The Hadrian Wall walk using iphone Updated 3rd leg

Colin Chapman · Post by **Colin Chapman** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:37 pm

Part 1 - http://maps.google.com/?t=p&z=15&ll=54. ... 7771a3429b

part 2 - http://maps.google.com/?t=p&z=15&ll=54. ... c2cadd2849

part 3 - http://maps.google.com/?t=p&z=15&ll=55. ... 461630317a

Previous post:

well it was looking a little windy to fly today so we got the 1st leg of our Hadrian s wall walk out of the way and I used my iphone to track our progress just to show anyone how great this SW is for flying. After we finished I emailed the track which also attaches 2 files one for google earth the other in GPX format which can be used to log your flight to the XC League. Anyone with an iPhone should check out this awesome SW for free off the App Store. I loved it so much I bought the full version at a whopping £1.79 and believe me it beats my colour £300 garmin it has terrain maps for flying as well as road maps for biking/walking so check it out at www.motionx.com

colin x

Hello,

Colin uses MotionX-GPS on the iPhone 3G and is sharing with you the following track:

Name: Track 006
Date: 29 Apr 2009 12:23 pm
Distance: 7.09 miles
Elapsed Time: 2:31:44
Avg Speed: 2.8 mph
Max Speed: 10.3 mph
Avg Pace: 21' 24" per mile
Min Altitude: 180 ft
Max Altitude: 717 ft
Start Time: 2009-04-29T11:23:33Z
Start Location:
Latitude: 54.987570º N
Longitude: 1.533387º W
End Time: 2009-04-29T13:55:18Z
End Location:
Latitude: 54.984233º N
Longitude: 1.691250º W
Click on this to display the track in Google Maps. This link will be valid until May 29, 2009 9:04 AM PDT.

There are two files attached to this email:

"Track 006.kmz" is a Google KML track that can be displayed in Google Earth or Google Maps.

"Track 006.gpx" is an Open Standard track that can be displayed by select mapping software.

MotionX-GPS Commonly Asked Questions:

Q1: What is MotionX-GPS?
A1: MotionX-GPS, available for the iPhone 3G, is the essential application for hikers, bike riders, joggers, and geocaching enthusiasts. It puts an easy-to-use, state-of-the-art handheld GPS system on your iPhone 3G.
Q2: Can I use MotionX-GPS?
A2: Sure! MotionX-GPS Lite for the iPhone 3G is free and can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store here.
Q3: How can I display tracks in Google Earth?
A3: Follow the directions on the Google Earth web site to download and install the Google Earth program. Save the attached Track 006.kml file to your computer. Launch Google Earth, select File, Open, and open the saved Track 006.kml file.
Q4: What is a GPX Track?
A4: GPX stands for GPS Exchange Format and is used to transfer GPS data between many GPS devices and applications, including Google Earth. A track is a path recorded by MotionX-GPS showing movement over the surface of the Earth.
Q5: This e-mail was forwarded to me and I can't find the attachments!
A5: Some e-mail programs do not include the original attachments by default when forwarding an e-mail. In this case, the sender must reattach the original files for them to be included.[/url]

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:33 pm

I like how you're following the actual Wall Colin. Another day then it gets really nice walking. Here's some piccies to look out for

http://picasaweb.google.com/jw.wallis/RomanWall#

P.S keep your iphone in your pocket walking through West Denton or you'll be mugged it's as bad as Sunderland

DaveB · Post by **DaveB** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:05 pm

Excellent bit of s/w. Unfortunately doesn't appear to be avail for WindowsMobile GPS devices. Shame.