1. 1. Bret Koebbe Sportys Pilot Shop 10 Things Every iPad Pilot Should Know Techniques, apps & accessories
2. 2. Bret Koebbe ATP / CFI / Vice President Sportys Academy App / Video Producer Sportys Pilot Shop Editor iPad Pilot News 10 Things Every iPad Pilot Should Know
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4. 4. 11. Yes, you are legal
5. 5. More people are flying with current charts today than ever before FAR Part 91 VFR & IFR Yes, the iPad is legal in the cockpit
6. 6. Charts & Data Aviation App Aviation iPad FAR Part 91 VFR & IFR Yes, the iPad is legal in the cockpit
7. 7. FAR 91.21 & AC 91-21-1C Portable Electronic Devices FAR Part 91 VFR & IFR Yes, the iPad is legal in the cockpit
8. 8. Advisory Circular 91-78 Applies to part 91 GA piston ops Advisory Circular 120-76C Applies to part 91F turbojet ops and commercial operators (121 & 135) FAR Part 91 VFR & IFR Yes, the iPad is legal in the cockpit
9. 9. Advisory Circular 91-78 - Class 1 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) - Functional equivalent of paper reference material (apps like ForeFlight, Garmin & WingX) - Backup Source recommended, not required (Paper or a 2nd EFB) - Does not cause electronic interference (FAR 91.21 reference) - Use first during an evaluation period with paper available FAR Part 91 VFR & IFR Yes, the iPad is legal in the cockpit
10. 10. 2 2. How to care for your iPad battery
11. 11. Battery Life How to care for your iPad battery Integrated LiPo battery No memory effects 80% capacity after 1000 charge cycles Adversely affected by heat
12. 12. Battery Life Normal Use 10+ Hours How to care for your iPad battery Aviation Use 4 6 Hours
13. 13. iPad Air 2 Amp (2.1 2.4) Use the correct charger How to care for your iPad battery iPad Mini, iPhone 1 Amp You wont damage a device by using the others charger
14. 14. Charging best practices How to care for your iPad battery Always start each flight with full battery OK to leave iPad always on the charger at home or at the airport Plan on it taking 4 - 6 hours to charge Perform a complete charge cycle every few months iPad battery % may still go down when using and charging at same time
15. 15. Get more out of your battery How to care for your iPad battery Lower screen brightness Turn off unused wireless features (bluetooth, wifi, etc.) Maintain optimum temperature Keep your iOS up to date*
16. 16. Increase battery life by 150% Meets 2.4a charging spec Backup power options How to care for your iPad battery
17. 17. See what is using battery on your iPad (New in iOS 8) Settings > General > Usage > Battery Usage How to care for your iPad battery
18. 18. 3 3. Whats New 2015 Update
19. 19. Whats New with the iPad Oshkosh AppFree app for the show Schedules, forums, exhibitors make sure you do updates
20. 20. Automatic Logbook Built in to the Garmin Pilot App, backed up to flyGarmin website Flight duration, takeoffs/landings allow for easy flight currency tracking Whats New with the iPad Garmin Pilot
21. 21. Send ADS-B trafc and weather from Garmin avionics to ForeFlight (2- way flight plan transfer coming soon) Whats New with the iPad Garmin Connext adds ForeFlight
22. 22. Stratus 1S Affordable new model delivers GPS, traffic and weather Whats New with the iPad Stratus 1S and 2S ADS-B ReceiversStratus 2S Adds AHRS, flight data recorder and pressure altitude sensor
23. 23. Whats New with the iPad iOS 9 Coming This Fall Available in September 2015 Adds split-screen multitasking (required iPad Air 2) Low-power mode Watch for green light from app developers before updating
24. 24. Transport your iPad and gadgets in style Designed specifically for iPad, headset and modern accessories Whats New with the iPad Flight Outfitters Bags
25. 25. Apple Watch (iPhone only) Whats New with the iPad
26. 26. 4 4. How to preight your iPad
27. 27. Required part of every flight iPad Preight
28. 28. Start every ight with battery at 100% Preight Charge the Battery
29. 29. Preight Apps up to dateVerify in the Updates section of App Store
30. 30. After any install or update Run application at least once on the ground to verify it works & your aviation data is still there Preight Apps up to date
31. 31. Verify in your aviation app New data available every 28 days; available 4 5 days in advance Preight Aviation database up to date
32. 32. Preight Charts needed for your trip ForeFlight Pack
33. 33. Preight Backup source? Not required but consider your iPhone as a backup
34. 34. Preight Congure wireless radios Reduce potential interference and maximize battery life + iPad WiFi or Bluetooth GPS or ADS-B Turn off WiFi, Bluetooth and Cellular Data when not needed OFF
35. 35. Preight Screen Brightness Set Maximize battery life Start with a clean screen (requires less screen brightness) Set screen brightness lower than max if conditions allow +
36. 36. 5 5. How ADS-B weather receivers work
37. 37. Understanding the 2 components How ADS-B weather receivers work ADS-B In ADS-B Out Optional weather & traffic Required by 2020 to fly in busier airspace
38. 38. Subscription-free weather How ADS-B weather receivers work FREE WEATHER TODAY
39. 39. Subscription-free weather How ADS-B weather receivers work
40. 40. Coverage How ADS-B weather receivers work FAA estimate at 1,500 ft. Ground-based system
41. 41. Coverage How ADS-B weather receivers work FAA estimate at 5,000 ft. Ground-based system
42. 42. Radar imagery METARs/TAFs Winds/Temps aloft Pilot Reports (PIREPs) AIRMETs/SIGMETs NOTAMs TFRs Special use airspace status Subscription-free weather products How ADS-B weather receivers work
43. 43. Subscription-free weather ADS-B Traffic display Portable Receivers- battery operated (4 to 8 hours) - integrated GPS - wireless: WiFi or Bluetooth - optional AHRS Subscription-free weather How ADS-B weather receivers work
44. 44. In-Flight Weather Radar 5 10 minutes old
45. 45. ADS-B Status Information Weather time stamp Remember the delay How ADS-B weather receivers work
46. 46. Ruler Tool Distance Deviation Heading Time to reach weather Weather flying tips How ADS-B weather receivers work
47. 47. Track Vector Configurable length in the Settings Weather flying tips How ADS-B weather receivers work
48. 48. Take some time to nd the right spot in your airplane Line of sight for ADS-B (ground based) View of the sky for GPS (satellite based) Keep it steady for AHRS (if applicable) Direct sunlight? Location, location, location How ADS-B weather receivers work
49. 49. ADS-B Status Information ForeFlight Stratus Status Know where to find status info in your app How ADS-B weather receivers work
50. 50. How ADS-B weather receivers work Use your eyeballs!!!
