Entries by Bret Koebbe

Portable ADS-B and SiriusXM receiver buyer’s guide

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 less than $1,000 you can have in-flight weather (ADS-B or SiriusXM), GPS, traffic, flight data recorder and a backup attitude/heading display, all on your iPad. There are […]

How to use ForeFlight’s new Passenger app

The latest version of ForeFlight is out, and offers a new companion app called Passenger that allows others on board your airplane to follow along on flight progress. Here we’ll show how it works, along with a review of the other new features in ForeFlight 11.2.

It’s finally here! Apple releases new iPad Mini

Today Apple unveiled the new 5th generation iPad Mini and a new 10.5″ iPad Air. The new Mini 5 is identical in size to previous models but includes Apple’s powerful A12 bionic processor, the same chip used in the latest iPhone XS and XR models. Here we’ll review what all is new with the Mini 5, along with the new iPad Air, to help decide which model is best for your next upgrade.

Garmin Pilot: further integration with FltPlan.com and new FBO fees

The latest version of Garmin Pilot is now available for download, and like with most updates from Garmin, includes exclusive features you won’t find in any other app. Version 9.6 extends Garmin’s integration of FltPlan.com’s trip planning features, adds FBO fees for various services, engine alerts and new map customization options.

A look inside the new Jeppesen FlightDeck Pro X app

ForeFlight and Jeppesen partnered back in 2017 to share expertise and knowledge in an effort to improve both the Jeppesen FlightDeck and ForeFlight apps for GA and airline pilots. Here’s a look at the latest collaboration effort and how ForeFlight has brought elements of its popular GA app to Jeppesen FlightDeck Pro X app.