Garmin Pilot app adds D2 Pilot Watch integration
The latest version of the Garmin Pilot app adds some exciting new features, including integration with Garmin’s new D2 aviation watch for pilots.
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New iPad Air: first impressions and mounting options
The new iPad Air is Apple’s next-generation iPad, and features a smaller footprint, lighter weight and speedier processor. Here are our first impressions and a few suggestions on how to mount it in the airplane.
FAA to Allow Airlines to Expand Use of Personal Electronics
The FAA announced today that they’ve determined it’s safe for airlines to ease restrictions on when passengers can use portable electronics in flight. In the near future you’ll be able to use your iPad and other gadgets from gate to gate.
Set up iCloud to track 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.
ADS-B weather products: what you’ll see in flight
Pilots are using in-flight weather now more than ever, thanks to subscription-free ADS-B weather and the iPad. Here we’ll show you what weather products are available, and what they look like in the air using the ForeFlight app.
WingX Pro tip: customizing the moving map window layouts
The WingX Pro moving map page provides a wide variety of configuration options to display multiple windows simultaneously. Here we’ll show you the various options and how to set them up.
Reader poll: iOS 7 upgrade
It’s estimated that the adoption rate for iOS 7 software for iPhone and iPad is well over 60% now. Participate in our poll and let us know what you think about the new software.
ForeFlight Tips: distance rings and track vector
ForeFlight has many powerful features integrated throughout the app; here we’ll show you how to use the Distance Rings and Track Vector to improve your situational awareness in flight.
How to configure iPad wireless settings during preflight
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 announces new iPhones and final details on iOS 7
Apple announced two new iPhone models today, and the release date of the free iOS 7 upgrade. We have the details here.
iPad legal briefing for pilots
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.
FSXFlight adds traffic support to ForeFlight and Flight Simulator X
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.
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