Behind the apps: interview with ForeFlight CEO Tyson Weihs

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For our latest Behind the Apps profile, we visited ForeFlight's offices in Austin, Texas. We sat down with CEO Tyson Weihs to talk about the company's quick rise, the pilots who work on the app and how they approach software development.

How to close an app in iOS 7–the right way

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Everyone knows how to open an app on the iPad--just tap the icon and it's off to the races. This is one of the things pilots love about the iPad. But what about closing apps--do you know the difference between sleeping and shutting down an app? It's an important distinction.

ForeFlight adds 400 new airport diagrams

ForeFlight is working to create a detailed airport diagram for every airport in the U.S., and the latest database update adds 400 new ones. Learn how to access them here.

FAA completes ADS-B network

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In a rare case of a government agency hitting a deadline (well, almost), the FAA announced this month that the nationwide network of ADS-B ground stations is complete. Check out the final map in this article.

Garmin Pilot for Android adds new map features

Garmin's Android EFB is one of the best available for that platform, and the latest update makes it even better. The new version 3.0 adds some nice map upgrades, including track-up mode, SafeTaxi airport diagrams and new configurable map overlays.

New NFlight app integrates with ForeFlight

NFlight Technologies has become the leading supplier of aviation video accessories, with a variety of solutions for the GoPro and Garmin VIRB cameras, but also for the iPhone. At Sun 'n Fun this year, the company unveiled some new products and a new app that just might make the iPhone a legitimate contender for the best cockpit video camera.

Caring for your iPad battery

One of the most under-appreciated features of the iPad is its fantastic battery life. But there are a number of things you can do to improve the performance of your iPad battery and keep it in top working condition.

An app dedicated to Area Forecasts

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While most of the popular iPad apps offer the ability to view Area Forecasts after retrieving a full weather briefing, sometimes you want to be able to quickly view just that report. The Area Forecast app solves that problem.

ForeFlight releases version 6.0

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The much-anticipated ForeFlight version 6.0 is now available in the app store. This free update brings some exciting new features, including a terrain profile view, split-screen attitude and enhanced Lockheed Martin flight plan control features.

iPad navigation app buyer’s guide

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Pilots have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a preflight weather and navigation app for iPad. To get you started, here's a side-by-side comparison of the major aviation apps.

FAA releases easier-to-read digital charts

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The VFR charts in your favorite iPad app just got a lot easier to read thanks to the FAA providing higher-resolution data to app providers. We'll show you the benefits here.

New Stratus features unveiled

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At the Sun 'n Fun Fly-in this week, the team behind the Stratus (Appareo, ForeFlight and Sporty's) announced three new features for the popular ADS-B receiver. Let's take a look at what's new.