High-speed internet in a piston airplane? Starlink is making it possible. Based on real-world flights, we explore performance, mounting options, and what pilots need to know about hardware, coverage, and changing plan options.
ForeFlight’s latest update is now available on the App Store and includes Emergency Glide Mode to help pilots identify the best place to land in the event of engine failure.
Apple released iOS 26.4.2 and iPadOS 26.4.2 for iPhone and iPad with various bug fixes. As with any software update, we recommend waiting until your app or accessory developer has time to test it and verify there are no compatibility issues.
Sentry is a family of compact, affordable ADS-B receivers specifically made for ForeFlight. In addition to popular features like subscription-free weather and traffic, some Sentry models also include a carbon monoxide detector to warn of dangerous conditions in the cockpit and an automatic flight data recorder.
It has happened to almost every pilot: you’re ready to download a new app or update your charts for an upcoming flight, and you get the dreaded “iPad Storage Full” message. Over time, as you download more apps, take more photos, and store more aviation data, your device can run out of space—usually at the worst possible time. Fortunately, it only takes a few minutes to clean things up and free up space before your next flight.
Turn every flight into a learning opportunity with ForeFlight’s Debrief tool. Automatically track, analyze, and score your performance—so you can sharpen your skills between flight reviews and fly safer every time.
The iPad is an engaging visual tool, but many pilots forget about its many audio uses. Especially for those pilots who worry about spending too much “heads-down” time with the iPad, it’s worth understanding how apps use audio to make flying more efficient and safe. Let’s look at some of the options, and how to set up an audio connection to your headset.
The popular SkyTimer app now includes an iPad app with full multitasking support.
There are thousands of apps that are useful for pilots, from flight training and weather briefings to calculators and games. With that in mind, compiling a list of the top apps may seem foolish, but once again we’re going to try—after all, a brand new iPad pilot needs to start somewhere. This list isn’t necessarily our 20 favorite apps, but rather the ones we see in use most often.
You bought an iPad to use in the airplane and now it’s time to make a decision on which app is best for your aviation chart and data needs. Here we’ll take a look at 3 standout features from each app that serve as key differentiators.
If you’re shopping for a mount or kneeboard you’ll quickly have to answer the question, “which iPad do I have?” It’s not always as simple as it might sound, so if you’re not sure which model you have, you’re not alone. If you need to look that information up here’s how to do so.
Garmin’s new inReach Mini 3 Plus adds a full color screen and allows pilots to send texts, photos and voice messages in flight via a satellite connection.
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