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.
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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.
Control your iPad like a pro
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.
Gyronimo aircraft performance apps
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.
myWingMan app adds new terrain, traffic and airspace features
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.
How to use the Dual GPS direct connection feature in ForeFlight
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.
New E6B app available from Sporty’s
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.
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