There are literally hundreds of settings in the main iPad settings app, which can make it difficult to sort out the useful ones from the clutter. Here we’ll look at 7 important settings pilots should know about and adjust accordingly.
The Aerovie reports app continues to pack in new features in 2016, and the latest update adds a new intelligent flight planning tool to help pick fuel stops and alternate airports when the weather is low.
Unplanned holds tend to get assigned at the most inopportune times, towards the end of a flight when the weather is bad. A new app aims to take some of the guesswork out of flying a hold, by allowing you to enter all the pertinent data and displaying both instructions and a visualization of the procedure right on your iPad.
While the iPad has delivered excellent reliability since the day it came out, there are still a few issues that can pop up if you’re not careful. Here we’ll review potential problems and how to resolve them.
There is no shortage of pilot logbook apps available on the app store, but there aren’t many options for maintaining aircraft times and records. A new app called Black Box Aviation aims to fill that void, allowing you to create maintenance records that are searchable, easily shared and securely backed up in the cloud.
The number of aviation apps continues to grow daily, with hundreds of options for flight training, weather briefings, games and so much more. Here we’ll take a look at the top 10 non-EFB aviation apps we see pilots using most often.
Most pilots know ForeFlight as a full-featured aviation app for iPad and iPhone, but aren’t aware that they also offer a web-based flight planning application. This was recently enhanced to provide full airport information as well, including weather reports and forecasts.
The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus 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.
Sporty’s recently released an all new app for pilots, offering a curated selection of aviation content for viewing when on the go. The Takeoff app includes video tips, blog posts, podcasts, photos, and aviation news – all with the goal to make flying safer and more fun.
There are several ways to lock your iPad’s screen in flight, including controls on your iPad and settings within each app. Here we’ll show you all the different ways to do it.
More and more connected panel options are starting to hit the market, allowing you to wirelessly connect your iPad to panel-mount GPS and ADS-B receivers. Here we’ll run down all the avionics options and review app compatibility.
The new 9.7″ iPad Pro is generating a lot of interest from the pilot community, specifically because of the new anti-glare screen technology. Here we’ll take a look at all the kneeboards and mounts that are compatible with the new iPad model.
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