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How to receive iPad audio alerts through your headset

August 3, 2015

ForeFlight mobile offers several in-flight audio alerts to help get your attention at critical times. Here we'll show you how to connect your iPad to your headset to hear these in the air.

What does ADS-B weather look like?

June 17, 2015

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The FAA's network of ADS-B ground stations has made it easier than ever for pilots to view datalink weather in the cockpit - without paying a monthly subscription. If you haven't taken the plunge yet, come along as we take a look at all the weather products you'll see with an ADS-B receiver.

Pilot Report: First flight with the Apple Watch

June 15, 2015

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

May 4, 2015

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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

April 7, 2015

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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

March 10, 2015

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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

February 26, 2015

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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?

February 2, 2015

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

January 28, 2015

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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?

January 26, 2015

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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

January 9, 2015

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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

December 31, 2014