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January 17, 2025/by Bret Koebbe

Sporty’s Introduces New iPad Storage Option with Built-In Cooler and Drink Caddy

January 15, 2025/by Eric Radtke

How to find your iPad model number

Top 10 mistakes iPad pilots make

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 18.2

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How to listen to SiriusXM Radio in ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot

ForeFlight Tips: Most Overlooked Airport Resources

PIREP: Flying with iPhone Satellite Messaging

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Video: Flying an instrument approach with Foreflight synthetic vision on iPad – connected to Sentry Plus

September 9, 2023/by Eric Radtke

How to use ADS-B traffic when flying with a portable Sentry receiver (video tip)

March 7, 2023/by Bret Koebbe

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View an interactive map of your 2024 flying in ForeFlight

ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: 3 key differences to help you decide

Top 10 iPad Pilot Gifts for 2024

Top Apple Watch features and apps for pilots

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Sporty’s Introduces New iPad Storage Option with Built-In Cooler and Drink Caddy

New Retractable 12/24 Volt Charger Offers Convenience, Safety and Reliability

Garmin inReach Plus adds photo and voice satellite messaging

Beginner Tips

How to find your iPad model number

Top 10 mistakes iPad pilots make

Do I really need to use Airplane Mode on my iPad or iPhone?

Student pilot’s guide to cross-country flight planning with an iPad

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ForeFlight Quiz: Advanced map challenge

Quiz: ForeFlight map airspace features

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iPad Frequently Asked Questions for Pilots

June 28, 2024/by Bret Koebbe

Pilot’s guide to the iPad – how to get started

January 20, 2020/by Bret Koebbe

Pilot’s guide to the iPad – how to get started

January 13, 2017/by John Zimmerman

iOS Update Green Light Program

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View an interactive map of your 2024 flying in ForeFlight

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January 17, 2025

ForeFlight's 2024 Recap feature allows pilots to view all the airports they visited last year on a map and a summary of key flight stats.

Sporty’s Introduces New iPad Storage Option with Built-In Cooler and Drink Caddy

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January 15, 2025

When it comes to cockpit essentials, few products strike the balance between practicality and pilot-specific design quite like the Flight Gear Cooler Caddy from Sporty’s. Designed with iPad pilots in mind, this cooler is more than just a container for cold drinks, it keeps your tablet front and center, accessories organized, and is a must-have for cross-country flights.

How to find your iPad model number

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January 10, 2025

If you're shopping for a mount or kneeboard you'll quickly have to answer the question, "which iPad do I have?" It's not always as simple as it might sound, so if you're not sure which model you have, you're not alone. If you need to look that information up here’s how to do so.

Top 10 mistakes iPad pilots make

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January 7, 2025

The way we move from beginner to expert is by trial and error. Along the way, many of us made some mistakes with the iPad and aviation apps. Here's our list of the 10 most common ones.

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 18.2

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January 7, 2025

Apple released iOS and iPadOS 18.2.1 for iPhone and iPad, which includes bug fixes and security updates. Like any software update, we recommend waiting until your app or accessory developer has time to test it out and verify there are no compatibility issues.

How to listen to SiriusXM Radio in ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot

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January 2, 2025

Garmin's top-of-the-line portable weather receivers, the compact GDL 52 and GDL 51, receive more than just GPS and weather. With an active SiriusXM subscription, pilots and passengers can also enjoy music and live sports in flight. Once you've configured all your devices, it's very easy to listen to SiriusXM Radio, but the first time you do it there are a few steps to follow.

ForeFlight Quiz: Advanced map challenge

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December 26, 2024

ForeFlight's moving map screen provides nearly every piece of information a VFR or IFR pilot needs over the course of a flight. Take our latest quiz and see if you know how to access some of its hidden features.

Do I really need to use Airplane Mode on my iPad or iPhone?

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December 19, 2024

One of the most common questions we hear as pilots is, "Do I really need to put my phone in Airplane Mode?" The airlines have been saying yes for years, but many travelers think this advice is outdated and it's safe to ignore. Is that true in a small airplane? And what is Airplane Mode anyway? Here's our advice.

ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: 3 key differences to help you decide

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December 17, 2024

You bought an iPad to use in the airplane and now it's time to make a decision on which app is best for your aviation chart and data needs. Here we'll take a look at 3 standout features from each app that serve as key differentiators.

New Retractable 12/24 Volt Charger Offers Convenience, Safety and Reliability

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December 13, 2024

This charger is more than just a power source—it’s a flight deck organizer, a safety tool, and a productivity enhancer all rolled into one. Whether you’re on a cross-country flight or training in the practice area, you can trust this device to keep your essential tools fully charged and ready to go.

Student pilot’s guide to cross-country flight planning with an iPad

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December 10, 2024

There is a wide range of opinions on how the iPad should be used during flight training by student pilots. In this video, we'll show how the iPad and ForeFlight can be worked into the cross-country planning process as a digital chart viewer and navigation resource while still flying the trip using pilotage and dead reckoning techniques.

View an interactive map of your 2024 flying in ForeFlight

Sporty’s Introduces New iPad Storage Option with Built-In Cooler and Drink Caddy

Advanced Tips

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Webinar Video: Flying with the iPad as a Digital Copilot

Webinar Video: What’s New in ForeFlight

Video: Sentry ADS-B Receivers for ForeFlight – comparing all three models

Webinar recording: flying with ADS-B and SiriusXM

Video: Flying an instrument approach with Foreflight synthetic vision on iPad – connected to Sentry Plus

How to use ADS-B traffic when flying with a portable Sentry receiver (video tip)

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