The flying season’s unofficial kick-off is next week, as the gates open for the 2014 edition of the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in at the Lakeland airport. Among the dozens of seminars covering the iPad, here are some to note.
While the basics of operation are pretty simple with Stratus, there are a few tips that can help you get the most out of your investment. Let’s review the top 6 most helpful ones we’ve learned.
Some high quality accessories are now hitting the market for the iPad Air, so pilots can fully equip their cockpits. Let’s review the new options, including mounts, kneeboards and screen protectors.
Adventure Pilot has established a small but loyal following over the past few years with their line of low-glare and easy-to-use portable GPSs. Now, the company has made the leap into the app world with the iFly GPS app for the iPad.
Just last month we shared Garmin’s latest hardware update, the GDL 39 3D, an ADS-B receiver that includes an Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) for backup attitude. Now the avionics giant has raised the bar, adding a stunning synthetic vision option to the app.
There are a lot of myths about iPad battery life and how to maximize it. Since battery life is an important thing for pilots, let’s separate fact from fiction so you can get the most out of your iPad next time you fly.
Running out of battery power is a nightmare scenario for many pilots flying with iPads. The new ONGO backup battery will give you peace of mind, providing plenty of backup power and three 2.4 amp USB charging ports.
Last year we published an eBook that combined our most popular articles and top 10 lists into a single resource. But six months is a long time in the world of the iPad, so we’ve updated and expanded the eBook to cover the latest information
The latest version of LogTen Pro, our top pick for electronic logbook apps, adds an automatic sync feature to keep you up to date. Read the details here.
With the latest update, ForeFlight now offers more flight plan options than ever. Version 5.6 is short on flashy features, but look below the surface and you’ll see a number of interesting changes.
About the only feature Garmin’s popular GDL 39 ADS-B receiver has lacked was a built-in AHRS. To answer that request, Garmin has just introduced the GDL 39 3D. Here are the details.
One of the standout features of the iPad is its long battery life–a fully charged battery should last you about 8-10 hours. But there are some important tips to know if you want to get the best performance out of your iPad battery.
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