How to calculate takeoff and landing distance with ForeFlight 11.4

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ForeFlight's latest update is chock full of new features, including takeoff and landing performance planning, flight sharing, enhanced NavLogs and automated photos in the logbook. Here's a look at how to use all the new features.

New Aviation Weather course available in Sporty’s Pilot Training app

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Sporty's Pilot Training app platform has become the go-to app for pilots' aviation training needs, and the latest release adds an all-new Aviation Weather course, and new training features to the Android app.

The 10 best weather apps for pilots

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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.

Sporty’s Study Buddy apps updated with improved learning features

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Sporty's Study Buddy test prep apps were recently updated with a modern layout for the latest iPhone, iPad and Android devices. The update adds hundreds of new questions, answers, and explanations written by the CFIs at Sporty's Academy and include a new interactive FAA references for enhanced study.

How to use ForeFlight’s new Document feature

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ForeFlight redesigned the Documents feature in the latest app release, adding a new interface, cloud-based sync features, global search and more. Here's what to look for after you update.

FAR/AIM app updated with new features

Sporty's FAR/AIM app for iPhone and iPad has been a popular option for many years, but a recent update adds some helpful new features. The app is continuously updated as regulations change, and a one-time purchase includes all updates. Just buy it once and you'll always be up to date.

AOPA adds new Pilot Passport feature

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AOPA released a fun new feature in their flagship app called Pilot Passport, that allows you to earn badges and points for each new airport and aviation event you visit.
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How to use ForeFlight’s new Passenger app

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The latest version of ForeFlight is out, and offers a new companion app called Passenger that allows others on board your airplane to follow along on flight progress. Here we'll show how it works, along with a review of the other new features in ForeFlight 11.2.

Cirrus introduces all-new training app

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Almost from the beginning, Cirrus has been deeply involved in training the pilots who fly their airplanes. Now there's a better way to access some of this factory-direct training, with the release of a new Cirrus Approach app. Here's a review.

Garmin Pilot: further integration with FltPlan.com and new FBO fees

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The latest version of Garmin Pilot is now available for download, and like with most updates from Garmin, includes exclusive features you won't find in any other app. Version 9.6 extends Garmin's integration of FltPlan.com's trip planning features, adds FBO fees for various services, engine alerts and new map customization options.

WingX updated with new moving map and Stratus 3 support

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WingX Version 9.0 is now available, adding a new faster moving-map engine, improved chart downloads and AHRS support for the Stratus 3 ADS-B receiver.
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A look inside the new Jeppesen FlightDeck Pro X app

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ForeFlight and Jeppesen partnered back in 2017 to share expertise and knowledge in an effort to improve both the Jeppesen FlightDeck and ForeFlight apps for GA and airline pilots. Here's a look at the latest collaboration effort and how ForeFlight has brought elements of its popular GA app to Jeppesen FlightDeck Pro X app.