An Alternative to Pricey Electronic Flight Bags iFly GPS, works iOS and Android! InTheHangar Ep 138

[@richard8181]

Love your philosophy of not making major changes for existing users, we get used to doing things then all of a sudden they ( other apps) introduce something completely different more bells and whistles but then you find issues. For me reliability is number one.

[@stevemelton966]

iFly operates the way I thought a navigator should work. today, iFly is the only navigator I use.

[@scottmajor2620]

I've been flying with iFly for a few years now. It is hands down the most affordable and feature packed efb. Great to see the devs on the show. I'm a big fan of iFly especially because you get included features that would cost much more with Foreflight.

[@iFlyEFB]

Scott- it's so rewarding to hear this, and this is why we do what we do. Thank you for being a fan!

[@larrybell5144]

I am so glad that you showcased this company. I have used their product for several years. Their capabilities are constantly growing. Their product is very informative and smartly designed.

[@iFlyEFB]

Thanks, Larry!!

[@HoundDogMech]

Way back in the mid 80's I wrote a simple program that did flight planning. Had a database of VOR & Airports you could input winds aloft store aircraft parameters and it would do a flight plan to almost anywhere. It was all written for thes TRS-80 model 1 in TRS Basic. I put the code out back then on BULLETIN BOARDS and later on the Net. It was a little difficult to carry the TRS-80 Model 1 in the cockpit. Long time ago. Great to see Compaction for 4flt.

[@frazerpeterson2857]

Signed up after watching this. You guys are great!

[@cholubaz]

I have been using i-fly GPS since 2014 and love the innovation and enhancements along the way

[@iFlyEFB]

Awesome, Chris!

[@kwittnebel]

@@iFlyEFB I just looked at the iFly website, but there is no "iFly EFB" product for sale. There are a lot of data subscriptions, a portable device, etc. But no iFly EFB, or even a mention of anything like it. What is going on? Is this the product for sale on your website? Thank you.

[@mpamsinc]

I have 4 ifly devises, that shows how much I like ifly. Every time I call with a question or need to buy something, these guys are so friendly and helpful. I will always support them

[@iFlyEFB]

awesome, so great to hear!!

[@chrislutes2882]

Great to hear! I love the ability to not be locked into iOS and am extremely pleased with iFly so far. Great to see the partnership with Taking Off as well! Keep up the great work, my subscription will definitely be renewed this year!

[@flybabyw6550]

I have been using iFly since the introduction of the iFly700, which I still keep in the cockpit for backup, with my main being the iFly 740. I also use a Lenovo tablet running Android and iFly. I cannot say enough about how good the iFly product has been over the years. Support has also been very good. The use of the iFly GPS has been and still is very easy to use, or intuitive as they say. The unit also does all the things and more than some of the most expensive products on the market do. I currently have my unit linked WIFI to my Lynx GT-9000 in the cockpit and it works flawlessly with the 740 and the Android tablet. Just a great product.

[@stuartessex4535]

What a humble guy, and sounds like a great company and great product! I would definitely subscribe if it was available in the UK 😃🙂

[@timmartin6410]

As a "Rusty Pilot" working on getting get up once again, IFly GPS looks like the perfect companion app. The best part is not being restricted to expensive iOS platform, a sub $200 Android Tablet will work and won't have to reach quite as deep in the wallet. UPDATE: Special Issuance was granted in February...I'm back up with CFI getting current. I'm using iFly on an Alldocube 8.4" Android Tablet and my Stratux ADS-B.

[@WoutervanTiel]

I love it. As a new student to aviation it is nice to be able to get a reasonably priced EFB that works on Android. I barely read the manual and I was able to do plan a few flights. It's very intuitive. Well done! See you in OSH.

[@jhcanepa]

I've tried just about all of the EFBs and by far, iFly has the most features. Glad to hear about the Garmin flight plans here! They are all great products though.

[@wingleberry1]

welcome back, guys

[@boviac]

So glad I found this! I just watch a sporty's iPad update video. Beginning to thing I needed an iPad. YAY for you guys!

[@levilaviation]

We love iFly GPS! Fantastic episode as always 👋

[@Jeffrey-Flys]

Love that option on classic (I mean “affordable”) airplanes

[@Z062003]

Any update on when the EFB will be released?

[@williambutler2177]

Love iFlyGPS, especially love using it on my Android tablet. So nice not to be REQUIRED to buy a specific brand/OS device in order to get the functionality I need to fly safely. Hope to see you all at Osh this year.

