The latest update to the Sporty's Pilot Training app for iOS adds a powerful new feature for pilots: an integrated Aviation eBook Store that brings hundreds of aviation references together in one ...

The original Apple iPad was released over 16 years ago on April 3, 2010. Since then, Apple has continuously improved the tablet, upgrading its storage capacity, screen resolution, processor, ...

The free datalink weather component of the ADS-B network has been a big hit with iPad pilots flying with portable ADS-B receivers. Test your knowledge of the system components and limitations in our ...

Each year we publish a plain-language review of the FARs and Advisory Circulars pertaining to the use of iPads and electronic flight bags in the cockpit. This is great information for pilots looking ...

SkyTimer is one of our favorite apps for managing one of the two of the most important aspects of any flight: monitoring flight time and tracking fuel. The app will track total time, time out, time ...

Starlink is exploding in popularity. With reliable high-speed internet now possible in most general aviation aircraft, pilots are finding new ways to access weather, messaging, entertainment, and ...

There are a handful of full-featured aviation Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) apps available today for pilots, both free and paid, which provide just about every preflight and in-flight resource you’ll ...

Garmin debuted its innovative SmartCharts feature earlier this year, a fully interactive version of instrument approach charts and runway diagrams, accessible from the Garmin Pilot EFB app. In our ...

As much as you’d like to fly yourself on every trip, the reality is that airline travel remains a necessity for most pilots. While the major airlines offer mobile apps for booking flights and digital ...

Last week, Apple held its annual September media event and debuted the new iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3. The relatively modest hardware updates focused on improved ...

Most pilots open ForeFlight to check the weather, file a flight plan, or download charts for their next trip. Those core functions are so useful that it’s easy to stop exploring beyond the basics. But ...

Did you know ForeFlight can automatically record your flights without pressing a single button? This powerful feature logs your GPS track, altitude, speed, and more, making it easy to debrief lessons, ...