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What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2026 Edition

June 29, 2026/by Bret Koebbe

Product PIREP: New Flight Gear iPad Kneeboard From Sporty’s

June 23, 2026/by Eric Radtke

Can AI Brief Your Next Flight?

ADS-B Quiz for Pilots: Test Your Datalink Weather Knowledge

The 10 Best Weather Apps for Pilots—2026 Edition

Advanced Tips

How to Configure ICAO Equipment Codes for VFR and IFR Flight Plans

How to Customize the Control Center on Your iPad or iPhone

Does Your EFB Backup Plan Pass the Test?

Use ForeFlight Debrief to grade and score every flight

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Can AI Brief Your Next Flight?

The 10 Best Weather Apps for Pilots—2026 Edition

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

Glide2 app review: planning the impossible turn before takeoff

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Product PIREP: New Flight Gear iPad Kneeboard From Sporty’s

Product PIREP: Bluebird Aero iPad Case

Flying with Starlink: Tips, Setup, and Real-World Performance

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What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2026 Edition

What to Do When Your iPad Gets Too Hot (or Too Cold) in the Cockpit

Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2026 edition

iPad Storage Full? 8 Ways to Free Up Space Before Your Next Flight (2026 Update)

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ADS-B Quiz for Pilots: Test Your Datalink Weather Knowledge

Quiz: What do these aviation iPad app acronyms mean?

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iPad Frequently Asked Questions for Pilots

June 28, 2024/by Bret Koebbe

Pilot’s guide to the iPad – how to get started

January 20, 2020/by Bret Koebbe

Pilot’s guide to the iPad – how to get started

January 13, 2017/by John Zimmerman

iOS Update Green Light Program

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What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2026 Edition

June 29, 2026

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Buying your first iPad or upgrading an older one? We break down the differences between each and give some insight for those looking to buy.

Product PIREP: New Flight Gear iPad Kneeboard From Sporty’s

June 23, 2026

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Sporty’s recently refreshed its entire Flight Gear Kneeboard lineup to tackle the real-world issues what exist when flying with your iPad. While the new collection includes updated Bi-Fold and Tri-Fold options, the standout for iPad EFB users is the new Flight Gear iPad Organizer Kneeboard.

Can AI Brief Your Next Flight?

June 19, 2026

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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.

ADS-B Quiz for Pilots: Test Your Datalink Weather Knowledge

June 16, 2026

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The free datalink weather component of the ADS-B network has been a big hit with iPad pilots flying with portable ADS-B receivers. But how well do you really know the system? Test your knowledge here in our latest quiz.

The 10 Best Weather Apps for Pilots—2026 Edition

June 10, 2026

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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.

What to Do When Your iPad Gets Too Hot (or Too Cold) in the Cockpit

June 5, 2026

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The iPad is a powerful tool in the cockpit, but it’s still a consumer electronic device at heart—sensitive to temperature extremes. As summer flying ramps up, take a few precautions to protect your iPad from overheating.

Pro Tips from ForeFlight Power Users Training: Emergency Glide

June 3, 2026

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Engine failures are rare, but every pilot knows the importance of being prepared when the unexpected happens. One of the newer safety-focused features in ForeFlight is Emergency Glide Mode, which automatically calculates your wind-corrected glide range, highlights reachable airports, and identifies potential landing sites during an engine-out emergency.

Electronic flight bag legal briefing for pilots—2026 edition

May 29, 2026

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Each year we publish a plain-language review of the FARs and Advisory Circulars pertaining to the use of iPads and electronic flight bags in the cockpit. This is great information for pilots looking to make the transition from paper charts to an iPad, but should also be reviewed by experienced iPad pilots as well.

How to Configure ICAO Equipment Codes for VFR and IFR Flight Plans

May 26, 2026

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Filing a VFR or IFR flight plan today is a breeze with today's aviation iPad apps, but entering all the required aircraft data to meet the ICAO requirements of the form can be a bit confusing. Here we'll break it down in plain English to help you understand each requirement.

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 26.5

May 25, 2026

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Apple released iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 for iPhone and iPad with security fixes and several new features. As with any software update, we recommend waiting until your app or accessory developer has time to test it and verify there are no compatibility issues.

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

May 19, 2026

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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.

Glide2 app review: planning the impossible turn before takeoff

May 15, 2026

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The so-called “impossible turn”—attempting to return to the runway after an engine failure on departure—has been debated by pilots for decades. While some instructors teach it as a viable option under the right conditions, others warn that attempting the maneuver too low can quickly become unrecoverable. A new app called Glide2 attempts to bring more structure to that decision-making process.

What’s the best iPad for Pilots – 2026 Edition

Product PIREP: New Flight Gear iPad Kneeboard From Sporty’s

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