I have the TERPS for CA, and agree that is probably the least expensive way to obtain approach plates, etc. Hoewever, I might like the convenience of bringing a chart up on my screen while flyong...

Let me clarify one statement I made regarding the FAA publication. The diagrams for larger airports are not mini but full page including taxiway ident.

. . . and cover your view/instruments? OK for a multi monitor setup but I prefer the info off to the side. But to each his own.Now if you have the latest Garmins, some of the plate info is displayed on selection - runway, obstacles, elevation data.

I see Jeppesen has a demo available on their website. I think I will check it out myself. http://www.jeppesenpcpilot.com/index.phtmlTony