There are many connected panel systems available today that allow you to wirelessly connect your iPad to panel-mount GPS and ADS-B receivers. Here’s a rundown of all the aftermarket GA avionics options and mobile app compatibility with each.
The free datalink weather component of the ADS-B network has been a big hit with iPad pilots flying with portable ADS-B receivers. But how well do you really know the system? Test your knowledge here in our latest quiz.
You’ve come to the right spot if you’re a student pilot who has decided to buy an iPad and would like to incorporate it into your flight training. Here we’ll cover a variety of considerations to help you get started, from buying an iPad to selecting an aviation app, and which accessories work well with an iPad in the cockpit.
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.
The latest update to ForeFlight adds the previously missing VFR checkpoint and waypoint navigation features to the aeronautical map layer.
The days of holding a mini-Maglite in your mouth and shining it down on a paper sectional are gone thanks to the iPad’s backlit screen. But just because the iPad solves part of the night lighting equation doesn’t mean you can just hop in the airplane and start using it the same way you do during the day. Here are five things to consider the next time you go flying at night with your iPad.
The national news coverage of recent near-miss incidents at busy airports has brought runway incursions back into the spotlight. Here we’ll take a detailed look at how pilots can use ForeFlight and an iPad to increase situational awareness and decrease the likelihood of being a runway incursion statistic.
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.
Portable ADS-B receivers provide subscription-free weather and traffic information to pilots, displayed on mobile devices like iPad or iPhones. Here we’ll take a look at how to use the traffic display and alerting features when flying with a Sentry portable ADS-B receiver and ForeFlight.
Similar to the routine of having your airplane undergo an annual inspection, we recommend that you take the time to review the following items once a year to keep your iPad, apps and accessories performing at their best.
While airline mobile apps are great for booking flights and storing 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.
The iPad is an engaging visual tool, but many pilots forget about its many audio uses. Especially for those pilots who worry about spending too much “heads-down” time with the iPad, it’s worth understanding how apps use audio to make flying more efficient and safe. Let’s look at some of the options, and how to set up an audio connection to your headset.
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