Flight test: WingX Pro 7 and Dual XGPS170 ADS-B Receiver
The Dual XGPS170 ADS-B receiver is now available for WingX Pro iPad users. Learn all about it and see how the performance compares to Stratus and ForeFlight.
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Entries by Bret Koebbe
Apple’s iTunes 11 — don’t give up on it yet
The recent update to iTunes allows it to run faster and includes a new interface. Learn how to use its features to better manage and backup your iPad or iPhone.
How to use ForeFlight on your iPad with Microsoft Flight Sim X
Learn how to set up Microsoft Flight Sim X to output GPS position data to your iPad and ForeFlight to get more out of your flight sim experience at home.
Top 5 Fltplan.com iPad app tips
The Fltplan.com app is a great supplemental tool for pilots, offering free charts and moving maps. Here are 5 helpful tips.
iPad troubleshooting tip: cycle the power
This week’s tip explains how a simple power reset can solve app problems, wireless accessory issues and sluggish performance.
Practice your landing skills with Rockwell Collins’ free simulator iPad app
Have some fun and learn how to fly Category III ILS approaches with Rockwell Collins’ new HGS Flight app, a free approach and landing simulator for iPad.
How to use the ForeFlight Mobile app with X-Plane 10 Flight Simulator
Combining ground-based flight simulators like X-Plane and ForeFlight Mobile is a great way to improve iPad proficiency and enhance the simulation experience. Learn how to do it here.
Next-generation Bad Elf GPS for iPad now available
The latest iPad GPS from Bad Elf is now available. The Bad Elf Pro features an LCD screen, 16-hour battery life, and can simultaneously connect to up to 5 iOS devices over Bluetooth.
How to lock the iPad chart screen in flight
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 Pilot app adds new ADS-B features and iPhone 5 support
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.
Use your iPad in the winter with touch-screen gloves
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.
Flight testing the iPad Mini
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.
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