advanced flying with the ipad
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John ZimmermanSporty’s Pilot Shop
Advanced iPad FlyingGetting the most out of your iPad
John Zimmerman
• Active GA Pilot Comm/Multi/Inst/Heli
• Vice President Sporty’s Pilot Shop
• Publisher iPad Pilot News
Advanced iPad Flying
• iPad Power User
• GPS and Datalink Weather for iPad
•What’s NEW for iPad
• ForeFlight Mobile: What’s New & Tips
presentation overviewAdvanced iPad Flying
ipadpilotnews.com
Additional resources
Sit back, relax and learn!
• How-to articles
• iPad Tips & News
• iPad Newsletter
Become an iPad power user
Control Center
• Swipe up from bottom of screen to display
• Quick access way to control WiFi, Bluetooth, Airplane Mode, etc.
iPad Power User
How to search for appsiPad Power User
Configure app auto-updating
Consider turning automatic app updates OFF to avoid surprises
iPad Power User
Multitasking gestures – use 4 fingers to access shortcuts
• Pinch to close app
• Swipe up for multitasking
• Swipe left or right to move between apps
iPad Power User
Saving screen shotsiPad Power User
Saving screen shots
Screen shots are savedin the Photos app
iPad Power User
See what is taking up space on your iPad
Settings > General > Usage
iPad Power User
See what is using battery on your iPad (New in iOS 8)
Settings > General > Usage > Battery Usage
iPad Power User
Widgets – swipe down from the top of the screen (iOS 8)
iPad Power User
Widgets – swipe down from the top of the screen (iOS 8)
iPad Power User
GPS & Weather Options
Accessory Considerations
Backup Power GPS / ADS-B
Mounting
GPS AccessoriesAdd WAAS GPS navigation and position data to your iPadNew model for the Lightning
port(iPad Mini & Air)
Wireless Bluetooth Options
Dual XGPS160
Garmin GLO
Bad Elf Pro
Bad Elf
FAA NextGen – ADS-B Traffic and Weather
Datalink Weather on your iPad
• Subscription-free weather
• ADS-B Traffic display
• Portable Receivers- battery operated (4 to 8
hours)- integrated GPS- wireless: WiFi or Bluetooth- optional AHRS
Coverage is complete
In-Flight Weather – ADS-B
In-FlightWeather Radar5 – 10 minutes old
ADS-B receivers
In-Flight Weather – Garmin GDL 39 3D
• Portable ADS-B Receiver
• Built-in WAAS GPS & AHRS
• Provides both subscription-free weather & traffic
• Works with some with Garmin GPSs
Works withGarmin Pilot
ADS-B receivers
In-Flight Weather – Stratus
• Subscription-free weather!
• ADS-B Traffic
• Built-in WAAS GPS
• Dual-band 978/1090 MHz
• Integrated AHRS
Works withForeFlight Mobile
In-Flight Weather – ADS-B Products
WingX Pro • FlyQ • Fltplan.com
Sagetech Clarity
Dual XGPS170
New Stuff
Highly recommendediPad Air 2
• 40% faster, 18% thinner
• Touch ID on home button
• Built-in barometer
• New screen technology,reduces glare
• Storage – 16/64/128 GB
No major improvement to iPad Mini this year
Connected appGarmin Pilot
Send ADS-B weather between your Garmin Avionics and the Garmin Pilot App
Flight Stream
(bluetooth)
International coverageGarmin Pilot
SXAR1 portable receiverSiriusXM Weather
• Bluetooth wireless, 5 hour battery
• High-resolution nationwide radar with echo tops
• Satellite imagery, lightning strikes, text weather and more
• Requires monthly SiriusXM subscription
Portable satellite hotspotIridium GO!
• Send and receive text messages
• Send and receive phone calls
• Flight Tracking
• Emergency SOS functionality
• Datalink: Email and web browsing (limited)
Smartwatch integrationWingX Pro7
Pebble Smartwatch
Connected appGarmin Pilot
Garmin VIRB camera and D2watch integration
ForeFlight integrationApple Watch
• GPS data blocks
• Airport weather
• Works with Stratus as well
• Requires iPhone 5 or higher
Additional options for yoke mounts New Mounting Options
RAM Claw Yoke Mount2 Sizes (Large will fit Bonanza yoke center column)
Additional options for yoke & suction mounts New Mounting Options
iPad Yoke Flex Mount
Additional options for suction mounts New Mounting Options
PIVOT Case and Mount
Keep your iPad screen looking like newNew Screen Protector
ArmorGlasScreen Protector
• Protective tempered glass adds extra level of protection
• Anti-glare properties
• East “no-bubble” application
• Reduces smudges and dirt buildup
PollWhat is your preferred iPad app?
ForeFlight Mobile What’s new in the app
Enhanced performance planningForeFlight Mobile
Add unique fuel burn, airspeed and climb/descent rate for climb, cruise and descent segments
MOS forecastsForeFlight Mobile
World Aeronautical Charts (WAC)ForeFlight Mobile
Stadium TFR DetailsForeFlight Mobile
Hazard Advisor & ObstaclesForeFlight Mobile
Customize Corridor WidthForeFlight Mobile
Cloud syncForeFlight Mobile
• Recent and favorite routes, airports and WX imagery
• Aircraft Profiles
• Flight Plans
• Weather Briefings
Flight Data RecordingForeFlight Mobile
Flight Data Recording -- StratusForeFlight Mobile
• Stratus automatically records all flight data (up to 20 hrs.)
• Useful to retrieve flight logs if you forget to hit the record button in ForeFlight
• Requires free V1.6 firmware update
Weight & Balance (requires Pro Subscription)ForeFlight Mobile
Dynon SkyView integrationForeFlight Mobile
New scratchpadsForeFlight Mobile
Synthetic Vision (requires SV Subscription)ForeFlight Mobile
ForeFlight Mobile Top Tips
Flight Planning with ForeFlight Advisors - RouteForeFlight Mobile
Flight Planning with ForeFlight Advisors - ProcedureForeFlight Mobile
ForeFlight MobileFlight Planning with ForeFlight Advisors - Altitude
Activate LegForeFlight Mobile
Track-up centered vs. track-up forwardForeFlight Mobile
How to use Track-upForeFlight Mobile
Use the compass button to switch back and forth between track up and north up
Shortcut
Hazard Advisor & ObstaclesForeFlight Mobile
Track Vector & RulerForeFlight Mobile
Chart overlaysForeFlight Mobile
Auto airport diagram displayForeFlight Mobile
More > Settings > Auto Show Taxi
Explore the Settings Page!ForeFlight Mobile
• Preferences-Map configurations-Map Track vector, distance rings-Hazard advisor-Default views-Airway decoding & Navlog options
• Configure audio alerts
• Cockpit sharing & sync
• Adjust much, much more
Included Resources in DocumentsForeFlight Mobile
• VFR/IFR Chart Legends & Supplements
• A/FD supplement (VOR checks, etc.)
• Class B supplement and Flyway Charts
• Full versions of FAA Handbooks
• Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
Import your own documents
ForeFlightStratus Status
Stratus StatusForeFlight Mobile
Video training program from Sporty’sForeFlight Mobile
• 70 Minutes of in-depth video
• Pilot’s Guide
• Review Quiz
• iPad Preflight Checklist
• FAA iPad Guidance
• App or online course
Sportys.com/FFvideo
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