It’s important before each flight to properly configure the iPad’s wireless radios, especially when using a Bluetooth or WiFi accessory. Here are our recommended wireless settings for various iPad and accessory combinations.
Apple announced two new iPhone models today, and the release date of the free iOS 7 upgrade. We have the details here.
The number one question we get from new iPad pilots concerns the legalities of using an iPad to replace paper charts in the cockpit. Here we’ll cover the applicable FARs and Advisory Circulars related to this topic.
A plug-in for Microsoft Flight Simulator called FSXFlight allows you to display your simulated position and navigation information on an iPad running ForeFlight. A recent update to the plug-in also allows you to display the simulated traffic from FSX in ForeFlight. Here’s how to do it.
The iPad incorporates four different physical controls in addition to the main touchscreen display. Here we’ll show you all the ways you can use them to take full control of your iPad.
The Gyronimo series of aircraft performance apps allow you to graphically compute weight and balance and performance scenarios for various airplanes and helicopters. Here we’ll show you the features of the C172S version of the app.
Bendix/King, a company traditionally known for panel-mount avionics, released the myWingMan app for iPad one year ago. The latest update adds some useful new alerting tools for airspace, terrain, obstacles and traffic.
The latest version of ForeFlight allows the app to connect directly to the Dual XGPS150 receiver, bypassing Apple’s iOS 6 external GPS bug. Here we’ll explain how to use this feature.
Sporty’s Pilot Shop today released an all-new version of its best-selling E6B app, adding a redesigned interface, improved functionality and new weight and balance calculator.
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.
ForeFlight released another big update to their popular aviation app today, adding some exciting new features. Among these is the ability to view approach charts and taxiway diagrams directly on the moving map.
A new update to the GoPro iPhone and iPad app allows you to wirelessly preview and transfer your videos to your iOS device for easy sharing.
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