Jepp Charts - Subscription Only?

Went to my local pilot shop this week to pick up some new IFR charts,
and noticed a sign near the cash register that stated that Jepp charts
were now only available on a subscription basis through Jepp.

I've only ever used NOS charts, but had heard how good Jepp charts
were and was interested in checking them out. But by subscription
only? What's the reason for doing it this way all of a sudden?

"Peter Gibbons" <bravodelta73@> wrote in message news:81a75879.0311071428.48fc4ca3@c om...
> Went to my local pilot shop this week to pick up some new IFR charts,
> and noticed a sign near the cash register that stated that Jepp charts
> were now only available on a subscription basis through Jepp.

Gee...the Jepp web page still talks about the airway manual express packs being available.

"Peter Gibbons" <bravodelta73@> wrote in message
news:81a75879.0311071428.48fc4ca3@c om...
| Went to my local pilot shop this week to pick up some new IFR charts,
| and noticed a sign near the cash register that stated that Jepp charts
| were now only available on a subscription basis through Jepp.
|

We still carry Jepp charts.

If only NACO charts were available in vector graphics. Everything on the web
from AOPA to Aeroplanner.com produces charts of marginal quality, which can
create a safety problem.

Teacherjh wrote:

> >>
> I've only ever used NOS charts, but had heard how good Jepp charts
> were and was interested in checking them out.
> <<
>
> Back when I started out, the difference was night and day. However NOS has
> gotten better, and now there is not enough of a difference (IMHO) to justify
> the cost difference.
>
> Jose
>
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