Thu, Aug 20, 2009
Instrument Approach Procedures Now Available On The
Large-Screen Kindle DX
Reader Plates tells ANN that their combined approach plates
and Airport/Facility directories for the Kindle DX electronic book
reader are now available. The FAA/NACO terminal approach procedures
are organized for ease of use, and are formatted for exceptional
readability on the Kindle DX. Each procedure is viewable and
sunlight readable on a single page, without scrolling, using the
lightweight reader that runs for days on a single charge.
Reader Plates were created for the Sony PRS-505 reader more than
a year ago and have reportedly become quite popular with instrument
pilots. While many appreciate the convenience of the small &
compact 6-inch reader, the most popular request has been support
for a larger-screen. That request has been fulfilled with Reader
Plates on the new 9.7-inch Amazon Kindle DX.
Reader Plates for the Kindle DX feature nearly full-sized plates
that are easily chosen for display using the Kindle's 5-way
controller. Airports are listed in an index by identifier and in a
table of contents by state and city. Choosing an airport is as
simple as selecting and clicking. Plus, the table of contents for
each airport now includes a link to the Airport/Facility Directory
page along with the usual selections for approaches, arrivals,
departures, minimums and airport diagrams. So there's never a need
to dig through multiple books to find the facility information
needed--it's just a click away. Each page is sharply rendered at
the full screen resolution of the Kindle DX for maximum
readability.
And pages are tightly compressed to allow the Kindle DX to carry
both a current and upcoming cycle of Reader Plates for the entire
U.S. With two complete cycles installed on a Kindle DX, there is
still space available for more than 500 additional books.
John Lemberger, Reader Plates LLC President notes that,
“We have two key requirements for any new approach plate
product, the plates must be easy to read and the user must be able
to quickly and easily find the one they need. We are confident our
customers will agree we have met both goals with our new product
for the Kindle DX.”
Reader Plates are available for download via subscription for
$9.99 per month. Subscriptions include the most recent cycle of all
13,000-plus approach procedures and Airport/Facility Directories.
The Amazon Kindle DX is available directly from Amazon.com, and the
Sony PRS-505 electronic book readers are available from many
electronics retailers.
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