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FlightRadar24 adds support for iOS live activities
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FlightRadar24 recently added support to track flight status via the iOS Live Activity feature. Here's how it works.
A step-by-step approach to thunderstorm avoidance with an EFB app
One of the major weather hazards pilots have to deal with this time of year is convective weather and resulting thunderstorms. This article takes a deep dive look at the resources available in ForeFlight to help you plan a flight around these weather hazards.
ForeFlight introduces crowdsourced turbulence reports
Electronic flight bag apps make it much easier for pilots to avoid in-flight weather hazards. That includes the big three threats (thunderstorms, in-flight icing, and low IFR conditions), but right after those critical concerns comes passenger comfort and that usually means turbulence. Now ForeFlight has found a creative way to give pilots more detailed and timely information about where the rough rides are.
How to send text messages in flight with the Garmin inReach
Flying a light airplane doesn't have to mean pilots are totally cut off. Garmin's inReach portable communicators are becoming increasingly capable and affordable. They certainly don't enable email or web browsing, but they are useful for short text messages, flight tracking, and even emergency messages—and they integrate nicely with the Garmin Pilot app. Best of all, you can be up and running for less than $500 all-in.
Quiz: Flying with ADS-B weather and your iPad
The free datalink weather component of the ADS-B network has been a big hit with iPad pilots flying with portable ADS-B receivers. But how well do you really know the system? Test your knowledge here in our latest quiz.
Annual maintenance checklist for your iPad
Similar to having your airplane undergo annual maintenance, we recommend that you review the following items to keep your iPad performing.
How to customize the built-in Control Center on your iPad or iPhone
The hidden Control Center screen remains one of the most useful features on iPhone and iPad, allowing you to quickly access commonly-used settings and apps. It's especially useful during iPad preflight, allowing you to quickly optimize wireless and network settings before takeoff without the need to leave your EFB app.
ForeFlight improves the Aeronautical Map in latest update
Take a look at what's new in ForeFlight, including a new and improved way to customize the Aeronautical Map.
Video: Sentry ADS-B Receivers for ForeFlight – comparing all three models
Sentry is a family of compact, affordable ADS-B receivers specifically made for ForeFlight. In addition to popular features like subscription-free weather and traffic, some Sentry models also include a carbon monoxide detector to warn of dangerous conditions in the cockpit and an automatic flight data recorder.
Weather widgets for your iPad
Here's a look at 3 aviation apps that offer home screen METAR, TAF and Radar weather widgets for your iPhone and iPad.
iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 17.4.1
Apple released iOS and iPadOS 17.4.1 for iPhone and iPad, which includes important security updates and bug fixes.
iPad kneeboard buyer’s guide—2024 edition
Every pilot should secure their iPad in the cockpit, for both convenience and safety. The most popular ways to do this involve either a mount or a kneeboard. In this article, we'll review some of the most popular iPad kneeboard options, so you can make an informed decision if you're not a mount person. There are more options than ever, and most of them are quite good.
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