The Sporty’s Pilot Training app has steadily evolved from a course viewer into one of the most capable aviation training ...

The so-called “impossible turn”—attempting to return to the runway after an engine failure on departure—has been debated by ...

Apple released iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 for iPhone and iPad. This includes a large list of security updates and several new features, including suggested places in the Maps app, encryption for RCS ...

Filing a VFR or IFR flight plan today is a breeze when using an aviation app like ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot, since the File function is integrated right into both apps’ standard flight planning ...

All pilots can agree on a few absolutes in aviation: tailwinds on a cross-country flight, the beauty of watching a sunrise from the air, and the adrenaline rush of accelerating down the runway during ...

The preflight briefing process has transitioned over the last decade from a Flight Service assisted process to a self-service briefing, thanks to the modern weather and airport status data available ...

Apple took the wraps off their all-new iPad mini a few weeks back and started shipping just a few days later. Some had worried that the smallest iPad model, long the most popular option for pilots, ...

Charging technology has advanced rapidly over the past decade as just about every piece of technology incorporates a rechargeable battery now. Efficient and reliable charging should be at the top of ...

For pilots, the iPad has become as essential as a headset or chart, but it’s only as effective as the accessories that support it. The Navigator iPad Case with Heat Sink, available from Sporty’s, ...

As pilots, we’re more aware of what’s going on with the weather than most, thanks to our innate curiosity about the 3D nature of the atmosphere. Even on the days we’re stuck on the ground, we can’t ...

For all the cutting edge features found in modern EFB apps, nothing is more important than charts. Having access to always-updated, geo-referenced versions of sectionals, airport diagrams, and ...