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  1. I raised this as well with the AvPlan and even Ozrunways team with there development.... but it is not there fault, the issue is with the Android operating system (kitkat or whatever) where previous versions allowed data to be read from the SD card the latest OS will not with many types of apps. You can do some 'jailbreak' with the particular models of devices to allow it to read from the card but it voids all warranties and has its own separate unique issues.

     

    I had this problem when I bought a Galaxy phone and decided on the 16g version putting a 64gb card in.... ALL the large app I wanted to store on the card would not allow it only some very low volume apps would transfer and work.... a bit of a joke really and I was pretty angry after being told you can run apps from the card no problems patronizingly told "that is what it is there for".

     

     

  2. Someone threw that months Sport Pilot mag out in my house 068_angry.gif.cc43c1d4bb0cee77bfbafb87fd434239.gif Anyone post it up somewhere?

     

    It was an interesting article - I used a LifePo in my aircraft for over a year (582 Rotax). No issues. I regularly flew for over two hours and as I had plenty of experience using LiPo elsewhere and had a disconnection switch right beside the battery (which I disconnected after use to prevent parasitic drain); I regularly checked the battery temp - not once did I ever feel ANY temperature rise. If anything I was usually concerned it was too cold. Voltage never exceeded that the previous Lead Acid battery reached when in use.

     

    I read a fair bit about the Ducati charging system after I read Ed's article - as mentioned above, I understand it is the same as used on the bikes...

     

    I lack the experience of Ed of course. None the less: these batteries are volatile but I didn't think that the testing Ed did was a true replication of the charging system (particularly the regulator/rectifier) under normal operating ranges. Would be happy to be corrected on that but you will need to post the article to prove it 019_victory.gif.9945f53ce9c13eedd961005fe1daf6d2.gif

     

    I think Ed's tests were done on LifePo4.

     

     

  3. AvPlan is now (finally!) available on Android - see the announcement here about AvPlan Lite. All the details here: http://www.avsoft.com.au/avplan/avplan-lite-1-0-for-android-now-available/AvPlan Lite will be available on the iPad shortly as well.

     

    Thanks

     

    Bevan

    Hi Bevan,

     

    How big are the files with the maps ERSA etc?

     

    One thing for your consideration... I purchased a Galaxy S5 phone to replace my iPhone 5 and got the 16gb version. Once you have the operating system and other apps you lose a significant amount of that of course. I thought that would not be an issue as the S5 has a mini SD slot which I promptly filled with a 64gb card.

     

    HOWEVER many apps (espescially those with maps and large files) are not allowed to read from the Mini SD card (Android 4.1 wont allow it for some reason where as previous OS would). The files must be stored on the phones memory...So you are hamstrung on this device at least from storing large files (and reading them from) the SD card slot WITH SOME APPS.

     

    Can Avplan Lite read the map files from the Mini SD (and or run the app itself from there).

     

    Thanks!

     

     

  4. Empty weight is 307+ kg's, same as Savannah with a LOT less bulk, must be constructed using heavier materials and would be very strong. They are developing a wind effective fairing for the pilot but the passenger is sitting in 90kn wind. MTOW 600kg but no storage space

    Yep first thing I though was storage. Increase the front fairing at least and add some storage around the pilot. Wheel track seems quite thin.

     

     

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