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Enroute-Time instead of distance in "What´s here" or "TRACK WAYPOINT"


Enroute-Time instead of distance in "What´s here" or "TRACK WAYPOINT"
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Hi forum,

I use SD on iPad3, Samsung S5
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I checked the manual and did not find what I´m looking for.

As Italian ATC likes estimate times to waypoint x (e.g. any VFR-reporting-point)‌‌
My idea to deliver ATC the time is - independent how many waypoints are enroute between my present position and the requested waypoint - to tap the (from ATC) desired waypoint and get the information from the top of the "What´s here" screen (e.g. instead of distance). Would it be possible to show (configure- or tapable) the time instead of distance there?

I know the "Measure from here" tool but "in flight", on a bumpy day, I think it is too complicated to operate with that ruler, which is perfect for planning purposes. In my opinion the "What´s here" or "Track waypoint" feature would be the best to deliver estimate times between the actual position and any desired point on the chart during flight.

Curious about your thoughts about that or how you solve that.‌‌

Best wishes,
Renzo‌‌

Edited 4/13/2018 12:41:47 PM by Renzo
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Tim Dawson - 4/16/2018 4:32:09 PM
If ATC are asking for your ETA at a waypoint further in your route, the PLOG gives this with one touch to access it.

F‌or ETA at any other waypoint, yes, we could potentially do better here. The only trouble is if you're expecting SkyDemon to take your route into account, e.g. should we look around corners as we do in the PLOG? Or should we assume the ETA you're asking for is if you flew directly to that point? We'd have to take the wind into account at your current altitude of course.‌


Hi Tim,

that´s completely right but the thing I (or better ATC asks for) is an ETE to any particular waypoint independent to your planned route in SD.

In the picture you see the red X (our position while havin contact to ATC) and the green X (the waypoint ATC asked for) and you see our planned route (circumnavigating Ronchi CTR, with several waypoints) and our actually flown track through the CTR which was coordinated by ATC.
In my "wonderworld of wishes", when I will be asked at the "red X pos" by ATC "...how long do you need to proceed to Ronchi (airport)?" I would like to tap onto RON-airport to get the "what´s here"-screen and see the ETE instead or maybe together with the distance to that waypoint.

Italian ATC (maybe others too?) loves it to ask for that often on VFR-Flights.

Tnx for your time, Tim!
Renzo

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Renzo - 4/25/2018 10:02:36 AM
Tim Dawson - 4/16/2018 4:32:09 PM
If ATC are asking for your ETA at a waypoint further in your route, the PLOG gives this with one touch to access it.

F‌or ETA at any other waypoint, yes, we could potentially do better here. The only trouble is if you're expecting SkyDemon to take your route into account, e.g. should we look around corners as we do in the PLOG? Or should we assume the ETA you're asking for is if you flew directly to that point? We'd have to take the wind into account at your current altitude of course.‌


Hi Tim,

that´s completely right but the thing I (or better ATC asks for) is an ETE to any particular waypoint independent to your planned route in SD.

In the picture you see the red X (our position while havin contact to ATC) and the green X (the waypoint ATC asked for) and you see our planned route (circumnavigating Ronchi CTR, with several waypoints) and our actually flown track through the CTR which was coordinated by ATC.
In my "wonderworld of wishes", when I will be asked at the "red X pos" by ATC "...how long do you need to proceed to Ronchi (airport)?" I would like to tap onto RON-airport to get the "what´s here"-screen and see the ETE instead or maybe together with the distance to that waypoint.

Italian ATC (maybe others too?) loves it to ask for that often on VFR-Flights.

Tnx for your time, Tim!
Renzo

Hi Renzo
I‌ apologise if I'm stating the obvious, but couldn't you use the ruler function? Assuming that you've already invoked What's Here and tapped on RON, on Android, all you have to do is tap on Measure from here then tap on the aircraft symbol and you will be provided with ETE, Distance and ‌Bearing To/From. It's even easier on iPad – just touch both points simultaneously!


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Sky Painter - 4/25/2018 10:22:18 AM
Renzo - 4/25/2018 10:02:36 AM
Tim Dawson - 4/16/2018 4:32:09 PM
If ATC are asking for your ETA at a waypoint further in your route, the PLOG gives this with one touch to access it.

F‌or ETA at any other waypoint, yes, we could potentially do better here. The only trouble is if you're expecting SkyDemon to take your route into account, e.g. should we look around corners as we do in the PLOG? Or should we assume the ETA you're asking for is if you flew directly to that point? We'd have to take the wind into account at your current altitude of course.‌


Hi Tim,

that´s completely right but the thing I (or better ATC asks for) is an ETE to any particular waypoint independent to your planned route in SD.

In the picture you see the red X (our position while havin contact to ATC) and the green X (the waypoint ATC asked for) and you see our planned route (circumnavigating Ronchi CTR, with several waypoints) and our actually flown track through the CTR which was coordinated by ATC.
In my "wonderworld of wishes", when I will be asked at the "red X pos" by ATC "...how long do you need to proceed to Ronchi (airport)?" I would like to tap onto RON-airport to get the "what´s here"-screen and see the ETE instead or maybe together with the distance to that waypoint.

Italian ATC (maybe others too?) loves it to ask for that often on VFR-Flights.

Tnx for your time, Tim!
Renzo

Hi Renzo
I‌ apologise if I'm stating the obvious, but couldn't you use the ruler function? Assuming that you've already invoked What's Here and tapped on RON, on Android, all you have to do is tap on Measure from here then tap on the aircraft symbol and you will be provided with ETE, Distance and ‌Bearing To/From. It's even easier on iPad – just touch both points simultaneously!


Hi Mike,
also completely right that this solution works - but this way in my opinion is much more complicated and takes more time and the ruler shows much more info which makes it not easier to find the particular. ‌I think it is good to have the "What´s here" screen populated with either the distance or/and the ETE because there are very many moments you need this info quite quick.

‌Renzo

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Renzo - 4/13/2018 12:41:47 PM
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Sky Painter - 4/16/2018 10:02:18 AM
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Sky Painter - 4/16/2018 4:04:10 PM
Renzo - 4/16/2018 4:21:01 PM
Tim Dawson - 4/16/2018 4:32:09 PM
Renzo - 4/25/2018 10:02:36 AM
Sky Painter - 4/25/2018 10:22:18 AM
Renzo - 4/25/2018 10:50:37 AM
ckurz7000 - 4/24/2018 10:20:37 AM
Renzo - 4/25/2018 10:09:39 AM
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