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Operations => Tools of the trade => Topic started by: JC004 on November 08, 2015, 02:26:06 PM

Title: Apps and Files for Unit Tablet
Post by: JC004 on November 08, 2015, 02:26:06 PM
This has been discussed before, but the answers change regularly because the software changes regularly.

I'm going to make my tablet (Android) into a squadron tablet for general CAP use - Cadet Programs, Emergency Services, Aerospace Education.

Trying to come up with a list of files to include (Safety regulations, CPP, 52-16, ES Task guides, etc.), and apps to install.

It can be used for flying missions (so aviation apps would be good), ground missions, geocaching, etc.

Ideas?
Title: Re: Apps and Files for Unit Tablet
Post by: kwe1009 on November 08, 2015, 11:23:17 PM
Add all of the pubs and forms if you have time.  They don't take up a lot of space so you might as well just add everything.  Also, for Cadet Programs, I would recommend downloading some good Youtube videos on how to drill.
Title: Re: Apps and Files for Unit Tablet
Post by: foo on November 09, 2015, 02:57:16 PM
Quote from: kwe1009 on November 08, 2015, 11:23:17 PM
Add all of the pubs and forms if you have time.  They don't take up a lot of space so you might as well just add everything.  Also, for Cadet Programs, I would recommend downloading some good Youtube videos on how to drill.

Incidentally, I noticed that regs and manuals are no longer available to download in a single handy zip file.

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Note: Indexes, regulations and manuals are available only on-line.
http://www.capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/indexes-regulations-and-manuals-1700/ (http://www.capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/indexes-regulations-and-manuals-1700/)

Bummer.
Title: Re: Apps and Files for Unit Tablet
Post by: SarDragon on November 09, 2015, 11:46:37 PM
Quote from: neummy on November 09, 2015, 02:57:16 PM
Quote from: kwe1009 on November 08, 2015, 11:23:17 PM
Add all of the pubs and forms if you have time.  They don't take up a lot of space so you might as well just add everything.  Also, for Cadet Programs, I would recommend downloading some good Youtube videos on how to drill.

Incidentally, I noticed that regs and manuals are no longer available to download in a single handy zip file.

Quote
Note: Indexes, regulations and manuals are available only on-line.
http://www.capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/indexes-regulations-and-manuals-1700/ (http://www.capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/indexes-regulations-and-manuals-1700/)

Bummer.

That's been an on-again, off-again thing. You might ping the KB for more info.
Title: Re: Apps and Files for Unit Tablet
Post by: JC004 on November 10, 2015, 02:30:34 AM
I was going to just do select publications.  The cadets can inspect the unit electronic files for currency when they regularly inspect the unit mission kit. 
Title: Re: Apps and Files for Unit Tablet
Post by: jhighman on November 13, 2015, 01:28:15 AM
If you have aircrew, consider  FltPlan GO. It is completely free and has many of the features of expensive subscription-based electronic flight bags. If you connect a GPS receiver, it will even put a moving map over a gridded sectional...

Another good option but not free is specific to CAP called CAPFlight Pro 2. I think it's $6. The older version (CAPFlight Pro) is free but has far fewer features. It works wonderfully with WMIRS and is great for Form104 work.
Title: Re: Apps and Files for Unit Tablet
Post by: Capt Thompson on November 13, 2015, 04:44:55 AM
Avare is an excellent app. Completely free, has CAP Grids, and last week when I had it in the air it even reported altitude within about 50 ft of what the plane said, and the gps was dead on.
Title: Re: Apps and Files for Unit Tablet
Post by: Holding Pattern on December 18, 2015, 08:46:13 PM
Quote from: neummy on November 09, 2015, 02:57:16 PM
Quote from: kwe1009 on November 08, 2015, 11:23:17 PM
Add all of the pubs and forms if you have time.  They don't take up a lot of space so you might as well just add everything.  Also, for Cadet Programs, I would recommend downloading some good Youtube videos on how to drill.

Incidentally, I noticed that regs and manuals are no longer available to download in a single handy zip file.

Quote
Note: Indexes, regulations and manuals are available only on-line.
http://www.capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/indexes-regulations-and-manuals-1700/ (http://www.capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/indexes-regulations-and-manuals-1700/)

Bummer.

Ask and ye shall receive!

CAP Indexes, Regulations, and Manuals, as of 12-18-2015 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5ulFIGH2bhoNjQ1QkgyX2t3NFk/view?usp=sharing)
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CAP Pamphlets as of 12-18-2015 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5ulFIGH2bhodk5BR0llYWhBeDQ/view?usp=sharing)
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