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.

ForeFlight introduces Synthetic Vision, new forecast tool

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Synthetic vision, the 3D display of terrain and obstacles, has been a must-have feature for pilots of glass cockpit airplanes since it was first introduced a few years ago. That technology has been migrating to iPad apps as well, and now ForeFlight has joined the movement with version 6.6.

X-Plane flight simulator comes to iPad

Like most of the software world, flight simulators have been moving towards the iPad, although perhaps a little slower than other segments. With the recent release of X-Plane 10 for the iPad and iPhone, though, a full-featured flight simulator is finally here.

Top 10 aviation apps (you haven’t heard of)

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There are no shortage of aviation apps available in the app store, and this list is designed to help expand your app horizons and check out some new aviation apps you might not have heard of yet.

Garmin Pilot expands European FliteChart coverage

Garmin was one of the first iPad app developers to offer affordable international chart subscription options. They've recently improved their offerings by adding 13 new European countries to the FliteChart subscription package.