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There are several tablet computers that come with the charts, plates, and software you need for flying. So how do you choose? We suggest that it fundamentally comes down to price, quality, and performance. The new SkyPad3 takes everything we've learned from the SkyPad1 and SkyPad2 to make the the no-compromise solution you've been waiting for. It's the only EFB that's perfect for both cockpit and general-purpose computing use.
Looking at an iPad? Curious how the SkyPad compares to it? Read the comparison.
- Fact: An EFB is only as good as the data in it. The SkyPad3 is the only aviation tablet PC that comes with FAA-certified ChartData™. This is essentially the same data that Seattle Avionics produces and delivers to the Aspen Evolution line of certified MFDs. The FAA certification process is an exhaustive test of our adherence to extremely strict quality assurance guidelines. Only SA and Jeppesen have ever achieved this. We also provide data for the Bendix/King AV8OR ACE and Handheld, many iPad applications, and even produce European ChartData.
- Fact: Aviation Consumer gave our Voyager Flight Software System (included in every SkyPad), the #1 Flight Planning award in 2010.
- Fact: Everything is less expensive with the SkyPad3: initial purchase, annual updates, even daily flying because of our wind-optimized and fuel-priced optimized flight planning.
| SkyPad3 | FlightPrep ChartBook-S | Garmin Aera 560 | |
| Initial Cost | $995 | $1295 | $2,199 |
| Annual Updates - VFR + IFR Charts and Plates, All 50 States | $299 | $515 | Greater than $1000 |
| High-performance dual-core CPU |
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| High-performance ATI video chip for responsive graphics |
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| Solid-state drive standard |
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| Removable keyboard for laptop or slate mode |
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| Long-life battery |
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| FAA approved for Part 91 (Class I and II EFB) |
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| Aviation Consumer #1 Rated Flight Planning Software |
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| Updates included in initial price | 3 months | None | 1 year |
| Alaskan Charts and Plates |
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| Caribbean Charts (incl. most of Mexico) |
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| Pacific Charts |
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| FAA Certified-Quality Geo-Referenced Approach Plates / Airport Diagrams | Certified Plates and Airport Diagrams | Non-certified Plates and Diagrams | Non-Certified Airport Diagrams only |
| Seamless geo-referenced IFR LO and HI Charts for all 50 states |
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| Seamless geo-referenced Sectionals for all 50 states |
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| Multi-touch Windows 7 Tablet PC including a keyboard so can run MS Office, etc. |
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| Flight-optimized version of Windows 7 including the SkyPad Controller |
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| Internet Access (email, weather, etc.) | WiFi / Ethernet | WiFi / Ethernet | |
| 3D Highway in the Sky |
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| Screen size | 10.1 inch | 10.1 inch | 4.3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1280 x 800 | 1024 x 600 | |
| Size | 10.5" x 7.5" x 0.5" | 10.3" x 6.6" x 0.72" | |
| Weight | 2.0 lbs | 2.6 lbs | |
| Weather | Free from the Internet (XM optional) | Free from the Internet (XM optional) | $55/month with XM subscription |
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| Automatic data updates | Yes, 100% automatic | No, manual, piecemeal downloads | No, manual download from the Web |
| Award-winning wind-optimized flight planning |
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| Automatic fuel-stop planning using actual fuel prices downloaded daily |
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What's Included?
- The Voyager SkyPad3 tablet computer with 2 GB of RAM. Click for technical details.
- Windows 7 Home Premium, customized by Seattle Avionics for in-flight use.
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
- 48 GB of solid-state storage standard (32 GB internal SSD + 16 GB SD card included)
- Wireless (Bluetooth) WAAS-enabled GPS receiver. More info...
- Professionally installed Voyager SmartPlan Premier, SmartPlates and GlassView. Everything you need for pre-flight and in-flight use. Watch a video of the software in action.
- A three month EFB-level ChartData subscription. More info...
- One year warranty.
Plus, since it's a powerful Windows 7 computer that includes a snap-on keyboard, your investment in a device isn't limited to just cockpit use. You can:
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Other questions? More pictures? See our extensive list of commonly asked questions.