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Lightspeed launches new app for Delta Zulu headset

October 4, 2022/by John Zimmerman

Customize your ForeFlight digital logbook

September 30, 2022/by John Zimmerman

Top Apple Watch features and apps for pilots

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS 15.7 and iOS 16.0.2

Video: iPad proficiency check webinar

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Customize your ForeFlight digital logbook

How to wirelessly update panel avionics with Garmin Database Concierge

How to find NOTAMs in ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot

Understanding pressure and GPS altitude in aviation apps

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Lightspeed launches new app for Delta Zulu headset

Top Apple Watch features and apps for pilots

Top 10 aviation apps for student pilots

Garmin Pilot adds graphical weight and balance function

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Stratus 3 ADS-B receiver adds new app and avionics compatibility

Updated Flight Gear battery pack adds features, cuts size

New roll-up organizer contains your charging accessories

Beginner Tips

How to scan documents into your favorite aviation app

Optimize your iPad’s location services setting options

When is an iPad obsolete for flying?

Prevent iPad overheating issues in the airplane this summer

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Quiz: Flying IFR with ForeFlight

Quiz: What do these aviation iPad app acronyms mean?

Getting Started

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

iOS Update Green Light Program

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Lightspeed launches new app for Delta Zulu headset

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October 4, 2022

Lightspeed Aviation has long been a leader in headset technology for pilots: they were the first to offer a Bluetooth audio connection and their FlightLink app was the first to offer customizable headset options in an iOS app. Now there's a new app, called simply the Lightspeed App, and it has been released to pair with the all-new Delta Zulu headset. This makes it easy to monitor carbon monoxide levels, create custom audio profiles, and record in-flight communications.

Customize your ForeFlight digital logbook

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September 30, 2022

Digital logbooks have been around for many years, but ForeFlight's introduction of this feature seems to have made it mainstream. More and more pilots are using the app to log flights and track currency, but there's more to this feature than just basic flight logging. Here are eight ways to get the most out of your new logbook.

Top Apple Watch features and apps for pilots

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September 27, 2022

There are a lot of aviation apps out there that allow you to access useful aviation and weather data from your wrist. Here we'll take a look at the top weather and aviation apps for Apple Watch, along with how to take advantage of some of the standard Apple Watch features on your next flight.

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS 15.7 and iOS 16.0.2

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September 26, 2022

Apple recently released iOS 16 for iPhone, adding hundreds of new features to the operating system. They also released iOS 15.7 for both iPhone and iPad, which addresses several security issues.

Video: iPad proficiency check webinar

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September 22, 2022

The iPad's role in aviation has come a long way over the past decade, as aviation apps and accessories have grown more and more capable. In this fast-paced webinar, Bret Koebbe, an active pilot, flight instructor at Sporty’s Pilot Shop and Editor of iPad Pilot News, explores a wide variety of topics applicable to help pilots of all experience levels get more utility out of their iPad in the cockpit.

How to scan documents into your favorite aviation app

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September 20, 2022

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.

Top 10 aviation apps for student pilots

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September 16, 2022

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.

Pilot’s Guide to iOS 16 for iPhone

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September 12, 2022

Apple released iOS 16 for iPhone users today, adding a new customizable lock screen and hundreds of other new features to the operating system. Here's a look at what's new, and why you won't be able to update your iPad to iPadOS 16 just yet.

Stratus 3 ADS-B receiver adds new app and avionics compatibility

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September 9, 2022

The Stratus line of ADS-B receivers has been a pilot favorite for over ten years now, thanks to their ease of use and reliable reception of ADS-B traffic and weather. The latest model, Stratus 3, recently added support for new aviation apps and panel-mount avionics systems.

Apple announces new iPhone 14 with satellite connectivity

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September 7, 2022

Apple unveiled their first iPhone model with satellite connectivity at the annual press event in California today. Living up to the hype of the event's "Far Out" theme, the new iPhone 14 includes the ability to connect to satellites in space for SOS emergency communications and location tracking.

Quiz: Flying IFR with ForeFlight

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September 1, 2022

Are you an active instrument pilot currently flying with the ForeFlight app? Take our latest quiz to test your knowledge on some of ForeFlight's advanced capabilities.

Video: complete iPad charging kit

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August 30, 2022

When you’re flying long cross-country flights or variable routes due to challenging weather, it pays to have an orderly way to charge electronics. In fact, a depleted battery is one of the few issues we've ever had with an iPad. That's why we love this new charging kit—it provides everything you need to keep all your devices topped off, from iPad to iPhone to ADS-B receiver.

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