iPad Pilot News year in review—2021
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Over a decade after the iPad’s introduction, aviation continues to be a poster child for the power and flexibility of the world’s best-selling tablet. From student pilots in Cessna 172s to airline captains in Boeing 787s, the electronic flight bag has moved from a curiosity to an essential aviation tool. The revolution continued in 2021: the year saw major updates from Apple in both hardware and software, plus plenty of news from app developers and accessory manufacturers. Here are some of the biggest stories we followed.
News from Apple and FAA
New FAA guidance defines the role of iPad apps in preflight weather briefings
Pilot’s guide to iOS 15 and iPadOS 15
Pilot report: flying with the new iPad mini 6
What’s the best iPad for pilots—2021 buyer’s guide
Should you buy an iPad with built-in GPS?
Flight simulators are red hot
How to connect ForeFlight to Microsoft Flight Sim
Garmin Pilot adds Microsoft Flight Simulator support
The best flight simulator apps for iPad—if you’re a pilot
New apps hit the market
Sporty’s E6B app is all-new for 2021
AOG Alerts app helps pilots get help with maintenance issues
JumpSeat app offers crowd-sourced aviation alerts
App updates from major app developers
ForeFlight—new maps sidebar, augmented procedures, 3D obstacles, 3D airport markers
Garmin Pilot—visual NOTAMs, Stratus 3 support
Pilot Training app updates—new test prep tools, 2022 features, CarPlay support
CloudAhoy—multitasking and flight path vector
Ranking the top apps
Top 20 apps for pilots—2021 edition
Top 10 apps for student pilots
Top 10 weather apps for pilots
ForeFlight vs. Garmin: which mobile app is best for you?
Don’t forget the basic tips
Storage almost full? Here’s how to free up space on your iPad
Tips for charging your iPad before flight and in the cockpit
