Great, but... Needs UPDATE!
This is a nice app to use in the cockpit. It is a big help where it has the NEXRAD on the IFR enroute charts. It is really good because I use the GNS 530 to fly with. This is much better than my GNS! This app needs some improving...
- ADS-B Traffic Alerts visually and voice announces "Traffic, Traffic".
- Split screen for two Approach plates. Example, STAR split with A/P diagram or Approach plate with A/P diagram. Also split screen on synthetic vision.
- Active legs appear magenta and has "approaching waypoint" indicator like GNS 530 so pilot knows when to change course
- SafeTaxi easier to find and more availability (my local airport doesnt have it available)
- Improve the METAR weather page. It says "No Wx" and many airports I go to has an AWOS and publishes a METAR.
- Lower Price!
- Make HSI have selectable HDG... For example, Direct a VOR and you can change heading to make needle center.
- Needs a "Procedure" button like the GNS 530. I want to load an instrument approach for situational awareness
- Approach plate on map page overlay.
- Would be nice if Geo-Ref could be available on the actual airport diagram.
- Vertical Speed indicator user changeable from 2,000 FPM to 6,000 FPM
- Needs Runway Proximity Advisor™: The Runway Proximity Advisor is a visual and audio alerting feature – designed to help reduce runway incursions – that advises you when it predicts your aircraft is approaching, entering, or crossing a runway... Just like ForeFlight
- Needs holding patterns and pattern entry similar ForeFlight
- Needs reminder messages programmable at certain times
- Checklist
- Better integration with 1-800-WX-BRIEF to file a flight plan electronically.
- Needs a small circle similar to a G/S that has a descent profile loaded to get a proper descent angle to get to desired altitude.
Other than this, Garmin Pilot is my choice for the cockpit.
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Garmin Pilot, v8.2.1