There have never been more options for pilots looking to add an iPad to the cockpit: 22 different models are available from Apple, a truly confusing mix. Which one is the right choice for pilots? Are there certain models to avoid? Here are our recommendations.
ForeFlight version 6.5 has two new features that aim to make preflight briefings easier to use and more valuable. It also includes iPhone 6 updates and a Stratus 2 security upgrade.
One way ForeFlight Mobile has built such a loyal following is by constantly adding new features, so the app becomes more and more powerful over time. That’s a great benefit, but with those new features mean there are new things to learn, so in this article we’ll continue our regular series of quick tips for ForeFlight.
Since the iPad was first announced over four years ago, dozens of companies have offered screen protectors to prevent scratches and minimize glare. Some of these work pretty well; most are junk. Now there’s a new entrant.
LogTen Pro, our top pick among pilot logbook apps, announced some major updates recently. They also changed to a subscription-based pricing model. We’ll examine what’s new.
Just one month after unveiling the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, Apple held an event today to show off even more new gadgets–including the latest iPad models. The event covered more than just iPads, so let’s explore what’s new.
Does your favorite iPad app count as a “legal briefing?” It doesn’t matter, and here’s why.
RAM Mounts have consistently been our top pick for iPad mounting solutions, and the yoke mount has always been one of the best selling versions. RAM recently introduced a new version that we think is a nice upgrade.
The iPad has become an essential part of many pilots’ flying, whether as a primary reference for digital charts or as a performance calculator. Something that important demands a quick pre-flight check, just like the airplane and the pilot.
We’ve been flying with Iridium’s new Go! satellite hotspot for a few months in everything from jets to taildraggers, and we’ve learned a lot about this unique product. It’s no broadband in the cockpit, but it does offer some very useful functions that aren’t available anywhere else.
While ADS-B may be confusing, it’s probably the most important technological change you will have to deal with as a pilot over the next two decades. So it’s worth the effort to learn this new language, and a new webinar aims to help
The Bad Elf Pro GPS has been one of the most popular iPad accessories in aviation for a few years now, especially with turbine operators. The company recently introduced the new Pro+ model, which is the most full-featured GPS we’ve seen for the iPad.
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