iPad as an Electronic Flight Bag - My Recommendations

Last updated November 10, 2014

Minimum specifications:

iPad 2, Cellular model, 32 GB, Black bezel or:

iPad Mini, Cellular model, 32 GB, Black bezel.

Anti-Glare Screen Protector.

Leg Strap

EFB app such as Foreflight, Garmin Pilot, etc.

Preferred specifications:

iPad Air Second Generation (iPad Air 2), Cellular model with AppleSIM set to T-Mobile, 64 GB, Black bezel or:

iPad Air, Cellular model with T-Mobile SIM card, 64 GB, Black bezel or:

iPad Mini w/Retina Display, Cellular model with T-Mobile SIM card, 64 GB, Black bezel.

Anti-Glare Screen Protector, Green Onion Supply Anti-Glare or NuShield DayVue Anti-reflective

Preferred EFB app: Foreflight Mobile Pro.

Leg Strap, MyClip for iPad or MyClip Mini for iPad Mini

ADS-B receiver: Appareo Stratus 2 has ADS-B, GPS, AHRS, dual frequency traffic receiver built-in.

12 to 24 volt DC Cigar Lighter (Power Outlet) adapter w/2.4 amp rating. This is the MyGoFlight DualMicro charger ($30 + shipping) http://www.mygoflight.com/dualmicro/

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