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New Real World Flight Review Course Now in the Sporty’s Pilot Training App

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October 15, 2025

Sporty’s has teamed up with PilotWorkshops to deliver the most complete flight review experience yet—and it’s now available inside the industry-leading Sporty’s Pilot Training app for iPhone, iPad, Android, AppleTV, and Roku.

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October 9, 2025

Bret Koebbe, editor of iPad Pilot News, recently joined Max Trescott on the Aviation News Talk podcast to share how pilots can get started with Starlink Mini, covering hardware, subscriptions, mounting, power options, and tips from his year of flying with the system. Listen in to learn how to stay connected in the cockpit like never before.

How to use ForeFlight’s graphical weight and balance feature

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October 7, 2025

ForeFlight features a dynamic, graphical weight and balance (W&B) tool that provides a visual representation of your aircraft’s cabin layout. This is included with a premium subscription and simplifies the input of passenger and payload details. Here’s a step-by-step guide covering how to set up and use this feature.

iOS Update Green Light program: iOS and iPadOS 26.0.1

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October 6, 2025

Apple released iOS and iPadOS 26.0.1 for iPhone and iPad, which introduces a new Liquid Glass design theme and advanced multitasking capabilities for iPad.

Product Report: PIVOT A35A Case for iPad Mini (6th Gen. & A17 Pro)

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October 3, 2025

For pilots who rely on their iPad minion the flight deck, protecting and securely mounting the device is critical. The PIVOT A35A case delivers just that, combining rugged protection with versatile functionality tailored for aviation use.

How to use the advanced features in the Sentry Plus ADS-B receiver

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October 1, 2025

Portable ADS-B receivers have become essential gear for most…

Best Flight Tracking Apps 2025

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September 26, 2025

While airline mobile apps are great for booking flights and accessing boarding passes, they're less than ideal for flight tracking. Here's a look at various ways to track all the details for your next airline flight from your iPhone or iPad.

Quiz: What do these aviation iPad app acronyms mean?

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September 24, 2025

Aviation has always been full of acronyms and the growth of new FAA services and the iPad means there are now more acronyms than ever to learn. Take our latest quiz and see if you know the meaning of these codes in ForeFlight and other aviation apps.

ForeFlight Video Tip: Stay Organized with ForeFlight’s Scratchpad

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September 19, 2025

Instead of fumbling with paper and pens, you can copy clearances, jot down ATIS, or save holding instructions—all right on your iPad. ForeFlight includes six different templates, from clearances to takeoff data, so you can keep the right notes at the right time. In this quick tip video, we’ll show you how to access the Scratchpad tab, select a template, and make the most of this powerful digital notepad.

Pilot’s Guide to iOS and iPadOS 26

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September 17, 2025

Apple released iOS and iPad OS 26 this week, adding a new design theme and hundreds of new features to your iPhone and iPad.

Is Apple’s new device just a bunch of hot iPhone Air?

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September 11, 2025

This year’s iPhone lineup revealed a new iPhone 17 and 17 Pro, along with an unusual new product; the iPhone Air.

How to use FlySto to debrief flights and manage engine data

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September 9, 2025

How did that flight go? It’s a simple question—one that every pilot should ask themselves after every flight—but there’s usually not a simple answer. When you’re judging your proficiency as a pilot or tracking the performance of your engine, it pays to be specific. That’s what makes FlySto, a free software platform that offers powerful debriefing tools for pilots, so valuable.

New Real World Flight Review Course Now in the Sporty’s Pilot Training App

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