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 ...

Accurate weight and balance calculations are critical for every flight, and ForeFlight makes the process fast and intuitive.

To wrap up the year, we’re counting down the 10 most popular articles of 2025—stories that answered common questions, solved ...

Bruce Williams, takes SmartCharts flying on an actual IFR trip in his Bonanza A36, departing Boeing Field and flying an RNAV ...

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 ...

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 ...

Garmin has expanded its popular Garmin Pilot ecosystem to include a brand-new browser-based tool: Garmin Pilot Web. This online flight planning resource is designed to complement the Garmin Pilot ...

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 ...

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 ...

For most general aviation pilots, flying at night is a pretty rare event, making up less than 10% of hours logged. But there are some real advantages to flying after sunset, including smoother rides ...