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drnicolas
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Since a few weeks or months, I see geo-referenced Taxiway-Charts for aerodromes in Germany.
I remember, we discussed this some time ago.
I am not sure whether this is Feature of the DFS-subscription or if it Comes from SD itself.
Anyway: it's a great improvement, congratulations.
Idea: Switch to Taxiway-Chart from approach-chart and back dependant on the GPS-Speed. Taxi is normally slow, therefore Speed can be a good Trigger for choosing a different chart.
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drnicolas - 9/21/2017 11:09:20 AM
ckurz7000 - 9/20/2017 8:25:24 AM
Yeah, I dont like the idea of autmatically switching charts based on ground speed. I fly I gyrocopter and heli (sometimes). Too much automatism usually starts to get complicated more quickly than it becomes reliable and convenient.

-- Chris.‌‌


For another product this is exactly what all users see as the Major Advantage: Seamlessly integrated Approach Chart within the main map, showing more and more specific Details as you come closer with the taxyiway Chart as the last.


I appreciate the auto zoom feature showing more and more detail as one approaches teh destination airport. However, switching to a completely different chart is a different matter to me. Once you are landed it is safe and easy to select the taxiway chart manually since you are already sitting on the ground. I realize that there probably won't be a unanimous opinion on this one. Personally, I don't care for too much automation that doesn't offer a clear (to me) advantage.

-- Chris.‌‌

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