FlyQ

Greg Arehart · #1 11-26-2014, 08:09 AM

Would like to hear any comments on using FlyQ for a flight planner on the ipad or ipad mini. I've read through past posts, and one issue seems to have been (still is??) download speeds for the data. Also comments about lack of customer service.

So, I would appreciate any comments on useability of the program, as well as other logistical issues such as the data download speed and customer service. If you're going to tell me to just use Foreflight, then tell me why. This is for VFR, at least for me.

Oh, do they include Canadian charts (I suspect not)?

Thanks,
Greg

60av8tor · #2 11-26-2014, 02:50 PM

Hi Greg,

I've been using Fly Q since last year at this time. Prior to that I used Wing X for a few years (never Foreflight beyond the trial period while choosing between Wnig X and Foreflight). I will admit that I enjoyed Wing X. The reason I switched? I wanted the fuel prices, and it griped me that Wing X charged extra. Plus, just like the holiday season now, Seattle Avionics was running specials - think I got 2 years for the price of one. The fuel prices may not concern you, but I fly CC fairly often, and it is nice to be able to easily take prices into consideration. I got tired of looking up random fields along my route using Airnav for fuel prices.

Overall, they are basically the same. I think all the top programs have likes/dislikes in certain areas. If you're currently using a program, the shift in UI will tend to make one not like a new program in comparison - my opinion only. Now that I'm very familiar with Fly Q, I really enjoy it. One feature that was just added is the AF/D - not just the data, but the actual AF/D pages. Perhaps it is just nostalgia back to carrying my pubs bag around, but I still like looking at the actual AF/D.

Seattle Avionics just took over Fly Q from AOPA. I have no issue with downloads - actually pretty darn fast. What you may have heard about is download speed for Skyview data through Seattle Avionics Data Manager - that program is horrendous and literally takes all night sometimes.

I only use my iPad/FlyQ for preflight, but it does have a lot of nice enroute features as well.

N15JB · #3 11-26-2014, 04:43 PM

Aviation Consumer just reviewed FlyQ in the December issue that I received today. In short, they like it. You can download a 30 day free trial at the Apple store.

bruceh · #4 11-26-2014, 04:50 PM

I got a Black Friday deal notice from them. Lifetime subscription for $299.

Greg Arehart · #5 11-26-2014, 05:42 PM

Thanks all for the info. I also got the black friday deal, which is why I'm considering it in a short time frame.

Greg

DaveO · #6 11-26-2014, 07:34 PM

What about the free FlyQ from AOPA, is that a viable route to go?

Dave

Bugsy · #7 11-26-2014, 08:17 PM

For me Fly Q is the best iPad aviation app. I bought the Black Friday ifr for life package for 399$ today. I have used fly Q for a couple years now and love it.

Downside is the iPhone app fly q mobile. That app is the worst aviation app. They are working on the iPhone version and it will catch up. But that's my thoughts.

Greg Arehart · #8 11-26-2014, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davoakes@att.net

What about the free FlyQ from AOPA, is that a viable route to go?

Dave

No longer available as Seattle Avionics has separated from AOPA. I thought it was horrible when it first came out through AOPA, but after spending an hour with their intro webinar and hearing that some folks (on VAF as well as other sites) like it, I pulled the trigger on the VFR for life version today. We'll see how it works out.

Greg

rjbob · #9 11-26-2014, 10:20 PM

Although I have a subscription to GARMIN PILOT (and basically like it), I find that not having Canadian charts is really limiting for me.

Am going to bite it and buy some kind of an Ipad so I can get Foreflight which is the only one that has Canadian navigation.

I will use my Samsung Galaxy (Android Garmin Pilot) as a backup.

Will welcome any suggestions.

Bob

plehrke · #10 11-27-2014, 05:40 AM

I have been using FlyQ for VFR for over a year. Only used foreflight for trial period last year. I like FlyQ and was great that they send emails during the trial period with video links showing you all the features. Foreflight did not so, since I was very familiar with FlyQ, I bought 2 year subscription last year.

I like it because they seem to really think through the interface and data presentation. Very clear and easy to understand data. Also they let ME pick my ADSB receiver from 9 different ones. Not stuck with one choice.

I am looking forward to the new [they are claiming] seamless interface with phone app and web based flight planning.

Still have no doubts that picking FlyQ was right for me.