Three iPad seminars this weekend at Sporty’s Fly-in
The annual Sporty’s Pilot Shop Fly-in is this Saturday, May 18, at the Clermont County Airport (I69). Three seminars will cover the iPad, from Sporty’s, Garmin and ForeFlight.
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Customizing Garmin Pilot map overlays
With the release of version 5.0, Garmin Pilot has staked a serious claim to the title of most powerful moving map features. But to get the most out of Garmin Pilot, you need to know how to set up the various moving map options. Let’s review the key features.
Flying with ForeFlight course now an app
Last month we told you about a new ForeFlight training video, offered by Sporty’s. This comprehensive training course includes over an hour of HD video, and is now offered as a native iOS app.
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ForeFlight 5.1 brings traffic display
ADS-B traffic has been a hot topic lately, with a number of portable ADS-B receivers hitting the market that receive traffic. The latest version of ForeFlight Mobile enables this feature, for use with the Stratus 1 and 2 receivers. Version 5.1 also adds some other new enhancements, so let’s review what’s new.
ForeFlight tips for the iPhone
One of the best things about ForeFlight Mobile is that a single subscription will work on multiple devices, including an iPad and an iPhone. But there are some differences in how the app works on the smaller screen, so let’s explore some tips for easier ForeFlight operation on the iPhone.
Top iPad stories from Sun ‘n Fun 2013
The 2013 edition of the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in is now in the books, and as usual there were plenty of new product announcements. No part of the show was hotter than iPad apps and accessories, so let’s review some of the major stories at the show.
Poll: track up or North up?
North up or track up? It’s a great way to start an argument with a group of pilots–right up there with Cessna or Piper? In the past few months, almost every major app has added track up as an option, so we want to know your preference.
New Stratus adds attitude, traffic
This week at Sun ‘n Fun, the team of Appareo, ForeFlight and Sporty’s unveiled a second generation Stratus ADS-B receiver. What’s new? We review the features.
Garmin Pilot adds track up, new maps
Just in time for Sun ‘n Fun, Garmin has released version 5.0 of their Garmin Pilot app for iPad and iPhone. The latest version of the popular app is a fairly significant update that adds a number of new features, and it continues the arms race among the major app developers.
Why Android is losing in aviation
Lots of ink is spilled about the Apple vs. Google war. But in aviation, iOS is dominating Android. We offer a few reasons why.
ForeFlight version 5.0 adds terrain, runway centerlines
ForeFlight seems focused on making their best-selling app an even more powerful in-flight tool, in addition to its numerous pre-flight uses. Version 5.0, just released to the App Store, ups the ante yet again, with a slew of new features.
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