How to organize your approach plates in ForeFlight

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One of the best features of iPad apps like ForeFlight Mobile is how easy they make it to organize and update your instrument approach charts. But how do you keep all your charts organized? Here are some tips to help.

Iridium Go enables in-flight messaging, phone calls

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Many pilots can't stand to be disconnected from their smartphones and tablets for longer than a few minutes. But the new Iridium GO! portable satellite hotspot goes some way towards fixing this problem.

iPad seminars at AirVenture Oshkosh 2014

iPad seminars have become a fixture at EAA's annual Oshkosh fly-in, with dozens of presenters covering topics from the basics to advanced app features and the latest iPad accessories. The 2014 edition of AirVenture is no different, with almost too many iPad seminars to count.

Garmin Connext links iPad with panel-mount avionics

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Everyone wants to connect their iPad to their panel-mount avionics. This week, Garmin announced a way to do exactly that. Here's what's new, and what it means.

New iPad 101 webinar coming up this Thursday

Join experienced iPad pilot Bret Koebbe at Sporty's iPad 101 webinar this Thursday covering the latest in iPad apps, accessories and tips and tricks. Learn more about the presentation and how to register here.

Garmin Pilot goes global with version 6.2

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We've written before about the great strides Garmin has made with its Pilot app, but this has always been limited (like most major apps) to US pilots. That is changing with version 6.2 of Garmin Pilot - the app now provides worldwide flight planning, weather and navigation features.

ForeFlight adds cloud syncing and new terrain controls

The latest ForeFlight update includes a new cloud-based syncing feature that transfers data seamlessly between your iPhone and iPad. It also includes a new refined look for the terrain profile feature and additional customization options.

Official 2014 AirVenture Oshkosh app now available

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The official 2014 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh show app is now available for iPhone and iPad, and includes an exciting new interactive GPS map and enhanced notification features to help you get the most out of your visit to AirVenture.

New Lightspeed Zulu PFX headset adds deep app integration

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After a delay in development, the Lightspeed Zulu PFX headset is now shipping, so it's a good time to review some of its unique features. In particular, it may be the most iPad-focused headset yet produced.

New ForeFlight video tips

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Here we've gathered several new video tips from the updated version of Sporty's ForeFlight training course, showing pilots how to use the latest features in ForeFlight Mobile version 6.1.

6 new Garmin Pilot tips and tricks

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Garmin Pilot has steadily improved over the past two years, to the point where it now offers many of the same features you would find in a fully-integrated glass cockpit. But like all apps, new features mean new things to learn, so here we offer six quick tips to help you take advantage of the latest tools.

How to print charts from aviation apps

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While many pilots feel comfortable flying completely paperless with the iPad, some like to print a few IFR procedures to have as backup in the airplane. Here we'll show you how to print these charts wirelessly from ForeFlight Mobile and WingX Pro.