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How to Update the Lightspeed Delta Zulu and Load the Rotax Profile

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Lightspeed's latest Delta Zulu firmware update adds a Rotax-specific ANR and Audio Profile. Here's how to install the update and switch between headset profiles.

Sporty’s Pilot Training App Adds New Video Lessons and Test Prep for 2027

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Sporty’s Pilot Training app adds new 4K flight-training videos, updated FAA test prep, and expanded AI study tools for 2027. Explore new flight lessons, Flight Instructor Focus segments, and four ChatDPE modes to help prepare for the checkride.

The rise of “vibecoded” aviation apps: how to experiment while staying safe

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The driving force behind the huge growth in aviation apps is a new approach to software development, often called “vibecoding.” This phrase, which has modestly negative connotations in some circles, refers to a process that uses natural language conversations to dramatically reduce the time it takes to move from concept to functional app.

The Sporty’s Pilot Training App Adds a New Garmin Autopilot Course

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Garmin GFC Autopilots: Next Level is a 140-minute video course designed to help pilots get beyond basic autopilot buttonology and better understand how Garmin GFC autopilots behave in real-world flying. The course is taught by Ryan Koch, an instrument flight instructor and the developer behind several PilotWorkshops training programs.

ForeFlight Introduces ClearNOTAMs: Plain-English, AI-Powered NOTAMs

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If you are tired of squinting at walls of obscure, ALL-CAPS NOTAM abbreviations just to figure out if a taxiway is closed or a crane is in the area, relief has finally arrived. ForeFlight just announced ClearNOTAMs—a new feature leveraging AI models to translate dense NOTAM coding into plain-English summaries directly in your preflight workflow.

ForeFlight Power Users Training Continues to Grow with More Than 3 Hours of New Content

Since launching ForeFlight Power Users Training earlier this year, the ForeFlight education team has continued expanding the course with new lessons covering many of the app's latest features and capabilities. As of this week, subscribers now have access to more than three additional hours of training, reinforcing the course's value as a continually evolving resource for ForeFlight users.

AirVenture Starts Today: Make the Most of Oshkosh with These Apps

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Heading to Oshkosh? Download the official EAA Events app and learn how to listen to live AirVenture ATC from your iPad or iPhone.

Garmin Pilot app simplifies flight planning for pilots

The latest update to the Garmin Pilot app includes a new flight planning feature designed to simplify flight planning.

Sporty’s Pilot Training App Adds Integrated Aviation eBook Store

The latest update to the Sporty's Pilot Training app for iOS adds a powerful new feature for pilots: an integrated Aviation eBook Store that brings hundreds of aviation references together in one convenient library.

Can AI Brief Your Next Flight?

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Artificial intelligence has arrived in aviation. From route planning and weather briefings to NOTAM summaries and aircraft-specific guidance, a growing number of apps promise to simplify preflight planning. Some of these tools are designed specifically for aviation, while others leverage general-purpose AI models that many pilots already use every day. The question is no longer whether AI can assist pilots—it's whether it can do so reliably.

The 10 Best Weather Apps for Pilots—2026 Edition

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There are thousands of weather apps for the general public, from free to quite expensive. These are great for deciding whether you need a jacket tomorrow, but when it comes to aviation weather—looking at thunderstorms, ice, turbulence, visibility and so much more—these apps just aren't enough. So we'll focus on apps that offer more for pilots, both free and paid.

PilotWorkshops’ Mastery series now available in the Sporty’s Pilot Training app

The Sporty’s Pilot Training app has steadily evolved from a course viewer into one of the most capable aviation training platforms available for pilots using the iPad. The latest addition continues that trend, with PilotWorkshops’ popular VFR Mastery and IFR Mastery series now fully integrated into the online platform and dedicated app for iOS.
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