Most popular articles of 2013

A year is an eternity in the fast-paced world of technology, and one look at iPad apps and accessories proves the point. For new iPad Pilot News readers or for those looking to catch up, here is our list of the top 10 most popular articles from 2013.

ForeFlight adds Caribbean and Mexico charts

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ForeFlight released its twentieth update of the year today with version 5.5. This adds IFR charts for the Caribbean and Mexico, oceanic planning charts and an enhanced document syncing feature.

Editors’ Choice: Top apps for 2013

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There are hundreds of dedicated aviation apps available for the iPad, making it difficult to sometimes to sort the good from the bad. Here we've listed our favorite apps in number of different categories.

New FAR/AIM app available from Sporty’s

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Sporty's new FAR/AIM app contains all the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and content from the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) for easy study and review.

2013 year in review – apps and accessories

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As the year draws to a close, it's worth pausing to consider just how far we've come in the past 12 months. With that in mind, here's our annual look at the year that was: the new apps, the new features, the accessory introductions and much more.

How to gift an App from the App Store

Giving an app as a gift to friends and family is both simple and fun. Here's how to do it.

Electronic logbook apps – how to get started

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While electronic logbooks have been around for some time, the move to mobile devices is what has really made them useful. Here, we'll review why you might want to make the switch, what apps are available and some tips for getting started.

New battery pack is the ultimate backup for pilots

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We always advise pilots to carry a backup power option, whether it's a cigarette lighter charger or a stand-alone battery. For those pilots who want the ultimate backup, or for those whose airplane does not have a cigarette lighter, there's a new option.

Poll: what iPad are you flying with?

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Once there was simply "the iPad." Now there are a number of different models flying in general aviation cockpits, from the Mini to 10" iPads to the new iPad Air. We'd like to know which model you fly with most often

iPad pilot’s wish list – Christmas 2013

With Christmas right around the corner, many pilots are hoping to find a new iPad accessory under the tree with their name on it. To help, we've assembled this list of the most popular iPad gifts.

Pre-flight your iPad with this helpful checklist

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It only takes a minute or two to preflight your iPad, and doing so ensures that it will be ready and fully functional. Here we've assembled a simple checklist for you to follow before each flight.

ForeFlight Tip: how to use cockpit sharing

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A feature recently added to the ForeFlight Mobile app allows 2 pilots using iPads or iPhones on the same WiFi network to easily share flight plans in the air. Here we'll show you how to do it.