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0 pointsbronco210166y ago0 comments

If all of them disappeared into thin air one night then nearly the entire global aviation system would come to a screeching halt. It’s the device of choice among air carriers for navigation charts. Paper backup isn’t even carried anymore. We just carry extra iPads and batteries.

I’m not sure any of the charting apps used by air carriers are even available on another OS at this point. I’ve never been aware of JeppFD Pro on Android and I believe they dumped Windows as well.

There are other options of course but as far as I’m aware in the US it’s all iPads and JeppFD Pro. The feds are familiar with it and a regulatory framework is created around it so it’s the path of least resistance. And as a pilot, I’d say most of us are pretty satisfied with it.

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Shivetya6y ago

not just pilots, I see them in use by nearly every service person who comes to the house and even at work. they are just the right size for easy reading, the lack of keyboard removes a major breaking point if not cleanliness issues. throw in they just give a modern and sleek vibe to any organization employing them versus pen and paper.

plus they make it easy for customers to sign for services which in turn makes it easier for businesses to know that the work was done. toss in CC readers that attach easily and you have a simple POS device

if anything the amount of waste that would come back into our lives without them would be staggering

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AgloeDreams6y ago

The iPad is also a massive choice for artists who used to buy wacom products. The ability to buy an iPad and pencil for under $500 and make stuff in pretty great software really changed the industry. To do something like that with a computer was a $1000+ market.

davedx6y ago

Also paramedics. Pretty sure the various militaries of the world use them extensively too.

spurgu6y ago

Musicians would also be sad, the iPad seems to be the #1 device to replace sheet music.

alopex_plenus6y ago

so the captain tells us to switch off all electronic devices and then proceeds to navigate the plane via iPad?

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Aissen6y ago

Why couldn't you put the app on an iPhone or iPod touch ? Or in a simulator on MAC ? It's not like the device is essential. It might be more practical for some purposes, but not essential.

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