tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10991135.post6950370770072895322..comments2024-03-24T05:42:24.847-05:00Comments on Taking Wing: Greater Leap ForwardSam Weigelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332414897030323612noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10991135.post-70109036336930052982015-03-17T10:26:46.855-05:002015-03-17T10:26:46.855-05:00I hasten to add that previous comment wasn't m...I hasten to add that previous comment wasn't meant to sanction operating IFR (or VFR) without a backup, just clarifying the legal requirements. I do sometimes leave the iPad at home during local flights - but then I have the Twin Cities TAC & sectional available for easy reference. Sam Weigelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332414897030323612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10991135.post-7877726245776357012015-03-17T10:20:07.562-05:002015-03-17T10:20:07.562-05:00Michael-- Do you have a reference for that? The on...Michael-- Do you have a reference for that? The only guidance I'm aware of that applies to Part 91 operators is that contained in AC 91-78, which suggests a backup (paper or electronic) but doesn't require it, IFR or VFR. AC 120-76C requires a backup source of information, but only applies to Part 91F, 121, and 135 operations. Of course, if you went IFR without a backup and subsequently screwed the pooch when your iPad went TU, I could see the feds getting you on 91.13.Sam Weigelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332414897030323612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10991135.post-8688106761697875322015-03-17T09:39:12.673-05:002015-03-17T09:39:12.673-05:00Having a backup for EFB is a required at least for...Having a backup for EFB is a required at least for IFR flying as per the advisory circular that sanctions the use of EFB. Whether it be another EFB or paper chart, I always carry aback up even if VFR.<br /><br />Thanks for the articles Sam, they are always very informative.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17949133525760243716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10991135.post-13904492502194405612015-03-13T15:12:45.888-05:002015-03-13T15:12:45.888-05:00Hey Sam,
I've been using Foreflight on iPad f...Hey Sam,<br /><br />I've been using Foreflight on iPad for almost 2 years now as my primary chart source. You're correct about having a backup. On a few occasions, my iPad has overheated due to sitting in the sun on the ramp during a quick turn. Out comes the iPhone for 5 minutes while the iPad cools down. Other than that, it has been nearly flawless. I feel external power is a necessity as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com