MyRadar adds TFR display

The MyRadar app remains one of our favorite apps for checking radar imagery before a flight. The latest update adds a new TFR layer to the map, making this app even more useful for pilots.

AvTutorials releases new interactive training apps

AvTutorials recently released interactive iPad app versions of its popular pilot training programs, including Getting Around on the Ground, Airborne Radar and Mastering Stick and Rudder. We'll take a look at each here and review the training content in each.

iPad preflight tip: verify your charts are downloaded

Having up-to-date charts on your iPad is easy with an app like ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot, but there's a trap if you're not careful. Because there is no internet connection in the airplane, you must download the chart databases before you go flying. This is not always as obvious as you might think.

LogTen Pro introduces all-new apps, pricing model

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LogTen Pro, our top pick among pilot logbook apps, announced some major updates recently. They also changed to a subscription-based pricing model. We'll examine what's new.

Use your iPhone 6 as a backup altimeter

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One of the new hardware features added to the new iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 is a barometric pressure sensor. A new app called BaroAltimeter takes advantage of this and turns your device into an accurate Altimeter.

What pilots need to know from Apple’s latest announcement

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Just one month after unveiling the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, Apple held an event today to show off even more new gadgets--including the latest iPad models. The event covered more than just iPads, so let's explore what's new.

There is no such thing as an “official weather briefing”

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Does your favorite iPad app count as a "legal briefing?" It doesn't matter, and here's why.

New iPad yoke mounts available from RAM

RAM Mounts have consistently been our top pick for iPad mounting solutions, and the yoke mount has always been one of the best selling versions. RAM recently introduced a new version that we think is a nice upgrade.

How to calculate Weight and Balance in ForeFlight

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The ForeFlight app contains a powerful weight and balance feature that can help you quickly calculate and analyze your airplane's loading during preflight. Here we'll take and in-depth look at this utility and show how to best use it.

How to pre-flight your iPad in less than 5 minutes

The iPad has become an essential part of many pilots' flying, whether as a primary reference for digital charts or as a performance calculator. Something that important demands a quick pre-flight check, just like the airplane and the pilot.

New ADS-B webinar video available

On October 2, Sporty's hosted a live webinar on ADS-B and new cockpit technology for pilots. The hour-long presentation covered the basics of ADS-B, relevant FAA regulations and the options for both panel and portable ADS-B receivers. The video archive of this webinar is now available--watch it here.

How to use multi-touch gestures to increase your iPad productivity

An overlooked feature on the iPad is Multi-Touch Gestures. These allow you to quickly perform routine tasks without relying on the bottom Home button. Learn how to take advantage of them here.