Entries by Bret Koebbe

New Commercial Pilot Video Training Course app available

Training for the Commercial Pilot certificate requires a lot more than learning new maneuvers and passing a test. Sporty’s recently released a new Commercial Pilot Training Video Course for iOS, Android and TV to help pilots learn all about aerodynamics, high-peformance flight operations, commercial pilot regulations and much more.

What’s new in ForeFlight 13.3 – Dynamic winds, taxi routes and more

ForeFlight recently released their biggest update for 2021 packed full of new features. The list includes a new dynamic wind and temperature view on the map, weather legends, airport 3D runway lighting, improved document importing, background downloads and new European Charts. ForeFlight also introduced a new concept called “ForeFlight Labs”, designed to bring new innovative […]

Save time with these 10 iPad gestures

You can do almost everything on your iPad without touching a button—in fact, newer iPhone and iPad Pro models don’t even have a home button. Whether it’s closing an app, switching apps, opening the control center, or searching for something, iOS has multiple gestures that can save time or unlock additional features. Once you get proficient […]

iPad Connected Panel Buyer’s Guide

More and more connected panel options are hitting the market, allowing you to wirelessly connect your iPad to panel-mount GPS and ADS-B receivers. Here’s a rundown of all the aftermarket GA avionics options and mobile app compatibility with each.

Jet departure planning now available in ForeFlight

ForeFlight’s latest update adds a new performance planning feature for jet pilots, called Runway Analysis. This quickly computes all required takeoff performance data, engine out performance, and landing data for the destination airport.

ForeFlight adds new Maps sidebar view in version 13.1

The latest update for ForeFlight is now available and includes a new Maps Sidebar feature to show additional information when tapping on a map feature. The update also adds support for airports using SayWeather reporting systems, the ability to rename PDF documents and improved organization for International Weather Imagery.