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.

4 new ForeFlight tips

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One way ForeFlight Mobile has built such a loyal following is by constantly adding new features, so the app becomes more and more powerful over time. That's a great benefit, but with those new features mean there are new things to learn, so in this article we'll continue our regular series of quick tips for ForeFlight.

Use iCloud to locate a lost or stolen iPad

Apple includes a free service that allows you to track down a lost iPhone or iPad. Here we'll show you how it works and how to set it up a free account to use this feature.

How to calculate Weight and Balance in ForeFlight

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The ForeFlight app contains a powerful weight and balance feature that can help you quickly calculate and analyze your airplane's loading during preflight. Here we'll take and in-depth look at this utility and show how to best use it.

Optimize battery life with new iOS 8 utility

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Apple delivered a wide variety of new features with the release of the iOS 8 software update. Here we'll show you how to take advantage of a new battery usage tool that can help you run your iPad more efficiently.

ForeFlight’s new track log feature in action

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One of the major new features added in ForeFlight version 6.3 is track log, which allows pilots to record their flight using a GPS source and then play it back in a variety of ways. Here, we'll show the whole process in action.

WingX Pro tip: customizing the moving map window layouts

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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.

How to organize your approach plates in ForeFlight

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One of the best features of iPad apps like ForeFlight Mobile is how easy they make it to organize and update your instrument approach charts. But how do you keep all your charts organized? Here are some tips to help.