New RAM Perfect Fit Cradles released for iPad Pro 11″ and 12.9″ models
The iPad Pro 11″ and 12.9″ models are hands down the best full-size iPads for pilots, and you can now secure them in the cockpit with RAM’s EZ-Roll’r form-fitting cradles.
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ICAO flight plan requirement begins next week – here’s how to comply
There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the ICAO flight plan form and the FAA’s move to stop accepting the FAA/domestic form. Here we’ll break it down in plain English and help you make the transition to filing ICAO flight plans from your favorite app on your iPad.
iPad Flight Review – 8 key questions
Ok, you’ve been flying with the iPad for several years and the thought of manually calculating the time en route to your destination or unfolding a sectional chart in the cockpit makes you cringe. But like everything in aviation, it pays dividends to spend some time to brushing up on the basics to keep your knowledge and skills sharp. Take our latest quiz to see where you stand.
How to quickly scan documents into your EFB app
More and more pilots are going completely paperless in the cockpit, but that requires some paper documents to be scanned first. Fortunately, thanks to the advanced scanner capabilities in the standard Notes app, it takes just a few steps. Here’s how to do it.
New QuickClear app simplifies U.S. Customs and eAPIS reporting
All pilots flying across the U.S. border in either direction are required to file a passenger manifest to U.S. Customs using eAPIS. There’s a new app available from Jeppesen called QuickClear to assist with this procedure.
Sporty’s Pilot Training app adds four new Garmin avionics courses
Sporty’s Pilot Training platform has become the go-to app for mobile aviation training and recently added four new Garmin avionics courses covering the Garmin TXi flight displays, G5000 and Aviation Weather Radar systems.
Garmin Pilot app adds PDC, eAPIS and route optimization
Garmin released their next big update at Oshkosh this week and it’s focused on bringing FltPlan.com’s premium features to the app. This includes Pre-Departure IFR Clearances (PDC), Electronic Advanced Passenger Information Service (U.S. Customs eAPIS) and Optimized Routing functionality.
Flying with the Garmin G1000, Connext and your iPad
Garmin’s GTX 345R transponder adds ADS-B in and out capabilities to legacy G1000 glass cockpit systems and includes Connext to wirelessly connect your iPad to the panel. Here’s how it all works when flying with the ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot apps.
Start planning your Oshkosh experience with the 2019 AirVenture app
The 2019 AirVenture Oshkosh app is now available for iOS and Android, and features full event schedules, exhibitor list, interactive grounds map and much more.
LogTen Pro adds new map visualization feature to view logged flights
The latest update to the popular LogTen Pro digital logbook app adds a new way to visualize your flight history. The MyWorldView feature allows you to display your flights on an interactive map, showing all the locations you’ve been around the world.
How to mount your iPhone in the cockpit
The larger iPhone 7, 8, X and XS models are finding a home in many cockpits, as pilots come to appreciate larger screens on these new phones. Regardless of how you use your iPhone, it’s smart to secure it in the cockpit. Here are a few options from RAM and MyGoFlight that offer convenient ways to keep them stable.
How to use visual track log reviews and alternate airport planning in ForeFlight 11.5
ForeFlight’s rapid-fire update streak continued this week with yet another big release, delivering several new features that continue to push the app’s capabilities. These include a new visual track log debrief tool, alternate airport advisor, runway selector, expanded European chart coverage and SkyEcho 2 FLARM traffic support.
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