Should I upgrade to iOS 8?
iOS 8 will be released soon and pilots often question when the best time is to make the upgrade. To help with this, ForeFlight CEO/founder Tyson Weihs shares his insight on the process and gives his recommendations.
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Pilot report: flying the new SiriusXM weather receiver
At Oshkosh this summer, SiriusXM introduced a new portable weather receiver for the iPad, the SXAR1. The product is now shipping, and we’ve had a chance to fly with it on a few longer trips. Here are some of our reactions.
Fltplan.com introduces iPhone app
The free FltPlan Go app, popular for flight planning and airport information, is now available for iPhone. Find out what you can do with this new app.
Jeppesen offers lower-cost app subscriptions
Jeppesen charts have traditionally been used by airline and corporate pilots flying both in the US and around the globe. In an effort to better-appeal to general aviation pilots, Jepp recently announced lower pricing on US subscriptions for the Mobile FD app.
AOPA exits the EFB market
AOPA announced last week that they are exiting EFB market, and will instead offer a new free app focused on member needs next year.
New SiriusXM wireless weather receiver for iPad
While ADS-B is a great subscription-free source for datalink weather for iPad, some pilots depend on the additional features and utility of a satellite-based weather feed. A new wireless receiver from SiriusXM was just announced and makes it easier than ever to receive and display this data on your iPad.
iPad seminars at AirVenture Oshkosh 2014
iPad seminars have become a fixture at EAA’s annual Oshkosh fly-in, with dozens of presenters covering topics from the basics to advanced app features and the latest iPad accessories. The 2014 edition of AirVenture is no different, with almost too many iPad seminars to count.
New iPad 101 webinar coming up this Thursday
Join experienced iPad pilot Bret Koebbe at Sporty’s iPad 101 webinar this Thursday covering the latest in iPad apps, accessories and tips and tricks. Learn more about the presentation and how to register here.
New Lightspeed Zulu PFX headset adds deep app integration
After a delay in development, the Lightspeed Zulu PFX headset is now shipping, so it’s a good time to review some of its unique features. In particular, it may be the most iPad-focused headset yet produced.
How to print charts from aviation apps
While many pilots feel comfortable flying completely paperless with the iPad, some like to print a few IFR procedures to have as backup in the airplane. Here we’ll show you how to print these charts wirelessly from ForeFlight Mobile and WingX Pro.
Getting started with your new iPad in the cockpit
There are hundreds of articles on iPad Pilot News covering a wide range of topics, from iPad apps to GPS and weather accessories. Here we collected the most helpful ones for those just starting out with an iPad in aviation.
Sporty’s pilots share their favorite iPad tips
Most pilots have a favorite tip or two when it comes to flying with the iPad, and we always learn something when we fly with another pilot. So we asked four Sporty’s pilots who regularly fly with the iPad to share their top tips.
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