Top 10 aviation apps (you haven’t heard of)
There are no shortage of aviation apps available in the app store, and this list is designed to help expand your app horizons and check out some new aviation apps you might not have heard of yet.
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iPad pilot’s wish list — Christmas 2014
With Christmas right around the corner, many pilots are hoping to find a new iPad accessory under the tree with their name on it. To help, we’ve assembled this list of the most popular iPad gifts for 2014.
Garmin Pilot expands European FliteChart coverage
Garmin was one of the first iPad app developers to offer affordable international chart subscription options. They’ve recently improved their offerings by adding 13 new European countries to the FliteChart subscription package.
Top 10 aviation apps
The number of aviation apps continues to expand daily, with thousands of options for flight training, weather briefings, games and so much more. With that in mind, compiling a list of the top 10 apps may seem foolish, but we’re going to try–after all, a brand new iPad pilot needs to start somewhere.
Backup power options for iPad
The iPad has proven very reliable over the past 4 years, but you should still consider “what-if” scenarios when it comes to the potential for a dead battery in flight. Here are 5 backup power solutions to make sure you always have extra power available in the airplane.
More new iOS 8 widgets
Widgets were one of the more useful features to come out of the iOS 8 software update a few months back. Here we’ll look at some of the new ones now available for your iPad and iPhone.
New Advanced iPad Flying webinar video
iPad Pilot News recently presented a webinar on advanced topics related to flying with the iPad. You can view the full video of the presentation here.
WingX Pro adds flight data recording
WingX Pro is the latest app to add flight data recording capability, allowing you to capture your flight data and play back all the details when back on the ground.
New updates available for ForeFlight and Stratus 2
ForeFlight released a major update to the app today, adding a new Stratus 2 flight data recording feature, enhanced performance planning, new sync capabilities and the option to view VFR WAC charts in the app.
New Advanced iPad Flying webinar next week
iPad Pilot News will be presenting a new Advanced iPad Flying webinar next week covering a wide variety of iPad topics including new iOS 8 features, ADS-B weather, accessories, preflight tips, ForeFlight Mobile and more.
Use iCloud to locate a lost or stolen iPad
Apple includes a free service that allows you to track down a lost iPhone or iPad. Here we’ll show you how it works and how to set it up a free account to use this feature.
New iPad app for flight instructors
A new iPad app recently hit the app store designed specifically for CFIs, that provides helpful resources to keep your student’s training organized and provide the content needed to effectively teach ground and flight lessons.
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