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Apple’s new iPad Mini is boring (and why that’s good)

October 17, 2024/by Bret Koebbe

Sporty’s Introduces New Fun Flying Map Layer for ForeFlight

October 16, 2024/by Eric Radtke

Using Davis weather stations as backup weather reports

Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

Webinar Video: What’s New in ForeFlight

Advanced Tips

Weather planning with Garmin Pilot: widgets and flight profile

iOS screen gestures: how to navigate your iPad faster

How to scan aviation manuals into your favorite EFB app

Understanding pressure altitude and GPS altitude in aviation apps

Video Tips

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

Video: How to use ForeFlight to make your single pilot flying safer

October 11, 2022/by Bret Koebbe

Apps

Sporty’s Introduces New Fun Flying Map Layer for ForeFlight

Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

ForeFlight adds new graphical weight and balance options

Infinite Flight Update Includes Sporty’s Flight Maneuvers

Accessories

Accessory review: new kneeboard, flight bag, and battery pack

How to use the Sentry Plus advanced features

Portable ADS-B and SiriusXM receiver buyer’s guide

Beginner Tips

Using an iPad for flying: how old is too old?

iPad Frequently Asked Questions for Pilots

What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2024 Edition

Flight testing the new iPad Pro nano-texture screen

Quizzes

Quiz: What do these aviation iPad app acronyms mean?

Quiz: Your iPad just quit on you in flight, now what?

Getting Started

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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Apple’s new iPad Mini is boring (and why that’s good)

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October 17, 2024

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

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October 16, 2024

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

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October 11, 2024

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

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October 8, 2024

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

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October 3, 2024

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.

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 18

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October 1, 2024

Apple released iOS and iPadOS 18.0 for iPhone and iPad, which includes hundred of updates and improvements. 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.

Weather planning with Garmin Pilot: widgets and flight profile

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October 1, 2024

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

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September 26, 2024

This update includes a dynamic, graphical weight and balance feature that provides a visual representation of your aircraft’s cabin layout.

Infinite Flight Update Includes Sporty’s Flight Maneuvers

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September 24, 2024

Infinite Flight recently released a significant update to its app, adding some exciting and ground-breaking new training features. This includes new flight training scenarios developed in collaboration with Sporty's, new curated challenges, SimBrief integration, a reworked Cessna 208 Caravan, Human ATC and more.

Accessory review: new kneeboard, flight bag, and battery pack

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September 19, 2024

To get the most out of our EFB, a few additional accessories are worth considering, like ADS-B receivers and charging products. There is always something new in this market, and in this post we'll review three products we've been testing recently.

Pilot’s Guide to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

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September 17, 2024

There's a big software update available for your iPhone and iPad: iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Here's a recap of what's new and advice on when you should update.

iOS screen gestures: how to navigate your iPad faster

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September 12, 2024

You can do almost everything on your iPad without touching a button—in fact, all the new iPhone and iPad models have removed the home button completely. Whether it’s closing an app, switching apps, opening the control center, or searching for something, iOS has multiple gestures that can save time or unlock additional features.

Apple’s new iPad Mini is boring (and why that’s good)

Sporty’s Introduces New Fun Flying Map Layer for ForeFlight

Advanced Tips

Video Tips

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)

Video: How to use ForeFlight to make your single pilot flying safer

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