[@brolinmckay]

See you there!

[@jessecastro7678]

I absolutely love my i-fly GPS.

[@1dgram]

Looking forward to seeing you all at AirVenture.

[@petertarantelli]

Great interview!

[@jeffohmart7053]

I wish this video came out yesterday. I just signed up for a year of ForeFlight after getting the keys for my plane at lunch.

[@iFlyEFB]

can you cancel?? ;)

[@jasonmurphy4230]

Love I Fly Gps. Seamless 👍

[@genxpilot69]

I will soon start a part 141 flight training course and NO fan of iOS/Apple, but for continuity purposes, I feel Im stuck with having to purchase an Apple phone or tablet. Still trying to figure it all out, but have always liked iFly over Foreflight.

[@SRiggle56]

iFly is a great product.

[@GrizzAxxemann]

Yep... need Canadian support over here.

[@justsnappy]

My DPE told me about iFly. He prefers it over FF.

[@crazylocha2515]

#1- Brolin hanging out and responding quickly in the comments 👍 Question- is the iFly software able to sync to any of the FlightSims for input and assist in training or conversion to iFly ecosystem?

[@brolinmckay]

Yes, XP11 and FS20 will be with the full release of EFB

[@scottmajor2620]

@@brolinmckay no P3D plans? I’d love to use my iFly in P3D because I’m not upgrading to ms2020 for years. Thx

[@brolinmckay]

@@scottmajor2620 In theory, it should work when FS20 comes out because P3d is to FSX/2020 as Arma is to DayZ

[@crazylocha2515]

@@brolinmckay Now that was an impressively geeky technical response from a Marketing VP as I've ever seen, lol

[@brolinmckay]

@@crazylocha2515 hahahah you're talking to a DCS nerd

[@avflyguy]

I started with the iFly 720 around 7-8 years ago. Use it in my J3 off 12v gell cell batt. It is very intuitive and even all the updates didn't take much time to adjust to them. Finally after 8 years, the 720 just got slow and took forever to boot up. I was seeing it age, so I parted ways with the 720 a few months ago. I'm now using an older model Android tablet and it is much quicker and seems to work fairly well. I still would like to upgrade again, but I think a better tablet is the way to go. @12:18, on the video, are you saying the 740B won't look the same as the multi platform iOS, Android, Windows application being run on tablet, phone, iPad with the new software release???? Can you possibly restate if that is the true? i realize the tables, etc are multi use devices, but for me, I'd wipe out as much as I could on a new tablet and make *that* my dedicated device. I've flown with others using Foreflight, and most of what I observe is the pilot is looking far to much tweaking this and that with little attention looking outside- there is almost to much overload of information. LOVE the iFLY program soooo much better. And we're sort of neighbors. The closest airport from where I'm at just happens to be less than 10 minutes away- even in a Cub :-]

[@brolinmckay]

Yes, EFB will be for mobile devices only. Thanks for the kind words!

[@avflyguy]

@@brolinmckay What would you recommend as a mid range tablet 7 or 8 inch? RAM and Storage size. Would be dedicated for iFly GPS software (incl new release :-])

[@brolinmckay]

@@avflyguy iPad mini 4 at least 32gb!

[@avflyguy]

@@brolinmckay The mini 4 would be bigger (and heavier) than I have room for in my Cub. Currently using an older LG tablet. What about Android in that smaller size recommendation?

[@brolinmckay]

@@avflyguy try the Samsung tab a

[@HighFlight2k2]

Is there a side by side feature comparison between iFly GPS and ForeFlight by chance? I am one that switched from Android phone and tablet to use ForeFlight. I'd love to have the option to switch back.

[@huckleberry8079]

Yes there sure is.

[@matthewmyers9745]

Use it, love it

[@TooLowGear]

Unfortunately doesn’t seem available on the international iOS App Store. Guess will continue using FF.

[@kene8895]

It's a good EFB but what about weight and balance?

[@MacNmey]

Question,...with the iFly 740 GPS unit, is there an option to receive real time updates such as new TFR's while in use, like I can with my smart phone? Or do you always have to have a Wifi connection to get those updates?

[@brolinmckay]

Yes via WiFi on an adsb receiver like the Levil AstroLink!

[@MacNmey]

@@brolinmckay Okay, are you saying I can get TFR updates, etc; on my iFly GPS via my Stratux ADSB receiver?

[@brolinmckay]

@@MacNmey Yes for new data but I have had some very, VERY mixed reviews about stratux and can't recommend it.

