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.
Whether you’re a seasoned aviator or just getting started in the left seat, discovering new destinations is one of the most rewarding parts of flying. To make that easier—and more fun—Sporty’s created a custom content pack for ForeFlight that highlights 50 exciting flying destinations across the US.
One of the standout features of the Navigator Case is its integrated heat sink, designed to keep your iPad running smoothly—even under the stress of direct sunlight in the cockpit. This feature alone makes it a favorite for pilots who have experienced iPad performance issues due to overheating.
You’re cruising along at 6,500 feet, glancing down at your iPad to review the weather ahead. Then, suddenly—it goes dark. Maybe it overheated, maybe the battery died, or maybe the app just froze. Whatever the cause, your trusty iPad electronic flight bag (EFB) is now an expensive paperweight. Now what? A good backup plan starts with a simple rule: two of everything.
For over a decade, iPad Pilot News has been the leading resource for pilots looking to maximize their use of the iPad as an electronic flight bag (EFB). Now, we’ve compiled our most popular and informative articles into a single, easy-to-read eBook—Flying with the iPad: Tips from iPad Pilot News (fifth edition)—available now on Amazon for just $2.99!
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