iPad quick tip: visually check TFRs during preflight
Learn how to use the TFR overlay feature during preflight on the ForeFlight Mobile, Garmin Pilot and WingX Pro aviation apps and how to update the TFR data while in-flight.
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2017 AirVenture Oshkosh app is out and it’s the best one yet
The 2017 AirVenture Oshkosh is now available for iOS and Android, and features full event schedules, exhibitor list, interactive grounds map and a schedule planner.
ForeFlight keyboard updated with improved design
FFKeyboard has come a long way since we first flew with it back in March and now includes an improved, color-coded button layout. The new design groups similar abbreviations and phrases together with various colors, and also includes a new swipe shortcut gesture to quickly move between each keyboard layout.
iPad troubleshooting tip: cycle the power
This week’s tip explains how a simple power reset can solve app problems, wireless accessory issues and sluggish performance.
5 ForeFlight shortcuts to use on your next flight
Today’s aviation apps are jam-packed full of so many useful features that it can be challenging to remember when and how to use them all. Here are five shortcuts to check out while planning your next flight.
How to mount your iPhone in the cockpit
The iPhone 6 and 7 models are finding a home in many cockpits, as pilots come to appreciate larger screens on these new phones. Regardless of how you use your iPhone, it’s smart to secure it in the cockpit. Here are a few options from RAM that offer convenient ways to keep them stable.
Garmin Pilot adds new track logging and VIRB Ultra camera support
The latest update to the Garmin Pilot app for iOS adds a nice collection of features that all pilots can take advantage of when flying with the popular aviation app. These include new flight tracking features, logbook currency alerts, tracking of endorsements given by CFIs and support for Garmin’s new VIRB 360 and VIRB Ultra action cameras.
Video tip: How to preflight your ForeFlight app on iPad
The iPad is one of the most reliable pieces of electronics on the market today, but it still requires careful attention before each flight to ensure that both the hardware and aviation apps are ready to go. Join ForeFlight’s Angela Anderson as she gives an in-depth look at the steps you should take while on the ground to verify you have all the necessary data installed and accessible on your iPad.
New 10.5″ iPad Pro: impressions after the first flight
We put Apple’s new 10.5″ iPad Pro through the paces, both in the office and in the airplane. It features a lightning-fast processor, powerful graphics and the best display we’ve ever seen on an iPad. Is it worth the premium price though? Here are our initial thoughts.
Creating your own iPad proficiency review
As the old saying goes, “train like you fly, fly like you train.” If you fly with an iPad, don’t hide it during your training flights. Better to make it an integral part of your proficiency program, whether you’re on your own or with an instructor, including what to do if it fails. Here’s a suggested list of topics to cover.
Aerovie app adds ability to submit PIREPs in-flight
Aerovie is one of the few aviation apps on the market that allows you to submit PIREPs directly to Flight Service when on the ground with an internet connection, and a recent update allows you to submit them directly to Flight Service in the air when connected to an Iridium GO! satellite data hotspot.
Apple announces iOS 11 and new iPad Pro models
Apple recently hosted their annual developer’s conference, which began with a high-profile keynote announcing new Apple products and a preview of the next big iOS release. This year’s presentation didn’t disappoint, showcasing the new features coming to iOS 11 in the Fall and a wide variety of new hardware, including an all-new iPad model, a new focus on augmented reality, updated MacBook computers and a new voice-activated speaker for the home.
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