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Video: Sentry ADS-B Receivers for ForeFlight – comparing all three models
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Sentry is a family of compact, affordable ADS-B receivers specifically made for ForeFlight. In addition to popular features like subscription-free weather and traffic, some Sentry models also include a carbon monoxide detector to warn of dangerous conditions in the cockpit and an automatic flight data recorder.
Weather widgets for your iPad
Here's a look at 3 aviation apps that offer home screen METAR, TAF and Radar weather widgets for your iPhone and iPad.
iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 17.4.1
Apple released iOS and iPadOS 17.4.1 for iPhone and iPad, which includes important security updates and bug fixes.
iPad kneeboard buyer’s guide—2024 edition
Every pilot should secure their iPad in the cockpit, for both convenience and safety. The most popular ways to do this involve either a mount or a kneeboard. In this article, we'll review some of the most popular iPad kneeboard options, so you can make an informed decision if you're not a mount person. There are more options than ever, and most of them are quite good.
Five tips for flying with the iPad at night
The days of holding a mini-Maglite in your mouth and shining it down on a paper sectional are gone thanks to the iPad's backlit screen. But just because the iPad solves part of the night lighting equation doesn't mean you can just hop in the airplane and start using it the same way you do during the day. Here are five things to consider the next time you go flying at night with your iPad.
Stay proficient with aviation podcasts
Check out our list of favorite aviation podcasts and how to listen to them on your iPad and iPhone.
How to use the AHRS, CO monitor and flight data recorder on Sentry Plus (video tip)
The Sentry line of ADS-B receivers from ForeFlight are best known for their ability to receive subscription-free datalink weather and traffic, but they can do so much more. In our latest video tip, we'll show how to use three advanced features in Sentry Plus: the attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) for backup attitude, carbon monoxide detector and alerts, and the automatic flight data recorder and replay.
FAA Updates Advisory Circular for the use of Electronic Flight Bags
The FAA recently published Advisory Circular (AC) 91-78A, Use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFB), which replaces the original AC on the topic that was published in 2007. The AC provides operational guidance to aircraft owners, operators, and pilots operating aircraft under Part 91 who want to replace required paper information.
Airplane flight tracking app review
While airline mobile apps are great for booking flights and storing boarding passes, they're less than ideal for flight tracking. Here's a look at various ways to track all the details for your next airline flight from your iPhone or iPad.
ForeFlight expands airport traffic alerts
The latest ForeFlight update adds a new traffic alert to get your attention if you taxi onto a runway that is occupied by another aircraft.
Annual maintenance checklist for your iPad
The one side effect from Apple's high level of performance is that it can cause pilots to develop a bit of complacency over time, especially if you don't periodically inspect your device settings, preferences, app configuration, and system updates. Similar to the routine of having your airplane undergo an annual inspection, we recommend that you take the time to review the following items once a year to keep your iPad, apps and accessories performing at their best.
How to free up storage space on your iPad
It has happened to almost every pilot: you're excited to download that new app or it's time to download charts for your big cross country, but you get the dreaded "iPad Storage Full" message. Over time, as you download more apps and take more pictures, you can quickly fill up the storage space on your device and run into this alert. This means it's time to start thinking about freeing up some space by deleting unused apps and media.
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