iPad tip: the ultimate screen lock

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There are several ways to lock the iPad's screen to ensure a chart stays in view during critical phases of flight. Here we're going to show you an alternate method that also allows you to lock out the hardware buttons.

Top 6 tips for flying with Stratus

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.

How to lock the iPad chart screen in flight

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There are several ways to lock your iPad's screen in flight, including physical controls on your iPad and settings within each app. Here we'll show you all the different ways to do it.

How much space do charts take on my iPad?

A common question we hear from pilots is what size iPad should I buy? Here we'll show you how much space it takes to store different chart options in ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot and WingX Pro to help you decide.

ForeFlight video tips

ForeFlight mobile is a user-friendly and intuitive app for pilots, but there's always more to learn. Here we've assembled four video tips to help you get more out of aviation's top app.

ForeFlight Tip: how to use cockpit sharing

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A feature recently added to the ForeFlight Mobile app allows 2 pilots using iPads or iPhones on the same WiFi network to easily share flight plans in the air. Here we'll show you how to do it.

Advanced iPad Flying webinar video recording

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The video recording of Sporty's latest Advanced iPad Flying webinar is now available, and you can watch the full version here.

ADS-B weather products: what you’ll see in flight

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Pilots are using in-flight weather now more than ever, thanks to subscription-free ADS-B weather and the iPad. Here we'll show you what weather products are available, and what they look like in the air using the ForeFlight app.

WingX Pro tip: customizing the moving map window layouts

The WingX Pro moving map page provides a wide variety of configuration options to display multiple windows simultaneously. Here we'll show you the various options and how to set them up.

ForeFlight Tips: distance rings and track vector

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ForeFlight has many powerful features integrated throughout the app; here we'll show you how to use the Distance Rings and Track Vector to improve your situational awareness in flight.

5 quick Garmin Pilot tips

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Beyond the main features like moving map and terrain alerts, Garmin Pilot is packed with handy tools for everyday flying. Here, we share 5 quick tips you may not know about the app.

FSXFlight adds traffic support to ForeFlight and Flight Simulator X

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A plug-in for Microsoft Flight Simulator called FSXFlight allows you to display your simulated position and navigation information on an iPad running ForeFlight. A recent update to the plug-in also allows you to display the simulated traffic from FSX in ForeFlight. Here's how to do it.