Garmin is one of the few app developers to offer a fully functional aviation weather/chart/navigation app for both iPad and Android tablets. Read on to learn about the new features recently added to the Garmin Pilot app for Android.
There are many ways to calculate airplane weight and balance with an an iPad, but the best method we’ve found yet is with the Aviation WB Calculator app. Learn all about the app in this week’s app review.
Bret Koebbe of Sporty’s Pilot Shop presented the ‘Flying with the iPad’ Seminar at Sporty’s Fly-in over the past weekend. Check out a recording of the 50 minute presentation here.
The Sporty’s Pilot Shop Fly-in & Sweepstakes giveaway is this Saturday, May 19. In addition to a day full of exciting aviation events, there will be 2 iPad seminars presented by Sporty’s and ForeFlight.
Apple recently released a free software update for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch containing improvements and bug fixes. Read on to learn how to update your device to the latest version.
Aviation weather expert Richard L. Collins has turned his classic video Advanced Weather Flying video series into exciting iPad apps. Each app contains nearly 2 hours of expert weather instruction shot in and around airplanes, and goes beyond the basics to teach how to apply weather theory to real-world situations.
A new Stratus firmware update is available in the latest version of ForeFlight Mobile. Read on to learn how to install this update to your device.
That seemingly ordinary iPad 2 that Apple is selling for $399 has actually been modified internally in ways that, in some cases, can yield better battery life, according to a report.
An important part of flying with the iPad is securing it in flight. Read on to learn about the latest in cockpit mounting accessories, from kneeboards to yoke mounts.
The FAA does periodic testing of GPS which can result in unreliable or unavailable GPS signals in specific regions of the country. The next testing session is scheduled for May 4 – 13, and centers around an area 70NM east of Jacksonville, FL. Here are the details.
Bad Elf, the company who makes the popular external GPS accessory for iPad, recently released an update to their supplemental GPS app adding several new features – read the details here.
The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. Read on to see our ten favorite apps for student pilots, providing tools for flight training, organization, navigation and digital charts.
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