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How to listen to SiriusXM Radio in ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot

December 4, 2023/by John Zimmerman

Weather flying with ForeFlight (webinar recording)

November 30, 2023/by Bret Koebbe

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 17.1.2

What’s the best iPad for pilots—2023 Holiday edition

ForeFlight introduces updated Sentry ADS-B receiver

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Weather flying with ForeFlight (webinar recording)

GPS outages—how ADS-B receivers can protect against jamming

Get more out of your iPad’s battery with Apple’s built-in utility

How to use the ADS-B datalink weather features with Sentry and ForeFlight (video tip)

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Webinar recording: flying with ADS-B and SiriusXM

October 12, 2023/by John Zimmerman

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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How to listen to SiriusXM Radio in ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot

ForeFlight introduces updated Sentry ADS-B receiver

How to mount and use your iPhone as an EFB in the cockpit

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What’s the best iPad for pilots—2023 Holiday edition

Eight iOS settings all iPad pilots should know

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

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

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ForeFlight Quiz: Advanced map challenge

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June 1, 2023/by Bret Koebbe

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How to listen to SiriusXM Radio in ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot

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December 4, 2023

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.

Weather flying with ForeFlight (webinar recording)

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November 30, 2023

ForeFlight's preflight and datalink weather features can make your flying safer and more comfortable - but only if you know how to use it properly. Join Sporty's Senior Flight Instructor Bret Koebbe for an in-depth look at how to go about the self-weather briefing process in ForeFlight and how to use ADS-B datalink weather en route to stay up with the changes.

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 17.1.2

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November 29, 2023

Apple released iOS and iPadOS 17.1.2 for iPhone and iPad, which includes important security fixes. As 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.

What’s the best iPad for pilots—2023 Holiday edition

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November 28, 2023

Buying your first iPad or upgrading an older one? Almost any model can work for pilots, but there are more options than ever to choose from. Here we'll break down the differences between each and give some insight for those looking to buy a used or refurbished iPad.

ForeFlight introduces updated Sentry ADS-B receiver

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November 24, 2023

Sentry includes all the essential features—weather, traffic, GPS, AHRS, carbon monoxide detector—but at a size and price that make it a great fit for almost any pilot. This week, ForeFlight announced an updated Sentry that doesn't add major new capabilities, but offers enhanced performance.

Eight iOS settings all iPad pilots should know

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November 21, 2023

The Settings app is so complex that Apple includes a search function within the Settings app to locate buried preferences. All these settings and configuration options are great for customizing everything to your liking, but at the end of the day there are really only a few settings you need to be concerned about when using the iPad as an EFB in the cockpit. Here's a quick rundown.

ForeFlight Quiz: Advanced map challenge

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November 17, 2023

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.

How to mount and use your iPhone as an EFB in the cockpit

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November 15, 2023

The larger iPhones are finding a home in many cockpits, which can run full-featured versions of popular flight planning and navigation apps like ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot. Regardless of how you use your iPhone, it's smart to secure it in the cockpit. Here are a few options from Robust, RAM and MyGoFlight that offer convenient ways to keep them stable.

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

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November 10, 2023

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.

SkyTimer adds new iPhone and Apple Watch features

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November 7, 2023

SkyTimer is one of our favorite apps for monitoring flight time and tracking fuel. The latest update adds a collection of new features to take advantage of the latest iPhone and Apple Watch features, including the iPhone's Dynamic Island and WatchOS 10 Smart Stack.

GPS outages—how ADS-B receivers can protect against jamming

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November 2, 2023

Portable ADS-B receivers like Sentry are must-have devices for many pilots, delivering subscription-free weather that helps make better in-flight decisions. Beyond datalink weather, many pilots have also discovered the value of having a portable ADS-B receiver as a backup. There's another level of redundancy that most pilots don't consider, though: GPS failure.

Using the Garmin D2 Mach 1 Pro watch with Garmin Pilot and PlaneSync

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October 30, 2023

Ten years ago, Garmin created a new category of portable avionics when it introduced the D2, a pilot watch with a built-in GPS and aviation database. That was followed by a slew of upgraded models, the latest of which hit the market this week. The D2 Mach 1 Pro is Garmin’s largest and most powerful smartwatch yet, and is another node in Garmin's Connext platform.

How to listen to SiriusXM Radio in ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot

Weather flying with ForeFlight (webinar recording)

Advanced Tips

Video Tips

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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Video: ForeFlight advanced tips webinar

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