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Mention “flight simulator” right now and most pilots will think of the new Microsoft Flight Simulator, but not everyone has a Windows computer that’s powerful enough to run MSFS, and sometimes you only have time for a quick sim session. For those reasons—and many more—there is still a thriving market in iPad-based flight simulators. Here are our top two choices.
The iPad makes a great all-in-one cockpit tool, combining maps, flight planning, weather, documents, and so much more. That doesn’t mean it stands on its own, though. A few carefully chosen accessories can make it so much more powerful and easy-to-use. Here’s our updated list of the accessories you should consider, and our top recommendations.
The latest CloudAhoy update adds new debriefing tools for instrument pilots to analyze and score the performance of ILS approaches. Here’s a look at how it works and to use it after your next flight.
Bluetooth, once a cutting edge technology, is now woven into the fabric of daily life, from the kitchen to the car. As simple as it seems, though, Bluetooth can actually get pretty complicated, especially if you’re trying to pair your iPad to multiple devices. Let’s explore what the limitations are, and what a typical setup can support.
External iPad GPSs were one of the first accessories to appear for the iPad. Initially, there were very few options for pilots, but the market rapidly expanded and now there are more choices than ever. How do you pick the right one? Let’s survey the market.
In a world of competing standards (iOS or Android, Safari or Chrome, Garmin or Avidyne), USB seems like a simple and comforting exception. But now the familiar USB-A port is slowly fading away. Here’s what you need to know about USB-C plugs and what Power Delivery means.
Whether you’re a pilot shopping for another aviation enthusiast or you’re a non-pilot desperately trying to figure out what to buy the (slightly weird?) aviator on your list, iPad apps and accessories are a good bet. Ten years into the tablet revolution, pilots are still snapping up this gear at a tremendous rate. Here’s our list of the top 10 things any iPad pilot would like this Christmas.
Considering your first iPad or upgrading your old one? There are a lot of options. In this article, we’ll walk you through all the options, then offer our choice for the best overall aviation tablet.
You’ll want to create a checklist that works for your apps, accessories and your airplane. Customize it so that you’ll actually use it before every flight. With that in mind, though, here’s a basic checklist to consider that applies to most apps.
We’ve used screenshots to store Google Earth images of new airports, fly-in procedures, detailed weather graphics that aren’t available via ADS-B, and much more. Apple has continued to refine this utility over the past few years – here’s how to take advantage of the latest features in iOS 14.
Sporty’s Pilot Training app for iPhone/iPad, Android and TV just received a major update, adding new test prep features, a checkride prep section, document annotations, a flight sim guide and much more.
The most common questions about the iPad, from basics like the difference between WiFi and LTE models to advanced user tips. Add your own questions too.
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