Instrument flying with an iPad these days has never been more convenient. You can file IFR flight plans, view in-flight datalink radar to avoid thunderstorms, and see your real-time location right on the instrument approach chart. Here are 6 additional tips you can use on your next instrument flight when using the ForeFlight app.
Radiant Technologies recently released a new Precision altimeter app for iPhone/iPad that uses the pressure sensor in your phone to display an accurate indication of your altitude and vertical speed in flight.
At iPad Pilot News we’re dedicated to helping pilots keep up with the latest in mobile technology, covering new apps, accessories and best practices for flying in a paperless cockpit. Here’s a rundown of all the different ways you can read our articles, including dedicated iPad apps and social media options.
While ADS-B Out avionics are pretty simple to operate (they’re basically just upgraded transponders), it is important to ensure your system is working properly. Simply choosing the wrong setting during installation can lead to significant errors, and we’ve heard a number of stories where this has happened. Fortunately, it’s free and easy to check.
Sporty’s Study Buddy test prep apps were recently updated with a new, modern interface designed for the latest Apple devices, including the iPhone X and iPad Pro. The update adds hundreds of new questions, answers, and explanations written by the CFIs at Sporty’s Academy to provide an efficient way to study for the FAA knowledge tests.
iPad kneeboards have evolved from very simple designs over the years to full-featured cockpit organization systems. Here we’ll take a look at all the offerings, both basic and advanced, to help you decide the model that will work best for your type of flying.
For better or worse, the FAA is doing away with the traditional FAA flight plan form and will soon start requiring all pilots to use the ICAO flight plan form when submitting flight plans for flights within the U.S. To help with the transition process, check out this new video from Garmin covering how to set up your airplane profile and file an ICAO flight plan in the Garmin Pilot app.
The iPad is an engaging visual tool, but many pilots forget about its many audio uses. Especially for those pilots who worry about spending too much “heads-down” time with the iPad, it’s worth understanding how apps use audio to make flying more efficient and safe. Let’s look at some of the options, and how to set up an audio connection to your headset.
Being able to receive ADS-B radar imagery on your iPad may seem like the best innovation since GPS, but it can also lead you down the wrong path if you’re not aware of its capabilities and inherent limitations. Here’s a look at five different real-world flying scenarios to help you better understand how to properly use it when flying near precipitation and convective weather.
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.
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.
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.
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