Aviation has always been full of acronyms and the growth of new FAA services and the iPad means there are now more acronyms ...
A new system unveiled at Oshkosh this summer lets pilots skip the call to Clearance Delivery and request an IFR clearance ...
With all the capability that an iPad EFB provides, it also creates the challenge of information overload and potential distractions. The goal should be to make your iPad easier to use when you're busy ...
Garmin Pilot has always led the pack as the premier in-flight navigation app, thanks to its highly customizable map and split-screen capabilities. It can interface with the widest range of external ...
The Sporty’s Pilot Training app has steadily evolved from a course viewer into one of the most capable aviation training platforms available for pilots using the iPad. The latest addition continues ...
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 ...
The iPad is a core component of our modern flying. For many pilots, it’s the primary source for charts, manuals, weather, performance, traffic and even entertainment. Even when it’s technically ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...