How to use your iPad as a digital copilot – webinar recording

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Sporty’s and iPad Pilot News hosted a webinar covering a wide range of practical topics on flying with the iPad & the ForeFlight Mobile app. The webinar was presented by John Zimmerman, a pilot at Sporty’s Pilot Shop and publisher of iPad Pilot News. This info-packed presentation explored topics applicable to pilots of all iPad experience levels, including:

  • What to look for when buying or upgrading your iPad (including the new iPad Pro models)
  • Fly like a pro pilot with your iPad: developing your own standard operating procedures
  • How ForeFlight can improve your preflight planning
  • How to take advantage of automated iPad features and use it as a Digital Copilot
  • In-flight weather on the iPad (ADS-B & SiriusXM)
  • How to use the new ADS-B weather products
  • Must-have iPad accessories for the cockpit

Here’s a list of articles for additional information on topics covered in the webinar:

What’s the best iPad for pilots?

What you need to know about charging your iPad

Electronic flight bag (EFB) legal briefing

iPad battery analysis

How to mount your iPad in the cockpit

Kneeboard options for iPad

How to preflight your iPad in less than 5 minutes

How to use Pre-Departure Clearances (PDC)

Understanding ForeFlight alerts and notifications

ADS-B weather receivers for iPad

New ADS-B weather products

To learn more about many of the products mentioned here, visit Sporty’s Pilot Shop.