Three iPad seminars this weekend at Sporty’s Fly-in
The annual Sporty’s Pilot Shop Fly-in is this Saturday, May 18, at the Clermont County Airport (I69). Three seminars will cover the iPad, from Sporty’s, Garmin and ForeFlight.
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iPad navigation app buyer’s guide
Pilots have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a preflight weather and navigation app for iPad. To get you started, here’s a side-by-side comparison of the major aviation apps.
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Delta’s Glass Bottom Jet App is worthy of a test flight
The Delta app for iPad offers a wealth of information for airline travelers, including the ability to track your flight’s progress while in the air and check out nearby landmarks as your fly past them.
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Customizing Garmin Pilot map overlays
With the release of version 5.0, Garmin Pilot has staked a serious claim to the title of most powerful moving map features. But to get the most out of Garmin Pilot, you need to know how to set up the various moving map options. Let’s review the key features.
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Flying with ForeFlight course now an app
Last month we told you about a new ForeFlight training video, offered by Sporty’s. This comprehensive training course includes over an hour of HD video, and is now offered as a native iOS app.
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Three iPad seminars this weekend at Sporty’s Fly-in
Learn all about the iPad at seminars from ForeFlight, Garmin and Sporty’s. The...
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iPad navigation app buyer’s guide
Pilots have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a preflight weather and navigation...
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Delta’s Glass Bottom Jet App is worthy of a test flight
Editor’s note: This post is a guest editorial by Eric Radtke, President of Sporty’s...
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Customizing Garmin Pilot map overlays
With the release of version 5.0, Garmin Pilot has staked a serious claim to the title...
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Flying with ForeFlight course now an app
Flying with ForeFlight, a new training video, is now available as a native iOS app. As...
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Customizing Garmin Pilot map overlays
With the release of version 5.0, Garmin Pilot has staked a serious claim to the title of most powerful moving map features. The combination of...
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iPad Pilots: it’s time to update your digital charts
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WingX Pro tip: selecting map overlays
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ForeFlight tips for the iPhone
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How to print charts from aviation apps
It’s common now (and completely legal) for GA pilots to fly with a paperless cockpit, relying on the iPad and iPhone for chart and document...
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How to use the Search Box in ForeFlight Mobile
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Understanding latitude and longitude in aviation apps
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How to use ForeFlight on your iPad with Microsoft Flight Sim X
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iPad navigation app buyer’s guide
Pilots have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a preflight weather and navigation app for iPad. While most of the apps offer necessities...
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Delta’s Glass Bottom Jet App is worthy of a test flight
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Flying with ForeFlight course now an app
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ForeFlight 5.1 brings traffic display
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An iPad glare-reducing screen protector that actually works
The new glare-reducing filter makes the iPad much easier to read in the cockpit (filter applied to the iPad on the left). One of the iPad’s...
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Portable ADS-B receiver buyer’s guide
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New Stratus adds attitude, traffic
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Sagetech Clarity ADS-B receiver now shipping
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An iPad glare-reducing screen protector that actually works
One of the major weaknesses of the iPad is it’s highly reflective screen. This new glare-reducing screen protector make the iPad much easier to view during the day, and also keeps the screen clean.
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How to print charts from aviation apps
While many pilots feel comfortable flying completely paperless with the iPad, some like to print a few IFR procedures to have as backup in the airplane. Here we’ll show you how to print these charts wirelessly from ForeFlight Mobile and WingX Pro.
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ForeFlight 5.1 brings traffic display
ADS-B traffic has been a hot topic lately, with a number of portable ADS-B receivers hitting the market that receive traffic. The latest version of ForeFlight Mobile enables this feature, for use with the Stratus 1 and 2 receivers. Version 5.1 also adds some other new enhancements, so let’s review what’s new.
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iPad Pilots: it’s time to update your digital charts
Get out your iPad and connect to WiFi – it’s time to update your digital charts. The new cycle starts May 2, and will be valid for 28 – 56 days depending on chart type.
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WingX Pro tip: selecting map overlays
The recent WingX Pro 6.9.2 update added a new feature that now allows you to select and overlay additional weather items on the moving map, expanding on the options of fuel prices and METAR circles.
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New iPad EFB approval program available
Unlike most GA pilots, commercial operators and those flying large turbine multiengine aircraft require FAA approval to use the iPad to replace paper charts. A new service from Sporty’s takes care of the approval process for a hassle-free transition.
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New Airborne Radar training app
A new Airborne Radar app is out to help fill the void in pilot training on how to use onboard aircraft radar systems. The app uses colorful graphics, interactive scenarios and review quizzes to teach you the ins and outs of airborne radar.
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Portable ADS-B receiver buyer’s guide
The past year has seen tremendous growth in the portable ADS-B receiver market. There are a lot of options out there, so we assembled this buyer’s guide to help you sort out the details.
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ForeFlight tips for the iPhone
One of the best things about ForeFlight Mobile is that a single subscription will work on multiple devices, including an iPad and an iPhone. But there are some differences in how the app works on the smaller screen, so let’s explore some tips for easier ForeFlight operation on the iPhone.
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Top iPad stories from Sun ‘n Fun 2013
The 2013 edition of the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in is now in the books, and as usual there were plenty of new product announcements. No part of the show was hotter than iPad apps and accessories, so let’s review some of the major stories at the show.
