ForeFlight adds cloud syncing and new terrain controls

The latest ForeFlight update includes a new cloud-based syncing feature that transfers data seamlessly between your iPhone and iPad. It also includes a new refined look for the terrain profile feature and additional customization options.

Official 2014 AirVenture Oshkosh app now available

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The official 2014 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh show app is now available for iPhone and iPad, and includes an exciting new interactive GPS map and enhanced notification features to help you get the most out of your visit to AirVenture.

Two new upgrades to ForeFlight

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ForeFlight continues to surge ahead in the aviation market by continuously adding new innovative features. The latest upgrade allows you to view enhanced Stadium TFRs on the map page and adds geo-referenced approach plates for Canada.

Avidyne releases free GPS training app

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Avidyne recently released a new training simulator app for its upcoming IFD540 GPS/NAV/COM aircraft panel-mount receiver. We'll highlight the features and show you what the app has to offer here.

New FltPlan.com Go app for Android

The popular flight planning website FltPlan.com recently released a new navigation app for Android, called FltPlan Go. We'll highlight the new features here and show why you can't beat its price.

State of the app market

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At iPad Pilot News, we often get asked for our sense of the aviation app market--who's on top, who's growing and who's new. We have reviewed a number of resources to compile this report.

ForeFlight adds new chart pack feature

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The latest update to ForeFlight adds a new preflight feature that automatically verifies all your charts are downloaded for the entered route. We'll show you how to use it here.

CloudAhoy offers free app again

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CloudAhoy has been a popular app for years, allowing pilots to record each flight's track, groundspeed, altitude and many other details. Now the app is available in a free version.

NRST: find the nearest airport with this handy app

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The NRST airport finder app is ideal for those situations when you need to quickly locate and navigate to an airport during an emergency or diversion. We'll review it here and show how it can also help with routine descent planning.

Sporty’s flight training apps add new achievement features

Sporty's is continuously updating and improving its Learn to Fly Course app, and the latest update adds new progress tracking, achievements and social media sharing features. Learn all about them here.

Behind the apps: interview with ForeFlight CEO Tyson Weihs

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For our latest Behind the Apps profile, we visited ForeFlight's offices in Austin, Texas. We sat down with CEO Tyson Weihs to talk about the company's quick rise, the pilots who work on the app and how they approach software development.

Garmin Pilot for Android adds new map features

Garmin's Android EFB is one of the best available for that platform, and the latest update makes it even better. The new version 3.0 adds some nice map upgrades, including track-up mode, SafeTaxi airport diagrams and new configurable map overlays.