iPad navigation app buyer’s guide
Pilots have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a preflight weather and navigation app for iPad. To get you started, here’s a side-by-side comparison of the major aviation apps.
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Delta’s Glass Bottom Jet App is worthy of a test flight
The Delta app for iPad offers a wealth of information for airline travelers, including the ability to track your flight’s progress while in the air and check out nearby landmarks as your fly past them.
An iPad glare-reducing screen protector that actually works
One of the major weaknesses of the iPad is it’s highly reflective screen. This new glare-reducing screen protector make the iPad much easier to view during the day, and also keeps the screen clean.
How to print charts from aviation apps
While many pilots feel comfortable flying completely paperless with the iPad, some like to print a few IFR procedures to have as backup in the airplane. Here we’ll show you how to print these charts wirelessly from ForeFlight Mobile and WingX Pro.
WingX Pro tip: selecting map overlays
The recent WingX Pro 6.9.2 update added a new feature that now allows you to select and overlay additional weather items on the moving map, expanding on the options of fuel prices and METAR circles.
New Airborne Radar training app
A new Airborne Radar app is out to help fill the void in pilot training on how to use onboard aircraft radar systems. The app uses colorful graphics, interactive scenarios and review quizzes to teach you the ins and outs of airborne radar.
New ForeFlight training program now available
A new video training program covering the ForeFlight Mobile app is now available from Sporty’s Pilot Shop. It’s designed to help pilots learn both the basic and advanced features of aviation’s most popular app.
Sagetech Clarity ADS-B receiver now shipping
After first being announced at AirVenture Oshkosh last year, Sagetech’s Clarity hit a few delays as the company redesigned the portable ADS-B receiver. This week, though, Sagetech announced that Clarity is now shipping.
Free 2013 SUN ‘n FUN app now available for iPhone, iPad and Android
Sporty’s, in partnership with SUN ‘n FUN, has created a mobile app for the 2013 show, which is now available for both Apple and Android devices.
Cloud Topper app helps you determine cloud tops in flight
How many times have you been en route on a cross-country and wondered what the tops are on some cumulus clouds up ahead? A new app for iPad and iPhone can help you determine just that.
Which iPad should I buy?
Choosing an iPad model can at first seem daunting when trying to sort through the various models and options. Here we’ll break them down and show you what features and specs are best suited for pilots looking to use it in the cockpit.
How to update your iPad apps
iPad Apps are continuously updated by app developers to provide new features and fix small software problems. Here we’ll show you how to find and install these updates.
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