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.
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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.
Garmin GTN Trainer updated with new navigation and weather features
Garmin’s free GTN trainer was recently updated with the same new features found in the update for the actual panel-mount GPS system, including vertical navigation (VNAV), QWERTY keyboard, waypoint distance offset in the flight plan and new ADS-B weather products.
Appareo buys the Aerovie app and plans iOS app expansion
Appareo, the maker of the popular line of Stratus ADS-B receivers, announced they are buying Aerovie, the developer of a full-featured aviation EFB app. Learn what the deal means for pilots and what new features Aerovie customers can soon expect in the app.
Deep Weather app provides quick access to NWS forecast discussions
The Deep Weather app provides direct access to all the Area Forecast Discussion data for the entire U.S. This forecast represents the “Story behind the weather story,” a glimpse behind the scenes of your local TAF, and provide lots of detail not found anywhere else.
Optimize battery life with this hidden iPad utility
Pilots tend to focus more on optimizing the iPad’s battery life than the average iPad user, since this is critical to keeping the device functioning in the airplane over the course of a flight. Fortunately, there’s a dedicated utility in the main iPad settings to help shed some light on which apps are using the most power, possibly while running in the background.
Apple announces iOS 13 and iPadOS – what pilots need to know
Apple announced the latest software updates for iPhone and iPad at their annual developer conference this week. Here’s a look at the new features pilots will be most interested in and why they matter.
How to calculate takeoff and landing distance with ForeFlight 11.4
ForeFlight’s latest update is chock full of new features, including takeoff and landing performance planning, flight sharing, enhanced NavLogs and automated photos in the logbook. Here’s a look at how to use all the new features.
How to keep your iPad from overheating in flight
Based on an iPad Pilot News reader survey we conducted, over 70% of respondents reported that they have had the iPad shut down on them at least once in flight due to overheating. This is by far the most common problem reported by pilots when flying with an iPad, but it can be prevented with a little bit of planning and preparation.
New Aviation Weather course available in Sporty’s Pilot Training app
Sporty’s Pilot Training app platform has become the go-to app for pilots’ aviation training needs, and the latest release adds an all-new Aviation Weather course, and new training features to the Android app.
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