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.
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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.
MyRadar adds TFR display
The MyRadar app remains one of our favorite apps for checking radar imagery before a flight. The latest update adds a new TFR layer to the map, making this app even more useful for pilots.
AvTutorials releases new interactive training apps
AvTutorials recently released interactive iPad app versions of its popular pilot training programs, including Getting Around on the Ground, Airborne Radar and Mastering Stick and Rudder. We’ll take a look at each here and review the training content in each.
iPad preflight tip: verify your charts are downloaded
Having up-to-date charts on your iPad is easy with an app like ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot, but there’s a trap if you’re not careful. Because there is no internet connection in the airplane, you must download the chart databases before you go flying. This is not always as obvious as you might think.
Use your iPhone 6 as a backup altimeter
One of the new hardware features added to the new iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 is a barometric pressure sensor. A new app called BaroAltimeter takes advantage of this and turns your device into an accurate Altimeter.
How to calculate Weight and Balance in ForeFlight
The ForeFlight app contains a powerful weight and balance feature that can help you quickly calculate and analyze your airplane’s loading during preflight. Here we’ll take and in-depth look at this utility and show how to best use it.
New ADS-B webinar video available
On October 2, Sporty’s hosted a live webinar on ADS-B and new cockpit technology for pilots. The hour-long presentation covered the basics of ADS-B, relevant FAA regulations and the options for both panel and portable ADS-B receivers. The video archive of this webinar is now available–watch it here.
How to use multi-touch gestures to increase your iPad productivity
An overlooked feature on the iPad is Multi-Touch Gestures. These allow you to quickly perform routine tasks without relying on the bottom Home button. Learn how to take advantage of them here.
Flying with Stratus in an ADS-B Out airplane
To get the full benefits of the traffic capabilities when flying with ForeFlight and Stratus you must be equipped with an ADS-B out transponder. We recently went flying in an ADS-B out airplane to show what this looks likes and the additional traffic info available in ForeFlight.
Get more out of your iPad with iOS 8 Widgets
A new feature in iOS 8 allows you to add third-party widgets to the Notification Center on your iPhone or iPad. Here we’ll show you how to use this feature and add new widgets to your screen.
Optimize battery life with new iOS 8 utility
Apple delivered a wide variety of new features with the release of the iOS 8 software update. Here we’ll show you how to take advantage of a new battery usage tool that can help you run your iPad more efficiently.
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