Has the iPad made flying safer? What counts as a legal weather briefing these days? And what are the latest trends in aviation apps? Join Bret Koebbe, Editor at iPad Pilot News, in Sporty’s new Fast Five podcast as he shares his tips for integrating an iPad into primary flight training, flying with datalink weather, and using flight simulators to learn a new app.
Securing your iPad while you fly is important for safety (to prevent your tablet from flying around the cockpit), but also for convenience (to keep it close by and easy to use). There are plenty of different mounts to choose from, but they aren’t all universal. Which one is right for you? It depends a lot on the type of airplane you fly. Let’s look at some examples.
Apple took the wraps off iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 during their annual developer conference today and showed off many of the new features that will be coming to Apple devices later this year. Here’s a quick overview of what’s new in the iPad version of the software and how pilots might be able to use some of these features in the cockpit.
There are a wide variety of iPad apps available designed for pilots flying turbine airplanes, including performance planning, support directories and international trip support. Check them out here in this comprehensive listing.
2021 has been another busy year at ForeFlight, with the company consistently delivering a major update at least once per month. While this month’s release contains a few new features, it mostly focuses on visual updates for existing features in the app.
Apple recently released iOS and iPad OS 14.6, which adds support for Apple Credit card family sharing, podcast subscription support, improvements to AirTag tracking and several bug fixes (see the full list of updates in the release notes below). As with any iOS release, we recommend holding off on updating until your app or accessory […]
Training for the Commercial Pilot certificate requires a lot more than learning new maneuvers and passing a test. Sporty’s recently released a new Commercial Pilot Training Video Course for iOS, Android and TV to help pilots learn all about aerodynamics, high-peformance flight operations, commercial pilot regulations and much more.
ForeFlight recently released their biggest update for 2021 packed full of new features. The list includes a new dynamic wind and temperature view on the map, weather legends, airport 3D runway lighting, improved document importing, background downloads and new European Charts. ForeFlight also introduced a new concept called “ForeFlight Labs”, designed to bring new innovative […]
You can do almost everything on your iPad without touching a button—in fact, newer iPhone and iPad Pro models don’t even have a home button. 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. Once you get proficient […]
AOPA recently presented a new webinar on how to effectively and legally use your iPad as a replacement for paper charts and traditional flight planning resources. This presentation focused specifically on how you can use your iPad and apps like ForeFlight to comply with the preflight requirements of FAR 91.103. You’ll learn how to use […]
The FAA recently released a new Advisory Circular with practical advice on how to complete a self-weather briefing using the latest technology. Here’s a review of what’s included in the AC and key takeaways found in the new guidance.
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could check which runways and instrument approaches are in use at your destination airport before takeoff? Now you can right from your iPhone or iPad, thanks to the simple but effective ATIS app on the app store.
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