggestions. Currently we don't support loading an approach, but this is on the list and will be added to our feature stack. Many of your other suggestions are on our radar, our goal is to strike a balance of simplicity, features, and cost...always a tricky challenge...but I think we're on the same page.

Thanks!
Walter


Walter Boyd
President, Adventure Pilot
 
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