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Will The iPad Change GA Cockpits?

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The implications for iPad usage in GA aircraft are HUGE.  The day it launched in the USA I ventured out to the local Apple store to try one out.

While I was there I decided to give ForeFlight Mobile 3 HD a play and admit that single application was the make or break decision for me.  Once I saw how elegant ForeFlight Mobile was, I knew I had to have an iPad.

And don’t worry because we’ll be making plenty of video reviews for iPad and it’s aviation super powers.

Read more about the iPad’s possibilities for GA users at http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2010/100506ipad.html

Cheers!

The Cheap DIY iPad EFB Kneeboard Alternative

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Yesterday I shared with you how one particular aviator was using his iPad in the cockpit, and today I’m going to show you how another creative flyer made his own iPad kneeboard for cheap.

This creative flyer decided that paying $150+ for an iPad aviation kneeboard seemed a bit out of whack for his purposes and figured he could probably make something himself.

With a little creativity and a few low cost items, I share with you: Building Your Own iPad 3G EFB Kneeboard.

How To Use Your iPad As An EFB

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The iPad isn’t just a magical new internet device, it’s also a perfect candidate for use as an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB).  With it’s many apps and the ability to connect anywhere with the iPad 3G, your dreams of a paperless cockpit are one step closer.

I stumbled on a really cool blog post describing how this particular iPad user is doing just that – using his magical new device in the cockpit:  iPad EFB In the Cockpit.

Enjoy!

AeroWeather iPhone App Video Review

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***View this video in all its High Definition glory (trust me, it’s better).

I downloaded the AeroWeather iPhone app a while back and have been using is frequently.  It’s nice for those times when you just need a quick peek at the current weather conditions and don’t feel like launching Safari to hit up ADDS.

Here are some of the features of this application:

  1. Airport selection options:  choose from a worldwide airport directory, search by ICAO code, or find nearest airports using the location service on your phone
  2. View METARS and TAFS (reference ONLY – no mention of QICP certification by application programmer)
  3. View airport details like UTC time, airport latitude/longitude, variation, elevation, sunrise/sunset times, and more
  4. Supports both Metric and US units
  5. Choose raw or decoded results
  6. View additional airport information on Airnav.com and NavMonster.com

Watch the video above for a complete application demo and tutorial.

Download AeroWeather App!

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