FlightRadar24 adds support for iOS live activities
FlightRadar24 recently added support to track flight status via the iOS Live Activity feature. Here’s how it works.
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A step-by-step approach to thunderstorm avoidance with an EFB app
One of the major weather hazards pilots have to deal with this time of year is convective weather and resulting thunderstorms. This article takes a deep dive look at the resources available in ForeFlight to help you plan a flight around these weather hazards.
Quiz: Flying with ADS-B weather and your iPad
The free datalink weather component of the ADS-B network has been a big hit with iPad pilots flying with portable ADS-B receivers. But how well do you really know the system? Test your knowledge here in our latest quiz.
How to customize the built-in Control Center on your iPad or iPhone
The hidden Control Center screen remains one of the most useful features on iPhone and iPad, allowing you to quickly access commonly-used settings and apps. It’s especially useful during iPad preflight, allowing you to quickly optimize wireless and network settings before takeoff without the need to leave your EFB app.
ForeFlight improves the Aeronautical Map in latest update
Take a look at what’s new in ForeFlight, including a new and improved way to customize the Aeronautical Map.
Weather widgets for your iPad
Here’s a look at 3 aviation apps that offer home screen METAR, TAF and Radar weather widgets for your iPhone and iPad.
iPad kneeboard buyer’s guide—2024 edition
Every pilot should secure their iPad in the cockpit, for both convenience and safety. The most popular ways to do this involve either a mount or a kneeboard. In this article, we’ll review some of the most popular iPad kneeboard options, so you can make an informed decision if you’re not a mount person. There are more options than ever, and most of them are quite good.
Stay proficient with aviation podcasts
Check out our list of favorite aviation podcasts and how to listen to them on your iPad and iPhone.
How to use the AHRS, CO monitor and flight data recorder on Sentry Plus (video tip)
The Sentry line of ADS-B receivers from ForeFlight are best known for their ability to receive subscription-free datalink weather and traffic, but they can do so much more. In our latest video tip, we’ll show how to use three advanced features in Sentry Plus: the attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) for backup attitude, carbon monoxide detector and alerts, and the automatic flight data recorder and replay.
Airplane flight tracking app review
While airline mobile apps are great for booking flights and storing boarding passes, they’re less than ideal for flight tracking. Here’s a look at various ways to track all the details for your next airline flight from your iPhone or iPad.
ForeFlight expands airport traffic alerts
The latest ForeFlight update adds a new traffic alert to get your attention if you taxi onto a runway that is occupied by another aircraft.
How to free up storage space on your iPad
It has happened to almost every pilot: you’re excited to download that new app or it’s time to download charts for your big cross country, but you get the dreaded “iPad Storage Full” message. Over time, as you download more apps and take more pictures, you can quickly fill up the storage space on your device and run into this alert. This means it’s time to start thinking about freeing up some space by deleting unused apps and media.
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