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Swipe for PLOG?

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By 4535jacks - 4/12/2017 9:51:54 PM

I was flying today and I am trying to use the digital PLOG rather than relying on a printed copy as I always seem to misplace and destroy the paper version in flight. Therefore from now on I will keep a paper copy clipped to my chart but will only use it if the iPad dies or overheats.

Anyway flying today I was using the PLOG quite a bit but found it difficult to keep having to press on the menu button and then select it and then press the close button on my iPad mini to return to main screen. I found that due to vibration in the cockpit, and my desire to look out as much as possible and avoiding being head down, I keep pressing the wrong buttons. So is there an easy way to access the PLOG?

If not I would recommend a quick access feature whereby swiping right across the screen from left to right will drag the PLOG into view from the left (just like how the compass rose is dragged up). It could be that to initiate this you have to put your finger on the blue navigation instruments on the left of the screen and then drag right. Once in the PLOG, swiping from right to left will move the PLOG back to the left and return you to the main Navigatiin screen. This would make regularly accessing the PLOG both easier and quicker.

Would anyone else like to see a feature like this added?
By 4535jacks - 4/13/2017 9:54:04 PM

Tim Dawson - 4/13/2017 4:22:55 PM
The scratchpad is already accessed by swiping during flight.

Perhaps a read of the manual would be beneficial, as if you're looking for shortcuts, that is where they are all described.‌‌

Tim, I will have a read of the manual (I have also had a 2.5 hour lesson from Rob Hart last year believe it or not!).   

T‌hanks again‌