5 quick WingX tips
Last week, we offered 5 quick tips for ForeFlight. Today, we’ll present another 5 tips you can try right away, this time for WingX. This powerful app has loads of features, but you may not know about all of them.
New Search
If you are not happy with the results below please do another search
194 search results for: wingx
WingX adds support for terrain and obstacle alerting
WingX was recently updated to provide terrain and obstacle alerts, a new Flight Share function and compatibility with Aspen’s Connected Panel system.
Navigation app showdown: ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot vs. WingX
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.
WingX update brings track up navigation
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.
WingX update adds ADS-B traffic and obstacles
Hilton Software, maker of the popular WingX Pro7 app, recently announced that version 6.4 is now available in the App Store. This upgrade adds a number of features, including ADS-B traffic and obstacles on the moving map screen. The traffic display works with SkyRadar, a separate ADS-B receiver, and initially displays 1090 MHz traffic. Support […]
New features added to WingX Pro 7
Hilton Software released an update to WingX Pro7 today, adding new features and improvements to this feature-packed aviation iPad app.
Split screen setup on WingX
One of the standout features in WingX Pro7 is the ability to use the iPad’s large 10” screen to display 2 different view options side by side. This can be very helpful to display both terrain data and an instrument approach chart at the same time, for example. Here’s how to set it up.
Pilot’s guide to the iPad connected panel
There are many connected panel systems available today that allow you to wirelessly connect your iPad to panel-mount GPS and ADS-B receivers. Here’s a rundown of all the aftermarket GA avionics options and mobile app compatibility with each.
Keep your head up with iPad audio alerts
The iPad is an engaging visual tool, but many pilots forget about its many audio uses. Especially for those pilots who worry about spending too much “heads-down” time with the iPad, it’s worth understanding how apps use audio to make flying more efficient and safe. Let’s look at some of the options, and how to set up an audio connection to your headset.
How to scan documents into your favorite aviation app
More and more pilots are going completely paperless in the cockpit, but that requires some paper documents to be scanned first. Fortunately, Apple includes some hidden capabilities in the Notes app, including the addition of a powerful scanner utility. This can be used to scan just about any type of physical document.
Using an iPad for flying: how old is too old?
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
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.
RECENT COMMENTS