During a simulator session; a captain noted an ipad two page plan and profile approach plate had the...

Narrative:

During simulator training we used several denver approach plates on the ipad for landing. Some of the approach plate layouts had changed to a 2 page format in the ipad. While this may seem like a minor issue; it caused problems. The issue is that the approach minimums and effective date are on a different page from the plan and profile views. This is fine while briefing the approach; but not good when flying the approach. All previous commercial 1 charts have had all this information on the same page ensuring quick reference while in flight. Checking the minimums while on final; normally takes a glance; but with this two page system; becomes a challenge. One must swipe to the earlier page; then back to the profile page. If the 'swipe' is too vigorous; you see another chart entirely. This requires 'swiping' forward to the needed chart. This is a lousy time to have to deal with this type of detail. The profile; plan and minimums info needs to be on the same page! I was late making a minimums call because of the scenario described above.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: During a simulator session; a Captain noted an iPad two page PLAN and PROFILE approach plate had the EFF Date and approach MIN on a different page which required scrolling between pages during the brief or at a critical time on the approach.

Narrative: During simulator training we used several Denver approach plates on the iPad for landing. Some of the approach plate layouts had changed to a 2 page format in the iPad. While this may seem like a minor issue; it caused problems. The issue is that the approach minimums and effective date are on a different page from the plan and profile views. This is fine while briefing the approach; but not good when flying the approach. All previous Commercial 1 charts have had all this information on the same page ensuring quick reference while in flight. Checking the minimums while on final; normally takes a glance; but with this two page system; becomes a challenge. One must swipe to the earlier page; then back to the profile page. If the 'swipe' is too vigorous; you see another chart entirely. This requires 'swiping' forward to the needed chart. This is a lousy time to have to deal with this type of detail. The profile; plan and minimums info needs to be on the same page! I was late making a minimums call because of the scenario described above.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.

Attributes
ACN	1101592
Time
Date	201307
Local Time Of Day	0001-0600
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	No Aircraft
Component
Aircraft Component	Electronic Flt Bag (EFB)
Person 1
Function	Captain
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy

During a simulator session; a captain noted an ipad two page plan and profile approach plate had the eff date and approach min on a different page which required scrolling between pages during the brief or at a critical time on the approach.