FAA moving closer to relaxing rules on electronics on planes

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The FAA aviation rulemaking committee (ARC) finished a draft report on relaxing the rules on the use of portable electronics by passengers on commercial flights. Here are some of their suggestions.
Flying with the iPad ebook

Flying with the iPad eBook now available

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A new eBook is now available from the editors of iPad Pilot News. Flying with the iPad contains a comprehensive collection of articles to help both new and seasoned iPad pilots make the most of the iPad in the cockpit.

What iOS 7 means for pilots

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Today, Apple unveiled its much-anticipated iOS 7, the latest version of the operating system that drives the iPhone and iPad. While much of this update is cosmetic, there are some big changes under the hood that could be good enhancements for pilots. Let's look at some highlights.

Three iPad seminars this weekend at Sporty’s Fly-in

The annual Sporty's Pilot Shop Fly-in is this Saturday, May 18, at the Clermont County Airport (I69). Three seminars will cover the iPad, from Sporty's, Garmin and ForeFlight.

New iPad EFB approval program available

Unlike most GA pilots, commercial operators and those flying large turbine multiengine aircraft require FAA approval to use the iPad to replace paper charts. A new service from Sporty's takes care of the approval process for a hassle-free transition.

Top iPad stories from Sun ‘n Fun 2013

The 2013 edition of the Sun 'n Fun Fly-in is now in the books, and as usual there were plenty of new product announcements. No part of the show was hotter than iPad apps and accessories, so let's review some of the major stories at the show.

New ForeFlight training program now available

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A new video training program covering the ForeFlight Mobile app is now available from Sporty's Pilot Shop. It's designed to help pilots learn both the basic and advanced features of aviation's most popular app.

New 128GB iPad now available

The new 128GB iPad is now available from the Apple store, and has twice the storage of the 64GB models currently available, providing a nice option for those with large storage needs.

Apple releases iOS 6.1 software update for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

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Apple released a new software update to the iPhone and iPad operating system today, adding some new features and bug fixes.

New iPad webinar coming up this Wednesday

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Join Bret Koebbe from Sporty's Pilot Shop at EAA's free webinar covering the latest in iPad apps, accessories and tips & tricks. Learn more about the presentation and how to register here.

The year ahead: 2013 predictions for the iPad

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This is the final article in a series where we review the year that was and look forward to 2013. Previous articles have discussed the year in apps and accessories for iPad pilots. Here, we'll look ahead to what might be coming next year.

Year in review: accessories

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This article is part 2 of 3 in our series that looks back at the world of iPad in 2012. Here, we'll review the year in iPad accessories. It may have been a busy year for apps in aviation, but software had nothing on hardware in 2012.