How much backup battery do you really need in the cockpit? We compare three Flight Gear power banks—from a compact 2,000 mAh emergency pack to a 27,600 mAh smart battery built for multi-device IFR ...

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 ...

One of the iPad’s most underappreciated features is its fantastic battery life. Even with a high-resolution screen and a powerful processor, Apple’s tablet offers a battery life of 4 to 6 (or more) ...

The Flight Gear Smart Suction Mount uses an electric suction system with a mechanical lock, creating a firm, confident hold ...

All pilots can agree on a few absolutes in aviation: tailwinds on a cross-country flight, the beauty of watching a sunrise from the air, and the adrenaline rush of accelerating down the runway during ...

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 ...

One of our favorite activities on the ground is keeping an eye on flight-tracking apps to see who is flying in the airspace above and where they’re going. FlightRadar24 is one of the top apps for this ...

As pilots, we’re more aware of what’s going on with the weather than most, thanks to our innate curiosity about the 3D nature of the atmosphere. Even on the days we’re stuck on the ground, we can’t ...

The preflight briefing process has transitioned over the last decade from a Flight Service assisted process to a self-service briefing, thanks to the modern weather and airport status data available ...

There has been an increase in visibility on the near misses and runway incursions at airports in the first half of 2023, due in large part to social media and national news coverage of these events.

Earlier this year, Appareo introduced Stratus Insight, a rebranded electronic flight bag app based on the popular Aerovie platform. This full-featured app takes aim at market leaders like ForeFlight ...

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, ...