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.
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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.
Aerovie update shows how Apple Watch is slowly becoming useful for pilots
With the release of watchOS3, Apple’s latest operating system for the watch, performance has improved dramatically. Perhaps more importantly, app developers are giving the Apple Watch a second look, enhancing their watch apps with new features that are actually helpful. The latest example is Aerovie, maker of a popular Electronic Flight Bag app.
SiriusXM Aviation Receiver brings satellite weather to ForeFlight
As popular as XM Weather has become, the company (now called SiriusXM after a merger) has largely missed out on the iPad boom. That might be changing now, with the announcement today that the SiriusXM Aviation Receiver works with ForeFlight.
Trying out the surprisingly useful GPS Coordinate Converter app
No matter how sophisticated your avionics are, latitude and longitude still have a central place in aviation. As we’ve mentioned before, sometimes there’s no substitute for the good old lat/lon coordinates: for filing flight plans, creating user waypoints or programming an FMS. A new app, GPS Coordinate Converter, aims to make GPS coordinates easier to manage.
7 ways to get the most out of ForeFlight logbook
ForeFlight introduced a digital logbook feature late in 2015, and anecdotal evidence suggests it has been very popular. More and more pilots are using the app to log flights and track currency, but there’s more to this feature than just basic flight logging. Here are seven ways to get the most out of your new logbook.
What pilots need to know about the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2
Apple’s annual September get-together has become a highly anticipated event for technology fans, as the company usually announces new hardware and features just in time for Christmas shopping. This year’s edition lacked some of the usual fireworks, with no iPad changes and relatively modest iPhone upgrades, but there was still plenty of news. Let’s cut through the hype and explore what pilot should know.
Tips for using the new ForeFlight 8
ForeFlight received at lot of attention at Oshkosh this year when it previewed version 8 of its industry-leading app. That update, a major release, is now available in the App Store and it adds a number of new features and refinements. Let’s explore what’s changed and go over a few tips to take advantage of the latest tools.
FAR/AIM app updated for 2017, adds drone rules
This is the time of year when 2017 FAR/AIM books are released, incorporating all the changes in the last 12 months. That makes it a great time to consider an app – for less than the price of one new book, you can have an app that never expires.
3 tips for checking ADS-B Out performance
While ADS-B Out avionics are pretty simple to operate (they’re basically just upgraded transponders), it is important to ensure your system is working properly. Simply choosing the wrong setting during installation can lead to significant errors, and we’ve heard a number of stories where this has happened. Fortunately, it’s free and easy to check.
Installed USB charging ports offer a long-lasting solution to battery anxiety
For aircraft owners looking for a more permanent charging solution, there are some great options now available. Mid-Continent Instruments, a respected manufacturer of avionics, has a variety of dual USB charging devices that can be permanently installed to provide full-time access to power for portable devices.
New option for panel-mounting iPads may be the best yet
iPad panel mounts have been around for years, but we think the latest designs from Guardian Avionics may be the best yet. These durable mounts are made from ABS plastic, and they mount to the panel with just four screws. The end result is very clean and professional installation.
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