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.
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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.
How to use multi-touch gestures to increase your iPad productivity
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 rolls out another big app update
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.
GoPro app update adds video preview and transfer features
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.
WingX Pro 7.0 adds weather radar to the moving map
WingX Pro has teamed up with Baron Services to offer a new collection of interactive weather overlays. This allows pilots to view radar imagery, sectionals and a flight plan simultaneously. Check out all the details on the app update here.
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