ForeFlight adds VFR waypoints to the aeronautical map
The latest update to ForeFlight adds the previously missing VFR checkpoint and waypoint navigation features to the aeronautical map layer.
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Five tips for flying with the iPad at night
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 role of the iPad in preventing runway incursions
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.
ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: 3 key differences to help you decide
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.
How to use ADS-B traffic when flying with a portable Sentry receiver (video tip)
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.
Annual maintenance checklist for your iPad
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.
App roundup: airplane flight tracking
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.
Keep your head up with iPad audio alerts
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.
New Reliefband Sport model attaches to Apple Watch
The new Reliefband Sport builds on the utility of the original Reliefband Classic by adding the option to wear it on the same wristband as an Apple Watch. It is also waterproof and includes a 30-hour rechargeable battery.
Quiz: Flying IFR with ForeFlight
Are you an active instrument pilot currently flying with the ForeFlight app? Take our latest quiz to test your knowledge of some of ForeFlight’s advanced capabilities.
Guide to filing an IFR flight plan in ForeFlight
After setting up some initial data in ForeFlight for you and your aircraft, filing an IFR flight plan takes just a few minutes. Here we’ll walk through the process step-by-step to show you where to enter the data and send the flight plan through to ATC.
How to use the AHRS, CO monitor and flight data recorder on Sentry Plus (video tip)
The Sentry line of ADS-B receivers from ForeFlight are best known for their ability to receive subscription-free datalink weather and traffic, but they can do so much more. In our latest video tip, we’ll show how to use three advanced features in Sentry Plus: the attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) for backup attitude, carbon monoxide detector and alerts, and the automatic flight data recorder and replay.
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