Does the 740b run the latest iFly version?

[jbeeghly]

The EFB on my Android is version 12.1.6 and, importantly, has "real plan." The version on my 740b is 11.1.22c and does not seem to include Real Plan. I've taken the 740b through the update process. That brought in all the current maps, but did not seem to include a system update. I know the 740b is no longer being manufactured. Is the software not going to be updated?

Jim Beeghly

 

[Jaydon Beacham]

11.1.22c is the latest version available for the handheld units. Unfortunately, this does not include real plan and we will also no longer be updating the software on these units. This is mainly due to their hardware limitations. Though, we will still be supporting data updates and repairs.

 

[MDreger]

While I understand that the 7XX units don't have the power to run Real Plan, and the rest of the new features, is there any chance the 7XX software could be updated to allow us to use all the information contained in the ADS-B broadcasts?

 

[13brv3]

11.1.22c is the latest version available for the handheld units. Unfortunately, this does not include real plan and we will also no longer be updating the software on these units. This is mainly due to their hardware limitations. Though, we will still be supporting data updates and repairs.

I ran across this after posting another question about updates. Is this still true, that this is the last version of software for the 740b? That would be unwelcome news. If true, I guess I'll have to start researching tablets.

 

[Hook]

https://adventurepilot.community.fo...ible-new-adventure-pilot-hardware-device.179/

 

[13brv3]

https://adventurepilot.community.fo...ible-new-adventure-pilot-hardware-device.179/

Thanks. That could certainly make my research a lot easier

 

[Tom]

11.1.22c is the latest version available for the handheld units. Unfortunately, this does not include real plan and we will also no longer be updating the software on these units. This is mainly due to their hardware limitations. Though, we will still be supporting data updates and repairs.

Do you have a projected sunset date on the 740b possibly based on planned future updates to the EFB totally outstripping its capabilities?

 

[Cobra]

While the 740b is no longer sold and the core software is no longer being updated, Adventure Pilot has stated multiple times that intend to continue providing data updates for the devices for the foreseeable future. The infrastructure is already present to do this, so there is little to be saved by terminating that service, so as long as customers continue to subscribe to data updates and AP generates some revenue from that, there's no motivation to stop providing that service.