[@MacNmey]

@@brolinmckay Okay,...I have been using a Stratux for quite awhile without any issues, but I have yet to try and get updates one my iFly GPS such as TFR's while flying. I'll give it a try soon.

[@huckleberry8079]

Absolutely exasperated to death of my Ipad shutting off. So happy you have an Android version of Ifly gps. I now use my Ipad as a square frisbee as it flies well. Never again Apple/lemon pos.

[@brolinmckay]

That's where it all started!

[@aircraftmech123456]

Christy, Love your hair!

[@karlalger4970]

I have been using iFly for about 7 year thinking about switching only because you can’t upload KML and KMZ files. I do utility work in helicopter and being able to upload those files is a big advantage, at this point I have to use goggles map for this.

[@brolinmckay]

You can use KML files on android and windows!

[@karlalger4970]

How on android?

[@efox2001]

I'm confused about the answer given for the lack of support for Canada, do software companies have to pay for Canadian maps? I am able download charts for the U.S. without paying.

[@brolinmckay]

Yes NavCanada charges a lot for their data. Congress enacted a law the says basically no fed agency can make a profit ie they have to give data out, like with faa data or nws radar data.

[@efox2001]

@@brolinmckay that just sounds crazy to me. Government charging for data that is created using public funds. Wow...

[@brolinmckay]

@@efox2001 you’re telling me!

[@michelroyer3754]

I'd love to see the Canadian Map, Nav Canada is not government it's a corporation.

[@efox2001]

@@michelroyer3754 good to know, that makes a difference.

[@mishmish1968]

This is great.

[@TheCaioKyleBraga]

as an android user for many years I saw no reason to going back to apple products just because foreflight. I enjoy ifly gps for ease of use and no frills.

[@TerryD23]

I like iFly and would probably subscribe if my GDL 50 was supported. But unfortunately the door is closed until then.

[@jaimeastin]

I do not liked to be locked down to any company oe device. I personally like move around. Ifly supports everything and they are who i want to spend some money with them. I wish the multi device support was not additional

[@kellybloyer]

Has anyone gotten the code from the video to work? I entered exactly as shown and keep getting, "Oops, this appears to be an invalid Registration Code, can you double check that?"

[@brolinmckay]

Looking now - did you already previously register?

[@kellybloyer]

@@brolinmckayNo, I don't believe so. I also went to your website and tried the "Reset Password" just in case and I never got an email to do so, so I'm pretty sure I'm not in your system.

[@brolinmckay]

@@kellybloyer email me at (first name) at adventurepilot.com and I’ll make you an account this evening. I’m headed to a wedding right now, but will make this a priority when I’m in front of my laptop.

[@kellybloyer]

@@brolinmckayI will, but please, there is absolutely no rush. This can wait until tomorrow, or Monday for that matter. Thank you!

[@1dullgeek]

Geez Oh Pete! I'm a student pilot who just bought an iPad b/c I wanted "the other guy". I wish I'd known about this about 2 weeks ago. Because I'm a pretty die hard android user. And I only saw one of your android competitors and I didn't like it.

[@brolinmckay]

shoot me a message and I’ll get you taken care of

[@1dullgeek]

@@brolinmckay How do you want me to message you? Like this or some other way?

[@brolinmckay]

@@1dullgeek send me an email (First name) at adventurepilot.com

[@sakumisan]

@1dullgeek You made the right call. There is a reason ForeFlight is the gold standard. Android is a horrible platform to develop for, since it's hardware is non-standardized.

[@1dullgeek]

@@sakumisan iOS is a horrible platform for someone who doesn't want to be bullied by apple.

[@glombana]

Do you have charts and info for Mexico?

[@brolinmckay]

Working on it.

[@superskullmaster]

Nice

[@peteranderson037]

A question I have for the iFly guys, if I have the iFly GPS app will I be able to switch over to the new EFB app on my current subscription?

[@TakingOff]

Great question. Let me see if we can get an answer.

[@brolinmckay]

Absolutely! It'll be seamless.

[@TakingOff]

There you go Peter!

[@jyeom90]

@@brolinmckay AWESOME!

[@waukeshapilot6462]

Will this work on a Plane with Winglets??????

[@brolinmckay]

Of course! haha

[@crazylocha2515]

If your first name is Bryan also? 😜

[@savethedeveloper]

marketing dude not knowing where they will be at OSH, priceless

[@brolinmckay]

marketing dude getting osh and snf locations mixed up see you at hangar D!

