A cellular-capable iPad is not required to use ForeFlight Mobile. However, a cellular-capable iPad includes a built-in GPS receiver necessary for moving map and geo-referencing functions. If using a WiFi-only iPad, an external GPS receiver, either portable or panel-connected, will be needed.
A cellular-equipped iPad with a cellular data plan can be used to check the weather, file flight plans, and more. Due to their large data size, charts should be downloaded over WiFi.
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