The most common questions about the iPad, from basics like the difference between WiFi and Cellular models to advanced user ...

There are thousands of weather apps for the general public, from free to quite expensive. These are great for deciding ...

There are thousands of weather apps for the general public, from free to quite expensive. These are great for deciding whether you need a jacket tomorrow, but when it comes to aviation weather—looking ...

Each year we publish a plain-language review of the FARs and Advisory Circulars pertaining to the use of iPads and electronic flight bags in the cockpit. This is great information for pilots looking ...

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 ...

If you’re a flight sim enthusiast and a pilot, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 will be of great interest to you. We’ve concluded that Microsoft’s latest simulator is a very useful companion and and ...

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 ...

Mention “flight simulator” right now and most pilots will think of the new Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2024 that debuts towards the end of November. It builds on the popularity of Microsoft’s ...

Filing a VFR or IFR flight plan today is a breeze when using an aviation app like ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot, since the File function is integrated right into both apps’ standard flight planning ...

Portable ADS-B receivers for the iPad (like the Sentry, Garmin GDL 50 and Stratus 3) can receive ADS-B traffic in addition to weather. But unlike weather, which is broadcast continuously, traffic is ...

Based on iPad Pilot News reader surveys over the years, most pilots have had the iPad shut down at least once in flight due to overheating. This is by far the most common problem reported by pilots ...