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How to use Garmin Pilot’s “Demo” mode to simulate a flight

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Video tip – How to incorporate the iPad into flight training

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Using Garmin Pilot’s freehand feature to deviate around weather

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Optimize your iPad’s location services settings

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ForeFlight tip: How to organize and view charts using Flight Binders

August 19, 2021/by Bret Koebbe

iPad Proficiency Check – new webinar recording

July 15, 2021/by Bret Koebbe

Video: ForeFlight advanced tips and new features (webinar recording)

March 24, 2021/by John Zimmerman

Video tip – How to incorporate the iPad into flight training

August 4, 2020/by Bret Koebbe

Two new webinar recordings: Advanced ForeFlight and iPad Proficiency

July 10, 2020/by Bret Koebbe

ForeFlight Advanced Features webinar

July 3, 2020/by John Zimmerman

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Top 10 apps for student pilots

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Stitch screenshots together with Tailor app

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Ventusky app offers beautiful weather maps

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ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: Which mobile app is best for you?

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Which kneeboards work with the latest iPad Pro?

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In-flight connectivity on the cheap: inReach and AirText

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How do I mount my iPad in the airplane?

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How to scan documents into your favorite aviation app

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Should pilots buy an iPad with built-in GPS?

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Worried about battery life? Use Apple’s built-in utility

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Time to upgrade your iPad: how old is too old?

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

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Quiz: Know your ForeFlight Airspace Features

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iPad Frequently Asked Questions

October 22, 2020/by John Zimmerman

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

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Top 10 apps for student pilots

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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. Here are 10 apps for new pilots to consider.

Apple announces new iPad mini 6 along with iPhone 13

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There's finally a new iPad mini. Two and a half years after introducing the iPad mini 5, Apple unveiled the sixth generation 8" tablet at their "California Streaming" event this week. Some had worried that the smallest iPad model, long the most popular option for pilots, might be going away but this update should ensure its survival for at least a few more years. Here's a look at what's new.

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 14.8

iOS Update Green Light

Apple recently released iOS and iPad OS 14.8, which includes an important security fix for iPads and iPhones. As with any iOS release, we recommend holding off on updating until your app or accessory developer has had time to fully test compatibility with the new version.

How to use Garmin Pilot’s “Demo” mode to simulate a flight

Advanced Tips

Garmin Pilot for iPhone and iPad includes a powerful feature that allows pilots to simulate and fly a planned flight while on the ground. It's easy to use and is a great training resource to practice using Garmin's sophisticated in-flight features.

Stitch screenshots together with Tailor app

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Screenshots are still one of those hidden iOS superpowers, useful for saving airport maps, passenger information, or aircraft data. On an iPad it's fairly easy to take a screenshot and share it to your favorite aviation app, as we've described before. But sometimes all you have is your phone, and getting all the information on a smaller screen is simply impossible. That's where the Tailor app comes in.

Ventusky app offers beautiful weather maps

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Most pilots are weather geeks, either by disposition or training, and that means a good weather app can be particularly helpful or even fun. The big electronic flight bag apps like ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot do a great job of consolidating the key weather maps and forecasts, but there is a role for non-aviation apps. A great example is Ventusky, a $3.99 app that beautifully displays maps of wind, clouds, and more.

ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: Which mobile app is best for you?

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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. This thorough guide compares aviation's top 2 apps, ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot, highlighting the strengths of each and how they interface with datalink weather receivers.

How to scan documents into your favorite aviation app

Beginner Tips

More and more pilots are going completely paperless in the cockpit, but that requires some paper documents to be scanned first. Fortunately, Apple includes some hidden capabilities in the Notes app, including the addition of a powerful scanner utility. This can be used to scan just about any type of physical document.

ForeFlight improves climb and descent performance planning

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ForeFlight recently improved the performance planning features in the app by adding new climb/descent profile adjustment controls for Performance Plus aircraft profiles. Here's a quick look at where to find them and how they work.

ForeFlight tip: How to organize and view charts using Flight Binders

Videos

ForeFlight redesigned the Plates section of the app earlier this year with a new Flight Binders feature to help you better organize instrument procedures and charts for each flight. Our latest video tip explores how to make the most of this…

Which kneeboards work with the latest iPad Pro?

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The iPad Pro 11" has proven to be the top choice for pilots interested in peak tablet performance. But once you have your fancy new iPad, the question naturally comes up: what mount or kneeboard works with it? We are big fans of the Robust Mounts, since their universal design accepts many different size tablets, but the story with kneeboards is more complicated. Let's examine the options.

Should pilots buy an iPad with built-in GPS?

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One of the most common questions we hear from pilots is whether it's worth upgrading to the iPad model with cellular data and GPS. Here we'll break down the options and help you decide which model is best for your type of flying.

Top 10 apps for student pilots

Apple announces new iPad mini 6 along with iPhone 13

Advanced Tips

Video Tips

ForeFlight tip: How to organize and view charts using Flight Binders

iPad Proficiency Check – new webinar recording

Video: ForeFlight advanced tips and new features (webinar recording)

Video tip – How to incorporate the iPad into flight training

Two new webinar recordings: Advanced ForeFlight and iPad Proficiency

ForeFlight Advanced Features webinar

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Beginner Tips

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iPad Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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