Download the 50 Fun Flying Destinations Guide and Map Layer in ForeFlight

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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.

Flying with the iPad eBook: Tips from iPad Pilot News (Fifth Edition)

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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!

Flying with Starlink satellite internet: tips for pilots

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Here's everything you need to know about what it takes to start flying with the portable Starlink Mini satellite internet system in your airplane.

Top 10 iPad Pilot Gifts for 2024

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.

Apple’s new iPad Mini is boring (and why that’s good)

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Apple quietly released a new iPad Mini this week with a modest set of hardware upgrades.

Pilot’s Guide to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

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There's a big software update available for your iPhone and iPad: iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Here's a recap of what's new and advice on when you should update.

FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular

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A new advisory circular outlines how pilots can benefit from flying with ADS-B datalink weather.

Apple is launching Text Message via Satellite in iOS 18

An upcoming update from Apple will allow iPhone users to send text messages via satellite, opening up a new in-flight connectivity option for pilots.

Apple releases new iPad Air and Pro models

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Apple announced new iPad Air and iPad Pro models this week. Here's a recap of what's new to help you decide it it's time to upgrade.

FAA Updates Advisory Circular for the use of Electronic Flight Bags

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The FAA recently published Advisory Circular (AC) 91-78A, Use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFB), which replaces the original AC on the topic that was published in 2007. The AC provides operational guidance to aircraft owners, operators, and pilots operating aircraft under Part 91 who want to replace required paper information.

Top 10 articles of 2023 at iPad Pilot News

Today, pilots are flying with portable supercomputers, datalink weather receivers, and maybe even satellite communicators. To track these trends in electronic flight bags, we published over 100 articles this year, many in response to reader questions. Here were the ten most popular in 2023.

Pilot’s Guide to iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

There's a big software update available for your iPhone and iPad: iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. Here's a recap of what's new and advice on when you should update.