Just started using the iFly EFB on a Samsung Tablet. I find the airport flags that display on the 3D EFIS to be annoying and was wondering if there is a way to turn them off. I have searched but don't see a way. If there isn't, I would suggest this as a feature. The flags I'm referring to are circled in this screenshot
Turning off airport flags in 3D EFIS view
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I'd second your request for an easy way to switch them off and on--even though I generally find them useful, especially when I've been flying around low, doing water ops and need to get reoriented quickly. The flags for Custom Waypoints are turned off and on by the Custom Waypoints checkbox in Map Mode, but that also makes them disappear from the map view, which is a different situation and would need a separate switch.
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If you want to make a feature request, then it should be posted in the "Feature Requests" forum where it can be voted on. That's where Adventure Pilot is going to look when they're considering candidates for feature additions in future versions. They're not going to dig through posts elsewhere on the forum looking for embedded comments.
FWIW: Anyone can quickly sort the Feature Requests by "Popular" to see the posts with the most votes. Here's a direct link to that view:
I'm pretty sure that's how AP mostly views that forum.
FWIW: Anyone can quickly sort the Feature Requests by "Popular" to see the posts with the most votes. Here's a direct link to that view:
I'm pretty sure that's how AP mostly views that forum.
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Hey Guys! Thanks for giving this feature request! There currently isn't a way to remove these in iFly and I can totally see how this could be distracting or get in the way when you're not using it. I'll add this to our internal feature request list that way our development team can get their eyes on it. Otherwise, like Cobra said, it's always good to throw these on the Feature Request forum that way we can get opinions from other users, ideas on how to develop the feature further, and relating issues or things that need to be changed. Thanks!
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Some might not be aware that the EFIS has something like 15 different sizes in addition to full screen and half screen--so it's a lot more versatile than you might at first imagine. Mine is configured so that there are in effect three EFIS states: full screen, half screen, and one of the larger diminished sizes. I ordinarily keep it in that diminished state--just large enough that I can see where I want to go, but not taking up much of the screen. If I'm heading for a particular airport or custom waypoint, that flag serves as a heading bug that I don't have to set. A quick glance tells me whether I'm on course or not.
When I really want synthetic vision, I'll tap that diminished window and it instantly enlarges. Tap again if I want the full screen view or revert to diminished.
But I use iFly mainly for navigation--so those flags in EFIS are useful to me and never in the way of something else. I almost never use iFly for its artificial horizon. A trusty old Dynon D10A is much better as a primary flight instrument, where I look for airspeed, altitude, attitude, AOA, and so on.
When I really want synthetic vision, I'll tap that diminished window and it instantly enlarges. Tap again if I want the full screen view or revert to diminished.
But I use iFly mainly for navigation--so those flags in EFIS are useful to me and never in the way of something else. I almost never use iFly for its artificial horizon. A trusty old Dynon D10A is much better as a primary flight instrument, where I look for airspeed, altitude, attitude, AOA, and so on.
Don, after reading your post I played around with iFly EFB for a while trying to find the 15 different sizes of EFIS that you mentioned. In the Android app I only see full and 1/2 screen options. Can you enlighten me?
I also have a suggestion for implementation of a flag toggle that I will put in the feature request thread.
I also have a suggestion for implementation of a flag toggle that I will put in the feature request thread.
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I should have added that the selection of the 15 sizes is done in the Instrument Group tab. Unfortunately, I'm a bit confused myself about what needs to be onscreen and can't fool with it much right now--so for now, you'll have to figure out how to get started.
This might work: In Map Mode, UNcheck 3D EFIS, then Close. Tap "Inst Group" and then Customize. Then if EFIS is visible on the map screen, tap Add Instrument, then Customize. Tap the small-ish EFIS instrument window to select it, then Toggle Size. That should let you toggle through the 15 or so sizes. If you find one you like, tap SAVE. Then you should have the third state of EFIS that I mentioned above.
If you can't find the small-ish EFIS instrument onscreen, you'll have to add it: Inst Group > Customize > Add Instrument and find "3D View". That's the EFIS "instrument." I don't know why it has a different name--probably just history in the development of the thing.
Sorry, I'm unable right now to make that any clearer. I'll come back to it later on.
There's also an "EFIS Toggle" instrument--but again, I'm unable to fiddle with that, too, right now.