iPad memory management – how to free up storage space
Learn how to access the iPad’s memory management settings, and how to free up space when the internal storage fills up.
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Entries by Bret Koebbe
WingX Pro Tip: ChartTouch
A handy feature in WingX Pro 7 allows you to tap any waypoint on an approach chart and add it to your active flight plan. This week’s tip shows you how to do it.
FAA moving closer to relaxing rules on electronics on planes
The FAA aviation rulemaking committee (ARC) finished a draft report on relaxing the rules on the use of portable electronics by passengers on commercial flights. Here are some of their suggestions.
External GPS issues with iOS 6
A bug in the iPad’s operating system can cause problems for some using an external GPS, like the Bad Elf or Dual, with popular aviation apps. Here we’ll show you how to resolve the issue.
Pilot report: flying with AOPA FlyQ and the Dual XGPS170 ADS-B receiver
The AOPA FlyQ app recently added support for the Dual XGPS170 ADS-B receiver. We took the pair up for a test flight to see how it worked and check out the latest in-flight weather features of FlyQ.
Flying with the iPad eBook now available
A new eBook is now available from the editors of iPad Pilot News. Flying with the iPad contains a comprehensive collection of articles to help both new and seasoned iPad pilots make the most of the iPad in the cockpit.
New ForeFlight seminar video available
Join ForeFlight founders Jason Miller and Tyson Weihs in this recorded seminar as they cover the popular ForeFlight Mobile aviation application for iPad and iPhone from the Sporty’s 2013 Fly-in.
ForeFlight tip: using the swipe gestures to switch between charts
The recent ForeFlight Mobile app update added some hidden new features, including the ability to swipe between charts and view multi-page procedures with just one tap. Here’s how to do it.
Video of new ADS-B Webinar now available free online
John Zimmerman from Sporty’s Pilot Shop recently presented a webinar on ADS-B and how it affects general aviation pilots. Learn how the system works, and how pilots can take advantage of the technology with both certified panel-mount equipment and portable receivers for iPad.
Caring for your iPad battery
One of the most under-appreciated features of the iPad is its fantastic battery life. But there are a number of things you can do to improve the performance of your iPad battery and keep it in top working condition.
WingX Pro Tip: How to use FlightShare
WingX Pro recently added a new feature that allows pilots to quickly share flight plans between multiple devices running the app. This feature, called FlightShare, is very useful for two pilot crews or flight instructors. Here’s how to use it.
Video of new Flying with the iPad Seminar now available
A video recording of Sporty’s recent Flying with the iPad seminar is now available to watch free online. This 50 minute presentation covers a wide variety of topics for iPad pilots, including how to get started with the iPad, apps, accessories and preflight procedures.
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