Entries by Bret Koebbe

Sporty’s Pilot Training app now available for Apple computers

Sporty’s Pilot Training platform started with just a few online courses over a decade ago and today has grown into an extensive library of over thirty HD/4K video and test prep courses. The latest enhancement brings an all-new version of the Pilot Training app to Apple computers, allowing pilots to access courses natively on a Macbook, iMac or Mac Pro.

Flying with ForeFlight and Garmin Flight Stream

Garmin’s connected panel system works seamlessly with ForeFlight, allowing you to send flight plan updates, ADS-B weather/traffic, GPS, AHRS and more from your installed avionics wirelessly to your iPad. Here’s a look at what components are required and how to use each of the features.

Garmin Pilot’s dynamic map gets even better

The latest Garmin Pilot update is a big one. It significantly improves the presentation and readability of the moving map and expands the graphical NOTAM display on airport diagrams to include taxiway closures. It also adds support for moving map annotations, decoded NOTAMs and support for Stratux and Bad Elf third-party receivers.

How to customize the Control Center on your iPad and iPhone

The hidden Control Center screen remains one of the most useful features on iPhone and iPad, allowing you to quickly access commonly-used settings and apps. It’s especially useful during iPad preflight, allowing you to quickly optimize wireless and network settings before takeoff without the need to leave your EFB app.

Sporty’s releases new E6B app for Apple computers

Sporty’s E6B app has been the flight computer app of choice for tens of thousands of pilots around the world for the past decade. The latest version adds support for Mac computers, allowing you to use all the aviation and conversion functions right from your laptop or desktop.