Pilot Report: First flight with the Apple Watch

The Apple Watch has been out for nearly 2 months now and there are several aviation apps available designed for pilots. We went flying with them recently to see how they worked and get a feel for how the watch fits among other cockpit tech.

Weather Flying and the iPad video now available

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The video recording of last week's Weather Flying and the iPad is now available for viewing. Join weather guru Scott Dennstaedt and Sporty’s John Zimmerman in this one hour presentation as they explore the ForeFlight app, the Stratus ADS-B receiver and how to use both for safer weather flying.

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.

Get more out of chart annotations in your favorite aviation app

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One of the things lost during the iPad transition was the ability to write directly on the charts. It didn't take long though for app developers to add the digital equivalent of this with annotations, and here we'll show you how to get the most out of it.

Top 6 tips for flying with Stratus

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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 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 becomes a data creator

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In the early days of aviation apps (you know, way back in 2012), developers pushed to add features. Nobody at ForeFlight or Garmin is taking a vacation, but over the last 12 months most of the major aviation apps have reached parity in terms of features. So where is the next battleground for aviation apps?

Does the iPad have a “real GPS” in it?

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Four years after the first iPad shipped, lots of people are still confused about whether the game-changing tablet actually has a GPS in it. And if it does have a GPS, is it a "real" one? Let's bust some myths and settle the issue once and for all.

10 tips to increase your runway awareness with ForeFlight

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ForeFlight includes many features to help navigate large airports both during approach and on the ground to make sure you don't end up on the wrong taxiway or runway. We'll show how to take advantage of them here with these 10 helpful tips.

How to use ForeFlight with Microsoft Flight Sim and X-Plane

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Have you recently upgraded to the latest version of ForeFlight with Synthetic Vision or WingX Pro and can't wait to fly with the new features? Here we'll show you how to fly with these apps at home using desktop flight simulator programs.

How to use the Search Box in ForeFlight Mobile

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The ForeFlight Mobile search feature is a powerful tool that can save you a lot of time during preflight planning and while flying with the app. Learn how to take advantage of it to quickly find airports and plan flights in this week's tip.

iPad troubleshooting techniques for pilots

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While the iPad has delivered excellent reliability since the day it came out, there are still a few issues that can pop up if you're not careful. Here we'll review potential problems and how to resolve them.