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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.
You’re cruising along at 6,500 feet, glancing down at your iPad to review the weather ahead. Then, suddenly—it goes dark. Maybe it overheated, maybe the battery died, or maybe the app just froze. Whatever the cause, your trusty iPad electronic flight bag (EFB) is now an expensive paperweight. Now what? A good backup plan starts with a simple rule: two of everything.
While ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot have set the standard for many years in EFB apps, a recent update to iFly EFB is a good reminder that there are capable and more affordable alternatives worth a closer look. With the release of version 14, Adventure Pilot is doubling down on what has long been iFly’s calling card—a deep feature set at a competitive price.
while GPS interference—both jamming and spoofing—is becoming more common, for most general aviation flying in the United States, these events are still relatively rare and usually localized. That said, the FAA’s guidance reinforces a familiar aviation principle to not rely on a single source of navigation data. And your iPad can play an important role in that redundancy.
It has happened to almost every pilot: you’re ready to download a new app or update your charts for an upcoming flight, and you get the dreaded “iPad Storage Full” message. Over time, as you download more apps, take more photos, and store more aviation data, your device can run out of space—usually at the worst possible time. Fortunately, it only takes a few minutes to clean things up and free up space before your next flight.
Industry-leading apps like ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot are incredibly capable pilot assistants, loaded with literally hundreds of features to make flying easier and safer. But not all pilots want the latest bells and whistles. That’s why SkyDemon, a long-established app in Europe, is making a renewed effort to attract US pilots.
The iPad is an engaging visual tool, but many pilots forget about its many audio uses. Especially for those pilots who worry about spending too much “heads-down” time with the iPad, it’s worth understanding how apps use audio to make flying more efficient and safe. Let’s look at some of the options, and how to set up an audio connection to your headset.
There are thousands of apps that are useful for pilots, from flight training and weather briefings to calculators and games. With that in mind, compiling a list of the top apps may seem foolish, but once again we’re going to try—after all, a brand new iPad pilot needs to start somewhere. This list isn’t necessarily our 20 favorite apps, but rather the ones we see in use most often.
ForeFlight remains the heavyweight in the EFB world, but with more capable options than ever—and subscription prices that make pilots pause—we’re hearing a familiar question: Should I stick with what I know, or is it time to look around?
There are a lot of aviation apps out there that allow you to access useful aviation and weather data from your wrist. Here we’ll take a look at the top weather and aviation apps for Apple Watch, along with how to take advantage of some of the standard Apple Watch features on your next flight.
One of the most common questions we hear as pilots is, “Do I really need to put my phone in Airplane Mode?” The airlines have been saying yes for years, but many travelers think this advice is outdated and it’s safe to ignore. Is that true in a small airplane? And what is Airplane Mode anyway? Here’s our advice.
To wrap up the year, we’re counting down the 10 most popular articles of 2025—stories that answered common questions, solved persistent frustrations, and helped pilots get more reliability and performance from their iPads in flight.
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