Entries by John Zimmerman

Flight planning, 2004 vs. 2014

Sometimes we take for granted how fast technology moves, and how beneficial that is. That’s especially true for pilots, who’ve seen incredible advances in panel mount avionics, aviation apps and portable iPad accessories–often at lower prices. Consider this comparison…

Essential iPad tip – screen capture

Here’s an issue we see all the time. You’ve got the perfect weather map, ground map or nav log displayed on your iPad screen. The only problem is you’re sitting in the FBO using the free WiFi, and you’d really like to have that chart in the cockpit in half an hour. What can you do?

iPad seminars at AirVenture Oshkosh 2014

iPad seminars have become a fixture at EAA’s annual Oshkosh fly-in, with dozens of presenters covering topics from the basics to advanced app features and the latest iPad accessories. The 2014 edition of AirVenture is no different, with almost too many iPad seminars to count.

Garmin Pilot goes global with version 6.2

We’ve written before about the great strides Garmin has made with its Pilot app, but this has always been limited (like most major apps) to US pilots. That is changing with version 6.2 of Garmin Pilot – the app now provides worldwide flight planning, weather and navigation features.