Top 10 articles of 2016 at iPad Pilot News
We published over 150 articles, videos and quizzes on iPad Pilot News this year. Here you’ll find the top 10 most popular articles over the course of the year; all of them are still worth reading.
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Entries by John Zimmerman
9 trends in aviation apps and accessories
As 2016 winds down, we’re taking a look back at the busy year in tablets, phones, watches, apps and accessories. There were dozens of interesting stories this year, plenty of hype and a few surprises. With the benefit of hindsight, it’s clear that there are some trends worth tracking.
Drone Study Buddy app helps prepare for the Remote Pilot test
Drone Study Buddy is a new app that includes both study resources and interactive practice tests, with questions, answers and detailed explanations written by Sporty’s team of flight instructors.
Top 10 mistakes iPad pilots make
The way we move from beginner to expert is by trial and error. Along the way, many of us made some mistakes with the iPad and aviation apps. Here’s our list of the 10 most common ones.
Configuring ForeFlight’s new map and alert options in version 8.2
The latest release from ForeFlight, version 8.2, includes a number of enhancements for the app’s data-driven aeronautical maps, plus some impressive new audio alerts. Let’s explore how to customize these features so they match the type of flying you do.
Top 12 tips for flying with Stratus
The Stratus ADS-B receiver has become the most popular weather receiver for the iPad. While the basics of operation are pretty simple, there are a few tips that can help you get the most out of your investment. Let’s review the top 12 most helpful things we’ve learned after a few hundred hours flying with Stratus.
Modular iPad kneeboards added to Flight Gear line
While mounts are a popular way to secure the iPad in flight, about 50% of pilots prefer kneeboards. The good news is there have never been more options for iPad kneeboards, and a new one offers some unique features.
5 Fltplan Go tips beyond the basics
Fltplan.com has been a popular flight planning website for over a decade, and their Fltplan Go app has steadily added features to become a powerful in-flight companion. Beyond the basics of moving maps and weather reports, there are quite a few features that make the app more powerful and easier to use. Here are five of our favorites.
Video: how to use SXAR1 and Stratus in the cockpit
There have never been more options for receiving and displaying in-flight weather on your iPad, including both SiriusXM (satellite-based and subscriptions) and ADS-B (ground-based and subscription-free). In a recent webinar, Sporty’s John Zimmerman and ForeFlight’s Scott Dennstaedt reviewed the most popular weather receivers for ForeFlight and shared dozens of tips for making safer in-flight weather decisions. The hour-long video also includes five real world scenarios that show datalink weather in action.
ForeFlight and SXAR1 – flight test report
About a month ago, ForeFlight introduced support for the SiriusXM Aviation Receiver, also called the SXAR1. We’ve had the chance to fly with it on numerous trips now, and overall we’ve found the SXAR1 to be reliable and useful. Here are some notes from a recent cross country flight.
Using chart annotations in your favorite aviation app
Here we’re going to show you how to use chart annotations in several apps and offer tips on how to make make the most of them during your flying. They can really come in handy.
Radio Navigation Simulator app comes to US
For years we’ve used the Radio Navigation Simulator app to teach new students the fundamentals of radio navigation, and to brush up on the finer points. A new update makes this app a lot more useful for US pilots.
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