Setting up iCloud to track down a lost or stolen iPad
Apple’s free iCloud service is something all iPad users should take advantage of. Learn how to enable the service on your device, and how to use it to track down a lost or stolen iPad.
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Entries by Bret Koebbe
Get the most out of your Dual Bluetooth GPS receiver with free app
A free app from Dual Electronics provides GPS satellite & battery status from the Dual Electronics Bluetooth GPS on your iPad. Learn all about it here.
Having trouble viewing your iPad with night vision goggles? There’s a filter for that…
A new screen filter for the iPad allows pilots who wear night vision goggles (NVGs) to still be able to use the iPad during night operations.
Garmin Pilot Android app updated with new features
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.
Aviation W&B Calculator – weight and balance calculations made easy
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.
Flying with the iPad seminar on video
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.
Two iPad seminars this weekend at Sporty’s Fly-in
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 releases iOS 5.1.1 update for iPad
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.
Brush up on your weather flying skills with Richard L. Collins’ Advanced WX Flying apps
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.
New Stratus firmware available
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.
Looking to buy an iPad on a budget? Consider the “new” iPad 2
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.
Where should I mount my iPad in the cockpit?
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.
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