iPad navigation app buyer’s guide
Pilots have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a preflight weather and navigation app for iPad. To get you started, here’s a side-by-side comparison of the major aviation apps.
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iPad tip: the ultimate screen lock
There are several ways to lock the iPad’s screen to ensure a chart stays in view during critical phases of flight. Here we’re going to show you an alternate method that also allows you to lock out the hardware buttons.
WingX Pro adds new features with version 8.0
The first major update to WingX Pro for 2014 brings some useful new IFR routing functions and support for the Pebble Smartwatch. Here’s a quick review of what all is new.
Where to find chart supplements in ForeFlight Mobile
Using the iPad for digital charts is great, but you need to know where find the supplements and legends that go with the IFR and VFR charts. Here we’ll show you where they are located throughout the ForeFlight app.
WingX Pro adds support for the Pebble smartwatch
WingX Pro today announced support for the Pebble smartwatch, allowing you to view basic navigation information on you wrist when connected to an iPhone or iPad.
How to lock the iPad chart screen in flight
There are several ways to lock your iPad’s screen in flight, including physical controls on your iPad and settings within each app. Here we’ll show you all the different ways to do it.
What’s new in the CloudAhoy app
CloudAhoy has been one of the more popular GPS logging apps among pilots for awhile now, and here we’ll look at the new features that have been added to the app since the release of version 3.0.
New study features added to Sporty’s pilot training apps
Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course app has received 4 major updates over the past 12 months. Here we’ll show you the latest features, including the integration of the FAA’s new full-color high res images in the test prep section.
How much space do charts take on my iPad?
A common question we hear from pilots is what size iPad should I buy? Here we’ll show you how much space it takes to store different chart options in ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot and WingX Pro to help you decide.
ForeFlight video tips
ForeFlight mobile is a user-friendly and intuitive app for pilots, but there’s always more to learn. Here we’ve assembled four video tips to help you get more out of aviation’s top app.
Checklist apps for your iPad
Using your iPad to display a checklist can help further declutter your cockpit and reduce heads down time. Here we’ll show you what options are available and give some tips to help you transition to an electronic checklist.
Which iPad should I buy?
Choosing an iPad model can at first seem daunting when trying to sort through the various models and options. Here we’ll break them down and show you what features and specs are best suited for pilots looking to use it in the cockpit.
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