Tips for using the new ForeFlight 8

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ForeFlight received at lot of attention at Oshkosh this year when it previewed version 8 of its industry-leading app. That update, a major release, is now available in the App Store and it adds a number of new features and refinements. Let's explore what's changed and go over a few tips to take advantage of the latest tools.
FAR/AIM app

FAR/AIM app updated for 2017, adds drone rules

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This is the time of year when 2017 FAR/AIM books are released, incorporating all the changes in the last 12 months. That makes it a great time to consider an app - for less than the price of one new book, you can have an app that never expires.

New weather app provides interactive forecast maps

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A new weather app called Weekend Flyer provides an interactive map that allows you to view the aviation weather forecast for airports across the U.S. for up to 3 days out. This is a great resource when heading out for a weekend trip to get a feel for what the weather will be like on the flight back home.

Get current with new Flight Review app

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Sporty's recently re-released their popular Flight Review app with over 2 hours of all new HD video content, including new training on ADS-B, EFB/iPad use in the cockpit, angle of attack indicators, night flying and emergency procedures.

LogTen Pro X adds new sharing features

LogTen Pro X is one of the premier digital logbook apps available in the app store. The app recently received a big update, adding new smart logbook sharing features, remote endorsement capabilities and expanded backup options useful for sharing or archiving.

Garmin Pilot app adds Jepp charts and new wireless capabilities

The Garmin Pilot app took a big leap forward this week, adding Jeppesen terminal chart support and a set of new wireless features that work exclusively with the new Flight Stream 510 MultiMedia card.

ForeFlight introduces all new map engine in latest update

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ForeFlight recently released their major mid-summer update to the app, which adds a new faster map engine, a base-reflectivity radar overlay, logbook sharing feature, firmware updates for Stratus 1S/2S and much more.

Go aerial sight-seeing with Flyover Country

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How many times have you been on a flight, either in general aviation airplanes or on the airlines, and looked down at a unique landmark on the ground and wondered what it was? A new app called Flyover Country can help answer that exact question and help solve the mystery when flying across the U.S. on good weather days.

Big update to WingX Pro7 now available

Hilton and the developers at WingX Pro7 have been busy the past few months, releasing several updates that add additional functionality and improve the user-experience of the popular EFB app.

Fun iPad flying: bush pilot simulator

Looking for a fun aviation app to feed your aviation fix over the holiday weekend? We suggest checking out this realistic iPad flight simulator, which allows you to fly one of 21 exciting airplanes in a variety of wilderness environments.

Sporty’s flight training apps updated to support new ACS

The new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) were introduced today, replacing the familiar PTS. To stay in step with this change, Sporty's released an update this week to their popular Learn to Fly and Instrument Rating apps for iPad and iPhone. Here's what's new.

Honeywell releases instrument approach preview app

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A new app from Honeywell Aerospace provides a unique way to research and brief instrument approaches by allowing you to visualize procedures in a 3D environment right on your iPad.