[@TakingOff]

Also, I did a little editing there that may have left Brolin hanging a little. We filmed this before SnF but I knew it would release closer to Osh. So everyone kept talking sun and fun, and I cut that part out

[@darrylday30]

Canada data? I’m in.

[@brolinmckay]

We have limited data with Canada right now, but are looking to move forward soon.

[@darrylday30]

@@brolinmckay Is there any way for me to see the current Canadian coverage? It might be enough. I fly mostly in southern ontario.

[@brolinmckay]

@@darrylday30 in that case you’re golden. We have FAA data and that gets you into southern CA

[@darrylday30]

@@brolinmckay Is there a thirty day trial or something like that?

[@brolinmckay]

@@darrylday30 yes sir! Link in the description use code TAKINGOFF

[@unlisted773]

Very glad you guys showcased this product. I was considering buying an iPhone so that I could have a backup to my iPad, which uses the "other" product. Any reason to believe that I could not run iFly on my Android phone AND the other on my iPad from my Stratux?

[@iFlyEFB]

you could, but we think once you get used to using iFly, you won't want to use the other at all! :)

[@brolinmckay]

You certainly could, but from my experience stratux is extrememly finnicky unless you know what you're doing. If you already have it, great - but if you don't I would suggest something else like the Levil AstroLink.

[@MargaretLeber]

Garmin Pilot has an Android version also.

[@jyeom90]

True, but it hasn't been updated in a long time. I think the Apple version is on 10, while the Android version is still on 7. Also, you can only use Garmin ADS-B products with Garmin Pilot. iFly will allow you to use it with any ADS-B products that uses the GL90 protocol.

[@sakumisan]

Love it or hate it - ForeFlight is simply the best and the gold standard. Android tablets are horrible to develop for (I know, I'm a developer) and I'd never put my trust in one in the cockpit.

[@brolinmckay]

Nope you just have to know what you’re doing. iOS development is the programming equivalent of rookie league baseball. We’re in the majors. It isn’t something you can offshore development to India for.

[@sergeylipovetsky2216]

I had iPad overheat and shot down on me multiple times after which I began using Android tablets and they never do that. And I also am using iFly GPS and I am of the opinion that it is a simple and an intuitive program and doesn't have the unneeded complexity of ForeFlight.

[@iFlyEFB]

@@sergeylipovetsky2216 thanks for this! We appreciate you!

[@MacNmey]

The very reason I went with an iFly 740 GPS is because unlike a tablet, this thing was built from the ground up for aviation and only aviation. Simply handling it, you can sense that it is a rugged piece of hardware. It's the perfect size for a small aircraft, and is extremely intuitive. I am approaching 70 years of age and I am not tech savvy at all, yet I was able to navigate the iFly 740 without any stress at all. If there is a manual for it, I never saw it nor needed it. I simply began using it. Some of the younger ones out there who grew up in the tech world may look forward to complexity, but when you are bouncing around (literally) in the very real world of aviation and you want high quality, accuracy, plus simplicity and reliability, (the confidence it will be working properly when you really need it to be) you cannot beat the iFly 740 GPS. Great support as well.

[@rjbishop12]

Why do folks continue to shorten things up- it is to be cool? Goodness- it's Oshkosh, not "Osh". Have some respect!

[@TakingOff]

Hi RJ (oops, that's short for something, no disrespect meant). BTW, you can call me Dan, which is short for Daniel. And finally, if you're truly wanting to respect "Osh" you wouldn't do it by writing Oshkosh. It's EAA Airventure. But I for one am fine with abbreviations- it's not to be cool, but to be quick and efficient with communications. Mayeb it's my aviation radio training. However, I do know there are some who do feel like you do.

[@jeffroclamp-it3405]

Thank you , rj Daniel/Dan ,was driving nuts with the "Osh" over and over and over !!! Oh and Dan/Daniel can be quite annoying with the interruptions ,thank God for Christy she a lot smoother and balanced as a host ,and very easy on the eyes also !

[@frankrosenbloom]

@@jeffroclamp-it3405 Don't think it's appropriate to comment on physical attributes of presenters. We all have eyes and no need to state the obvious. Content is what's important.

[@pilotmike1296]

@@TakingOff Especially for us locals, if I say to my wife hey I'm going to Oshkosh its because I'm going to work, shopping, or go to my hangar. P.S. The locals here just call it EAA! I call it AirVenture, because I often say I'm going to EAA and I mean the museum. Lol