AggieMike88
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The original "I don't know it all" of aviation.
iOS 9 gave us pilots something that we haven't discussed much, but can have some big uses while aviating. The "Slide Over Multi-tasking" feature.
You access this by swiping from the right edge of your iPad to the left. At the very top of the pane that reveals itself is a small black line. Swipe that down to see the apps that take advantage of this feature, including Notes, Clock, contacts, Photos, and more.
This could be the perfect spot to use the Notes app to have your checklists. Create folders for the different aircraft and then separate notes for the different "phases" of flight you want a list for. Now no more fumbling for the list that's worked its way under the seat or the bottom of the storage pouch by your ankle.
Photos are a great spot to keep screenshots of weather briefing items that you want in flight, but can only access when you have a web connection. Just grab the image with the Home and Power button press and you now have that image saved in the Photos app. (This could also be a fast way to bring up a critical chart or plate)
We have groused that many of the EFBs don't have a simple means to time approaches or holds. So, as we discussed in a recent thread, we have a varied assortment of kitchen timers on our boards or panel. With Swipe Mult-Task, we now can quickly get to Clock and the stopwatch function.
If you think of additional uses, please add to the thread. If you find this idea useful, buy me a beverage at the next fly-in or send me an aviation t-shirt or hat from a place local to you.
You access this by swiping from the right edge of your iPad to the left. At the very top of the pane that reveals itself is a small black line. Swipe that down to see the apps that take advantage of this feature, including Notes, Clock, contacts, Photos, and more.
This could be the perfect spot to use the Notes app to have your checklists. Create folders for the different aircraft and then separate notes for the different "phases" of flight you want a list for. Now no more fumbling for the list that's worked its way under the seat or the bottom of the storage pouch by your ankle.
Photos are a great spot to keep screenshots of weather briefing items that you want in flight, but can only access when you have a web connection. Just grab the image with the Home and Power button press and you now have that image saved in the Photos app. (This could also be a fast way to bring up a critical chart or plate)
We have groused that many of the EFBs don't have a simple means to time approaches or holds. So, as we discussed in a recent thread, we have a varied assortment of kitchen timers on our boards or panel. With Swipe Mult-Task, we now can quickly get to Clock and the stopwatch function.
If you think of additional uses, please add to the thread. If you find this idea useful, buy me a beverage at the next fly-in or send me an aviation t-shirt or hat from a place local to you.