New Video: Behind the scenes with ForeFlight Synthetic Vision

ForeFlight recently published a behind the scenes video on their new Synthetic Vision feature that provides some insight on how this feature was created. The video features an interview with Malcolm Toon, ForeFlight's lead developer for Synthetic Vision, to describe the development process and technical challenges faced along the way.

ForeFlight improves taxi charts with latest update

The latest update to ForeFlight adds 3 helpful new features: over 1600 new custom airport diagrams, FBO locations on taxiway diagrams and a new setting for large airplane operators to configure when the ownship is displayed on moving maps.

iPad navigation app buyer’s guide

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The landscape for full-featured EFB apps continues to evolve rapidly as developers push the limits of the iPad's capability with exciting new features. This chart represents the latest comparison of the most popular EFB apps available today.

5 lesser-known aviation apps to consider

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So much of the news and excitement about aviation apps these days focuses on the big, all-in-one apps: ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot and WingX. We polled a group of pilots about some other apps they use regularly and came up with five interesting ones that don't make a lot of headlines.

AerovieReports: All about the PIREPs

The AerovieReports app has been out for about a year now and allows you to submit PIREPs directly to Lockheed Martin Flight Service. Here we'll take a look at the latest update to the app, which adds a full set of moving map and EFB features.

Garmin Pilot optimized for helicopter operations

Garmin released its first big app update for 2015 today, adding a set of new helicopter navigation features, wireless integration with the G3X Touch avionics system and improvements to the connectivity with the Garmin GLO portable GPS.

New features added to FltPlan Go app

The free FltPlan.com Go app for iPhone and iPad provides a wealth of aviation resources, all for free. Here we'll look at the latest round of updates and the new features added.

ForeFlight adds Dynon SkyView connectivity

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ForeFlight's latest app update adds a collection of useful new features, including graphical winds aloft on the map view, wireless connectivity with Dynon SkyView avionics and brand new Scratchpad interface.

CloudAhoy adds glass cockpit view, new Google export

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We've written before about the many benefits of the CloudAhoy app, with its robust post-flight debriefing tools and easy ForeFlight integration. Here are some recent upgrades.

New app helps you track flight currency

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A new app called Flight Currency allows you to track and log all the required aspects of your pilot currency in a single location, including flight reviews, instrument flying, takeoffs/landings and more.

Jeppesen introduces Mobile FliteDeck VFR version 2.0

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While Jeppesen's high quality approach charts and vast international coverage make it the go-to app for professional pilots, Jeppesen has had limited success among private pilots and aircraft owners. They hope to change that with FliteDeck VFR, a scaled-down app that was announced last year and recently updated. Here's what's new.

New app helps you locate airport courtesy cars

When planning a trip to a city that you haven't flown into before there are several variables to consider when choosing both the airport and FBO. A new app helps you identify which ones have courtesy cars available when needed.