Hello Everyone,
I have recently released a mapping software for Android Phones and Tablets.
This Android App has the Civil Air Patrol Grid already setup on 4 different types of maps.
Having done several SAREX's and Actual Missions, I know that sometimes the hardest part
of planning, is trying to get up to date maps of the terrain around. This also is especially hard
for UDF teams, not just Ground Teams.
For Air Crews, this will give a good way to see what the ground teams are looking at, since we
tend to fly using Aerial Sectional Maps, which can be a challenge sometimes for Ground Teams.
I would recommend everyone that is involved in Emergency Services check it out.
Right now, I have put up the APP for "California Wing", but am planning (if the demand is there)
to release a version for each Wing. The more demand there is for a particular wing, the more priority
I will give releasing that Wings.
Here is the page on Google Play for everyone to look at. I have screen shots on there for anyone that
is curious, and isn't in California Wing, but might want one for theirs.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicescalifornia (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicescalifornia)
If you have any questions, feel free to write me back, I look forward to any an all questions.
Eusebio Preciado
1st Lieutenant
Squadron 137
California Wing
Looks pretty cool. Let me know when you get around to the Southeast. Here in MS, we need 4 Sectionals to cover all of our AO...
Quote from: Al Sayre on April 02, 2014, 09:28:43 PM
Looks pretty cool. Let me know when you get around to the Southeast. Here in MS, we need 4 Sectionals to cover all of our AO...
In California Wing we use 2 Sectionals (LAX and SFO), Los Angeles and San Francisco.
I have no problems starting the next one in your area. I will put you down for 1 vote to start in Mississippi. :)
Put me down for a vote in Arizona
Quote from: Tim Medeiros on April 02, 2014, 09:49:46 PM
Put me down for a vote in Arizona
Second for Arizona. Nice work!! Kudos and thanks!
Quote from: docfate on April 02, 2014, 09:46:47 PM
Quote from: Al Sayre on April 02, 2014, 09:28:43 PM
Looks pretty cool. Let me know when you get around to the Southeast. Here in MS, we need 4 Sectionals to cover all of our AO...
In California Wing we use 2 Sectionals (LAX and SFO), Los Angeles and San Francisco.
I have no problems starting the next one in your area. I will put you down for 1 vote to start in Mississippi. :)
Actually it requires five sectionals to cover all of California - LA, Phoenix, Las Vegas, SF, and Klamath Falls.
Quote from: SarDragon on April 02, 2014, 10:28:14 PM
Quote from: docfate on April 02, 2014, 09:46:47 PM
Quote from: Al Sayre on April 02, 2014, 09:28:43 PM
Looks pretty cool. Let me know when you get around to the Southeast. Here in MS, we need 4 Sectionals to cover all of our AO...
In California Wing we use 2 Sectionals (LAX and SFO), Los Angeles and San Francisco.
I have no problems starting the next one in your area. I will put you down for 1 vote to start in Mississippi. :)
Actually it requires five sectionals to cover all of California - LA, Phoenix, Las Vegas, SF, and Klamath Falls.
You are right that parts of Phoenix, Las Vegas and Klamath Falls overlap into California.
I am adding those over lapping sections soon, and they will be upgraded in the program soon.
However, for 90% of SARs and SAREX's, LAX and SFO are the one's used the most.
Would absolutely be interested in seeing this include New Mexico!
Oooh. I would like to put in a vote for PAWG.
Also, maybe TXWG and INWG would be a good idea, too, since they both have ES academies located in their state.
Hell, my house is on 3 sectionals (ATL, LUK and STL)
Ditto with Alabama Wing... covered by Atlanta, New Orleans and Memphis sectionals!
You could cover Mississippi and Alabama in one swoop by adding the Houston sectional...
Another vote for Arizona.
How about adding DEN, CYS, and ICT to the list.
People asked for it, so here it is.
Arizona's got their very own "Emergency Services" GPS Grid Map now.
I made some improvements over the California one (which will be implemented soon).
Here is the link for the Arizona Wing Play Store Page.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesarizona (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesarizona)
As, always if anyone has any questions, comments, or suggestions for improving this app, I am all ears.
Eusebio Preciado
1st Lieutenant
Squadron 137
California Wing
I would like to see one for Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
Quote from: docfate on April 02, 2014, 09:19:59 PM
Hello Everyone,
I have recently released a mapping software for Android Phones and Tablets.
This Android App has the Civil Air Patrol Grid already setup on 4 different types of maps.
Having done several SAREX's and Actual Missions, I know that sometimes the hardest part
of planning, is trying to get up to date maps of the terrain around. This also is especially hard
for UDF teams, not just Ground Teams.
For Air Crews, this will give a good way to see what the ground teams are looking at, since we
tend to fly using Aerial Sectional Maps, which can be a challenge sometimes for Ground Teams.
I would recommend everyone that is involved in Emergency Services check it out.
Right now, I have put up the APP for "California Wing", but am planning (if the demand is there)
to release a version for each Wing. The more demand there is for a particular wing, the more priority
I will give releasing that Wings.
Here is the page on Google Play for everyone to look at. I have screen shots on there for anyone that
is curious, and isn't in California Wing, but might want one for theirs.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicescalifornia (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicescalifornia)
If you have any questions, feel free to write me back, I look forward to any an all questions.
Eusebio Preciado
1st Lieutenant
Squadron 137
California Wing
Wyoming would be nice.
