Reviewing the iPad kneeboard options
In this article, we’ll review some of the most popular iPad kneeboard options, so you can make an informed decision if you’re not a mount person. There are more options than ever, and most of them are quite good.
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The perfect iPad case and mount for pilots?
The problem with most cases (and the reason many pilots don’t use one) is that most are so big and bulky that they either don’t work with mounting systems or they require an even bulkier mount. But we’ve recently been flying with an iPad case that may solve the dilemma.
5 lesser-known aviation apps to consider
So much of the news and excitement about aviation apps these days focuses on the big, all-in-one apps: ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot and WingX. We polled a group of pilots about some other apps they use regularly and came up with five interesting ones that don’t make a lot of headlines.
Pilot report: new Flight Gear iPad bag
While the amount of stuff we carry has gone down, a good flight bag is still essential equipment for most pilots. To meet this need, many companies have designed or redesigned their flight bags to accommodate the iPad. The latest is the Flight Gear collection, and we recently spent some time flying with the new Flight Gear iPad Bag.
iPad legal briefing – what pilots need to know
Time to get current on iPad regulations. In this detailed article, we explain what you need to know to stay legal with your iPad in the cockpit.
What’s in your iPad flight bag? One pilot’s list
This is the first in a series where we’ll ask different pilots what they carry when they fly with an iPad. To kick things off, we asked John Zimmerman, publisher of iPad Pilot News, for his list of must-haves.
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus mounts now available
The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are finding a home in many cockpits, as pilots come to appreciate larger screens on these new phones. Regardless of how you use your iPhone, it’s smart to secure it in the cockpit. Some new options from RAM offer convenient ways to keep them stable.
CloudAhoy adds glass cockpit view, new Google export
We’ve written before about the many benefits of the CloudAhoy app, with its robust post-flight debriefing tools and easy ForeFlight integration. Here are some recent upgrades.
Which iPad mount is right for my airplane?
There are plenty of different mounts to choose from, but they aren’t all universal. Which one is right for you? Let’s look at some examples.
Jeppesen introduces Mobile FliteDeck VFR version 2.0
While Jeppesen’s high quality approach charts and vast international coverage make it the go-to app for professional pilots, Jeppesen has had limited success among private pilots and aircraft owners. They hope to change that with FliteDeck VFR, a scaled-down app that was announced last year and recently updated. Here’s what’s new.
ForeFlight becomes a data creator
In the early days of aviation apps (you know, way back in 2012), developers pushed to add features. Nobody at ForeFlight or Garmin is taking a vacation, but over the last 12 months most of the major aviation apps have reached parity in terms of features. So where is the next battleground for aviation apps?
Does the iPad have a “real GPS” in it?
Four years after the first iPad shipped, lots of people are still confused about whether the game-changing tablet actually has a GPS in it. And if it does have a GPS, is it a “real” one? Let’s bust some myths and settle the issue once and for all.
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