Time to renew my nav/data plan....

I just got my renewal invoice from Jep, it's going up about $100 from last year. I have an IFD440 and do the bundle so I can get data for the IFD100, it'll now be right at $700 for the year. That's without charts! Sure wish I could get Geo-ref charts on my IFD100 with this, I could then at least eliminate Garmin Pilot.

What coverage area do you subscribe to?

I just got my quote as well... except it was for about $1300!!!! I have an IFD540.  

George P wrote: Why so much?  I just paid my subscription and it was $491 for US coverage.  Are you getting approach charts too?

Edited by CubedRoot - 03 Apr 2019 at 6:34pm

Mine is the nav/obsticle IFD440 bundle. I think you can only get data on the IFD100 by doing the "bundle". 

I'm new to the IFDs and looked up Jepp while I was at SunNFun. Their computers were down and they really couldn't tell me anything. I had heard we get 2 free months with the IFD purchase but Jepp folks didn't know that nor could they quote me a subscription price. You would think that's pretty basic stuff.

I updated at Sun n Fun. The guy that helped me was not too knowledgeable but determined that there is now a IFD 540 bundle with nav and obstacles. Priced both 440 bundle and 540 bundle. Both were $685.

Absolutely right Steve!

Edited by chflyer - 07 Apr 2019 at 5:47am

Don’t expect approach charts on the IFD100 if you don’t get them in a bundle from Jepp. The $685 bundle doesn’t include them.

I believe it depends on the coverage you want and the number of devices you want the charts to be used on. I have full US but not any of Canada and 2 devices only and I think I was at about $1100.

Edited by Alouicious - 07 Apr 2019 at 10:03pm

CubedRoot wrote: George P wrote: Why so much?  I just paid my subscription and it was $491 for US coverage.  Are you getting approach charts too? I have no freaking clue, and this is why I ABSOLUTELY HATE that we have to use Jeppessen for this stuff.  I have no idea what I am getting with these jerks, and have no idea what I even need.   When I called them, I told them I had an IFD540 and she said this was all they had available and that was the price.   Jeppessen are absolute scumbags when it comes to this sort of stuff.

I find this appalling. Jepp just doesn't seem to train their people. Fortunately, I've had pretty good luck in dealing with them. I was given an "al la carte" menu of options and was able to choose only what I wanted. Others here with the 540 who didn't want charts could get the 440 package without charts at a lower price. At Sun-N-Fun last year, I was given a price sheet by one rep. but was told by another that it was out of date and no longer accurate. This level of incompetence is inexcusable. Their website is impossible to navigate to understand packages and pricing. To pay an invoice online, you can't just go to your account, you have to enter the account number, invoice number, and the amount owed. It's as if they have no record of the invoice.

I have:

1. East/Central US NAV (Don't need full US) $404.00
2. NE US Charts $358.00 (Don't do much flying out of the NE and can get a trip kit when I do.)
3. I get IFD100 automatically with the above. No need for some kind of "bundle".

There is no need for terrain as it hasn't changed since 2015. I don't subscribe to obstacles, but rather update periodically as I feel necessary.

I think you should call Jepp back and escalate the issue of having been mislead by an untrained customer service rep. Then go for what you actually want and need. Good luck.

Hmm.. why the heck is everyone getting soooo many different prices for the same stuff?

This is what is completely frustrating.

comancheguy wrote: I just got my Jepp renewal Invoice.   NavData East / Central US - IFR  IFD540        $274   x2   = $548.   I'd have to look and see what I paid last year.  I usually renew at Osh or S&F, but I forgot at S&F.  What does a trip tick cost?    Ken

My IFD 550 renewal (due next month) is $404 for the NavData East/Central. I wonder is the $274 price because you have 2 or would it be worth making a call to see if I can get it cheaper.

The IFD 100 app in my plane is on a 2nd ipad (panel mounted) and typically has the moving map view with weather displayed. The large screen allows me to see a bigger picture of my flight. If I'm IMC and choose to put the 550 in Synthetic vision then the IFD 100 comes in very handy for that moving map / FMS display.

I've never really wanted charts on any IFD device. I'll stick with foreflight on the yoke Ipad for that.

Not kidding at all.  RF legs are not as uncommon as you might think - and getting more common every day.  That's especially true in Europe.  Not that RF legs are the only thing we're working on, but it's one of a couple top priorities.

SB Jim wrote: AviSteve wrote: Dean wrote: I am also frustrated with the cost of Jepps. What would it take for Avidyne modify the software to be able use NACO data form Seattle Avionics? It's a much bigger job than you would think.  We have other more important stuff to be working on - like RF legs - right Vince (chflyer)? Seriously? RF legs are a rarity. Affordable updates could benefit everyone who owns one of these boxes.

i believe Avidyne has said that the engineering that would be involved to use other charts makes it highly unlikely that this will be done in the foreseeable future.


Edited by AviSteve - 23 Apr 2019 at 5:03pm

My feelings exactly.

They should hire a high school kid to revamp their website...

Edited by oskrypuch - 25 Apr 2019 at 2:35pm

LANCE wrote: If you just call and order, the process is fine. Their people are nice to deal with.  ... This subject has been beaten to death and it's obvious that some people just like to complain, others look for the positive in life.

oskrypuch wrote: ... They are not "cheap" by any means, and for a Canada/US subscription, we really get hosed. But in the grand scheme of things, it is not a large cost when it comes to owning and operating an aircraft. * Orest

IFD owners have been asking for years for an alternative to Jepp data. I'm not a programmer but can't believe that it could be so difficult to add the option of buying chart data from Seattle Avionics. They provide data to a wide range of companies including Bendix-King. Just the prospect would probably bring down Jepp's pricing some. Does Avidyne get a commission on data bought for their products?