iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Air Navigation Pro This flight planning and GPS navigation app is designed for VFR pilots and offers international support, including charts for the US, Europe, South America and more. Bombardier Aerospace This collection of apps provides eLearning, operating procedures and maintenance utilities for operators of Bombardier jet airplanes.

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Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

Flight Computers Flight computers such as the E6B have the functionality to calculate density altitude. Consult sources on the specific use of a flight computer, like an E6B, for determining density altitude. Check NOTAMs and weather briefings for any density altitude advisories.

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Density Altitude Pilot True Airspeed Lift 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots. However, check NOTAMs for runway closures. Calculate the crosswind using the wind component table or a flight computer, such as an E6-B. The control surfaces become less effective when the airplane slows during the roundout.

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Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52

Professional Pilot

JUNE 10, 2024

S enior readers probably recall risking back strain just to board their airplanes lugging a bag with up to 40 lb of charts, manuals, and miscellaneous paper. For most pilots, electronic flight bags (EFBs) have sent all that paper for recycling. Automatic flight logging and reporting. . A digital wiz wheel. • A pilot logbook. •

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Flight Deck Weather NOTAMs Flight Plan 40