ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: 3 key differences to help you decide

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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.

Top 10 iPad Pilot Gifts for 2024

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The team at iPad Pilot News has spent hundreds of flying hours researching and testing the best apps, gear, and accessories for iPad pilots. From rugged cases and mounts that offer maximum protection, to essential apps for training and flight preparation, these thoughtfully curated gifts are designed to make a pilot’s flying experience smoother, safer, and more organized.

Top Apple Watch features and apps for pilots

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There are a lot of aviation apps out there that allow you to access useful aviation and weather data from your wrist. Here we'll take a look at the top weather and aviation apps for Apple Watch, along with how to take advantage of some of the standard Apple Watch features on your next flight.

The best flight simulator apps for iPad

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There is still a thriving market in iPad-based flight simulators. Lots of these have flashy videos in the App Store, but most of them are aimed at casual gamers, not pilots. Here are our top picks for flight simulators that work on the iPad and won’t make pilots roll their eyes.

Sporty’s Introduces New Fun Flying Map Layer for ForeFlight

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Whether you are a seasoned aviator or just embarking on your flying journey, exploring new destinations is one of the most thrilling parts of being a pilot. Sporty’s new content pack for ForeFlight takes this excitement to the next level by showcasing 50 fun flying destinations across the United States.

Top 10 apps for Student Pilots

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The iPad is a great tool for pilots of all skill levels, from airline captains to student pilots. In addition to displaying digital charts and navigation data in the cockpit, the iPad is also very good for both organization and as a training resource on the ground. Student pilots can take advantage of all these benefits and use the iPad to save time and money during flight training.

ForeFlight adds new graphical weight and balance options

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This update includes a dynamic, graphical weight and balance feature that provides a visual representation of your aircraft’s cabin layout.
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Infinite Flight Update Includes Sporty’s Flight Maneuvers

Infinite Flight recently released a significant update to its app, adding some exciting and ground-breaking new training features. This includes new flight training scenarios developed in collaboration with Sporty's, new curated challenges, SimBrief integration, a reworked Cessna 208 Caravan, Human ATC and more.

Check the weather on your wrist with ForeFlight’s Apple Watch app

The ForeFlight app for Apple Watch allows you to check local weather and complement your preflight planning with airport details like runways, NOTAMs, and much more.

ForeFlight improves flight planning in latest update

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The latest update to ForeFlight adds new advanced flight planning tools and includes evening and morning civil twilight times for airports.

SkyTimer app adds multiengine airplane support

The latest update to the SkyTimer fuel management app adds support for multiengine airplanes, fuel configuration reminders, test flight mode and the ability to export trip data.

Flying with the CloudTopper app

We recently flew with the latest version of the CloudTopper app on a cross-country flight from Ohio to Florida to help steer clear of clouds and maintain a smooth ride.