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GPS For iPad: Garmin GLO a Good Fix

The performance of the internal GPS in Apple’s iPad can be hit or miss when used in many aircraft cabins. Some earlier flavors of the iPad don’t have GPS at all. For apps that offer navigation, you’ll need to ensure an uninterrupted GPS position fix. A remote GPS is the answer.

Larry Anglisano
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The performance of the internal GPS in Apple’s iPad can be hit or miss when used in many aircraft cabins. Some earlier flavors of the iPad don’t have GPS at all. For apps that offer navigation, you’ll need to ensure an uninterrupted GPS position fix. A remote GPS is the answer.

We collected four of the most popular lower-cost external GPS receivers and put them to the test. Here’s how they performed.

Larry Anglisano

Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.