Entries by Eric Radtke

Flying with the iPad eBook: Tips from iPad Pilot News (Fifth Edition)

For over a decade, iPad Pilot News has been the leading resource for pilots looking to maximize their use of the iPad as an electronic flight bag (EFB). Now, we’ve compiled our most popular and informative articles into a single, easy-to-read eBook—Flying with the iPad: Tips from iPad Pilot News (fifth edition)—available now on Amazon for just $2.99!

Quiz: iPad Annual Maintenance

Similar to the routine of having your airplane undergo an annual inspection, it’s recommend that you take the time to complete regular steps to keep your iPad, apps and accessories performing at their best. In this quiz, test your knowledge of routine iPad care tips.

Sporty’s Introduces New iPad Storage Option with Built-In Cooler and Drink Caddy

When it comes to cockpit essentials, few products strike the balance between practicality and pilot-specific design quite like the Flight Gear Cooler Caddy from Sporty’s. Designed with iPad pilots in mind, this cooler is more than just a container for cold drinks, it keeps your tablet front and center, accessories organized, and is a must-have for cross-country flights.

Top 10 iPad Pilot Gifts for 2024

The team at iPad Pilot News has spent hundreds of flying hours researching and testing the best apps, gear, and accessories for iPad pilots. From rugged cases and mounts that offer maximum protection, to essential apps for training and flight preparation, these thoughtfully curated gifts are designed to make a pilot’s flying experience smoother, safer, and more organized.

Advisory Circular Updated for the Authorization of Electronic Flight Bags

The FAA recently published an update to Advisory Circular (AC) 120-76 (Authorization for Use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFB)). As a reminder, this advisory circular does not apply to Part 91 operators (with the exeption of fractional operators under Part 91 Subart K), but can offer guidance and best practices for anyone operating with an EFB. Those operating under Part 91 do not require a specific FAA authorization for use of an EFB.