Quiz: Flying IFR with ForeFlight
Are you an active instrument pilot currently flying with the ForeFlight app? Take our latest quiz to test your knowledge on some of ForeFlight’s advanced capabilities.
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Entries by Bret Koebbe
iPad essential tip: how to search your iPad for apps
The Spotlight Search is very simple and powerful tool on your iPad. Learn how you can quickly find and launch apps with it in this week’s tip.
Never miss an altitude assignment with the AltitudeAlert app
The AltitudeAlert app delivers the functionality of an altitude preselect and alerting system in the form of a convenient iPad and iPhone app. Best of all it’ll quickly get your attention should you inadvertently deviate from an ATC assigned altitude.
How do I mount the iPad in my airplane?
Securing your iPad while you fly is important for both safety and convenience. Here we’ll review the mounts currently available for the iPad Mini, Air and Pro, including which models work best in various airplane types and configurations.
Top 10 articles of 2017 at iPad Pilot News
We published over 150 articles, videos and quizzes on iPad Pilot News this year. While some of them covered the latest news or app features, many of them offered practical advice for increasing your iPad’s utility or reliability. Below you’ll find the top 10 most popular articles over the course of the year; all of them are still worth reading.
iOS 11 tips and tricks for pilots
iOS 11 includes thousands of tweaks and new features as part of the update. Here we’ll take a look at some of the less-known additions that will allow you to further customize your iPad experience.
Tips for flying with the iPad at night
Using the iPad at night brings some additional benefits to your flying, but also can introduce new challenges. Here we’ll cover a series of tips to help you maximize your experience when flying with the iPad at night.
Upgrade your iPad and pilot gear with these holiday specials
Do you have your eye on a new iPad, or possibly an ADS-B receiver for the cockpit? This is the best time of the year to find some great deals on the latest iPads and aviation accessories to take your electronic flight bag to the next level.
App update roundup: Aerovie and FltPlan Go
This past year has been an exciting one for iPad pilots, where we saw the release of the 10.5″ iPad Pro from Apple, new ADS-B receivers and connected panel options and additions to aviation apps that continue to push their capabilities way beyond that of panel-mount avionics. Here we’re going to look at the latest round of updates to two popular aviation EFB apps.
iPad Proficiency Check: How to fly like a pro with your iPad
The video recording of our latest webinar, iPad Proficiency Check and How to Fly Like a Pro with your iPad, is now available to view here. It includes a series of insightful recommendations, strategies and other tips that pilots of all experience levels should know when flying with the iPad.
What to buy an iPad Pilot this Christmas
Whether you’re a pilot shopping for another aviation enthusiast or you’re a non-pilot desperately trying to figure out what to buy the (slightly weird?) aviator on your list, iPad apps and accessories are a good bet. Here’s our list of the top 10 things any iPad pilot would like this Christmas.
Plane Finder 3D app adds augmented reality aircraft view
Plane Finder recently released a new 3D version of their popular flight tracking app that takes advantage of Apple’s new ARKit technology. This allows you to use your iPhone or iPad to move around any airspace in the world and view live air traffic in a dynamic 3D environment.
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