ForeFlight releases version 12.3 – here’s what is new

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The latest update to ForeFlight adds four practical new features to use during flight planning and while en route: position marking, SID/STAR aircraft labels, flight planning based on ETA and interactive extended centerlines. Here is a look at how they work.

Aviation Accidents app provides quick access to NTSB database

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A new app called Aviation Accidents brings the comprehensive NTSB accident report database right to your fingertips on your iPad and iPhone. Powerful search, sorting and bookmarking features allow you to customize the results and help you quickly find the data you're looking for.

Plane Finder app adds new alerts and weather layers

The popular Plane Finder app recently added the ability to overlay weather layers on the map and added push notifications to alert you when an aircraft declares an emergency, or when the app detects a unique or interesting flight.

Appareo introduces new Stratus Insight app with full EFB features

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After buying Aerovie last June, many pilots wondered what the next step would be for Appareo, maker of the popular Stratus line of ADS-B receivers. This week they showed what they've been working on, introducing Stratus Insight. This is a significantly upgraded app with a new name and a new look. Here's a look.

Check airport status anywhere with Digital ATIS app

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Wouldn't it be nice if you could check which runways and instrument approaches are in use at your destination airport before takeoff? Now you can right from your iPhone or iPad, thanks to the simple but effective ATIS app on the app store.

New Commercial Pilot Training Course and CFI Guide now available

The latest additions to Sporty's Pilot Training platform are geared towards those ready to take the next step and join the professional pilot ranks. The new offerings include a Commercial Pilot Test Prep Course and Flight Instructor Lesson Plan Guide.

Top aviation apps for Apple Watch

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There are lots of aviation apps that include Apple Watch apps along with their primary iPad/iPhone app, allowing you to access bite-size pieces of aviation data from your wrist. Here are our favorite apps to get you started.

ForeFlight 12.1 makes your flight planning smarter

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One of ForeFlight's strengths compared to other aviation apps is its ability to take common flight planning data and present it in meaningful ways to help pilots make better-informed decisions. The latest update, version 12.1, continues this focus with three new features designed to help with route planning on the ground and reduce workload in the air when viewing datalink weather imagery.

Garmin Pilot adds powerful IFR features with version 10

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In the never-ending battle between ForeFlight and Garmin for electronic flight bag supremacy, the two companies have taken slightly different approaches. Garmin has played to its strength by making their Pilot app more and more like their panel avionics. The latest update, version 10, continues this trend.
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Pilot Training app adds new aerobatics course from Patty Wagstaff

Sporty's Pilot Training app continues to grow as an all-in-one aviation learning resource, with the addition of two new courses in 2020 already. This week's update added an all-new aerobatics course hosted by well-known airshow pilot Patty Wagstaff, bringing the total number of courses to 22.

Station Weather app brings graphical weather to iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

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There's no shortage of weather resources available to pilots…

iPad apps for turbine pilots

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There are a wide variety of iPad apps available designed for pilots flying turbine airplanes, including performance planning, support directories and international trip support. Check them out here in this comprehensive listing.