How has Seattle Avionics customized Windows? Can it run other Windows applications?
Each SkyPad2 has been carefully tuned by Seattle Avionics engineers to, as they put it, “remove the garbage” from Windows 7. That means no pre-installed trial versions of anything, faster start up time, fewer annoying Windows messages, cleaner Windows Desktop, larger icons and an overall streamlined experience specifically designed for cockpit use. We also created a SkyPad Controller application (see below) that makes it especially easy to change screen brightness, rotate the screen or shut-down the SkyPad2. Finally, each SkyPad2 comes with Voyager and all current data, customized and pre-installed for you. That is, when you get it, it’s ready to go with your pilot profile, your plane profile and all the default settings you like. Of course, none of the streamlining we’ve done affect its’ ability to run other Windows applications. While the device isn’t made for high-intensity computing applications such as CAD or video production, it can certainly run Microsoft Office and all other ge
