5 quick tips for ForeFlight pilots
The number of features available in ForeFlight is truly staggering, with everything from basics like moving maps to advanced performance planning. But beyond the flashy tools, ForeFlight has a number of time-saving features that can make your next flight safer and easier. Here are five of our favorites.
Optimize your iPad’s location services settings
The iPad's software settings allow you to customize which apps can use your location to improve the user experience. While this is essential for moving map navigation apps in the airplane, you'll find that it's not necessarily important for all types of apps to be able to access this data. Here we'll show you how to customize these settings to improve your iPad's battery life.
How to use the Bose Connect app with the ProFlight headset
Pilots flying with the new Bose ProFlight headset can take advantage of some new sophisticated features when paired with the Bose Connect app on iPhone or iPad. For example, you can stream music or aviation audio alerts from one device to two headsets simultaneously.
Sporty’s updates Pilot Training iOS app (and adds Android too)
Sporty's Pilot Training app for iPhone/iPad just received a major update, adding a new video search feature and enhanced FAA test prep tools. Sporty's also released a new Android version of the app, making the courses even more accessible for pilots.
How to mark up charts in your aviation app
It didn't take long though for app developers to offer the ability to add annotations and markups directly on charts. With the latest generation of Apple Pencil (or even a "dumb" stylus), it's even easier. Here we're going to show you how to use this feature in several apps and offer tips on how to make make the most of them during your flying.
How pilots can use the iPad’s built-in screenshot tool
We've used screenshots to store Google Earth images of new airports, fly-in procedures, detailed weather graphics that aren't available via ADS-B, and much more. Anything that is useful in flight but isn't available offline is a candidate for a screenshot. With Apple's release of iOS 11 last year, screenshots have moved from a hack to a fully developed tool. Here's how to take advantage of the latest features.
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How to use the Bose Connect app with the ProFlight headset
Pilots flying with the new Bose ProFlight headset can take advantage of some new sophisticated features when paired with the Bose Connect app on iPhone or iPad. For example, you can stream music or aviation audio alerts from one device to two headsets simultaneously.
How to mark up charts in your aviation app
It didn't take long though for app developers to offer the ability to add annotations and markups directly on charts. With the latest generation of Apple Pencil (or even a "dumb" stylus), it's even easier. Here we're going to show you how to use this feature in several apps and offer tips on how to make make the most of them during your flying.
First impressions after flying with the iPad Pro 11″ and 12.9″
Apple introduced two new iPad Pro models last week, available in 11" and 12.9" sizes, which are now available for sale. We've been using them here in the office and took them up on a few flights in a Cessna 172 and Cirrus SR22 – here are our initial thoughts.
How pilots can use the iPad’s built-in screenshot tool
We've used screenshots to store Google Earth images of new airports, fly-in procedures, detailed weather graphics that aren't available via ADS-B, and much more. Anything that is useful in flight but isn't available offline is a candidate for a screenshot. With Apple's release of iOS 11 last year, screenshots have moved from a hack to a fully developed tool. Here's how to take advantage of the latest features.
Sporty’s updates Pilot Training iOS app (and adds Android too)
Sporty's Pilot Training app for iPhone/iPad just received a major update, adding a new video search feature and enhanced FAA test prep tools. Sporty's also released a new Android version of the app, making the courses even more accessible for pilots.
How to use your favorite EFB app to save money on fuel
There's little question that the digital chart revolution and subscription-free ADS-B weather led to the iPad's success in aviation. But in addition to weather, today's iPad apps can also provide you with a wealth of data to assist in fuel planning.
Apple debuts all-new iPad Pro models
Apple held a special event today in New York, where they announced all-new iPad Pro models. These feature an edge-to-edge screen, FaceID, upgraded processor and Type-C USB connector.
iOS Update Green Light program: iOS 12.1
Apple released the first big update to the new iOS 12 operating system this week with iOS 12.1, addressing several bugs and adding a new Group FaceTime feature.
Reviewing the Performance Plus plan in ForeFlight
When ForeFlight introduced its Performance Plus subscription level last year, many pilots assumed it was aimed at professional pilots flying turbine airplanes. In fact, ForeFlight's most expensive plan has found a lot of fans among private pilots flying piston airplanes too. Here's a look at the growing list of features, and how they work.
Instructair app helps connect pilots and flight instructors
Looking to schedule a flight review or earn a new certificate or rating, but can't seem to find the right flight instructor? The Instructair app can help, designed to match up pilots with CFIs based on flight objectives and aircraft type.
