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Best Apps for Supporting IFR Training in 2026
A curated roundup of the best mobile apps across six categories that help pilots prepare for and maintain IFR proficiency — from procedure simulators to logbooks, weather tools, and theory prep.
Tobias Maihoff
March 12, 2026
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Best Apps for Supporting IFR Training in 2026
A curated roundup of the best mobile apps across six categories that help pilots prepare for and maintain IFR proficiency — from procedure simulators to logbooks, weather tools, and theory prep.
Tobias Maihoff
How to Calculate Wind Correction Angle — Rule of Thumb for IFR Pilots
Learn the pilot's rule of thumb for calculating wind correction angles in your head — with worked examples for inbound tracks, outbound holding legs, and the sine approximation that makes it all possible.
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