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10 Apps Every Student Pilot Should Be Using in 2025

Inflight Pilot Training

Best Flight Calculator App 5. Sporty’s E6B Flight Computer Overview : A digital update of the classic flight computer, Sporty’s E6B Flight Computer delivers fast, accurate calculations without carrying a physical E6B or doing manual math in the air. Best All-In-One Pilot App 4.

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What Is Air Density? A Simple Guide for Pilots

Pilot Institute

Flight Computers Flight computers such as the E6B have the functionality to calculate density altitude. Consult sources on the specific use of a flight computer, like an E6B, for determining density altitude. Check NOTAMs and weather briefings for any density altitude advisories.

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

ASA CX-3 Flight Computer Based on the ASA CX-3 Flight Computer for pilots, this E6B app allows you to perform routine aviation calculations on your iPhone or iPad. ASA Training Apps ASA is a leading provider of knowledge test prep resources and eBooks for pilots working on a variety of certificates and ratings.

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Mastering Crosswind Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

However, check NOTAMs for runway closures. Calculate the crosswind using the wind component table or a flight computer, such as an E6-B. Look at the airport layout and determine the winds in relation to the available runways. The runway most closely aligned to the expected wind direction will likely be active.

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Flight deck electronic aids

Professional Pilot

. • All the charts needed for flight planning and en route, plus airport charts for taxiing to and from the runway. • A documents library that includes operations manuals, aircraft checklists, aircraft continuing airworthiness records, NOTAMs, and so on – all updated automatically. Automatic flight logging and reporting.