Block route changes while flying (SkyDemon iPad)

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Block route changes while flying (SkyDemon iPad)

Block route changes while flying (SkyDemon iPad)

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BackPacker	BackPacker posted 6/21/2012 10:23:53 AM Topic Details Share Topic
Group: Forum Members Posts: 2, Visits: 7	When flying with SkyDemon for iPad (in GoFlying mode obviously) I find it's too easy to upset the screen, or even alter the route, by simply touching the screen. As I don't have a bracket but simply keep the iPad on my lap (properly protected), even just moving the iPad about on my knee may introduce a new waypoint or so something else. Also, passengers pointing to something on the screen, particularly in turbulence, are causing route updates. Would it be possible to add some sort of screen locking feature that prevents this? As a suggestion: Use an Apple-style slider "slide to edit". With the slider locked, the only thing that happens when somebody touches the screen is to bring up the airspace/waypoint/navaid/leg information window (disappearing in a few seconds if possible). And when someone slides or pinches over the screen, the map slides or zooms as appropriate, but will revert to the normal aircraft view (north up or track up as appropriate) after a few seconds. With the slider unlocked, the current behavior is used, allowing you to change the route, add waypoints and such.
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Tim Dawson	Tim Dawson posted 6/21/2012 2:24:18 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 8.1K, Visits: 9.4K	What you're suggesting is already the way SkyDemon works. When you are in Go Flying mode (and have actually taken off, i.e. you're above 30 knots and flight logging is started) the route is locked and cannot be changed by dragging on the screen. Also, any sliding of the map reverts to following the aircraft after 20 seconds or so.
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