WingX Pro 7.0 adds weather radar to the moving map

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WingX Pro has teamed up with Baron Services to offer a new collection of interactive weather overlays. This allows pilots to view radar imagery, sectionals and a flight plan simultaneously. Check out all the details on the app update here.

Official Oshkosh show apps now available

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The official EAA AirVenture Oshkosh app is now available for the 2013 show, designed for iPhone, iPad, Android and Kindle Fire. It features maps, schedules, the fly-in NOTAM, exhibitor information and much more.

ForeFlight 5.2 adds Canadian, Helicopter charts

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The latest version of ForeFlight Mobile adds some major new charting capabilities and should open up the app to more widespread adoption. There are also some upgrades for current users, so let's review what's new.

New ForeFlight seminar video available

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Join ForeFlight founders Jason Miller and Tyson Weihs in this recorded seminar as they cover the popular ForeFlight Mobile aviation application for iPad and iPhone from the Sporty's 2013 Fly-in.

Garmin Pilot for Android extends its lead with new features

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Garmin is one of the few app developers that seems firmly committed to making both iOS and Android apps for pilots. A new update to their Pilot app extends its lead as the most complete Android app for general aviation. Here's what's new.

WingX Pro Tip: How to use FlightShare

WingX Pro recently added a new feature that allows pilots to quickly share flight plans between multiple devices running the app. This feature, called FlightShare, is very useful for two pilot crews or flight instructors. Here's how to use it.

iPad navigation app buyer’s guide

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Pilots have plenty of options when it comes to choosing a preflight weather and navigation app for iPad. To get you started, here's a side-by-side comparison of the major aviation apps.

Delta’s Glass Bottom Jet App is worthy of a test flight

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The Delta app for iPad offers a wealth of information for airline travelers, including the ability to track your flight's progress while in the air and check out nearby landmarks as your fly past them.

Flying with ForeFlight course now an app

Last month we told you about a new ForeFlight training video, offered by Sporty's. This comprehensive training course includes over an hour of HD video, and is now offered as a native iOS app.

ForeFlight 5.1 brings traffic display

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ADS-B traffic has been a hot topic lately, with a number of portable ADS-B receivers hitting the market that receive traffic. The latest version of ForeFlight Mobile enables this feature, for use with the Stratus 1 and 2 receivers. Version 5.1 also adds some other new enhancements, so let's review what's new.

New Airborne Radar training app

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A new Airborne Radar app is out to help fill the void in pilot training on how to use onboard aircraft radar systems. The app uses colorful graphics, interactive scenarios and review quizzes to teach you the ins and outs of airborne radar.

Garmin Pilot adds track up, new maps

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Just in time for Sun 'n Fun, Garmin has released version 5.0 of their Garmin Pilot app for iPad and iPhone. The latest version of the popular app is a fairly significant update that adds a number of new features, and it continues the arms race among the major app developers.