Today’s pilots depend on their iPads as much as their headsets, and the new Flight Gear collection from Sporty’s makes it easier than ever to protect and organize your most important flight deck tool. We took a close look at the dedicated iPad Bag and three new backpacks to see how they perform for tech-savvy […]
Sporty’s has crowned the winner of its 50 Fun Flying Destinations summer flying challenge, and it’s safe to say he made the most of the season. Congratulations to Charles Blondeau, who took home a ForeFlight Sentry Plus ADS-B Receiver after a memorable cross-country adventure.
The most recent release includes the latest Aviation Intelligence℠ features—innovative AI tools designed to make your training more engaging for Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course, Instrument Rating Course and Commercial Pilot Triaining Course.
ForeFlight has announced a major upgrade to its approach chart capabilities with the debut of Dynamic Procedures, a new feature that transforms how pilots brief and fly instrument approaches.
Flying into EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is a rite of passage for many pilots—and navigating the famous FISK VFR Arrival is a key part of the adventure. This year, Garmin Aviation is making that process a little easier. For the first time ever, the FISK Arrival is now included in the Garmin Navigation Database.
For pilots on the final leg of their professional training journey, Sporty’s has launched a brand-new Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Test Prep and Checkride Course, available now in the award-winning Pilot Training app. Whether you’re preparing for the FAA ATP Multiengine Airplane knowledge test (ATM) or looking to sharpen your skills ahead of a checkride, this comprehensive digital course offers the tools to succeed.
When it comes to night flying, every pilot knows the importance of having a good flashlight. Not just any flashlight—but one that plays nicely in a dark cockpit, offers multiple lighting options, and doesn’t die on you in the middle of a flight. I recently took Sporty’s new Flight Gear Smart Flashlight on a series of flights to see how it holds up, and I came away impressed.
If your old kneeboard feels more like a clunky clipboard than a cockpit companion, it might be time for an upgrade. The new Flight Gear Executive Kneeboard, available in both small and large sizes, is a thoughtfully designed solution for pilots who want to keep things tidy, functional, and stylish in the flight deck.
The iPad is a powerful tool in the cockpit, but it’s still a consumer electronic device at heart—sensitive to temperature extremes. As summer flying ramps up, take a few precautions to protect your iPad from overheating.
If you’re working toward your Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate, there’s now a powerful new tool available inside the updated Sporty’s Pilot Training app. Sporty’s has just released a comprehensive CFI Test Prep Course, designed specifically for both Initial CFI Airplane and CFI Instrument applicants.
Garmin has expanded its popular Garmin Pilot ecosystem to include a brand-new browser-based tool: Garmin Pilot Web. This online flight planning resource is designed to complement the Garmin Pilot mobile app and offers a robust suite of features—many of which are free to all pilots, regardless of subscription status.
In a significant shakeup within the digital aviation landscape, Boeing has announced the sale of several of its Digital Aviation Solutions assets—including ForeFlight Mobile, Jeppesen, AerData, and OzRunways—to Thoma Bravo, a prominent software investment firm. The $10.55 billion all-cash deal is expected to close by the end of 2025, pending regulatory approval.
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