What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2025 Holiday Edition
Buying your first iPad or upgrading an older one? We break down the differences between each and give some insight for those looking to buy.
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Garmin Pilot adds graphical NOTAMs to SmartCharts
Garmin Pilot now displays graphical NOTAMs on SmartChart Airport Diagrams, showing closed runways, taxiways and braking conditions.
Best Way to Clean Your iPad and iPhone
Keeping your iPad and iPhone screen clean is not only smart from a hygienic stance, but it’ll also allow you to see your screen better without having to significantly increase screen brightness. Here are the best practices for cleaning your device and how to avoid damaging it with unapproved chemicals.
iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 26.1
Apple released iOS and iPadOS 26.1 for iPhone and iPad, which introduces a new Liquid Glass design theme and advanced multitasking capabilities for iPad.
How to mount your iPhone using MagSafe in the cockpit
Robust offers a MagSafe iPhone suction cup mount to easily secure your device in the cockpit.
Apple releases new iPad Pro with M5 processor
Here’s a first look at the new iPad Pro M5 model from Apple and what’s new compared to the previous iPad Pro.
How to use the advanced features in the Sentry Plus ADS-B receiver
Portable ADS-B receivers have become essential gear for most pilots flying with an iPad these days, providing ADS-B traffic/weather and GPS navigation. The beauty of these systems is that they’re dead simple to operate: just turn it on, and you’ll see your aircraft position, radar imagery and real-time traffic on your iPad’s moving map when […]
Quiz: What do these aviation iPad app acronyms mean?
Aviation has always been full of acronyms and the growth of new FAA services and the iPad means there are now more acronyms than ever to learn. Take our latest quiz and see if you know the meaning of these codes in ForeFlight and other aviation apps.
Pilot’s Guide to iOS and iPadOS 26
Apple held its annual media event in September and debuted the new iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3. The relatively modest hardware updates focused on improved cameras and processor improvements, as well as a new, thinner iPhone Air. And pilots can now download and install the free iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 update on existing iPhones and iPads.
iPad charging tips for pilots—it’s all about the watts
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.
Apple brings blood oxygen monitoring back to Apple Watch
After a lengthy patent dispute, Apple finally restored Blood Oxygen monitoring on newer Apple Watch models.
Should pilots buy an iPad with a built-in GPS?
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.
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