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2009-07-30
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I like the idea of an AirMan (or FlyMan, PlaneMan)
But not only as something to be used in a cockpit, but also as something that normal passengers can give useful information.
like those things:
But not only as something to be used in a cockpit, but also as something that normal passengers can give useful information.
like those things:
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2009-07-30
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Originally Posted by ColdFusion
I had thought of that as well. Let's refine this idea a bit:
I like the idea of an AirMan (or FlyMan, PlaneMan)
But not only as something to be used in a cockpit, but also as something that normal passengers can give useful information.
like those things:
Maemo-powered touchscreen devices on the back of every seat. Has a SD slot that you could bring your own music/videos along for the flight. Don't like the airplane's selection of entertainment - well bring your own, and use it on a 12" media player on the back of your seat. Product placement! If done right (read, amazing hardware and software) - people would flock to get similar devices at home. There are issues - requirement for airplane messages to override the IFE, etc.... some thoughts to mull in your brain anyways.
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2009-07-30
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Originally Posted by EIPI
I'm not sure I'll be able to get a GPS lock (even on a Rover) in the middle of an A330's metal shell.
Why don't you just use it on your Rover enroute to Amsterdam for the Summit? Oh wait - the dang hardware would have to be released by then.... perhaps on the return flight then?
I'll just car mount it in my VW Scirocco and use it as a g-meter ;-)
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2009-07-30
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Originally Posted by EIPI
I was thinking of adding some aviation information (flight control zones, reporting points and such) to OpenStreetMap to help with flight planning. That could possibly be integrated, as could sending your GPS traces from flights to goFlying.
It could at least serve as a backup for the main gauges. The 'Airman' application could also store things like flight manuals, maps, and checklists as part of an EFB (electronic flight bag).
I'm going to start the process to revalidate my PPL soon, and building some related software would be good for remembering how things work
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2009-07-30
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#36
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Originally Posted by Jaffa
Well, I was at a window seat on a A330 last week returning from Frankfurt, and it seemed to work fine
I'm not sure I'll be able to get a GPS lock (even on a Rover) in the middle of an A330's metal shell.
I'll just car mount it in my VW Scirocco and use it as a g-meter ;-)
I like the Scirocco idea though. Speaking of g-meter - that is an absolute must for anything aviation related - your nz - or vertical acceleration.
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2009-07-30
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Originally Posted by Jaffa
With N810 you can:
I'm not sure I'll be able to get a GPS lock (even on a Rover) in the middle of an A330's metal shell.
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2009-07-30
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#38
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Originally Posted by Jaffa
The main consideration is whether the cabin crew will let you use it, but if you ask nicely it does work (sometimes even on a N810):
I'm not sure I'll be able to get a GPS lock (even on a Rover) in the middle of an A330's metal shell.
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2009-07-30
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Originally Posted by lma
Isn't GPS just a passive receiver? What could possibly go wrong?
The main consideration is whether the cabin crew will let you use it, but if you ask nicely it does work (sometimes even on a N810):
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2009-07-30
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Originally Posted by ColdFusion
Absolutely nothing, but explaining that to someone who doesn't understand what a GPS is or the issues involved and has been trained to think "RF bad" is an exercise left to the reader.
Isn't GPS just a passive receiver? What could possibly go wrong?
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