10 beginner mistakes every iPad pilot makes
The way we move from beginner to expert is by trial and error. Along the way, many of us made some mistakes with the iPad and aviation apps. Here’s our list of the 10 most common ones.
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5 lesser-known aviation apps to consider
So much of the news and excitement about aviation apps these days focuses on the big, all-in-one apps: ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot and WingX. We polled a group of pilots about some other apps they use regularly and came up with five interesting ones that don’t make a lot of headlines.
iPad memory management – how to free up storage space
Learn how to access the iPad’s memory management settings and how to free up space when the internal storage fills up.
AerovieReports: All about the PIREPs
The AerovieReports app has been out for about a year now and allows you to submit PIREPs directly to Lockheed Martin Flight Service. Here we’ll take a look at the latest update to the app, which adds a full set of moving map and EFB features.
iPad legal briefing – what pilots need to know
Time to get current on iPad regulations. In this detailed article, we explain what you need to know to stay legal with your iPad in the cockpit.
Get more out of chart annotations in your favorite aviation app
One of the things lost during the iPad transition was the ability to write directly on the charts. It didn’t take long though for app developers to add the digital equivalent of this with annotations, and here we’ll show you how to get the most out of it.
What’s in your iPad flight bag? One pilot’s list
This is the first in a series where we’ll ask different pilots what they carry when they fly with an iPad. To kick things off, we asked John Zimmerman, publisher of iPad Pilot News, for his list of must-haves.
Top 6 tips for flying with Stratus
While the basics of operation are pretty simple with Stratus, there are a few tips that can help you get the most out of your investment. Let’s review the top 6 most helpful ones we’ve learned.
10 shortcuts every iPad pilot should know
It only takes a few minutes to learn how to use an iPad and perform basic functions. Here we’ll show you how to dive a little deeper into its operation by reviewing the top hidden features and shortcuts.
CloudAhoy adds glass cockpit view, new Google export
We’ve written before about the many benefits of the CloudAhoy app, with its robust post-flight debriefing tools and easy ForeFlight integration. Here are some recent upgrades.
Jeppesen introduces Mobile FliteDeck VFR version 2.0
While Jeppesen’s high quality approach charts and vast international coverage make it the go-to app for professional pilots, Jeppesen has had limited success among private pilots and aircraft owners. They hope to change that with FliteDeck VFR, a scaled-down app that was announced last year and recently updated. Here’s what’s new.
How much space do charts take on my iPad?
A common question we hear from pilots is what size iPad should I buy? Here we’ll show you how much space it takes to store different chart options in ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot and WingX Pro to help you decide.
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