New Stratus adds attitude, traffic
This week at Sun ‘n Fun, the team of Appareo, ForeFlight and Sporty’s unveiled a second generation Stratus ADS-B receiver. What’s new? We review the features.
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Garmin Pilot adds track up, new maps
Just in time for Sun ‘n Fun, Garmin has released version 5.0 of their Garmin Pilot app for iPad and iPhone. The latest version of the popular app is a fairly significant update that adds a number of new features, and it continues the arms race among the major app developers.
Why Android is losing in aviation
Lots of ink is spilled about the Apple vs. Google war. But in aviation, iOS is dominating Android. We offer a few reasons why.
Which iPad should I buy?
Choosing an iPad model can at first seem daunting when trying to sort through the various models and options. Here we’ll break them down and show you what features and specs are best suited for pilots looking to use it in the cockpit.
Google Glass – the next cockpit gadget?
Google recently announced their Project Glass will hit the market by the end of the year. We consider a few (far fetched) possibilities for the gadget in this article.
How to close an app–the right way
Everyone knows how to open an app on the iPad–just tap the icon and it’s off to the races. This is one of the things pilots love about the iPad. But what about closing apps–do you know the difference between sleeping and shutting down an app? It’s an important distinction.
Understanding latitude and longitude in aviation apps
Even with all of our modern aviation databases, sometimes you just can’t beat a lat/lon coordinate. Let’s review the basics of latitude and longitude and the different types of coordinates. Which one works on your iPad?
Do I really need an external GPS?
Does my iPad have a built-in GPS? If it does, can I trust it? What are the options for an external GPS receiver? There are lots of questions to consider, and we’ll answer them all.
iPad preflight tip: verify your charts are downloaded
Having up-to-date charts on your iPad is easy with an app like ForeFlight or WingX, but there’s a trap if you’re not careful. Because there is no internet connection in the airplane, you must download the chart databases before you go flying. This is not always as obvious as you might think.
Top 8 weather apps for pilots
Checking the weather before a flight has always been one of the most popular uses for the iPad. But which app to use? We offer 8 good ones.
Getting started with your new iPad in the cockpit
While the iPad is a very user-friendly tablet, there are some additional items pilots should be familiar with when using it as an EFB in the cockpit. We’ve collected our most popular educational articles here to help new iPad pilots hit the ground running.
iPad apps for turbine pilots
There are numerous apps available geared toward turbine operations, including performance planning, support directories and international trip support. Check them out here in this comprehensive listing.
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