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The most common questions about the iPad, from basics like the difference between WiFi and Cellular models to advanced user ...
The larger iPad Air 13″ and iPad Pro 13″ models may sound like they’d be too large for many common general aviation cockpits, but it turns out that the device form factor is about the same size as a ...
There are thousands of weather apps for the general public, from free to quite expensive. These are great for deciding ...
The latest ForeFlight Mobile app update introduces powerful features designed to improve safety, streamline workflows, and enhance situational awareness for general aviation pilots. Below, we explore ...
ForeFlight comes preloaded with a wide range of helpful documents, but did you know you can also import and organize your own files? Whether it’s an aircraft manual, a checklist, or a training ...
After nearly a decade of work, avionics giant Garmin has released SmartCharts, a fully interactive version of those familiar approach plates that is accessible in its Garmin Pilot EFB app. This ...
Overheating: Why It Happens and What to Watch For iPads are rated for operating temperatures between 32° and 95°F (0° to 35°C). In a closed cockpit, particularly under a canopy or on the ramp, cabin ...
If you're working toward your Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate, there’s now a powerful new tool available inside the updated Sporty’s Pilot Training app. Sporty’s has just released a ...
ForeFlight isn’t just for IFR flying—VFR pilots can also take advantage of powerful planning features, including traffic pattern entries and runway selection tools. In this video tip, we’ll show you ...
The free datalink weather component of the ADS-B network has been a big hit with iPad pilots flying with portable ADS-B receivers. But how well do you really know the system? Test your knowledge here ...