Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
I've tried various iPad setups in the cockpit and have found the one I really love. It's a combination of the iPad itself, the mount, the software, and the ADS-B data source.
Video at the end with the mounting and case solution that I really love: youtu.be/bd8c0JLGSDs
Items mentioned in the video:
iPad Mini: apple.com/ipad-mini
Stratus: stratusbyappareo.com/products/stratus-ads-b-receivers
Sentry: flywithsentry.com
Garmin GDL Line: garmin.com/en-US/p/529290
Case and Mount I Love (use link for 10% off): flyboys.com/?ref=Charlie
UPDATE: If you're running an iPad mini as of 2026, the A35A case is the one that fits. pivotcase.com/products/a35a?ref=Charlie
^affiliate link. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Video Chapters:
0:00 My iPad Setup
0:10 iPad Size
0:56 iPad Storage Size
1:16 iPad Cellular Data
1:57 Software
3:03 Hardware for ADS-B Weather and Traffic
5:09 Have a Backup for the iPad
5:33 Mounting Options
6:12 The Case and Mount I Love
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I've tried various iPad setups in the cockpit and have found the one I really love. It's a combination of the iPad itself, the mount, the software, and the ADS-B data source.
Video at the end with the mounting and case solution that I really love: youtu.be/bd8c0JLGSDs
Items mentioned in the video:
iPad Mini: apple.com/ipad-mini
Stratus: stratusbyappareo.com/products/stratus-ads-b-receivers
Sentry: flywithsentry.com
Garmin GDL Line: garmin.com/en-US/p/529290
Case and Mount I Love (use link for 10% off): flyboys.com/?ref=Charlie
UPDATE: If you're running an iPad mini as of 2026, the A35A case is the one that fits. pivotcase.com/products/a35a?ref=Charlie
^affiliate link. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Video Chapters:
0:00 My iPad Setup
0:10 iPad Size
0:56 iPad Storage Size
1:16 iPad Cellular Data
1:57 Software
3:03 Hardware for ADS-B Weather and Traffic
5:09 Have a Backup for the iPad
5:33 Mounting Options
6:12 The Case and Mount I Love
==
Looking to start your aviation journey but not sure where to begin? Get the 23 resources I wish I had at the start of my aviation journey in an easy-to-reference PDF. You'll get the short answers along with links to expanded resources on every single topic. This 25-page PDF is jam-packed with value and addresses nearly all of the topics I most commonly get asked about flight training, all in one place, for free. Grab it here: airplaneacademy.com/start
Want to avoid the mistakes I've made and learn from the things that have gone right? Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
More aviation tips, tricks, and FAQ's over at airplaneacademy.com
Identify more general aviation aircraft faster through our airplane spotting quiz at airplaneacademy.com/spot
