One of the major weather hazards pilots have to deal with this time of year is convective weather and resulting thunderstorms ...

The latest update to the Sporty's Pilot Training app for iOS adds a powerful new feature for pilots: an integrated Aviation eBook Store that brings hundreds of aviation references together in one ...

The free datalink weather component of the ADS-B network has been a big hit with iPad pilots flying with portable ADS-B receivers. Test your knowledge of the system components and limitations in our ...

While ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot have set the standard for many years in EFB apps, a recent update to the iFly EFB app is a good reminder that there are capable and more affordable alternatives worth ...

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 ...

The iPad is a core component of our modern flying. For many pilots, it’s the primary source for charts, manuals, weather, performance, traffic and even entertainment. Even when it’s technically ...

There are a handful of full-featured aviation Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) apps available today for pilots, both free and paid, which provide just about every preflight and in-flight resource you’ll ...

For pilots on the final leg of their professional training journey, Sporty’s has launched a brand-new Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Test Prep and Checkride Course, available now in the award-winning ...

If weather or an ATC delay requires you to fly a holding pattern, you can use ForeFlight’s Hold Advisor feature to add the details of the hold to the flight plan. If you receive a clearance to hold at ...

In-flight satellite connectivity is more accessible now than ever for pilots flying piston airplanes and light jets. We’ve covered the developments extensively over the past year, starting with the ...

Whether you are a seasoned aviator or just embarking on your flying journey, exploring new destinations is one of the most thrilling parts of being a pilot. Sporty’s has introduced a unique custom ...

The rollout of ADS-B datalink weather over twelve years ago was an interesting time for GA pilots. In a nutshell, the FAA flipped the switch on a new network of ADS-B ground stations in the early ...