AOPA adds new Pilot Passport feature
AOPA released a fun new feature in their flagship app called Pilot Passport, that allows you to earn badges and points for each new airport and aviation event you visit.
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Quiz: Your iPad just quit on you in flight, now what?
The iPad is one of the most stable computing platforms available today, but it is still susceptible to external factors that can cause it to become unresponsive in flight. Test your iPad troubleshooting knowledge in our latest quiz and learn how to avoid potential pitfalls when using the iPad in the cockpit.
Get the most from ForeFlight – Advanced tips from ForeFlight’s lead product designer
Sporty’s and iPad Pilot News recently partnered with ForeFlight to present an all-new webinar to explore the latest new features in aviation’s top app. The presentation, led by Ryan McBride, lead product designer at ForeFlight, provides expert advice on how to go beyond the basics and learn app shortcuts that can really pay off in flight.
First impressions after flying with the new iPad Mini
The new iPad Mini 5 began shipping this week and we had the opportunity to test one out in a Cessna 172. Here is everything you need to know, including how the performance and screen match up to the Pro models, and how to secure it in the cockpit.
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.
Poll results: What is your next iPad upgrade?
Check out the results from our latest iPad Pilot News survey and see which iPad model is in most demand among pilots.
WingX updated with new moving map and Stratus 3 support
WingX Version 9.0 is now available, adding a new faster moving-map engine, improved chart downloads and AHRS support for the Stratus 3 ADS-B receiver.
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.
iPad essential tip: how to search your iPad for apps
Most pilots have a large number of apps on their iPads, often requiring 3 or more screens to store them all. Having the ability to organize them into folders is nice, but have you ever been in a situation where know you downloaded an app but can’t seem to find it? That’s where the iPad […]
Annual maintenance checklist for your iPad
Pilots trust the iPad because it is easily the most reliable and functional tablet available today. Even with this reliability, it’s important that you periodically take time and dive deeper into your iPad’s settings, apps and accessories to make sure everything is configured properly to ensure peak performance.
Here’s a list of tasks you should consider performing once a year to keep it running at peak performance.
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