Which Database Package to Buy?
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Topic: Which Database Package to Buy?
Posted By: SoCalIFDpilot
Subject: Which Database Package to Buy?
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2020 at 8:54pm
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Hi all - New IFD540 driver here (installed today). I went to look at the Jepp data, and am not sure what to get. Seeking recommendations. I'm an IFR student, so I definitely need current Nav data. I can get FAA IFR plates on Foreflight, so I'm sort of on the fence about whether to subscribe to Jepp plates. Also, what do people do who just sign up for the Nav data? Do they not get terrain and obstacle updates? Or maybe buy them only once per year individually? With all of the options on Jepp's website, I guess I need some advice on which route to take. Thanks very much in advance!
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Posted By: HenryM
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2020 at 11:25pm
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I have just the US NavData plan for $299. I don't think the plates display all that well on the IFD540. I prefer them on Foreflight. I am ok with the FAA plates, though I recently got an offer for free Jepp plates. It used to be that Jeppplates were much better than NACO/Airnav plates. However, the government plates have come a long way, and I no longer find Jepp to be the requirement they once were. I will eventually get a one-time obstacle update. I have an older obstacle database in my unit. Terrain hasn't been updated since 2015, so no sense in paying for that either.
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Posted By: SoCalIFDpilot
Date Posted: 22 Aug 2020 at 11:30pm
| Thanks Henry. |
Posted By: Bob H
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2020 at 12:17am
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Make sure you get the pricing from Avidyne at the link below and then tell Jeppesen what you want. https://pilotsupport.avidyne.com/kb/article/353-jeppesen-pricing-for-avidyne-equipment/" rel="nofollow - https://pilotsupport.avidyne.com/kb/article/353-jeppesen-pricing-for-avidyne-equipment/ I've always used Jeppesen charts, so I get the charts and use the IFD 100 to view them. I agree with Henry that Jeppesen's historical advantage is no longer relevant. So, up to you how you'd like to get charts and which vendor. I get obstacles once a year and never get terrain per Henry's post. Good luck with your training. ------------- Bob |
Posted By: SoCalIFDpilot
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2020 at 12:22am
| Thank you Bob. |
Posted By: nrproces
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2020 at 11:57am
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You could also consider Seattle Avionics Fly Q, if you have not already purchased another system. They are less expensive, and I really think it is a better product, specifically for customer service, which suc*s at the Boeing owned Jeppesen.... Of course that is my opinion. ------------- Sauce |
Posted By: SoCalIFDpilot
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2020 at 12:02pm
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I have a Stratus 2s for ADS-B. My understanding is that FlyQ does not support the 2s. I'm using Foreflight, and have been happy with it.
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Posted By: HenryM
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2020 at 5:59am
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I have a lifetime IFR subscription to FlyQ, but still pay for Foreflight because it is more intuitive to me. I like its use interface and graphics better. The main reason I keep FlyQ around is that it includes Mexican approach plates for the very ocasional trip down south. You'd have to get Jepp charts for Foreflight to get those approaches. I also have several year's worth of WingX from a time they ran a $1.00 subscription special. It is essentially paid for until the late 20's. WingX was my favorita app early on, but they've stagnated a bit and I switched to FF several years ago. I keep it around for backup, but have only opened to update the database from time to time.
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Posted By: n7ifr
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2020 at 10:28am
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Thanks Bob - Good link with Jepp subscription rate breakdowns... . Like Henry, I purchased Lifetime FlyQ years ago: - Prefer for Airport Info including Traffic Pattern Direction (when R-traffic) - includes NACO plates on Aspen MFD, but not as user friendly as iPad - Very Tedious monthly Chart Download for Aspen-MFD microSD. . Prefer FF for intuitive use of Instrument Plates (have been using NACO) . Have been using Single Av-540 Jepp Nav Database package (with dual 540's) So, with the Jepp Bundle USA, how many devices can display Charts? Most of us would want x2 iPad Apps (FF plus IFD100) plus IFD540's... Tom Wolf |
Posted By: Bob H
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2020 at 12:31pm
Hopefully, someone else will chime in who uses Jepp for both. ------------- Bob |
n7ifr wrote: