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

April 7, 2026/by Bret Koebbe

GPS interference is real and your iPad can help

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iPad Storage Full? 8 Ways to Free Up Space Before Your Next Flight (2026 Update)

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 26.4

SkyDemon offers simple, VFR-only app experience—is it enough for US pilots?

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Heads-up, hands-free: How to use iPad audio alerts for safer flights

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SkyDemon offers simple, VFR-only app experience—is it enough for US pilots?

Monitor fuel status and flight times with SkyTimer’s new iPad app

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

Starlink Mini: Mounting Options Compared

Starlink Update: New In-Motion Speed Limits (and What It Means for Pilots)

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iPad Storage Full? 8 Ways to Free Up Space Before Your Next Flight (2026 Update)

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

April 7, 2026

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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.

GPS interference is real and your iPad can help

April 3, 2026

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while GPS interference—both jamming and spoofing—is becoming more common, for most general aviation flying in the United States, these events are still relatively rare and usually localized. That said, the FAA’s guidance reinforces a familiar aviation principle to not rely on a single source of navigation data. And your iPad can play an important role in that redundancy.

iPad Storage Full? 8 Ways to Free Up Space Before Your Next Flight (2026 Update)

March 31, 2026

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It has happened to almost every pilot: you're ready to download a new app or update your charts for an upcoming flight, and you get the dreaded “iPad Storage Full” message. Over time, as you download more apps, take more photos, and store more aviation data, your device can run out of space—usually at the worst possible time. Fortunately, it only takes a few minutes to clean things up and free up space before your next flight.

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 26.4

March 26, 2026

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Apple released iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 for iPhone and iPad, adding a variety of new features for Apple Music, Podcasts, and CarPlay. As with any software update, we recommend waiting until your app or accessory developer has time to test it and verify there are no compatibility issues.

SkyDemon offers simple, VFR-only app experience—is it enough for US pilots?

March 24, 2026

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Industry-leading apps like ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot are incredibly capable pilot assistants, loaded with literally hundreds of features to make flying easier and safer. But not all pilots want the latest bells and whistles. That’s why SkyDemon, a long-established app in Europe, is making a renewed effort to attract US pilots.

Use ForeFlight Debrief to grade and score every flight

March 20, 2026

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Turn every flight into a learning opportunity with ForeFlight’s Debrief tool. Automatically track, analyze, and score your performance—so you can sharpen your skills between flight reviews and fly safer every time.

Heads-up, hands-free: How to use iPad audio alerts for safer flights

March 18, 2026

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The iPad is an engaging visual tool, but many pilots forget about its many audio uses. Especially for those pilots who worry about spending too much "heads-down" time with the iPad, it's worth understanding how apps use audio to make flying more efficient and safe. Let's look at some of the options, and how to set up an audio connection to your headset.

Monitor fuel status and flight times with SkyTimer’s new iPad app

March 13, 2026

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The popular SkyTimer app now includes an iPad app with full multitasking support.

ForeFlight Video Tip: Sharing Your Flight

March 10, 2026

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Planning a flight is one thing—making it easy for others to see and follow is another. ForeFlight makes it simple to share your flight plans with fellow pilots, improving collaboration and keeping everyone on the same page.

Starlink Mini: Mounting Options Compared

March 6, 2026

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Whether you’re flying local VFR or a more intense IFR cross-country, having reliable Starlink connectivity depends as much on your mount as it does on the antenna itself. For budget-conscious pilots, the Starlink Mini Silicone Window Suction or Dash Mount provide simple, secure options. If adjustability and multi-surface mounting matter most, Flight Gear and RAM mounts deliver robust, cockpit-tested performance.

Starlink Update: New In-Motion Speed Limits (and What It Means for Pilots)

March 3, 2026

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If you’ve been using Starlink to stay connected in the cockpit, Starlink just issued an important update that’s worth understanding before your next trip. Here’s the plain-English version of what changed, what your options are, and how to decide whether an Aviation plan makes sense for you.

Backup Battery Roundup: How Much Power Do You Really Need?

February 27, 2026

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How much backup battery do you really need in the cockpit? We compare three Flight Gear power banks—from a compact 2,000 mAh emergency pack to a 27,600 mAh smart battery built for multi-device IFR flying—and explain how to choose the right one for your mission.

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