Top Articles of 2024
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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. Whether you’re new to flying with an iPad or a seasoned pro, this roundup of our 10 most popular posts from 2024 is sure to offer valuable insights and fresh perspectives. Let’s dive in!
10) Our top 16 tips for flying with the iPad—Most pilots have a favorite tip or two when it comes to flying with the iPad, and we always learn something when we fly with another pilot. We’ve asked four Sporty’s pilots who regularly fly with the iPad to share their top tips.
9) FAA Updates Advisory Circular for the use of Electronic Flight Bags—The FAA published a major update to Advisory Circular (AC) 91-78A, Use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFB), which replaces the original AC published in 2007. The AC provides operational guidance to aircraft owners, operators, and pilots operating aircraft under Part 91 who want to replace required paper information.
8) How to improve your iPad’s battery life—One of the most under-appreciated features of the iPad is its fantastic battery life. Even with a high-resolution screen and a powerful processor, Apple’s tablet offers a battery life of 4 to 6 (or more) hours in the air but there are several things you can do to improve the performance of your iPad battery and keep it in top working condition.
7) The top 20 apps for pilots 2024—There are thousands of apps that are useful for pilots, from flight training and weather briefings to calculators and games. With that in mind, compiling a list of the top apps may seem foolish, but once again we’re going to try—after all, a brand-new iPad pilot needs to start somewhere.
6) PIREP: Flying with iPhone Satellite Messaging—Every ten years, a new disruptive technology hits the market that fundamentally changes how we operate small airplanes. In the 2010s, the iPad and ADS-B datalink technology revolutionized how pilots accessed flight support information. And thanks to recent developments, the 2020s will be known as the decade of satellite connectivity.
5) Top 10 weather apps for pilots—There are thousands of weather apps for the general public. These are great for deciding whether you need a jacket tomorrow, but when it comes to aviation weather—looking at thunderstorms, ice, turbulence, visibility and so much more—these apps just aren’t enough. So we’ll focus on apps that offer more for pilots, both free and paid.
4) How to find your iPad model number—If you’re shopping for a mount or kneeboard you’ll quickly have to answer the question, “which iPad do I have?” It’s not always as simple as it might sound, so if you’re not sure which model you have, you’re not alone. Please note that we loathe the naming convention Apple has chosen for the iPads as much as you do.
3) What’s the best iPadd for pilots 2024—The original Apple iPad was released over 14 years ago on April 3, 2010. Since then Apple has continuously improved the tablet, making upgrades to its storage capacity, screen resolution, processor, connectivity options and form factor. Here we’ll break down the differences in each iPad model, and give some insight for those looking to buy a used or refurbished iPad.
2) Charging your iPad—it’s all about the watts—Charging technology has improved significantly over the past decade and the latest gear allows you to add a 50% charge to your iPad in just 30 minutes (instead of 2 hours). Here we’re going to explain how the latest technology works, including a review of electricity 101, and review the best charging accessories for pilots to use both at home and in the air.
1) How to free up storage space on your iPad—You’re excited to download that new app or it’s time to download charts for your big cross country, but you get the dreaded “iPad Storage Full” message. Over time, as you download more apps, you can quickly fill up the storage space on your device and run into this alert. This means it’s time to start thinking about freeing up some space by deleting unused apps and media.
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