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What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2025 Edition

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Buying your first iPad or upgrading an older one? We break down the differences between each and give some insight for those looking to buy.

App troubleshooting: how to close, delete and restart

Everyone knows how to open an app on the iPad. Do you know the difference between sleeping an app, shutting down an app and deleting an app?

Eight iPad settings all pilots should know

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The Settings app was fairly basic when the iPad was first released in 2010, providing control of the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless radios, screen brightness and email account settings. Fifteen years later it has evolved into a collection of hundreds of settings, with multi-tier menus that can make it difficult to find what you're looking for. Here are 8 pilots need to know.

Top 10 mistakes iPad pilots make

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The way we move from beginner to expert is by trial and error. Along the way, many of us made some mistakes with the iPad and aviation apps. Here's our list of the 10 most common ones.

Do I really need to use Airplane Mode on my iPad or iPhone?

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One of the most common questions we hear as pilots is, "Do I really need to put my phone in Airplane Mode?" The airlines have been saying yes for years, but many travelers think this advice is outdated and it's safe to ignore. Is that true in a small airplane? And what is Airplane Mode anyway? Here's our advice.

Student pilot’s guide to cross-country flight planning with an iPad

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There is a wide range of opinions on how the iPad should be used during flight training by student pilots. In this video, we'll show how the iPad and ForeFlight can be worked into the cross-country planning process as a digital chart viewer and navigation resource while still flying the trip using pilotage and dead reckoning techniques.

What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2024 Holiday Edition

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Buying your first iPad or upgrading an older one? We break down the differences between each and give some insight for those looking to buy.

Navigating ForeFlight Subscriptions: Which Plan is Right for Your Needs

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ForeFlight now offers three main subscription plans: Basic Plus, Pro Plus, and Performance Plus. On top of that there are choices for geographic regions, and considerations for fleet operators. Which subscription is right for you? What are the pros and cons of each level? In this article, we'll examine the key differences and offer a few opinions.
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Using an iPad for flying: how old is too old?

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The iPad is decidedly middle-aged now, at least for consumer technology, which means there is a busy used market for older tablets. An original iPad, which came out in 2010, can be purchased on eBay for under $50—a great deal, right? Not so fast.

iPad Frequently Asked Questions for Pilots

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The most common questions about the iPad, from basics like the difference between WiFi and Cellular models to advanced user tips. Add your own questions too.

What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2024 Edition

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Buying your first iPad or upgrading an older one? Almost any model can work for pilots, but there are more options than ever to choose from. Here we'll break down the differences between each and give some insight for those looking to buy a used or refurbished iPad.
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Flight testing the new iPad Pro nano-texture screen

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One of the major headlines from Apple's recent iPad announcement was the introduction of a new screen technology on the latest iPad Pro models. We just received our new iPad Pro 13" with the nano-texture screen and promptly took it up for a test flight. Is it deserving of the hype? In short, yes. While it doesn't completely eliminate screen glare, it does make a big difference in direct sunlight. Read on for more details
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