Mastering night flying with your iPad: Tips for dimming, filters, and more

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The days of holding a mini-Maglite in your mouth and shining it down on a paper sectional are gone thanks to the iPad's backlit screen. But just because the iPad solves part of the night lighting equation doesn't mean you can just hop in the airplane and start using it the same way you do during the day. Here are five things to consider the next time you go flying at night with your iPad.

Heads-up, hands-free: How to use iPad audio alerts for safer flights

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The iPad is an engaging visual tool, but many pilots forget about its many audio uses. Especially for those pilots who worry about spending too much "heads-down" time with the iPad, it's worth understanding how apps use audio to make flying more efficient and safe. Let's look at some of the options, and how to set up an audio connection to your headset.

Keep Your iPad Airworthy: Annual Care Tips Every Pilot Should Know

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Similar to the routine of having your airplane undergo an annual inspection, we recommend that you take the time to review the following items once a year to keep your iPad, apps and accessories performing at their best.

Why you should use ForeFlight’s Pack feature on every flight

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Most pilots know how to use ForeFlight's Pack feature to verify chart downloads before a flight, but it can do much more.

How to set up aircraft equipment codes in aviation apps to file VFR/IFR flight plans

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Filing a VFR or IFR flight plan today is a breeze with today's aviation iPad apps, but entering all the required aircraft data to meet the ICAO requirements of the form can be a bit confusing. Here we'll break it down in plain English to help you understand each requirement.

How to listen to SiriusXM Radio in ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot

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Garmin's top-of-the-line portable weather receivers, the compact GDL 52 and GDL 51, receive more than just GPS and weather. With an active SiriusXM subscription, pilots and passengers can also enjoy music and live sports in flight. Once you've configured all your devices, it's very easy to listen to SiriusXM Radio, but the first time you do it there are a few steps to follow.

Top Articles of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the stories that resonated most with our readers this year. From tips on maximizing your iPad’s battery life to in-depth guides on choosing the right apps, these articles have solved problems and inspired pilots. Whether you’re new to flying with an iPad or a seasoned pro, this roundup of our top 10 most popular posts from 2024 is sure to offer valuable insights and fresh perspectives. Let’s dive in!

ForeFlight Tips: Most Overlooked Airport Resources

Flying to a new airport can be an intimidating experience, but with a little time spent studying ForeFlight you can learn a lot and enjoy a safer arrival at Big City International. This means more than just checking the runway layout and the tower frequency, though; in recent years, a number of new resources have become available. Here are some to check out.

PIREP: Flying with iPhone Satellite Messaging

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We recently tested Apple's new satellite messaging feature in a variety of GA airplanes. Here's how pilots can use it in flight.

Weather planning with Garmin Pilot: widgets and flight profile

One of Garmin Pilot's standout features is its split-screen mode. While many pilots know how to use split-screen for viewing approach charts or traffic, there are also some valuable tools for weather planning, both before takeoff and during cruise. Here's how to use the Widgets and Flight Profile features.
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iOS screen gestures: how to navigate your iPad faster

You can do almost everything on your iPad without touching a button—in fact, all the new iPhone and iPad models have removed the home button completely. Whether it’s closing an app, switching apps, opening the control center, or searching for something, iOS has multiple gestures that can save time or unlock additional features.

How to scan aviation manuals into your favorite EFB app

It's common for pilots to go completely paperless in the cockpit, which requires scanning some paper documents first. Fortunately, Apple includes some hidden capabilities in the Notes app, including a powerful scanner utility.