1.3 should be significantly faster on loading – like twice as fast!
The load times are now:
WiFi: 5 minutes
3G: 9 minutes
Edge: 32 minutes
Again – the problem is not really the amount of data, its the number of files/tiles that are in use – about 2000 per chart..
Release notes are here.
It was not on the chart DVD!! Updating my scripts to CHECK for missing files..
Update – the server now has the latest data. You still need 1.3 if you download the chart. If you just browse there is no need.
So sorry about the unfortunate phrasing on the Alert pop up.
You do NOT need to repurchase SkyCharts, simply wait for 1.2 to show up on AppStore.
AppStore was extra fast this time and it should be available whenever AppStore pushes out changes.
For the next chart cycle, I’ll work on being able to update charts without being tied to a new release in AppStore.
Thanks!
Just got the digital charts and started the process to convert them all (tiles are processed on three servers in parallel!)
Sadly it seems to take about 5 days before its reviewed/released.
Status is here.
So I have been for a while pondering why I have way more chart downloads than purchases (and purchases from countries where SkyCharts should not be for sale!).
Turns out there are websites with cracked versions of Apps available on AppStore!
Thank you to all who actually have purchased the App! I will soon be adding a way to only provide data to legally purchased versions – unfortunately that means you will have to register. Sorry! Stay tuned.
The release schedule for the next updates is here.
And how come the date shows the 1st submission date ??
Yikes, once downloaded all PDF’s take 3.5 GB!
So I guess I will not be hosting those, and any downloads will be directly from the FAA website – unfortunately that means its possible it works to download charts but not the AF/D (or the opposite).
Submitted to AppStore for approval last night.
Changes here.