The year ahead: 2013 predictions for the iPad

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This is the final article in a series where we review the year that was and look forward to 2013. Previous articles have discussed the year in apps and accessories for iPad pilots. Here, we'll look ahead to what might be coming next year.

Year in review: accessories

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This article is part 2 of 3 in our series that looks back at the world of iPad in 2012. Here, we'll review the year in iPad accessories. It may have been a busy year for apps in aviation, but software had nothing on hardware in 2012.

The year in review: apps

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This is the first in a series of articles where we'll review the year that was in the iPad aviation world, then make some predictions about what to expect in 2013. Today's topic is apps: the new ones that appeared in 2012, the updates to the existing ones and the state of the market.

Flight test: WingX Pro 7 and Dual XGPS170 ADS-B Receiver

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The Dual XGPS170 ADS-B receiver is now available for WingX Pro iPad users. Learn all about it and see how the performance compares to Stratus and ForeFlight.

Apple’s iTunes 11 — don’t give up on it yet

The recent update to iTunes allows it to run faster and includes a new interface. Learn how to use its features to better manage and backup your iPad or iPhone.

How to use ForeFlight on your iPad with Microsoft Flight Sim X

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Learn how to set up Microsoft Flight Sim X to output GPS position data to your iPad and ForeFlight to get more out of your flight sim experience at home.

Top 5 Fltplan.com iPad app tips

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The Fltplan.com app is a great supplemental tool for pilots, offering free charts and moving maps. Here are 5 helpful tips.

Radio Navigation Simulator app updated

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Even with glass cockpits becoming increasingly popular, student pilots and new instrument pilots still have a lot to learn about navigation instruments. The Radio Navigation Simulator app can help. This affordable, easy-to-use app is a great way to learn how to use VOR, DME, ADF, RMI and HSI.

iPad troubleshooting tip: cycle the power

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This week's tip explains how a simple power reset can solve app problems, wireless accessory issues and sluggish performance.

ForeFlight 101: getting started with aviation’s top app

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We have dozens of ForeFlight tips on this website, but in this article we'll try to cover the basic information that a new ForeFlight user needs to get started. We'll also link to many of the other tips on ForeFlight on iPad Pilot News.

Practice your landing skills with Rockwell Collins’ free simulator iPad app

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Have some fun and learn how to fly Category III ILS approaches with Rockwell Collins' new HGS Flight app, a free approach and landing simulator for iPad.

The iPad pilot’s holiday wish list

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Buying the perfect gift for a pilot can be a difficult task (just ask the non-pilot gift buyer in your family). Here's our selection of the top 10 things iPad pilots are talking about this Christmas