Flying again for first time in a years-what apps do I need?

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I did all my training a few years back and haven't flown in a long time. I learned everything with paper and that was all I had on my knee. What apps do I need on my ipad? What basic stuff do I need to set it up? Thanks!
 
Bank of America has a good app; I personally use a credit union, and they have a good app. American Express' app is fantastic, so if you have that, it works great!! :D

As far as flying apps, it's that big screen right in front of you. ;)

In all seriousness, I've taken a few flights in bug smashers in the last few years, and didn't use any apps. I don't know what is available, but there are a few threads on here about it.
 
You don't need any apps.
I started flying in 1990 without any apps, and I still don't use them. All you need is a current sectional/approach charts, etc, pencil, stopwatch and an E6B. A kneeboard is nice too, but not absolutely necessary.
Maybe an internet browser so you can check aviationweather.gov, that would probably be the only app you might "need", but you can also call 1800wxbrief.
The airplane I fly has a Garmin 630 or 650 or something like that in it, but I haven't tried to figure it out yet. Maybe next week?
Maybe, but I like flying, not playing with computers, YMMV.
 
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modernicarus said:
You don't need any apps.
I started flying in 1990 without any apps, and I still don't use them. All you need is a current sectional/approach charts, etc, pencil, stopwatch and an E6B. A kneeboard is nice too, but not absolutely necessary.
Maybe an internet browser so you can check aviationweather.gov, that would probably be the only app you might "need", but you can also call 1800wxbrief.
The airplane I fly has a Garmin 630 or 650 or something like that in it, but I haven't tried to figure it out yet. Maybe next week?
Maybe, but I like flying, not playing with computers, YMMV.
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I think the question was more along the lines of which apps might he find useful. Sure regulations don't require that you need any apps, but there are tons of useful apps out there that provide you with up to date information. Foreflight is great and in my opinion the best!. I like the electronic charts but in the cockpit I like to use the printed versions. Mainly this was all done for my instrument flying.
 
Foreflight can download radar information, and download a copy of the FAR/AIM, and pretty much do what every other app can do, including keep a logbook and do weight and balance. I found that it really eliminated every app that I had on my iPad.
 
Aeroweather, STORM (or Intellicast), Flashpass (for eApis submission, and Foreflight or Jeppesen charts
 
Roger Roger said:
Speaking of regulation, get the ASA FAR-AIM app. Never worry about an out of date book again, and you can do word searches. Easily worth $5.
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I believe Summit does a subscription for updated regulations and other additional items if regulatory nature. Yearly or quarterly and I do believe you can cater it to specifics the individual is operating under.
 
modernicarus said:
You don't need any apps.
I started flying in 1990 without any apps, and I still don't use them. All you need is a current sectional/approach charts, etc, pencil, stopwatch and an E6B. A kneeboard is nice too, but not absolutely necessary.
Maybe an internet browser so you can check aviationweather.gov, that would probably be the only app you might "need", but you can also call 1800wxbrief.
The airplane I fly has a Garmin 630 or 650 or something like that in it, but I haven't tried to figure it out yet. Maybe next week?
Maybe, but I like flying, not playing with computers, YMMV.
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Hey if God had wanted you to fly he'd have given you wings.

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modernicarus said:
You don't need any apps.
I started flying in 1990 without any apps, and I still don't use them. All you need is a current sectional/approach charts, etc, pencil, stopwatch and an E6B. A kneeboard is nice too, but not absolutely necessary.
Maybe an internet browser so you can check aviationweather.gov, that would probably be the only app you might "need", but you can also call 1800wxbrief.
The airplane I fly has a Garmin 630 or 650 or something like that in it, but I haven't tried to figure it out yet. Maybe next week?
Maybe, but I like flying, not playing with computers, YMMV.
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Instead of carrying that all around you can use foreflight!

I once was one that said 'batteries never die on a chart' until I had to manage a whole Jepp subscription.
 
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