The ForeFlight Mobile search feature is a powerful tool that can save you a lot of time during preflight planning and while flying with the app. Learn how to take advantage of it to quickly find airports and plan flights in this week’s tip.
Two new iPad apps allow you to use the iPad as a dedicated instrument panel in FSX and X-Plane, freeing up valuable space for outside views on your primary computer monitor.
The new 128GB iPad is now available from the Apple store, and has twice the storage of the 64GB models currently available, providing a nice option for those with large storage needs.
Does my iPad have a built-in GPS? If it does, can I trust it? What are the options for an external GPS receiver? There are lots of questions to consider, and we’ll answer them all.
Apple released a new software update to the iPhone and iPad operating system today, adding some new features and bug fixes.
Having up-to-date charts on your iPad is easy with an app like ForeFlight or WingX, but there’s a trap if you’re not careful. Because there is no internet connection in the airplane, you must download the chart databases before you go flying. This is not always as obvious as you might think.
iPad Pilot News editor Bret Koebbe recently presented an updated version of the Flying with the iPad webinar as part of EAA’s webinar series. Check out the full 70 minute video recording here.
Garmin released its first app update for 2013, adding a selection of features to make their aviation apps for iPad and Android more user-friendly.
Join Bret Koebbe from Sporty’s Pilot Shop at EAA’s free webinar covering the latest in iPad apps, accessories and tips & tricks. Learn more about the presentation and how to register here.
Sporty’s new Instrument Rating Course app brings all the features of Sporty’s popular Instrument DVD course to iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The app includes extensive video training and test prep features to prepare pilots for both the real world of instrument flying and the FAA tests.
While the iPad is a very user-friendly tablet, there are some additional items pilots should be familiar with when using it as an EFB in the cockpit. We’ve collected our most popular educational articles here to help new iPad pilots hit the ground running.
The Spotlight Search is very simple and powerful tool on your iPad. Learn you can quickly find and launch apps with it in this week’s tip.
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