In a world of competing standards (iOS or Android, Safari or Chrome, Garmin or Avidyne), USB seems like a simple and comforting exception. But now the familiar USB-A port is slowly fading away. Here’s what you need to know about USB-C plugs and what Power Delivery means.
ForeFlight is much more than just an airport directory and moving map on your iPad. It’s smart, always analyzing each piece of data you input and calling out errors or abnormalities you may have overlooked. Our latest quiz takes a look at some of these to help you better understand what is going on under […]
Garmin recently released their biggest update for 2021, which includes a redesigned Airports page, new graphical Field Condition (FICON) and Fuel Unavailable NOTAMs, and support for the popular Stratus 3 ADS-B receiver from Appareo.
A new app called JumpSeat Ops provides crowd-sourced airport and aviation data for pilots to review before each flight.
Today’s portable weather accessories for iPad have evolved from basic ADS-B receivers to sophisticated, multi-sensor devices capable of providing in-flight information that rivals many panel-mount avionics systems. For the price of a few flight lessons, you can have in-flight weather (ADS-B or SiriusXM), GPS, traffic, flight data recorder and a backup attitude/heading display, all on […]
Sporty’s Pilot Training app is the first aviation app to support CarPlay, allowing pilots to safely access training content from any of Sporty’s 25 aviation courses while on the go. Here’s how it works.
Recent updates to the ForeFlight app improve the display of data on the Aeronautical Map layer and 3D route preview, adding additional IFR airway details and airport markers.
The transition to the ICAO flight plan form for flights within the U.S. has been pretty seamless, but there are still some gotchas to be aware of when filing IFR. Here are some common routing mistakes that will cause your flight plan to get rejected from ATC computers.`
It’s a decision every pilot makes when purchasing a new iPad: should I spend the extra money and buy the model with an internal GPS? We recently went flying with a new iPad mini with a built-in GPS to test it out and help determine if it’s the right upgrade for you.
Sporty’s signature flight training app was recently updated to include Sporty’s new 2022 courses. Here’s a look at the latest features, including a new audio training mode, PowerStudy test prep enhancements, new FireTV and AndroidTV apps and updated video training and test prep content.
Apple included a new feature in iOS 15 that will send an alert to your iPhone if you accidentally leave your iPad behind. Here’s how it works and how to set it up on your iPhone and iPad.
Considering your first iPad or upgrading your old one? There are a lot of options. In this article, we’ll walk you through all the options, then offer our choice for the best overall aviation tablet.
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