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Apic
FAQ |
Below are
many of the common questions we have had from our customers. We hope
this answers your questions. For further questions or comments please
email us at Sales@Approach-Systems.com.
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How
often is the APIC software and data updated? |
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How
do I create a Flight Plan in APIC? |
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Does
APIC have weather included? |
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What
is Gas n Grub? |
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What
other features will be added to APIC in the future? |
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Can
I run APIC on my PALM device? |
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How
much memory do I need to load APIC? |
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What
kind of GPS do I need? |
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Can
I use my Garmin GPS as input into my PDA and do you reccomend this? |
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How
much does APIC cost? |
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How
much are the 28 day updates and how do I get them? |
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How
many flight plans can I create and save with APIC? |
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Where
can I purchase APIC? |
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What
does "APIC" mean? |
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Does
APIC support approach plates? |
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How
do I setup my CF card or Bluetooth GPS? |
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What is your return policy? |
| How often is the APIC software and
data updated? |
| APIC software is updated on a 28 day cycle.
By simply purchasing the updates at a minimal yearly price you will
be able to login on our website with your email and password and begin
downloading the updates immediately. The updates include any software
changes, new features, bug fixes, airport and map updates. |
| How do I create a Flight Plan in Apic? |
Tapping the APIC->Flight Plan menu item will display a dialog where you can enter a flight plan, open a saved flight plan and activate the flight plan.
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To enter a flight plan:
- Tap the "Flight Plan->Add->Airport, Navaid, Waypoint or User Waypoint"
- Enter the 3 or 4 letter identifier of an airport, navaid, or waypoint or the name of a user waypoint.
- Add as many airports, navaids, waypoints or user waypoints as desired.
- Tap the "Flight Plan->Save Flight Plan" button to save the flight plan just entered. It will be saved in a file named 2.flt
- Tap the "Activate" button to initiate the flight plan.
For further information on flight planning please refer to the Manual.
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| Does APIC have weather included? |
| Yes weather is fully integrated into the APIC software.
It is compatible with the WxWorx XM receiver. |
| What is Gas'n'Grub? |
| Gas'n'Grub is an addition to the Approach
Website that has been included in the Apic software. When flying,
its important to know which airports in your flight path have self
service fuel and the hours of FBO’s. Also, if you are hungry
you dont want to land get a rental car and drive around town for an
hour looking for somewhere to eat. Therefore, Gas'n'Grub is a feature
that Approach developed to help you select the most convenient stops
along your route. You can easily find the nearest airports with self
service fuel and those fields with a restaurant on field |
| What other features will be added to
APIC in the future? |
| We are constantly improving and updating APIC.
Soon to be released are our "Flyable Approach Plates":
The FAA approach plates will be viewable along side the normal APIC instrumentation.
You will also be able to see your current location (as determined by the GPS) projected onto the
approach plate, making it much more convenient than having a book full of approach plates to have
to flip through. |
| Can I run APIC on my PALM device? |
| Currently APIC is only designed to run on
Windows PocketPC 2002/2003 formated devices. APIC will also work on
any Windows 2000/Xp. |
| How much memory do I need to load APIC? |
| A typical install of APIC requires 18.6Mb,
however if the terrain is loaded onto an SD card (which we recommend
doing to improve speed and functionality on your PDA.) the install
into your main memory would only be 12.2Mb. A minimal install option
is also available which only requires 9Mb. (All of these files sizes
are dependant on the country and/or region installed. The file sizes
given here are according to the North America APIC/PDA install.) |
| What kind of GPS do I need? |
| Any GPS unit that is compatible with your
computer or PDA will work with APIC. |
| Can I use my Garmin GPS as input into
my PDA and do you recommend this? |
| A Garmin GPS can be integrated to work with
APIC through a cable. Approach does not recommend doing this because
the low price of GPS units for PDA’s and the added reliability
and redundancy of using a second GPS makes sense. |
| How much does APIC cost? |
Please refer to our pricelist for prices
of APIC products and accessories. The pricelist can be found
here.
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| How much are the 28 day updates and
how do I get them? |
The pricelist can be found here.
The updates are downloadable. When you purchase the update package you will supply your email address, and we will send a confirmation email to that account with a password and a link to our website where you can download those updates every 28 days.
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| How many flight plans can I create
and save with APIC? |
| APIC doesn't have a limit on the number
of flight plans you can create, the only limitation is on your unit's
memory.
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| What makes APIC different from the
other moving map programs? |
| I dunno yet. |
| Where can I purchase APIC? |
| Information on APIC is available on our website.
If you have questions or would like to make a purchase, you can email
us or call one of our sales representatives. Our representatives are
avid pilots and users of APIC and can all your questions as well!
Also check our website for a list of trade that we will be attending.
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| What does "APIC" mean? |
| APIC is an acronym for Approach Pilot Integrated
Cockpit. |
| Does APIC support approach plates? |
| Yes! Approach Plate integration is part of
APIC. Refer to the APIC manual for further information on how to download
and install the Approach Plates. |
| How do I setup my CF card or Bluetooth
GPS? |
| Click on APIC, Settings, connections and
select the proper com and baud rate for the GPS that you are using.
Reset then Click ok. That’s it! |
| What is your return policy? |
| Because we ship you the software and a license
key we do not allow returns on software. If you would like to demo
our software please download a copy from our website and use the 30
day trial period before purchasing. Click here
to read more about our return policy. |