51. 51. 6 6. Get more out of ForeFlight
52. 52. Enhanced performance planning ForeFlight Mobile Add unique fuel burn, airspeed and climb/descent rate for climb, cruise and descent segments
53. 53. Procedure Advisor ForeFlight Mobile
54. 54. Procedure Advisor ForeFlight Mobile
55. 55. Procedure Advisor ForeFlight Mobile
56. 56. Procedure Advisor ForeFlight Mobile
57. 57. Color IR Satellite imagery ForeFlight Mobile
58. 58. Winds Aloft Map ForeFlight Mobile
59. 59. Revamped Imagery tab ForeFlight Mobile
60. 60. Stadium TFR Details ForeFlight Mobile
61. 61. Flight Notifications ForeFlight Mobile
62. 62. 7 7. iPad Pilot Gotchas
63. 63. Temperature iPad Pilot Gotchas 32- 95 F IMPORTANT: avoid mounting or storing the iPad in direct sunlight, as this will cause the iPad to quickly overheat and temporarily shutdown to protect the internal battery
64. 64. Temperature iPad Pilot Gotchas Agitating factors Restrictive case Charging Screen exposed to direct sunlight Limited airflow
65. 65. Temperature iPad Pilot Gotchas Dont leave the iPad in hot airplane on ramp
66. 66. Consider turning automatic app updates OFF to avoid surprises App updates iPad Pilot Gotchas
67. 67. Screen Glare iPad Pilot Gotchas Tip: Consider applying a glare-reducing screen protector Use a mount or kneeboard that allows you to angle screen away from direct sunlight Keep the screen clean Upgrade to iPad Air 2
68. 68. Chart Downloads iPad Pilot Gotchas
69. 69. 8 8. iPad Hidden Features
70. 70. Press the power and home buttons together How to use screenshots Screen shots are saved in the Photos app
71. 71. Save important information How to use screenshots Fly-in procedures Weather briefings (flight service) Nav logs (web-based services)
72. 72. Control Center Swipe up Quick access way to control WiFi, Bluetooth, Airplane Mode, etc. iPad Hidden Features
73. 73. How to search for apps iPad Hidden Features
74. 74. 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 Hidden Features
75. 75. See what is taking up space on your iPad Settings > General > Usage iPad Hidden Features
76. 76. Widgets swipe down from the top of the screen (iOS 8) iPad Hidden Features
77. 77. Widgets swipe down from the top of the screen (iOS 8) iPad Hidden Features
78. 78. 99. Securing the iPad in the cockpit
79. 79. Securing the iPad in the Cockpit Airplane MountKneeboard 2 primary methods
80. 80. Securing the iPad in the Cockpit High-wing Cessna C152, C172, C182, etc. Yoke Mount Suction Mount
81. 81. Securing the iPad in the Cockpit Low-wing Piper Cherokee, Arrow, Seneca, etc. Yoke Mount Suction Mount
82. 82. Securing the iPad in the Cockpit Cirrus / Cessna TTX / Diamond Aircraft with center or side sticks Suction Mount Kneeboard
83. 83. Securing the iPad in the Cockpit Beech Bonanza & Baron Center column yoke Large Claw Yoke Mount
84. 84. Securing the iPad in the Cockpit MyGoFlight RAM Mounts
85. 85. Securing the iPad in the Cockpit Plan B: iPad Kneeboard Sportys iPad Kneeboard iPro Aviator Kneeboard MyClip Kneeboard
86. 86. 110. Aviation apps you havent heard of 0
87. 87. Aviation apps you havent heard of Cloud Topper
88. 88. Aviation apps you havent heard of NRST
89. 89. Aviation apps you havent heard of CloudAhoy
90. 90. Aviation apps you havent heard of Aerovie Reports
91. 91. Aviation apps you havent heard of SkyNav iPhone only
92. 92. Bret Koebbe bkoebbe@sportys.com10 Things Every iPad Pilot Should Know @bkoebbeTechniques, apps & accessories