Are you a new iPad user or thinking about getting one? This free webinar will explore all things iPad as it relates to flight training and show you best practices for using it as an electronic flight bag (EFB) in the airplane. Learn the dos and don'ts of the iPad as it relates to learning to fly and how it can coexist with the traditional methods of flight planning, weather briefings and cross-country navigation during each phase of training. Topics include: - Which iPad model is best for aviation - How to use the iPad for more efficient studying on the ground - When to start using the iPad during flight training - Apps for lesson preparation, flight planning, weather analysis and digital charts - Making the most of the iPad during instrument training - Using the iPad as an in-flight resource for digital charts and GPS navigation - Effective use of the iPad during an emergency - FAA Checkride considerations - Making the leap to a paperless cockpit

1. Bret Koebbe
iPad Pilot News
Flight Training & the iPad
Techniques, apps & considerations
David Zitt
Sporty’s Academy

2. Bret Koebbe
• Editor
iPad Pilot News
• App / Video Producer
(ATP/CFI)
Sporty’s Pilot Shop
Flight Training & the iPad

3. ipadpilotnews.com
Additional free resources
Sit back, relax and learn!
learntoflyhere.com

4. • Why pilots love the iPad & which model to buy
• The iPad as a ground preparation tool
• Flying with the iPad
• When and how to start using the iPad during flight
training
• Using the iPad during Instrument training
• FAA Checkride Considerations
presentation overview
Flight Training & the iPad

5. Poll
What is your iPad experience level?

6. Contains all aviation resources on one device
Why pilots love the iPad
Digital charts & weather
Aviation book reader
Weight & Balance
E6B Flight Computer
GPS Navigation
Logbook
Flight Data Recorder

7. Contains all aviation resources on one device
Why pilots love the iPad
Digital charts & weather
Aviation book reader
Weight & Balance
E6B Flight Computer
GPS Navigation
Logbook
Flight Data Recorder
Electro
nic
Flight
Bag

8. Shallow learning curve (compared to other avionics)
Why pilots love the iPad

9. Many uses outside of aviation (you may already own one)
Why pilots love the iPad

10. Video training courses and test prep
Why pilots love the iPad

11. Preflight planning tool: weather and flight plans
Why pilots love the iPad

12. Digital Charts & Navigation in the Cockpit
Why pilots love the iPad

13. Which iPad should I buy?
First consider size - iPad or iPad Mini
• All iPad apps run on both devices
• Similar battery life
• Same memory & wireless options
• So what’s the main difference?
- Size/Weight
- Screen Resolution
- Cost

14. Four options, not upgradeable
iPad Internal Memory
16GB 64GB
Charts for US = 9 GB
Consider extra space for Canada,
Mexico, Caribbean
Terrain, Synthetic Vision,
Documents
128GB

15. built-in GPS
iPad 101
Wi-Fi Only Wi-Fi + LTE
No GPS Built-in GPS

16. built-in GPS
• You don’t need to activate the
LTE service for the GPS to work
• Don’t count on being able to access
LTE data in the air
*IMPORTANT*
iPad 101
Wi-Fi + LTE
Built-in GPS

17. Temperature
EFB/iPad Limitations
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

18. Maximum Altitude
EFB/iPad Limitations
10,000’
Per Apple, the maximum authorized
pressure altitude the iPad should be
operated at is 10,000 ft.
NOTE: the iPad and iPad Mini have demonstrated the ability to continue to function normally after experiencing
rapid decompression, going from 8,000’ to 51,000’ in 10 seconds (test required per AC 120-76C)

19. GPS Interference
EFB/iPad Limitations
• Operators must determine that the
iPad does not interfere with
existing aircraft systems for all
flight phases
• The most likely cause of GPS
interference comes from leaving
the Cellular Data function ON in
flight

20. Screen glare
EFB/iPad Limitations
The iPad’s screen is inherently reflective.
After it’s mounted in the cockpit, fine tune
the angle at which it faces you to minimize
the screen glare.

21. Using the iPad on the Ground

22. FAA Handbooks
Electronic Books on your iPad
Lighten the load on your flight bag
Federal Aviation
Regulations (FAR)
Aeronautical
Information
Manual (AIM)
Airplane POH
(e.g. C172 Manual)
Avionics Pilot’s Guides
(e.g. Garmin 430)
FAA Practical Test
Standards (PTS)

23. • Most FAA books are available free online
- www.faa.gov
- PDF downloads
- Airplane Flying Handbook, Pilot’s Handbook
of Aeronautical
Knowledge, etc.
- FARs & AIM
- Practical Test Standards (PTS)
- Aircraft Operating Manuals (Cessna Support)
• Import into a PDF viewer app like, iBooks or
GoodReader (available in app store)
FAA Handbooks
Aviation e-books

