Most pilots rely on METARs, ATIS, AWOS, and, of course, their own eyes when determining visibility. But what if your phone could give you an objective visibility reading anywhere, anytime? That’s the ...

From smart battery packs to essential apps, our 2025 Gift Guide highlights the top tools and accessories that make flying safer, more organized, and more enjoyable. Whether you’re shopping for a ...

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 ...

Did you know ForeFlight can automatically record your flights without pressing a single button? This powerful feature logs your GPS track, altitude, speed, and more, making it easy to debrief lessons, ...

For all the cutting edge features found in modern EFB apps, nothing is more important than charts. Having access to always-updated, geo-referenced versions of sectionals, airport diagrams, and ...

As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk of your iPad shutting down in the middle of a flight. Whether you’re funning a checklist or briefing an approach on ForeFlight, an overheating iPad can go ...

If you’re working toward your Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate, there’s now a powerful new tool available inside the updated Sporty’s Pilot Training app. Sporty’s has just released a ...

In a significant shakeup within the digital aviation landscape, Boeing has announced the sale of several of its Digital Aviation Solutions assets—including ForeFlight Mobile, Jeppesen, AerData, and ...

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 ...

Items displayed on the Data-Driven Aeronautical Map, such as weather, charts, and traffic can be quickly customized using the Map Filter buttons. Learn more about customizing the Maps screen in this ...