Charlotte Sectional Please :)
And if your in the mood
ATL, Washington, and Cini :)
People asked for it, so here it is.
Montana's got their very own "Emergency Services" GPS Grid Map now.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesmontana (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesmontana)
Don't forget then is also an Arizona Grid Map version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesarizona (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesarizona)
As well as a California version!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicescalifornia (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicescalifornia)
As, always if anyone has any questions, comments, or suggestions for improving this app, I am all ears.
Eusebio Preciado
1st Lieutenant
Squadron 137
California Wing
Great Apps. Hopefully we can get them all over the US, I know it must take days or weeks to make just one of these.
Yes, it does take a lot of time for me to get a new version for each Wing.
Especially since I do not do coding for a living. I have a small business that I run, so coding
can only be done when I have time, which isn't every day, and only in the evenings when my
other responsibilities allow.
With each version I am also working out bugs that may be creeping into the other version and
fixing the other version I have out already.
Right now I am working on the Minnesota Wing.
Eusebio Preciado
1st Lieutenant
Squadron 137
California Wing
Quote from: Devil Doc on April 30, 2014, 11:45:34 AM
Great Apps. Hopefully we can get them all over the US, I know it must take days or weeks to make just one of these.
Wouldn't it just be simpler to publish one application that uses whatever data is thrown at it? I don't see other map products having different builds for each area covered.
Looks like we need a Coder. Any takers?
Add in an indexing system for data sets, and improvements needed to support each go in the same code base, make one build. There will be instances where data is needed that crosses the chart boundaries.
would love one for pennsylvania. That would be NYC and Washington sections. Cincinnati too I think.
The program would get way too huge to have all of the US data on it.
It would make the app slow and useless, and of course would take up way too
much space on a phone or tablet's limited resources.
Also, why would anyone want all of that cumbersome data that they will never use.
Quote from: a2capt on May 01, 2014, 04:29:30 PM
Add in an indexing system for data sets, and improvements needed to support each go in the same code base, make one build. There will be instances where data is needed that crosses the chart boundaries.
People asked for it, so here it is.
Minnesota's got their very own "Emergency Service" GPS Grid Map now.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesminnesota (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesminnesota)
Don't forget there is also a Montana Grid Maps version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesmontana (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesmontana)
Also there is an Arizona Grid Map version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesarizona (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicesarizona)
And last, but not least, California Grid Map version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicescalifornia (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicescalifornia)
As, always if anyone has any questions, comments, or suggestions for improving this app, I am all ears.
Eusebio Preciado
1st Lieutenant
Squadron 137
California Wing
Like the app. Couple of future feature requests. Reduce the size of the shield (present position) so it doesn't cover up local important map detail. Include sectional charts as optional map types. Record and playback tracks.
Again, great app. Keep working at it!
A vote for Georgia..
Thirded! Is that a word???
Put a vote in for Nebraska.
Any movement for AR, MO, OK? I know we could use it.
Quote from: Jaison009 on April 21, 2014, 04:26:40 AM
I would like to see one for Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
Quote from: docfate on April 02, 2014, 09:19:59 PM
Hello Everyone,
I have recently released a mapping software for Android Phones and Tablets.
This Android App has the Civil Air Patrol Grid already setup on 4 different types of maps.
Having done several SAREX's and Actual Missions, I know that sometimes the hardest part
of planning, is trying to get up to date maps of the terrain around. This also is especially hard
for UDF teams, not just Ground Teams.
For Air Crews, this will give a good way to see what the ground teams are looking at, since we
tend to fly using Aerial Sectional Maps, which can be a challenge sometimes for Ground Teams.
I would recommend everyone that is involved in Emergency Services check it out.
Right now, I have put up the APP for "California Wing", but am planning (if the demand is there)
to release a version for each Wing. The more demand there is for a particular wing, the more priority
I will give releasing that Wings.
Here is the page on Google Play for everyone to look at. I have screen shots on there for anyone that
is curious, and isn't in California Wing, but might want one for theirs.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicescalifornia (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emergencyservicescalifornia)
If you have any questions, feel free to write me back, I look forward to any an all questions.
Eusebio Preciado
1st Lieutenant
Squadron 137
California Wing
where are you getting the map data from?
You could do CT, MA and RI or even all of New England ( + VT, NH, ME) as 1 app ;D
IF you ever do the New York or the Washington sectionals, they'd very much be appreciated.
Would love one for AL/GA/TN as we do joint Exercise on a regular basis. Thanks.
2d Lt Robert Thomas, CAP
Communications/Safety/Asst. ES Officer
Columbus Composite Squadron, SER-GA-098
Group VI - Georgia Wing
robert.e.thomas.ga-098@gawg.cap.gov
You can also check out Scott Lanis' website: www.cap-es.net (http://www.cap-es.net).
He's got a lot of good resources on there as well.
I just put a new app on my Android phone that has CAP grids in it - Avare. You can d/l individual sectionals, and turn the grids on/off. NOT usable for navigation, per the install notes.
+1 for Avare, just started using it a few weeks ago and it's great! I know it says you can't use it for nav, but it seems pretty accurate so far. Thinking of getting an external bluetooth GPS receiver which would make it much more accurate.
I just downloaded it out of curiosity and it is super easy to use. Found the CAP overly with no trouble. I particularly like the ability to write directly on it and screen shot it. Great use of the modern digital age.
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