24. Improved layout -- Search, Bookmark, Highlight
FAR/AIM app
FAR/AIM App
From Sporty’s

25. Video flight training, ground school and test prep
Complete Video Training Courses
Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course App
Private/Sport/Recreational Pilot Training
• Comprehensive video training
• Written Test Preparation
• Flight Maneuvers Guide
• Flight Training Syllabus
• Practical Test Standards
• Study Guide

26. Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course
Complete Video Training Courses
Receive your knowledge test endorsement directly from the course after completion
Certificate)of)Completion)
has received the required training of 14 CFR 61.105 by
completing Sporty’s Complete Private Pilot Training
Course and is prepared for the Private Pilot - Airplane
Knowledge Test.
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Bret Koebbe
01/12/2015

27. E6B Flight Computer Apps
From WWII to the 21st Century
Nostalgia FAA
Knowledge
Test
Everyday
use

28. E6B Flight Computer Apps
Preflight and In-flight calculations
Sporty’s E6B E6B Pro Pad

29. Weight & Balance and Performance Apps
Graphic interfaces, custom aircraft profiles
Aviation W&B Calculator
Gyronimo Performance Pad
(aircraft specific)

30. Aircraft Checklists
All the normal and emergency checklists on your iPad
Sporty’s Aircraft Checklists app
Data from Qref

31. Dedicated apps
Aircraft Owners & Pilots - Logbooks
Logbook Pro
LogTen Pro

32. great radar imagery & forecasts
Weather Apps
MyRadar

33. Using the iPad in the Cockpit

34. The million dollar question -- YES, the iPad is a LEGAL
REPLACEMENT for paper charts for VFR & IFR
save paper, weight and money
Flying with the iPad - Part 91

35. FAR 91.21 & AC 91-21-1B
Portable Electronic Devices
Legal Considerations
Flying with the iPad - Part 91

36. Advisory Circular 91-78
Applies to part 91 general aviation
piston operations
EFB Advisory Circulars
Advisory Circular 120-76C
Applies to part 91F turbojet ops and
commercial operators (121 & 135)

37. 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
Legal Considerations
Flying with the iPad - Part 91

38. Need to install an aviation app for charts and aero data
Chart & Navigation Apps
Charts & Data
Aviation App
Aviation iPad

39. Full-featured aviation apps in the app store
Chart & Navigation Apps
ForeFlight Mobile Garmin Pilot WingX Pro7

40. all-in-one resource
• IFR/VFR Charts
- Sectionals/TACs/WACs
- A/FD
• Complete Weather
• Flight Planning
• ADS-B In-Flight Weather
• Terrain & Hazards
• Fuel Prices
• FBO directory
Chart & Navigation Apps

41. Downloading Charts
Chart & Navigation Apps
Charts will display
automatically on the
ground when connected
to internet, but they won’t
be available in the air

42. Downloading Charts
Chart & Navigation Apps

43. • Subscription Based, ~$75/year
• Ease of Use – Most Important
• Customer support?
• Try before you buy
Chart & Navigation Apps
all-in-one resource

44. GPS Navigation with iPad
Requires GPS Source
Wi-Fi + LTE
Model
OR
Plug-in
Wireless Receiver

45. FAA NextGen – ADS-B Traffic and Weather
Datalink Weather on your iPad
• Subscription-free weather
• ADS-B Traffic display
• Portable Receivers
- battery operated
- integrated GPS
- WiFi wireless connection
- optional AHRS (pitch/bank)
ADS-B Receiver

46. Secure the iPad in flight
Consider a kneeboard or RAM mount
RAM SystemsSporty’s Pilot Shop

47. Backup power solutions
Keep the iPad battery charged in-flight
Increase battery life by 150% Meets 2.4a charging spec

48. iPad Flight Training Tips

49. David Zitt
• Vice President Flight
Education (ATP/CFI)
Sporty’s Academy
Flight Training & the iPad

50. Poll
Where are you in your flight training?

51. When to start using the iPad
Use a systematic approach
• Discuss opportunity to utilize
iPad during training with Flight
School
• Importance of first phase of flight
training -- focus on learning to fly
the airplane and solo

52. When to start using the iPad
Use a systematic approach
• Start by learning cross-country
planning using paper charts,
plotter, and E6B
• Required by PTS & FAA
Knowledge test
• Limit distractions

53. Viewing static charts on iPad
Use the iPad first as a paper chart replacement
• Use the iPad as a basic
chart viewer first along with
pilotage and dead reckoning
• Not to be used as a
navigation crutch when
learning fundamental
navigation techniques
• Consider bringing along
paper charts too at first

54. Using the iPad as primary source
When is the right time to make the transition?
• Discuss with your
flight instructor
• Pros/Cons of
timing of switch to
all digital

