Start using Jepp Charts??

[ComplexHiAv8r]

As it appears that most (if not all) 121/135 use Jepps chart, would it benifical to start using them instead of the others so that you are used to them at the interview/job?

[JaceTheAce]

Sure, if you want to spend the money.

I would just familiarize yourself with someone else's expired Jepp plates.

[ComplexHiAv8r]

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Sure, if you want to spend the money.

I would just familiarize yourself with someone else's expired Jepp plates.

OK, I have to buy plates anyway....not sure of the cost difference.

[JaceTheAce]

Originally Posted by ComplexHiAv8r

OK, I have to buy plates anyway....not sure of the cost difference.

A LOT of money.

http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotS...al-Service.asp

Great Lakes Chart Service
IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI.
(One Year Revision Service Included)
List Price: $373.00
You Pay: $354.35

Full USA Chart Service
All 48 Contiguous States.
(One Year Revision Service Included)
List Price: $1,078.00
You Pay: $1,024.10

[Champcar]

Just buy the subscription for the express packs. Mine was 149 for a year of the southwest.

[clumpinglitter]

Originally Posted by Champcar

Just buy the subscription for the express packs. Mine was 149 for a year of the southwest.

This is what I do -- use the express packs. It's way cheaper, but you get everything you need for your region, including the nice legend, updates, en route charts and NOTAMs. And each month, you get a new set of plates and toss out the old ones. Not to mention, the plates are actually readable and user friendly. I actually don't have my legend right now -- I lent it out to someone who's preparing for an interview, and I think he'll do fine with that. He's only used govt. charts up until now.

-C.

[casey]

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

A LOT of money.

you really have to look at what part of the country you are in and actually look at how much money you are spending on naco charts.

somewhere on this board a year or more ago i did a detailed comparison for texas. for texas naco coverage you need 3 approach books and 3 enroute low charts (iirc) if you want to do anykind of flying in central tx. 3 books and 3 charts bought every 56 days for a year worked out to be very close to what a 1 yr IFR express subscritpion with jepp will cost you.

I dont remember the difference but it certainly was not a 'LOT' of money.

when comparing, look at the jepp airway express coverage, its cheaper and you get a full set of charts every 56 days (and one revision inbetween sets).

[ComplexHiAv8r]

Originally Posted by casey

when comparing, look at the jepp airway express coverage, its cheaper and you get a full set of charts every 56 days (and one revision inbetween sets).

OK, not knowing alot about Jepp charts yet, what is the difference between the above mentioned subscription and the express coverage, besides cost?

[Champcar]

With the express packs every 56 days you get the entire pack mailed to replace the old one. The other way I think you just get updates all the time instead of a new pack.

Could be wrong though

Edit-Checked into it and with the standard revision you get revisions every 2 weeks.

[Champcar]

Also Jepp makes a Instrument Procedure Manual that is just like the FAA's but with Jepp Examples. And of course its pricey .

[casey]

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Full USA Chart Service
All 48 Contiguous States.
(One Year Revision Service Included)
List Price: $1,078.00
You Pay: $1,024.10

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1,078.00 for cont 48 state jepp airway manual standard service, 1 yr.
~1036.00 for cont. 48 state naco coverage, 1 year coverage (approaches and enroute low coverage) from myairplane

the naco service price was determined by ordering 15 enroute low charts @ $4.00, and the myairplane.com subscription to approach plates @ @88.00. a 56 day update cycle makes for 6.5 revisions in a calender year, so i multiplied by 7 so you would have continious coverage for a full year (and you cant buy half a revision).

[Champcar]

I've heard that the Jepps require more upfront money, but they both add up and Jepp is a better product.

You just proved that, thanks!