Entries by Bret Koebbe

iPad navigation app buyer’s guide

The landscape for full-featured EFB apps continues to evolve rapidly as developers push the limits of the iPad’s capability with exciting new features. This chart represents the latest comparison of the most popular EFB apps available today.

ForeFlight moves beyond DUATS

ForeFlight has gone one step further in its transition away from DUATS services by integrating a new Lockheed Martin route tool for improved flight planning. They’re also recommending pilots discontinue using the DUATS weather briefing tool in the app.

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS 9.3

To help you decide the best time to update your iPad or iPhone, we’re adding a new feature to iPad Pilot News called the iOS Update Green Light program. This will display status indicators based on recommendations from the leading aviation app and GPS manufacturers regarding compatibility with iOS software updates.

AerovieReports: All about the PIREPs

The AerovieReports app has been out for about a year now and allows you to submit PIREPs directly to Lockheed Martin Flight Service. Here we’ll take a look at the latest update to the app, which adds a full set of moving map and EFB features.

Garmin Pilot optimized for helicopter operations

Garmin released its first big app update for 2015 today, adding a set of new helicopter navigation features, wireless integration with the G3X Touch avionics system and improvements to the connectivity with the Garmin GLO portable GPS.

New features added to FltPlan Go app

The free FltPlan.com Go app for iPhone and iPad provides a wealth of aviation resources, all for free. Here we’ll look at the latest round of updates and the new features added.