Glide Ring in iFlyEFB

[Don Norris]

I installed the current iFlyEFB on the new TriplTek tablet and took it flying today and noticed the glide ring for the first time. I decided to try it out. I was 3000ft. AGL - flew till our airport was just under the edge of the ring and pulled power. I set up my usual glide speed and ended up needing to slip the last bit before landing to make the first 1/3rd. of the runway (2600 ft). I'm impressed! I think the glide ring is a very valuable addition to iFlyEFB - Thanks!

 

[Gatormyk]

I installed the current iFlyEFB on the new TriplTek tablet and took it flying today and noticed the glide ring for the first time. I decided to try it out. I was 3000ft. AGL - flew till our airport was just under the edge of the ring and pulled power. I set up my usual glide speed and ended up needing to slip the last bit before landing to make the first 1/3rd. of the runway (2600 ft). I'm impressed! I think the glide ring is a very valuable addition to iFlyEFB - Thanks!

Thanks for doing this! I was going to suggest that someone try that off airport with their bush plane, but I'm glad you found a way to do it at an airport. Is is possible to try it with the airport behind you and just inside the ring behind u? Oh... which color ring?

 

[Don Norris]

Does the ring have different colors? Mine was green. When you are low, as in you just left the runway, the ring is very small - you'd have to zoom really far in to see much - I might play with it next flight.

 

[Cobra]

Does the ring have different colors? Mine was green.

iFly can also show a red ring, which removes the conservatism from the glide calculations. The way I think of it, you're likely to be able to reach a point somewhere in-between the green and red lines.

I think by default, the red line only appears if you indicate to iFly that you have an emergency--i.e., tap "NRST" on the main screen, then tap .

However, you can change that behavior. From the main screen, tap Map Mode > Glide Range gear icon > Show Red Ring, then choose between Never / Always / Only during emergencies.

 

[Flexpar]

I just got the Tripltek myself. It is the Perfect tablet for aviation, and iFly runs great on it.

 

[mark.medic]

I just got the Tripltek myself. It is the Perfect tablet for aviation, and iFly runs great on it.

Flexpar - just exactly how thick is the Tripltek? I'm hoping to replace an old tablet, but have concerns about how it will fit up on the console.