Hi all,

since a few days SD offers the German DFS plates on a subscription basis for additionally 88€.
Does anybody here tried this feature already?
Are the approach charts geo referenced?
Does SD on the iPad in flight mode shows them on the map?
Do they show the traffic pattern and can I "fly along the line"?

regards
Georg

They are not georeferenced, they do not appear on the map. They are simply documents available for download, and are the digital equivalent of purchasing the printed DFS VFR AIP.

Dear Tim.
thank you for your prompt answer. Are there any plans for such an update in the near future? This is the only feature other iPad Apps are stronger than SD.

regards
Georg

Although SkyDemon will support georeferenced plates in the future, I do not think the DFS VFR AIP plates are supplied with georeferencing information.

Dear Tim,

I'm using the DFS approach charts since years on several platforms (PC, PocketPC, iPad) and navigation software (flightplanner, Flymap, skymap, airnavpro) and they always came with georeferencing information. I'm very sure that this is standard. Maybe you can check with DFS

regards
Georg

I've asked the question.

Dear Tim,

any news on this issue?

brgds
Georg

I can confirm we do have georeferencing information with most of the DFS plates. As soon as SkyDemon itself supports georeferenced plates (overlaying them on the map, I mean) the DFS plates will work in that way. This will not be until later this year.

Tim,

That's great news. I'm eagerly waiting for this option.

Eric

I just bought the german approach plates, but i can't find the textual information.
I am looking for opening times and phone numbers if the field is ppr.
I can find info when i am planning with the pc but i don't find this information on the ipad.

Can you please inform me what i am doing wrong?

grt
Freerk