The FAA is rolling out Mobile Clearance, a new digital tool allowing general aviation pilots to request IFR departure clearances directly through apps like ForeFlight and Garmin. Designed to enhance safety and efficiency, this feature reduces radio congestion and minimizes controller readback errors, FAA officials said.
Flight Planning
Head-Up Display Glasses for General Aviation Debut
Three aviation companies have partnered to introduce APEX HUD, connected head-up display glasses for general aviation pilots. Integrating EyeLights hardware with Adventure Pilot’s iFly EFB and AURA AERO expertise, this new technology enhances flight safety and situational awareness.
SkyPlay: Bridging The Gap Between Portable And Panel Avionics
uAvionix and ForeFlight have teamed up to introduce SkyPlay, which brings the familiar ForeFlight experience directly to your aircraft’s panel.
Garmin adds Daily Weather and Turbulence to Garmin Pilot app
Garmin has enhanced its Garmin Pilot app with a new turbulence weather layer and daily weather to help pilots plan their flights.
Garmin brings SmartCharts to Garmin Pilot Web
Garmin has integrated SmartCharts into Garmin Pilot Web, offering pilots information tailored to their flights.
ForeFlight Training Course Takes Off
Designed for pilots of all experience levels, the course provides a real-world guide to using ForeFlight from initial setup and flight planning to advanced in-flight tools and digital logbook management.
Comments and Reviews Added to Garmin Pilot
The new feature allows pilots to share local knowledge about an airport, from runway configurations to courtesy cars and restaurants.
Adventure Pilot Launches iFly EFB Version 14 with Satellite Imagery
The most notable addition in the latest release is the new Satellite Imagery map layer, which offers pilots a real-world view of terrain and ground features. High-resolution imagery can be toggled as a map layer during planning or route reviews, providing a different perspective than traditional charts, company officials explain.
The Hybrid Cockpit
A Seattle pilot recently introduced GA Kneeboard, a platform that allows recreational pilots to bridge the gap between digital efficiency using the iPad and the analog reliability of paper on a kneeboard.