ForeFlight released the first major update for 2018, introducing a variety of smart features throughout the app to improve the flight planning experience. The latest version continues the trend of adding additional functionality to the Flights tab, making this the go-to spot to research and plan a flight. Here’s a quick look at all the new features in ForeFlight 9.6 and how to use them.
The iPad is a must-have for today’s modern instrument pilot, serving digital approach charts, in-flight weather and even backup flight instruments. Here are some important points to consider though before climbing through the clouds with an electronic flight bag.
Did you know you can file, open and close VFR Flight Plans through Flight Service right from your iPhone or iPad? Here’s how to do it from 4 of aviation’s top EFB apps.
FlashPass makes it easy to file eAPIS passenger manifests with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol right from your iPhone or iPad. The latest update allows you to scan crew or passenger passports to save time and help eliminate data entry errors.
Seattle Avionics released a major update to their FlyQ EFB app earlier in the week, which adds new flight recording and augmented reality (AR) functionality. Here’s a quick look at these new features and how to use them.
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.
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