Apple’s new iPad Mini is boring (and why that’s good)
Apple quietly released a new iPad Mini this week with a modest set of hardware upgrades.
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Top 10 apps for Student Pilots
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.
iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 18
Apple released iOS and iPadOS 18.0 for iPhone and iPad, which includes hundred of updates and improvements. Like with any software update, we recommend waiting until your app or accessory developer has time to test it out and verify there are no compatibility issues.
Pilot’s Guide to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
There’s a big software update available for your iPhone and iPad: iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Here’s a recap of what’s new and advice on when you should update.
iOS screen gestures: how to navigate your iPad faster
You can do almost everything on your iPad without touching a button—in fact, all the new iPhone and iPad models have removed the home button completely. Whether it’s closing an app, switching apps, opening the control center, or searching for something, iOS has multiple gestures that can save time or unlock additional features.
Check the weather on your wrist with ForeFlight’s Apple Watch app
The ForeFlight app for Apple Watch allows you to check local weather and complement your preflight planning with airport details like runways, NOTAMs, and much more.
How to use the Sentry Plus advanced features
Sentry Plus is the most capable ADS-B receiver on the market, providing a wealth of in-flight navigation, weather, traffic and safety awareness features. Here we’re going to take a look at its advanced settings, to help you best customize it for your specific flight operation.
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.
ForeFlight improves flight planning in latest update
The latest update to ForeFlight adds new advanced flight planning tools and includes evening and morning civil twilight times for airports.
How to scan aviation manuals into your favorite EFB app
It’s common for pilots to go completely paperless in the cockpit, which requires scanning some paper documents first. Fortunately, Apple includes some hidden capabilities in the Notes app, including a powerful scanner utility.
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
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.
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