New podcast episode discusses aviation apps, weather briefings and iPad safety
1 min read 
Has the iPad made flying safer? What counts as a legal weather briefing these days? And what are the latest trends in aviation apps? Nobody knows the world of electronic flight bags better than Bret Koebbe, a corporate pilot, active flight instructor, and Editor at iPad Pilot News.
Bret was recently a guest on Sporty’s new Fast Five podcast, where he shares his tips for integrating an iPad into primary flight training, flying with datalink weather, and using flight simulators to learn a new app. Listen below:
You can also listen to the interview wherever you get your podcasts, including the Apple Podcasts app and on Spotify:
Bret is a senior vice president at Sporty's and senior flight instructor for Sporty's Academy. In addition to Bret's teaching responsibilities, Bret leads Sporty's video production and app development team and serves as editor of iPad Pilot News. As an airline transport pilot, Bret is a senior captain in Sporty's corporate flight department.
Latest posts by Bret Koebbe (see all)
- iPad charging tips for pilots—it’s all about the watts - September 8, 2026
- Should pilots buy an iPad with a built-in GPS? - August 26, 2026
- iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 26.6.1 - August 15, 2026
