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Entries by Bret Koebbe

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.

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.

Garmin releases G500 TXi trainer app

Garmin recently announced their next-generation retrofit flight display, the G500 and G600 TXi. Garmin also simultaneously released a free trainer app for iPad that allows pilots to fully interact with the system’s PFD, MFD and engine monitoring display.

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