You bought an iPad to use in the airplane and now it’s time to make a decision on which app is best for your aviation chart and data needs. Here we’ll take a look at 3 standout features from each app that serve as key differentiators.
Apple released iOS and iPadOS 18.2 for iPhone and iPad, which includes the latest set of Apple Intelligence Features (AI) for compatible devices.
There is a wide range of opinions on how the iPad should be used during flight training by student pilots. In this video, we’ll show how the iPad and ForeFlight can be worked into the cross-country planning process as a digital chart viewer and navigation resource while still flying the trip using pilotage and dead reckoning techniques.
Garmin’s new inReach Messenger Plus allows pilots to send texts, photos and voice messages in flight via a satellite connection.
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.
Robust recently introduced a new MagSafe iPhone suction cup mount to easily secure your device in the cockpit.
Many pilots prefer to use ForeFlight’s interactive Aeronautical Map layer instead of a VFR Sectional, thanks to its ability to scale up and down based on the current zoom level. This layer is especially useful when flying in and around complex airspace since it allows you to customize what elements are shown on the chart. Take our latest quiz and see if you know how to get the most out of these advanced settings.
The larger iPhones are finding a home in many cockpits, which can run full-featured versions of popular flight planning and navigation apps like ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot. Regardless of how you use your iPhone, it’s smart to secure it in the cockpit. Here are a few options from Robust, RAM and MyGoFlight that offer convenient ways to keep them stable.
There are a lot of aviation apps out there that allow you to access useful aviation and weather data from your wrist. Here we’ll take a look at the top weather and aviation apps for Apple Watch, along with how to take advantage of some of the standard Apple Watch features on your next flight.
We recently tested Apple’s new satellite messaging feature in a variety of GA airplanes. Here’s how pilots can use it in flight.
Apple quietly released a new iPad Mini this week with a modest set of hardware upgrades.
The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. In addition to displaying digital charts and navigation data in the cockpit, the iPad is also very good for both organization and as a training resource on the ground. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training.
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