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Understanding latitude and longitude in aviation apps

Even with all of our modern aviation databases, sometimes you just can't beat a lat/lon coordinate. Let's review the basics of latitude and longitude and the different types of coordinates. Which one works on your iPad?

Flying with ForeFlight webinar recording now available

Sporty's recently hosted a webinar on ForeFlight Mobile that offered a detailed look at the app and walked pilots through two different real world scenarios. The recording of the presentation, packed with over an hour of tips and tricks, is now available for review

How to receive ForeFlight audio alerts through your headset

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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.

ForeFlight traffic tips

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In previous articles, we've covered the theory behind ADS-B traffic and how it works. Here, we'll offer seven practical tips for actually using the service in ForeFlight, including some advanced settings to consider.

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.
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