I received my P3 today but my iPad Mini has not arrived yet.  Is there anything I can do to prep it while I'm waiting for the iPad?  Should I update the FW right away or fly it with its current FW?  I have been sitting here familiarizing myelf with all the buttons and controls.  No sure what else I can do.

You can use your mobile phone to check if the FW is current and if its not then update your FW.

true, why don't you start with your phone

go for a jog

I would but my phone is an iPhone 5C and apparently it is not compatible.

OK,  Due to the lack of responses I guess there is not much to do but wait for my iPad to show up tomorrow.