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Check the weather on your wrist with ForeFlight’s Apple Watch app

iPad Pilot News

Check the weather on your wrist with ForeFlight’s Apple Watch app iPad Pilot News ForeFlight released an Apple Watch version of its popular app last year, designed as a companion to the iPhone version. The post Check the weather on your wrist with ForeFlight’s Apple Watch app first appeared on iPad Pilot News.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Types of Weather Briefings

Northstar VFR

Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command. When making your go/ no-go decision, it is important to observe current weather and trending weather along the entire route of flight. Asking ATC for any recent PIREPS. (Pay

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Weather widgets for your iPad

iPad Pilot News

Weather widgets for your iPad iPad Pilot News Over the years, we’ve covered dozens of ways to stay up to date with the latest METARs, TAFs and weather radar. The options range from favorite airports in your aviation EFB app to dedicated weather apps and even right on your wrist with aviation weather apps for Apple Watch.

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FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular

iPad Pilot News

FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular iPad Pilot News The rollout of ADS-B datalink weather over twelve years ago was an interesting time for GA pilots. The result was tangible, too, with weather-related fatal accidents steadily declining in the following years.

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Top 10 aviation weather apps for pilots

iPad Pilot News

Top 10 aviation weather apps for pilots iPad Pilot News Checking the weather before flight has always been one of the most popular uses for the iPad. Searching for “weather” in the App Store will return a flood of apps, many of dubious value. Station Weather. But which app to use? Get the app here.

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7 tips for your cold weather flying

Flight Training Central

Flight training doesn’t need to stop in the winter though; in fact the colder months provide some great opportunities to expand your knowledge on weather and aircraft operations in less than ideal conditions. And the most important piece of cold weather gear? A cell phone of course.

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Should I File an Initial Approach Fix?

Flying Magazine

Another CFII told me to check the weather, see what the flow is, and file to an initial approach fix for an approach in use. Answer: I advocate checking the weather and seeing what approaches are being supported by the conditions, then select an approach and file to an Initial Approach Fix (IAF) for that approach. Who is correct?