DFS's plates

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DFS's plates

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GeKaiser	GeKaiser posted 8/2/2012 5:20:28 AM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 45, Visits: 312	Dear Tim, I'm using the DFS approach charts since years on several platforms (PC, PocketPC, iPad) and navigation software (flightplanner, Flymap, skymap, airnavpro) and they always came with georeferencing information. I'm very sure that this is standard. Maybe you can check with DFS regards Georg
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Tim Dawson	Tim Dawson posted 7/31/2012 11:31:41 AM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 8.1K, Visits: 9.4K	Although SkyDemon will support georeferenced plates in the future, I do not think the DFS VFR AIP plates are supplied with georeferencing information.
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GeKaiser	GeKaiser posted 7/30/2012 7:55:53 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 45, Visits: 312	Dear Tim. thank you for your prompt answer. Are there any plans for such an update in the near future? This is the only feature other iPad Apps are stronger than SD. regards Georg
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Tim Dawson	Tim Dawson posted 7/30/2012 11:32:12 AM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 8.1K, Visits: 9.4K	They are not georeferenced, they do not appear on the map. They are simply documents available for download, and are the digital equivalent of purchasing the printed DFS VFR AIP.
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GeKaiser	GeKaiser posted 7/28/2012 6:14:14 AM HOT Topic Details Share Topic
Group: Forum Members Posts: 45, Visits: 312	Hi all, since a few days SD offers the German DFS plates on a subscription basis for additionally 88€. Does anybody here tried this feature already? Are the approach charts geo referenced? Does SD on the iPad in flight mode shows them on the map? Do they show the traffic pattern and can I "fly along the line"? regards Georg
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