The best flight simulator apps for iPad - iPad Pilot News
Oct 22, 2024 · There is still a thriving market in iPad-based flight simulators. Lots of these have flashy videos in the App Store, but most of them are aimed at casual gamers, not pilots. Here are our top picks for flight simulators that work on the iPad and won’t make pilots roll their eyes.
Charging your iPad—it’s all about the watts - iPad Pilot News
Aug 14, 2024 · One of the standout features of the iPad is its long battery life—a fully charged battery should last you about 9-10 hours for everyday tasks like accessing the internet, and 4 to 5 hours when using it in the airplane to navigate.
iPad kneeboard buyer’s guide—2024 edition - iPad Pilot News
Mar 19, 2024 · Every pilot should secure their iPad in the cockpit, for both convenience and safety. The most popular ways to do this involve either a mount or a kneeboard. In this article, we'll review some of the most popular iPad kneeboard options, so you can make an informed decision if you're not a mount person. There are more …
ForeFlight Tips: Most Overlooked Airport Resources
Nov 19, 2024 · Flying to a new airport can be an intimidating experience, but with a little time spent studying ForeFlight you can learn a lot and enjoy a safer arrival at Big City International. This means more than just checking the runway layout and the tower frequency, though; in recent years, a number of new resources have become available. Here are some to check out.
The top 20 apps for pilots – 2024 edition - iPad Pilot News
Jan 25, 2024 · 17.Skytimer An easy-to-use app that makes logging trips and tracking fuel burn as easy as tapping a button. The app will track total time, time out, time off, and time on each fuel tank. Using the fuel burn you entered when creating an aircraft profile, SkyTimer offers updated endurance estimates, fuel load in each tank, and total fuel burn.
Top Apple Watch features and apps for pilots - iPad Pilot News
Nov 5, 2024 · The Apple Watch has come a long way since the first version was released over seven years ago. The latest models feature a much faster processor for speedier operation, an always-on screen, an internal GPS, and optional cellular data connectivity so you can use all the features without the need to take your iPhone everywhere you go.
Navigating ForeFlight Subscriptions: Which Plan is Right for Your …
Oct 31, 2024 · Performance Plus, might sound like an offering for jets, but while some of the features found here are definitely most useful for turbine pilots that doesn’t mean Baron or Cirrus owners should ignore it.The core of this plan is detailed, airplane-specific performance profiles (available for hundreds of aircraft), which take into consideration weight, …
Should you buy an iPad with a built-in GPS? - iPad Pilot News
Aug 2, 2024 · There’s one BIG reason to have an external GPS — and that’s data logging. While the iPad/iPhone’s internal GPS performs admirably, the Bad Elf BE and Dual XPS units store large amounts of tracking data within the unit (i.e., xml) …
ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: 3 key differences to help you decide
Dec 17, 2024 · You bought an iPad to use in the airplane and now it's time to make a decision on which app is best for your aviation chart and data needs. Here we'll take a look at 3 standout features from each app that serve as key differentiators.
What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2024 Holiday Edition
Nov 29, 2024 · Apple also refreshed the iPad Air model in May 2024 and it looks a lot like the iPad Pro with an edge-to-edge screen, no home button, and USB-C for charging. It uses the powerful M2 processor which can handle the most demanding aviation app with ease. For security, the iPad Air incorporates TouchID integrated with the power button at the top of the device, which some pilots find to be more ...