55. Supplemental chart data in iPad apps
Information is often located in different sections
• Know where to find all the
supplement data
- A/FD & Supplements
- Sectional legends
- TACs/WACs
- Class B enhancement graphics
- VFR Flyway Charts
- FDC NOTAMs

56. Flight Planning with the iPad
Use the iPad first as a paper chart replacement
• Simplified calculations, not
decisions
• Dead reckoning highlights
• Shortcomings: winds aloft,
aircraft performance,
differences from stock
planning information
• Altitude decision resources

57. Have a backup plan
Don’t rely on just the iPad during flight training
• Paper charts – marking
checkpoints
• Second iPad
• iPhone – most apps allow
subscription to run on
multiple devices
• Charging accessories

58. Weather Planning
Wealth of meteorological information at your fingertips
• Dedicated weather apps
• In-app weather services –
overlays on the maps in
aviation apps

59. Weather Planning
Wealth of meteorological information at your fingertips
• Official Weather Briefings
• Full weather briefings
available in app through
Flight Service
• TFR/NOTAM considerations

60. Weather Planning
Enhanced weather briefing tools
• Flight Service Adverse
Condition Alerting System
(ACAS)
• Updated adverse conditions
via text/email/app
• Fills in the gap between the
time of briefing and
departure

61. VFR Flight Plans
Complete control using app
• File, Activate & Close VFR
Flight plans right from the
app
• No more calling FSS over
VOR frequencies

62. Night Flying Considerations
Preserve your low-light vision
• iPad screen brightness
dimming options

63. Night Flying Considerations
Preserve your low-light vision
• Many apps offer in-app
screen dimming to lower
the brightness level below
iPad’s minimum level

64. Night Flying Considerations
How to invert chart colors in any app

65. Video flight training, ground school and test prep
Benefits of an app home-study course
Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course App
Private/Sport/Recreational Pilot Training
• Learn and see flight
maneuvers before lessons at
the airport
• Study FAA Knowledge test
questions and take practice
tests
• Save money on flight and
ground training
• Reference PTS criteria /
Prepare for checkride

66. Flight Data Recording
Record your GPS track and analyze when on the ground
• Use the record function in
your app to store your flight
data (GPS required)

67. Flight Data Recording
Export to Google Earth for 3D view of flight path

68. Flight Data Recording
Export to CloudAhoy app for maneuver analysis

69. Flight Data Recording -- Stratus
Continuously records flight parameters
ADS-B/AHRS/GPS

70. Instrument Rating
Still need to learn the fundamentals during flight planning
• Just like when learning to
plan VFR cross-countries,
start by planning your trips
with en route charts, flight
plan forms and manual
calculations
• Use the iPad for weather
retrieval, airport info, chart
analysis, etc.

71. Instrument Rating
Use the iPad for approach chart display
• Digital charts are easy to
organize and fast to load
• Easy to update every 56
days
• Many other benefits…

72. Instrument Rating
Benefits of digital approach charts
ForeFlight Mobile ForeFlight Mobile

73. Instrument Rating
Charts on Maps

74. Instrument Rating – Route Planning
ATC Cleared Routes

75. Instrument Rating – Route Planning
Expected routing (sent from Flight Service)

76. Instrument Rating – Flight Plan Filing
Flight plans are stored for quick re-entry for similar trips

77. Emergency considerations
The iPad can help, but don’t let it be a distraction
• Checklist – Use paper
• Assess situation in your
mind, not your devices
• Nearest airport feature
• Quick distance measuring

78. Emergency considerations
The iPad can help, but don’t let it be a distraction
• Diversion planning – what
can it do vs. what should
you let it do
• Avoid information overload

79. FAA Checkride Considerations
How to prepare using the iPad for reference or navigation
• Discuss the use of the
device with the Inspector or
Designee when
scheduling the
appointment
• Be prepared to discuss how
the app works and derives
its calculations

80. FAA Checkride Considerations
How to prepare using the iPad for reference or navigation
• Know the EFB Advisory Circulars
and related FARs
- AC 91-78 (General Aviation)
- AC 120-76 (Commercial Ops)
- FAR 91.21 (Portable
electronics)

81. FAA Checkride Considerations
Checkride Day
• Use the device appropriately –
do not over rely on it
• Be prepared for “when it breaks”
• Most examiners will test your
basic knowledge per the PTS –
paper backup, mental math,
POH, etc.

82. Beyond the Checkride
Use the iPad to its fullest capability
• Quickly plan and brief flights
with automated tools
• You’ll have the knowledge to
handle abnormal scenarios if
the electronics have a bad day
• Transition at a pace you feel
comfortable with moving
towards a true paperless cockpit

83. ipadpilotnews.com
Additional free resources
For more information
learntoflyhere.com

84. Bret Koebbe
bkoebbe@sportys.com
Flight Training & the iPad
Techniques, apps & considerations
David Zitt
dzitt@sportys.com