Use your iPad for aircraft transition & avionics training

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Learn about Sporty's new series of aircraft & avionics training apps, allowing you to prepare for new ratings and certificates while on the go with your iPad and iPhone.

Foreflight Mobile adds new Runway Proximity Advisor feature

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ForeFlight Mobile 4.7 is now available in the App Store and introduces a new Runway Proximity Advisor visual and audio alerting feature that advises you when your aircraft is approaching, entering, or crossing a runway.
ForeFlight vs. WingX vs. Garmin Pilot

Navigation app showdown: ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot vs. WingX

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It's the #1 question we hear: "I'm looking at the ForeFlight, Garmin and WingX apps, but I don't know which one to buy. Which is the best?" We offer a side-by-side comparison of the core features, and share some (completely biased) opinions. Read more, and add your opinion.

Garmin Pilot app updated with ADS-B & split screen support

A new version of the Garmin Pilot app is now available in the app store for iOS and contains several improvements to the popular iOS app for pilots. Best of all you can get a one year subscription to this app for $49.99 during Garmin's limited time special.

Updated ForeFlight Mobile lands in app store with new features

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ForeFlight released version 4.6 of their flagship app today that adds a variety of new features, including improved route selection and editing, and includes a firmware update for the Stratus ADS-B receiver.

Lightspeed Aviation launches FlightLink App for Zulu.2 headset

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Pilots can now turn their iPads or iPhones into cockpit voice recorders with a new app from Lightspeed Aviation when using the Zulu.2 headset.

Get ready for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with free app

With the free AirVenture Oshkosh app for iPhone, iPad and Android, you'll have convenient access to all the information needed to get you ready to enjoy the world’s greatest aviation celebration at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Get the most out of your Dual Bluetooth GPS receiver with free app

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A free app from Dual Electronics provides GPS satellite & battery status from the Dual Electronics Bluetooth GPS on your iPad. Learn all about it here.

Upgrade your NFlightcam with free apps

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Cockpit video cameras that record high definition video, cockpit audio and GPS data have exploded in popularity over the past few years. The latest models can connect to your iPad/iPhone or Android device and, with a free app, add new features.

Garmin Pilot Android app updated with new features

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Garmin is one of the few app developers to offer a fully functional aviation weather/chart/navigation app for both iPad and Android tablets. Read on to learn about the new features recently added to the Garmin Pilot app for Android.
WingX track up view

WingX update brings track up navigation

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WingX Pro7 is a popular app for pilots, and Hilton Software (the app's developer) is often first to include new features. Version 6.5 of the app has recently been released, and it brings some nice enhancements to the moving map page.

Aviation W&B Calculator – weight and balance calculations made easy

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There are many ways to calculate airplane weight and balance with an an iPad, but the best method we've found yet is with the Aviation WB Calculator app. Learn all about the app in this week's app review.