The iPad works very well as a paper chart replacement for pilots. This week’s tip will teach you how to optimize settings on both the iPad and several aviation apps to make sure your charts stay viewable and locked in place during critical phases of flight.
Garmin released an update to the Garmin Pilot app, adding new ADS-B features, a split-screen option for the traffic display and support for the larger screen on the iPhone 5.
Using the iPad in the cold winter months can be difficult, especially when wearing gloves. These special touch-screen gloves from Isotoner solve that problem by allowing you to interact with your favorite apps while keeping your hands warm at the same time.
The iPad Mini hit the shelves today and we put one to the test in the cockpits of several GA airplanes to see how it compared to the full-size iPad. Read the full report here.
Apple today released a small update to iOS 6, available to download and install directly from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.
ForeFlight Mobile recently introduced some powerful flight planning advisor tools to help you better choose routing and altitudes based on real-time weather and recent ATC routings. Learn how to use them here.
An overlooked feature that Apple included with iOS 5 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.
Want to read your favorite aviation magazines on your iPad? This article explains where to find the digital editions and how to download them.
Apple today released the new iPad Mini, offering many of the same features as the iPad 2 with a smaller size and lower price. Learn all about the slim new device and how it will benefit pilots.
This post is a guest editorial by David Zitt, Flight School Manager at Sporty’s Academy. He offers valuable insight into how to best integrate technology into the flight training process.
Sporty’s Pilot Shop will be hosting a free webinar this Thursday, October 18 at 8 PM EDT, covering advanced topics on flying with the iPad & ForeFlight Mobile. Read on to learn more about this presentation and how to sign up.
One of the standout features of the iPad is its long battery life – a fully charged battery should last you about 9 – 10 hours. Even though most general aviation flights rarely last that long, it’s always a good idea to charge the iPad the night before your flight and start with a full battery.
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