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Top Apple Watch features and apps for pilots
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There are a lot of aviation apps out there that allow you to access useful aviation and weather data from your wrist. Here we'll take a look at the top weather and aviation apps for Apple Watch, along with how to take advantage of some of the standard Apple Watch features on your next flight.
Navigating ForeFlight Subscriptions: Which Plan is Right for Your Needs
ForeFlight now offers three main subscription plans: Basic Plus, Pro Plus, and Performance Plus. On top of that there are choices for geographic regions, and considerations for fleet operators. Which subscription is right for you? What are the pros and cons of each level? In this article, we'll examine the key differences and offer a few opinions.
iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 18.1
Apple released iOS and iPadOS 18.1 for iPhone and iPad, which includes new Aviation Intelligence (AI) features for certain devices. Like with 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.
PIREP: Flying with iPhone Satellite Messaging
We recently tested Apple's new satellite messaging feature in a variety of GA airplanes. Here's how pilots can use it in flight.
The best flight simulator apps for iPad
There is still a thriving market in iPad-based flight simulators. Lots of these have flashy videos in the App Store, but most of them are aimed at casual gamers, not pilots. Here are our top picks for flight simulators that work on the iPad and won’t make pilots roll their eyes.
Apple’s new iPad Mini is boring (and why that’s good)
Apple quietly released a new iPad Mini this week with a modest set of hardware upgrades.
Sporty’s Introduces New Fun Flying Map Layer for ForeFlight
Whether you are a seasoned aviator or just embarking on your flying journey, exploring new destinations is one of the most thrilling parts of being a pilot. Sporty’s new content pack for ForeFlight takes this excitement to the next level by showcasing 50 fun flying destinations across the United States.
Using Davis weather stations as backup weather reports
Electronic flight bag apps like ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot have dozens of weather resources, from radar images to icing forecasts, but sometimes these familiar weather products aren't enough. One tool we've recently been using is the WeatherLink app from Davis Instruments. Here's what it can do.
Top 10 apps for Student Pilots
The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. In addition to displaying digital charts and navigation data in the cockpit, the iPad is also very good for both organization and as a training resource on the ground. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training.
Webinar Video: What’s New in ForeFlight
Learn about all of ForeFlight’s latest features from ForeFlight’s Head of Community, Ryan McBride, including the exciting new Discover tab that helps you find new places to fly—from pancake breakfasts to airshows and more. With integrated AOPA and EAA events, Discover also puts ForeFlight’s extensive video library directly inside the app for easy access to product education.
Weather planning with Garmin Pilot: widgets and flight profile
One of Garmin Pilot's standout features is its split-screen mode. While many pilots know how to use split-screen for viewing approach charts or traffic, there are also some valuable tools for weather planning, both before takeoff and during cruise. Here's how to use the Widgets and Flight Profile features.
ForeFlight adds new graphical weight and balance options
This update includes a dynamic, graphical weight and balance feature that provides a visual representation of your aircraft’s cabin layout.
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