Regading several inquiries on iPad version of Avare

[Zubair Khan]

John Wiley wrote:

There is no iOS version, nor do we currently have plans to create one.

As an enthusiastic user of Avare and the other Apps4Av apps, I'd like to suggest you consider buying an Android device to run these remarkable free apps.  Avare in particular has been an exceptionally useful tool for my flying, and I know many other pilots who say the same.  In fact, I bought a $200 Nexus 7 tablet solely for use as an Electronic Flight Bag and moving map GPS running Avare.  The device was more than paid for in savings on FAA materials in one long cross-country flight.  Now I also enjoy it for occasional use as a web browser, handy Skype videophone for chats with my daughter, and email on the road when I'd rather not lug the laptop.  Since the app is specifically written to run on nearly every available Android device, you could also buy an older large screen phone online for $25 or less and use it in WiFi mode to install and use Avare and the other Apps4Av apps.  My antique Droid X for example, has a better display than my panel Garmin 430 and is vastly more useful.

[John SB]

I'd like to clarify for anyone who doesn't understand that the iPad and iPhone are "iOS" devices and not compatible with apps written for Android and vice versa.  Avare and the other great free Apps4Av apps for aviators all run on the Android operating system used on devices like the excellent Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets, and on a very large and rapidly growing number of other devices.  Many pilots use an inexpensive Android phone with 4" or larger screen, and some don't bother to buy a cell service or data plan for them because Avare works fine with any device that has GPS and WiFi internet capability.

Some pilots still prefer to pay more for an Apple product like the iPad Mini and pay for a subscription service like Foreflight. Many others like me prefer the similar and in most ways superior Nexus 7 running Avare free, because the Nexus is easily "paid" for in savings from the lower purchase price and lack of subscription fees.

If you are unclear on what a Nexus 7 running Avare can do for you in the cockpit, I highly recommend that you buy one from a store that offers a return policy.  I believe Walmart sells them with some refund policy, and some other stores might too.

[Michael Inflorida]

John, that's good advice.  I bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab2 over a year ago, installed Avare, and you are right.  Paid for itself in chart savings plus enough for a donation to Avare.  Backup plan?  My brother in law gave me his old DroidX when he upgraded his cellphone service. And you're right there, too.  It works great!  plus easier to use for inflight photos than the Tab2.  

[John Wiley]

Thanks for the update, Michael. I'm a bit jealous of your Tab, now that
my v1 Nexus is aging. Yet also glad it's still amply powerful for Avare
and works great in flight on internal GPS alone in my improvised yoke mount.

Happy Flying!