No Aircraft
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Human-Machine Interface
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Chart Or Publication; Manuals; Human Factors
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.
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.