Testing the new Jazz weight and balance app

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There are plenty of options for computing weight and balance on the iPad. Whether it's an integrated app (like ForeFlight's built-in tool) or a standalone app (like Aviation W&B), pilots have no excuse for failing to compute gross weight and CG before every flight. One of the more recent entrants in the market is called Jazz Weight and Balance, which offers a powerful and polished app for pilots of almost any general aviation airplane.

What’s new in Sporty’s flight training apps

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Like the EFB apps from ForeFlight and Garmin, Sporty's flight training apps are continuously updated with new content and features to take advantage of the latest iOS capabilities and devices. Let's take a look at what's new here.

Hands on with the FAA’s new B4UFLY drone app

Last May, the FAA released a beta version of B4UFLY, a free app which promised drone pilots a fast and easy way to stay legal. After a lengthy testing period, the app was released today for all users. We tested it out and found a lot to like.

Garmin upgrades iOS flight planning, Android layout

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Garmin recently released its last update of 2015, adding some minor updates to flight planning in the iOS app and a more major change to the Android app. Here's what to look for.

What’s new in WingX Pro

WingX Pro has released a few updates this month with some additions to the app. These mainly focus on moving map enhancements, support for additional ADS-B receivers and app refinements. We'll take a look at the highlights here.

Sporty’s E6B app updated with new multitasking features

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Sporty's E6B Flight Computer app was recently updated to take advantage of the new iOS 9 multitasking features for iPad. Here we'll show you how they work and how to make the most of the new capability when flying with the app.

Aerovie app grows up – 4 features to know about

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Aerovie Reports began as a fairly niche app, mostly known as a way to submit and review PIREPs. In the past 6 months, though, the app has grown into much more and can now be considered a full electronic flight bag (EFB) app. Its strong point is weather, both preflight and in-flight; here are four unique features to know about.

FltPlan Go adds visual cloud analysis tool

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The FltPlan Go app recently added a new tool that allows you to visually estimate cloud tops using your iPad's built-in accelerometer and camera. We'll show you how to use it here.

ForeFlight 7.5 adds new logbook, area forecast discussions

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ForeFlight took another step forward today in its goal to be an all-in-one aviation app for iPad pilots. The latest update adds a full-featured logbook, making it easy for pilots to manually and automatically log flights, track hours, review currency, and record certificates and ratings.

Jeppesen update adds Fltplan.com and AvPlan connections

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Jeppesen charts have long been a favorite among professional pilots, many of whom prefer their more detailed charts. And while the company's flagship app, Mobile FliteDeck, has found some success it is not full-featured enough to be an all-in-one Electronic Flight Bag app. That criticism may be less valid after the latest update, version 2.7.

ForeFlight 7.4 adds new briefing tool, track log improvements

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One of the reasons electronic flight bag apps have become so popular is that they eliminate common pain points for pilots. ForeFlight's latest update, version 7.4, continues this trend with a whole new approach to weather briefings.

FlightRadar24: The ultimate airline flight tracking app

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There are a lot of flight tracking apps and websites currently available to help you keep tabs on airline and general aviation flights. An app called FlightRadar24 takes this concept further by incorporating a worldwide ADS-B traffic feed to provide real-time flight position data and some unique viewing options.