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The FAA’s network of ADS-B ground stations has made it easier than ever for pilots to view datalink weather in the cockpit – without paying a monthly subscription. If you haven’t taken the plunge yet, come along as we take a look at all the weather products you’ll see with an ADS-B receiver.
The Apple Watch has been out for nearly 2 months now and there are several aviation apps available designed for pilots. We went flying with them recently to see how they worked and get a feel for how the watch fits among other cockpit tech.
There are a wide variety of iPad apps available designed for pilots flying turbine airplanes, including performance planning, support directories and international trip support. Check them out here in this comprehensive listing.
The iPad is a reliable and easy-to-use addition to the cockpit, perfect for charts, moving maps, in-flight weather and synthetic vision. Over the past several years, we’ve learned a lot through trial and error flying with the iPad in general aviation aircraft, and here are our top 12 tips.
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.
While some pilots enjoy the peace and solitude of flying without a cell phone connection, others are increasingly interested in staying connected during long flights. Let’s review the various types of satellite communicators available today for smartphones and tablets.
The video recording of last week’s Weather Flying and the iPad is now available for viewing. Join weather guru Scott Dennstaedt and Sporty’s John Zimmerman in this one hour presentation as they explore the ForeFlight app, the Stratus ADS-B receiver and how to use both for safer weather flying.
The Apple Watch started shipping over the weekend and there already thousands of apps that support the new device. Here’s a rundown of several aviation apps you’ll want to check out if you were able to get your hands on one.
The flying season’s unofficial kick-off is next week, as the gates open for the 2016 edition of the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in. Here are a few of the most popular iPad sessions to consider.
The iOS 8.3 software update from Apple last week disables the location services provided by several Bluetooth GPS receivers. For now we strongly recommend holding off on updating the iOS software on your iPhone or iPad until Apple issues another update.
Appareo, the developer behind the popular Stratus 2 ADS-B receiver, released more details today on their new Stratus ESG 1090ES transponder. This affordable device includes a WAAS GPS, is designed to be simple to install, and connects directly to the Stratus 2 portable receiver for an improved user experience in the cockpit.
There are several ways to lock your iPad’s screen in flight, including physical controls on your iPad and settings within each app. Here we’ll show you all the different ways to do it.
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