How To Connect ForeFlight To Microsoft Flight Sim
Oct 26, 2021 · 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 can serve as a valuable resource throughout your flying career. Being such a new product and still in the early stages of development, many questions remain about how practical this tool ...
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.
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.
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.
The best flight simulator apps for iPad - iPad Pilot News
Oct 22, 2024 · 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 2020 version with a few new features that favor pilots.
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.
Home - iPad Pilot News
Jan 7, 2025 · As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the stories that resonated most with our readers this year. From tips on maximizing your iPad’s battery life to in-depth guides on choosing the right apps, these articles have solved problems and inspired pilots.
G1000 simulator apps make glass cockpit transition easier
Feb 19, 2016 · If you fly the G1000, sometimes all you need is a basic simulator on your iPad that allows you to push buttons and turn (simulated) knobs. To fill this need, we've recently been using two apps from Simionic, a small company that's more for simulator pilots than Cirrus or …
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) …
Garmin Pilot adds Microsoft Flight Simulator integration
Apr 1, 2021 · Garmin continues its rapid pace of updates in 2021, and the release of version 10.4 of its Pilot app is the latest evidence. This adds some nice updates to NOTAM map layers and preflight weather briefings, but the biggest news is full support for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Now you can fly an approach on your home sim and learn to use Garmin Pilot at the same time.