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VFR-Rider
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 Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 1:50 pm Post subject: iGO for Aviation ? |
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Anybody using iGO for general aviation ? If yes, how ? I would like to create straight line routes myself using waypoints and see how much I am on track. iGO let's me plan routes with car, bicycle, etc, but nothing that would create a straight-line route ...
Is there any general aviation GPS map/navigation software that you would recommend (with a full map of Europe) 
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VFR-Rider
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Thx. Though I agree, for my purpose, iGo would just be perfect. I runs smooth, has a very nice looking road map, topography, etc, which would just work perfect for my general aviation.
I did look at anywheremap, but it does not support eastern europe. I even talked to their rep and they said, at the moment they are not even planning adding it.
I did download pocketfms, but for me, the maps are just so far away from iGO or something pleasing for the eye ...
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The only other program that I know has some kind of "as the crow flies" mode is CoPilot.
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PeterB
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Hello:
In my opinion the simplest moving map system for aviation on a pocket PC is Memory-map. This allows for straight line or multipoint navigation with a variety of maps including, in UK the CAA standard.
For world wide maps to use with this format you can download at a low cost from aeroplanner.com
As Lutz has already said the shareware website pocketfms.com provides world wide aviation information for free and for a small contribution allows maps of greater detail to be downloaded.
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mxmaciek
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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| have you looked at WinPilot? |
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Border_Collie
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| Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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In settings untick 'lock to road' and see if that helps.
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| Lost_Property wrote: | | In settings untick 'lock to road' and see if that helps. |
the routing would still follow roads though?
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Border_Collie
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| Quote: | | the routing would still follow roads though? |
I'm probably getting confused with track logs. (I think).  After the event, not before. 
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Would need a new aircraft now  the original post was in 2006 |
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