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Most pilots are “married” to an electronic flight bag app like ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot, or WingX. But sometimes less is more. With that in mind, here are three simple, inexpensive apps we’ve been using lately that are worth trying.
Filing a VFR or IFR flight plan today is a breeze with today’s aviation iPad apps, but entering all the required aircraft data to meet the ICAO requirements of the form can be a bit confusing. Here we’ll break it down in plain English to help you understand each requirement.
There are lots of apps for tracking airplanes, from FlightAware’s ever-popular solution to the new internet traffic layer in ForeFlight. But one of the most creative and polished apps is Plane Finder, a longtime App Store best-seller. It’s great for tracking your inbound airline flight, but it also has the tools to be of value for general aviation pilots. After a busy summer, the latest version of the app is sporting some interesting new features.
Garmin’s Connext system allows you to wirelessly connect your iPad using Bluetooth to the Garmin avionics in your panel, and send ADS-B weather and traffic, GPS position data, flight plan information, AHRS and more right to the ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot apps. Here’s a look at how it works in our latest Pilot Report.
If you’re considering a datalink weather receiver for your iPad (like a Sentry, Stratus, or GDL), one of the first decisions you’ll face is the source of your weather data: ADS-B or SiriusXM? Both are reliable systems that deliver the same key information, so neither one is a bad choice. But there are important differences to consider. Let’s review each option.
Aviation is full of acronyms and the growth of iPad apps and new FAA technology has only expanded this unique library of aviation code. Take our latest quiz and see if you can decode the plethora of letters you might come across in ForeFlight during your next flight.
Garmin’s top-of-the-line portable weather receivers, the compact GDL 52 and GDL 51, receive more than just GPS and weather. With an active SiriusXM subscription, pilots and passengers can also enjoy music and live sports in flight. But there are some important steps to follow in order to avoid frustration. Here’s a step-by-step review.
As the old saying goes, “train like you fly, fly like you train.” If you fly with an iPad, don’t hide it during your training flights. Better to make it an integral part of your proficiency program, whether you’re on your own or with an instructor, including what to do if it fails. Here’s a suggested list of topics to cover.
The webinar was presented by Bret Koebbe, a pilot at Sporty’s Pilot Shop and editor of iPad Pilot News. This info-packed presentation explored topics applicable to pilots of all iPad experience levels.
Every app has its own perspective and idiosyncrasies, and Stratus Insight is no exception. Some of the unique features and design choices work well; others are a little confusing. Here are four we really like.
Apple kicked off its annual developer conference Monday with a traditional keynote presentation to show off the latest features coming to iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. The latest operating system introduces a new app home screen layout for iPhone, dynamic widgets and hundreds of other new features which will debut in the fall.
Many aviation apps offer the ability to add annotations and markups directly on charts. With the Apple Pencil (or even a “dumb” stylus), it’s even easier. Here we’re going to show you how to use this feature in several apps and offer tips on how to make make the most of them during your flying.
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