Garmin’s SmartCharts promise a cleaner, more intuitive way to brief and fly instrument procedures on the iPad—but how do they hold up in the real world, especially when ATC throws a curveball? In this ...

Appareo released the all-new Stratus 4 portable ADS-B receiver, adding several new features and a color touchscreen.

Apple released iOS and iPadOS 26.2 for iPhone and iPad, which adds a handful of new features and enhancements.

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 ...

When Garmin introduced a smartwatch for pilots over a decade ago, few could have imagined that the D2 would become a powerhouse line of pilot watches, but that’s exactly what happened. The D2 has ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.