ADS-B Traffic 101
The new generation of portable ADS-B receivers for the iPad can receive traffic in addition to weather. But when do you see traffic? To help, we’ve created this simple graphic, which shows three common scenarios.
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What’s new in Sporty’s flight training apps
Like the EFB apps from ForeFlight and Garmin, Sporty’s flight training apps are continuously updated with new content and features to take advantage of the latest iOS capabilities and devices. Let’s take a look at what’s new here.
Dual releases new portable ADS-B receiver
Most pilots know the Dual Electronics company for their small, red, wireless GPS receiver – as well as the XGPS170 ADS-B receiver. Now the company has introduced its latest model, the XGPS190.
New ways to read iPad Pilot News
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.
Does the iPad have a “real GPS” in it?
Five years after the first iPad shipped, lots of people are still confused about whether the tablet actually has a GPS in it. And if it does have a GPS, is it a “real” one? Let’s bust some myths and settle the issue once and for all.
ForeFlight video tips: Plates on Maps, Weight and Balance and Flight Plans
We continue our ForeFlight video tip series this week with 3 new topics from Sporty’s Flying with ForeFlight training course. These are designed to help pilots get the most out of ForeFlight and stay proficient with aviation’s leading app.
What’s new in WingX Pro
WingX Pro has released a few updates this month with some additions to the app. These mainly focus on moving map enhancements, support for additional ADS-B receivers and app refinements. We’ll take a look at the highlights here.
Control your GoPro camera with an Apple Watch
GoPro recently updated its iOS app to support the Apple Watch, allowing you to remotely start/stop recording and view a real-time video preview right from the watch. We took it out on a test flight recently to see if it lived up to expectations.
Sporty’s E6B app updated with new multitasking features
Sporty’s E6B Flight Computer app was recently updated to take advantage of the new iOS 9 multitasking features for iPad. Here we’ll show you how they work and how to make the most of the new capability when flying with the app.
FltPlan Go adds visual cloud analysis tool
The FltPlan Go app recently added a new tool that allows you to visually estimate cloud tops using your iPad’s built-in accelerometer and camera. We’ll show you how to use it here.
ForeFlight 7.5 adds new logbook, area forecast discussions
ForeFlight took another step forward today in its goal to be an all-in-one aviation app for iPad pilots. The latest update adds a full-featured logbook, making it easy for pilots to manually and automatically log flights, track hours, review currency, and record certificates and ratings.
Choosing the right iPad GPS – tips for pilots
After the iPad was released in 2010, pilots quickly realized that the tablet was far more useful with an accurate position source. Initially there were very few options for pilots, but the market has rapidly expanded and there are more choices than ever. How do you pick the right one?
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