The sun is shining, and it’s perfect VFR flying weather. So, you’re strapped in and powering up your aircraft. You check your gauges and meters, and all the readings are good. You also have your trusty digital copilot right by your side—your Foreflight-equipped iPad. The ADS-B In receiver is also secure in its mount, and…
Fair question. Foreflight is a mobile application you can run on your tablet or mobile device. As a software, its job is to act as your Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). An EFB allows you to plan a flight, execute your flight and analyze data post-flight digitally via a mobile device. Thus, Foreflight replaces paper charts…
So what is all the fuss about—and what is ADS-B anyway? And what are its Ins and Outs? ADS-B is a surveillance system whereby an aircraft automatically reports its positional data and other information to ground stations and other aircraft. More specifically, aircraft determine their location and other navigational parameters using onboard equipment. A transponder…
Due to the recent popularity of the ADS-B, many pilots speak about getting an ADS-B out device. However, I am specific that many pilots, even private pilots, are unaware of the easy installation of ADS-B out devices. Indeed ADS-B devices make flying safer. This post will clarify how ADS-B out solutions don’t have to be…
As airspace and airports are getting more congested, ADS-B will reduce the risk of air traffic collisions by giving more accurate location information. As a result, flights are becoming safer than ever, and the airline can operate their flights efficiently. ADS-B ground equipment is cheaper, and installing them is more susceptible than installing a radar….
Unlike ADS-B Out, ADS-B In receivers are not mandatory by law. Nevertheless, there is a long list of reasons for having ADS-B In receiver. ADS-B In receivers give you subscription-free access to timely and accurate weather and traffic reports. The situational awareness that can be achieved by pilots when pairing a simple iPad and an…
To put it simply, ADS-B is a system whereby an aircraft automatically transmits positional data and other information to ground stations and other aircraft. An aircraft having the ADS-B system determine its location using GPS and other navigational data using onboard equipment. A transponder then transmits that information once per second to ground stations which…
As a student pilot just earning their wings, there is no shortage of “stuff” you need to carry around with you—headsets, charts, pilot certificates, you name it. At the same time, you must always be conscious of how much bulk you are lugging around. Accordingly, you should seek to minimize the volume and the weight…
Being a good pilot goes hand-in-hand with placing the utmost value on your safety and the safety of others. For this reason, pilots place great importance on backups and redundant systems. When facing an emergency—such as the unexpected failure of one or multiple systems—these redundancies offer pilots options and fail safes. When not in an…
When you learned to drive a car, did you begin with a Ferrari or Lamborghini? Not because they are expensive and rare but even more – they are too hard to be in the saddle for a beginner driver. When you learn to fly, you want to keep it as simple as possible. If you…