WingX Pro adds new features with version 8.0

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The first major update to WingX Pro for 2014 brings some useful new IFR routing functions and support for the Pebble Smartwatch. Here's a quick review of what all is new.

New iPad Air accessories hit the market

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Some high quality accessories are now hitting the market for the iPad Air, so pilots can fully equip their cockpits. Let's review the new options, including mounts, kneeboards and screen protectors.

Where to find chart supplements in ForeFlight Mobile

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Using the iPad for digital charts is great, but you need to know where find the supplements and legends that go with the IFR and VFR charts. Here we'll show you where they are located throughout the ForeFlight app.

WingX Pro adds support for the Pebble smartwatch

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WingX Pro today announced support for the Pebble smartwatch, allowing you to view basic navigation information on you wrist when connected to an iPhone or iPad.

GPS manufacturer iFly introduces iPad app

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Adventure Pilot has established a small but loyal following over the past few years with their line of low-glare and easy-to-use portable GPSs. Now, the company has made the leap into the app world with the iFly GPS app for the iPad.

How to lock the iPad chart screen in flight

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There are several ways to lock your iPad's screen in flight, including physical controls on your iPad and settings within each app. Here we'll show you all the different ways to do it.

What’s new in the CloudAhoy app

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CloudAhoy has been one of the more popular GPS logging apps among pilots for awhile now, and here we'll look at the new features that have been added to the app since the release of version 3.0.

Garmin unveils synthetic vision

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Just last month we shared Garmin's latest hardware update, the GDL 39 3D, an ADS-B receiver that includes an Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) for backup attitude. Now the avionics giant has raised the bar, adding a stunning synthetic vision option to the app.

New study features added to Sporty’s pilot training apps

Sporty's Learn to Fly Course app has received 4 major updates over the past 12 months. Here we'll show you the latest features, including the integration of the FAA's new full-color high res images in the test prep section.

How much space do charts take on my iPad?

A common question we hear from pilots is what size iPad should I buy? Here we'll show you how much space it takes to store different chart options in ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot and WingX Pro to help you decide.

iPad battery test – what really matters?

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There are a lot of myths about iPad battery life and how to maximize it. Since battery life is an important thing for pilots, let's separate fact from fiction so you can get the most out of your iPad next time you fly.

ForeFlight video tips

ForeFlight mobile is a user-friendly and intuitive app for pilots, but there's always more to learn. Here we've assembled four video tips to help you get more out of aviation's top app.