SkyTimer app adds multiengine airplane support

The latest update to the SkyTimer fuel management app adds support for multiengine airplanes, fuel configuration reminders, test flight mode and the ability to export trip data.

Charging your iPad—it’s all about the watts

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Charging technology has come a long way since 2010 when the iPad first debuted. Here's what to look for when upgrading your charger and cables.

Flying with the CloudTopper app

We recently flew with the latest version of the CloudTopper app on a cross-country flight from Ohio to Florida to help steer clear of clouds and maintain a smooth ride.

Best flight tracking apps

While airline mobile apps are great for booking flights and accessing boarding passes, they're less than ideal for flight tracking. Here's a look at various ways to track all the details for your next airline flight from your iPhone or iPad.

Should you buy an iPad with a built-in GPS?

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It's a decision every pilot makes when purchasing a new iPad: should I spend the extra money and buy the model with an internal GPS? We recently went flying with a new iPad mini with a built-in GPS to test it out and help determine if it's the right upgrade for you.

ForeFlight adds new aviation keyboard

ForeFlight's latest update includes a new aviation keyboard and two new reported turbulence categories.
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Using an iPad for flying: how old is too old?

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The iPad is decidedly middle-aged now, at least for consumer technology, which means there is a busy used market for older tablets. An original iPad, which came out in 2010, can be purchased on eBay for under $50—a great deal, right? Not so fast.
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Lightspeed adds new features for Delta Zulu headset app

New update for the Lightspeed App, making the flying experience even better for users of the innovative Delta Zulu headset

Portable ADS-B and SiriusXM receiver buyer’s guide

For the price of a few flight lessons, you can have in-flight weather (ADS-B or SiriusXM), GPS, traffic, flight data recorder and a backup attitude/heading display, all on your iPad. There are a lot of options out there, so we assembled this buyer's guide to help you sort out the details.

Quiz: Your iPad just quit on you in flight, now what?

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The iPad is one of the most stable computing platforms available today, but it is still susceptible to external factors that can cause it to become unresponsive in flight. Test your iPad troubleshooting knowledge in our latest quiz and learn how to avoid potential pitfalls when using the iPad in the cockpit.

Optimize your iPad’s location services setting options

The iPad's software settings allow you to customize which apps can use your location to improve the user experience. While this is essential for moving map navigation apps in the airplane, you'll find that it's not necessarily important for all types of apps to be able to access this data. Here we'll show you how to customize these settings to improve your iPad's battery life.
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Three quick Garmin Pilot tips

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Garmin Pilot makes it easy to do the basics: view aviation charts, plan a flight, and navigate direct to airports. But if you're looking to take your EFB skills to the next level, this app is loaded with time-saving features and advanced in-flight tools. Here are three we've been using recently.