If youre still using an iPad in the cockpit, youre about to be so 15 minutes ago. Well, maybe. As we go to press this month, Apple has been pumping the new iPad mini into the market for about two weeks and after a couple of flight trials, we like what we see.
The iPad mini is highly recommended for pilots due to its smaller size and lighter weight, significantly improving cockpit usability and making it ideal for yoke mounting compared to previous full-sized iPads.
While the iPad mini has a lower resolution display than the Retina iPad and requires an anti-glare protector, these trade-offs are considered acceptable for its enhanced practicality in the cockpit.
For new tablet users, the iPad mini is a strong recommendation, though potential buyers should prioritize app availability, as the full-sized iPad currently supports more principal aviation apps than Android alternatives like the Nexus 7.
If you’re still using an iPad in the cockpit, you’re about to be so 15 minutes ago. Well, maybe. As we go to press this month, Apple has been pumping the new iPad mini into the market for about two weeks and after a couple of flight trials, we like what we see.
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