There are thousands of weather apps for the general public, from free to quite expensive. These are great for deciding ...

The FAA recently released a new Advisory Circular with practical advice on how to complete a self-weather briefing using the latest technology. Here's a review of what's included in the AC and key ...

The new iPad Mini 5 began shipping this week and we had the opportunity to test one out in a Cessna 172. Here is everything you need to know, including how the performance and screen match up to the ...

One of the standout features of the iPad is its long battery life—a fully charged battery should last you about 9-10 hours for everyday tasks like accessing the internet, and 4 to 5 hours when using ...

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 ...

I have my iPad Mini 5 mounted into the dash with a Guardian mounting system and the optional Cooling fan in my 1946 Ercoupe. Have not had any overheating issues since I installed the mount except when ...

FAR 91.103 states that, before beginning a flight, you must become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. So even if you are just operating Part 91 VFR, if something happens ...

The iPad is an engaging visual tool, but many pilots forget about its many audio uses. Especially for those pilots who worry about spending too much "heads-down" time with the iPad, it's worth ...

If you’re a flight sim enthusiast and a pilot, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 will be of great interest to you. We’ve concluded that Microsoft’s latest simulator is a very useful companion and and ...

Electronic flight bag apps like ForeFlight, when paired with portable weather receivers like Sentry, make it much easier for pilots to avoid in-flight weather hazards.That includes the big three ...

One of the major weather hazards pilots face this time of year is convective weather and resulting thunderstorms. No airplane is equipped to fly through a thunderstorm, and for obvious reasons, ...