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Jeppesen Data Update While on a Trip

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Topic: Jeppesen Data Update While on a Trip

Posted By: Lachgn
Subject: Jeppesen Data Update While on a Trip
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2019 at 9:00pm

As I contemplate a long vacation circumnavigating the country I’m wondering how I can update the nav data on my 440 mid trip, since my own computer (iMac) will have to stay home. Looking for info from those who’ve had to deal with the issue. I know there is a Bad Elf device used for Garmin navigators but Avidyne?

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Gary

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Posted By: nrproces
Date Posted: 23 Apr 2019 at 9:43pm

Are you staying in a hotel while on your trip, they usually have a business center on the premises and most likely a computer that would have a USB port. Voila, a solution.

If you are camping, perhaps you could use the FBO computers at the fuel stops? JMO

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Sauce

Posted By: Lachgn
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2019 at 9:00am

I was thinking that the computer has to have the Jeppesen JDM App installed. Hotels aren’t likely to have it. Is it common that an FBO would? I just haven’t noticed it.

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Gary

Posted By: MysticCobra
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2019 at 3:26pm

Considering how much anything in aviation costs, just plunking down the $$$ for a budget Windows laptop seems like kind of a bargain solution.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-11-6-laptop-intel-celeron-4gb-memory-32gb-emmc-flash-memory-star-gray/6266600.p?skuId=6266600&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&ds_rl=1260666&ds_rl=1260576&ds_rl=1266837&ds_rl=1266837&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkoDmBRCcARIsAG3xzl953NNgVny8t5B8_t6EvahAopUFRrCa7I9i_1F3NtDEZaZVTEqRRC0aAnyYEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-11-6-laptop-intel-celeron-4gb-memory-32gb-emmc-flash-memory-star-gray/6266600.p?skuId=6266600&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&ds_rl=1260666&ds_rl=1260576&ds_rl=1266837&ds_rl=1266837&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkoDmBRCcARIsAG3xzl953NNgVny8t5B8_t6EvahAopUFRrCa7I9i_1F3NtDEZaZVTEqRRC0aAnyYEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Posted By: Cruiser
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2019 at 4:14pm

Are you leaving 10 days prior to the new data update?

You can usually download the NavData a week to ten days before it is effective. Take the USB sticks with you and do the data update on the ramp the day you need it.

Posted By: oskrypuch
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2019 at 4:39pm

MysticCobra wrote:

Considering how much anything in aviation costs, just plunking down the $$$ for a budget Windows laptop seems like kind of a bargain solution.

That is quite a bargain!

* Orest

Posted By: FlyingCOham
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2019 at 6:51pm

CAUTION!! This unit comes loaded with "Windows 10 in S Mode". S Mode is VERY restrictive - understand before you buy...

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Jim Patton

Posted By: Lachgn
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2019 at 7:14pm

I may actually have to update over two cycles. Still, I have a hard time spending $250 plus, for the Bad Elf device and perhaps only use it once. Anyone out there have experience with it?

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Gary

Posted By: MysticCobra
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2019 at 10:19pm

FlyingCOham wrote:

CAUTION!! This unit comes loaded with "Windows 10 in S Mode". S Mode is VERY restrictive - understand before you buy...

Whoops--yes, that is a very good warning. Thanks for pointing that out.

Posted By: HenryM
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2019 at 10:59pm

Isn't it easy to get out of S mode? The Store app has a setting to switch out of it.

Posted By: oskrypuch
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2019 at 8:28am

Yes, it is, unless they've changed it recently ...

How to Leave S Mode

To leave S Mode, open the Store app on your PC and search for “Switch out of S Mode.” The Store will guide you through taking your PC out of S Mode. ...

https://www.howtogeek.com/354057/what-is-windows-10-in-s-mode/

Posted By: Paul
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2019 at 10:11am

Another choice is a used/refurbished laptop. These are usually units that were used commercially and are now off lease or otherwise swapped for newer ones. https://www.rtrcomputers.com/ is an example of a place that sells them but there is probably a similar company near you. Cosmetic condition can vary a lot so if you can go to the store and pick one out that's probably best.

You might also find a decent used computer or someone locally who buys and sells them on Craigslist.

The battery may be shot, in which case a new third-party replacement will probably cost $20 - $30.

Posted By: Lachgn
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2019 at 7:39pm

Thanks for the ideas, all!

Gary

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Gary