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August 29, 2025/by Bret Koebbe

Apple brings blood oxygen monitoring back to Apple Watch

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ForeFlight Video Tip: Hazard Advisor

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 18.6.2

Flight Gear’s New iPad-Friendly Bags: Designed for the Tech-Savvy Pilot

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Apple brings blood oxygen monitoring back to Apple Watch

Should pilots buy an iPad with a built-in GPS?

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Sporty’s Pilot Training App Adds Powerful AI Training Tools

ForeFlight Launches Dynamic Procedures

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The perfect portable battery for Starlink: Flight Gear Smart Battery Pack Max

Pilot Report: A Smarter Flashlight for Night Flying

Product Report: Flight Gear Executive Kneeboard—A Sleek Upgrade for the Modern Cockpit

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What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2025 Edition

iPad Storage Full? 8 Ways to Free Up Space Before Your Next Flight

How to improve your iPad’s battery life

App troubleshooting: how to close, delete and restart

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iPad Pilot’s Charging Quiz: Is Your Battery Ready for Takeoff?

ADS-B Quiz for Pilots: Test Your Datalink Weather Knowledge

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iPad Frequently Asked Questions for Pilots

June 28, 2024/by Bret Koebbe

Pilot’s guide to the iPad – how to get started

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iPad charging tips for pilots—it’s all about the watts

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August 29, 2025

Charging technology has come a long way since 2010 when the iPad first debuted. Here's what to look for when upgrading your charger and cables.

Apple brings blood oxygen monitoring back to Apple Watch

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August 27, 2025

After a lengthy patent dispute, Apple finally restored Blood Oxygen monitoring on newer Apple Watch models.

ForeFlight Video Tip: Hazard Advisor

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August 22, 2025

Staying aware of terrain and obstacles is critical in any flight, and ForeFlight’s Hazard Advisor makes it easier than ever. In this tip, we’ll show you how to use this GPS-driven overlay to get visual and audio alerts that help you avoid potential collisions

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 18.6.2

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August 20, 2025

Apple released iOS and iPadOS 18.6.2 for iPhone and iPad, which provides important bug fixes and security updates. Like any software update, we recommend waiting until your app or accessory developer has time to test it out and verify that there are no compatibility issues.

Flight Gear’s New iPad-Friendly Bags: Designed for the Tech-Savvy Pilot

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August 19, 2025

Today’s pilots depend on their iPads as much as their headsets,…

Sporty’s Announces Winner of 50 Fun Flying Destinations Challenge

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August 15, 2025

Sporty’s has crowned the winner of its 50 Fun Flying Destinations summer flying challenge, and it’s safe to say he made the most of the season. Congratulations to Charles Blondeau, who took home a ForeFlight Sentry Plus ADS-B Receiver after a memorable cross-country adventure.

Sporty’s Pilot Training App Adds Powerful AI Training Tools

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August 12, 2025

The most recent release includes the latest Aviation Intelligence℠ features—innovative AI tools designed to make your training more engaging for Sporty's Learn to Fly Course, Instrument Rating Course and Commercial Pilot Triaining Course.

ForeFlight Launches Dynamic Procedures

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August 8, 2025

ForeFlight has announced a major upgrade to its approach chart capabilities with the debut of Dynamic Procedures, a new feature that transforms how pilots brief and fly instrument approaches.

Should pilots buy an iPad with a built-in GPS?

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August 6, 2025

It's a decision every pilot makes when purchasing a new iPad: should I spend the extra money and buy the model with an internal GPS? We recently went flying with a new iPad mini with a built-in GPS to test it out and help determine if it's the right upgrade for you.

ForeFlight Flights section: Pro tips for pilots

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August 1, 2025

ForeFlight's Maps page can be a pilot's best friend, since it's packed with visual planning tools and helpful information. But for experienced pilots, especially those who file IFR or fly high performance airplanes, the Flights tab offers a wealth of powerful features. Here are six that are often overlooked.

The perfect portable battery for Starlink: Flight Gear Smart Battery Pack Max

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July 29, 2025

More and more general aviation pilots are flying with Starlink Mini, the first truly portable and affordable satellite connectivity system that works in small airplanes. Passengers can browse social media and pilots can access additional weather products at any altitude, and all with simply a square antenna mounted in the window and a $65/month subscription. We are both excited and nervous about the Starlink revolution, but it’s undeniably a powerful tool when used properly.

Pilot Quiz: Your iPad just quit on you in flight, now what?

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July 25, 2025

The iPad is one of the most stable computing platforms available today, but it is still susceptible to external factors that can cause it to become unresponsive in flight. Test your iPad troubleshooting knowledge in our latest quiz and learn how to avoid potential pitfalls when using the iPad in the cockpit.

iPad charging tips for pilots—it’s all about the watts

Apple brings blood oxygen monitoring back to Apple Watch

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ForeFlight Video Tip: Hazard Advisor

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ForeFlight Video Tip: Importing Your Own Documents

ForeFlight Video Tip: Adding Procedures for VFR Pilots

ForeFlight Video Tip: Entering a Hold with Hold Advisor

ForeFlight Video Tip: Customizing the Maps Screen

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