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Latest Articles

How to Use the PJ2 GPS Radio with ForeFlight

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The new Sporty's PJ2 GPS handheld radio does more than provide backup communications—it can also send GPS position data directly to ForeFlight. That means even if your iPad doesn't have an internal GPS, or your panel connection or portable receiver is unavailable, the PJ2 GPS can provide a reliable backup position source for moving map navigation.

How to File an IFR Flight Plan in ForeFlight: A Comprehensive Guide

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This step-by-step guide shows how to plan and file an IFR flight from the Flights section of ForeFlight.

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 26.6

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Apple released iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 for iPhone and iPad. This includes security updates and background prep for the upcoming transition to iOS 27.

How to Preflight Your iPad Before Every Flight (5-Minute Checklist)

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Like any piece of aviation equipment, the iPad is most dependable when you take a few minutes to verify everything is ready before engine start. It's much easier to discover a missing chart or low battery while you're on the ground than after you've leveled off at altitude.

AirVenture Starts Today: Make the Most of Oshkosh with These Apps

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Heading to Oshkosh? Download the official EAA Events app and learn how to listen to live AirVenture ATC from your iPad or iPhone.

7 iPad Settings to Check Before Your Next Flight

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Today's aviation apps are incredibly stable. More often than not, if you encounter a problem with your iPad, it probably isn't the app, it's an iPad setting that was never configured properly or accidentally changed after an iOS update.

How to flight plan around thunderstorms using your iPad

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One of the major weather hazards pilots have to deal with this time of year is convective weather and resulting thunderstorms. This article takes a deep dive look at the resources available in ForeFlight to help you plan a flight around these weather hazards.

Garmin Pilot app simplifies flight planning for pilots

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The latest update to the Garmin Pilot app includes a new flight planning feature designed to simplify flight planning.

Best Way to Clean Your iPad and iPhone in 2026

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A clean iPad or iPhone isn't just about appearances. In the cockpit, a smudge-free screen is easier to read in bright sunlight, often lets you run a lower screen brightness to save battery life, and makes it easier to zoom, pan, and enter flight plan changes without leaving fingerprints across the display.

Sporty’s Pilot Training App Adds Integrated Aviation eBook Store

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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 convenient library.

What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2026 Edition

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Buying your first iPad or upgrading an older one? We break down the differences between each and give some insight for those looking to buy.

Product PIREP: New Flight Gear iPad Kneeboard From Sporty’s

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Sporty’s recently refreshed its entire Flight Gear Kneeboard lineup to tackle the real-world issues that exist when flying with your iPad. While the new collection includes updated Bi-Fold and Tri-Fold options, the standout for iPad EFB users is the new Flight Gear iPad Organizer Kneeboard.

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