Guides
Does a Wi-Fi iPad Have GPS? No. Here Is the Fix
Wi-Fi-only iPads have no GPS receiver, per Apple's own specs. Here is what that does to your moving map in flight, and the three ways pilots fix it.
August 28, 2026 · 9 min read · by Vincent Wu
Ascent Blog
The Ascent Blog
Comparisons, pricing breakdowns, and practical guides on electronic flight bags, written by the team building Ascent.
Guides
Which ForeFlight Plan Do You Need? Starter vs Essential
ForeFlight publishes Starter at $130, Essential at $260 and Premium at $390. Here is which tier each mission needs, read from their pricing page August 28, 2026.
August 28, 2026 · 10 min read · by Vincent Wu
Industry
What Happened to ForeFlight in 2026: A Dated Timeline
A neutral, dated record of the Boeing sale to Thoma Bravo, the January 2026 layoffs, the February price rise and the ChatGPT connector.
August 28, 2026 · 9 min read · by Vincent Wu
Weather
How Old Is the Radar on Your EFB? Older Than It Says
The age indicator on a NEXRAD mosaic is the age of the image, not the weather. NTSB SA-017 says actual conditions can be 15 to 20 minutes older.
August 28, 2026 · 9 min read · by Vincent Wu
Guides
Choosing an iPad for the Cockpit in 2026
Cellular vs Wi-Fi and the GPS trap, mini vs 11-inch, heat, battery ageing, mounts and storage. From someone who does not sell you hardware.
August 28, 2026 · 8 min read · by Vincent Wu
Guides
Backup EFB: What to Put on Your Second iPad
Your primary tablet will quit eventually. What a backup EFB actually needs, how to set one up on a second iPad, and where a cheap second app is honestly enough.
August 28, 2026 · 9 min read · by Vincent Wu
Product
What Is Ascent EFB? The App, the Company, the Price
Ascent EFB is an iPhone and iPad electronic flight bag from Geospatios. $59.99 the first year, one plan, 3D terrain, FAA charts, weather, full offline.
August 21, 2026 · 14 min read · by Vincent Wu
Comparisons
ForeFlight Alternatives for Android: What Actually Runs in 2026
ForeFlight publishes no Android app and its support pages say there are no plans for one. Here is what does run on Android, priced from each vendor's page.
August 21, 2026 · 13 min read · by Vincent Wu
Features
What 3D Terrain Does for Situational Awareness
A 2D chart makes you build the mountain in your head. 3D terrain hands you the picture. Where that matters, and what Ascent EFB includes at $59.99 year one.
August 21, 2026 · 14 min read · by Vincent Wu
Guides
Best EFB for Mountain Flying in 2026: Terrain, Winds, Offline
What an EFB actually has to do in the mountains, and how the main apps compare on terrain depiction, winds aloft, offline coverage and escape route planning.
August 21, 2026 · 16 min read · by Vincent Wu
Comparisons
Best EFB for Student Pilots in 2026 (Prices Compared)
What a student pilot needs from an EFB, what to skip, and what eight apps cost in 2026, from free to $390 a year. Ascent EFB is $59.99 year one.
August 8, 2026 · 13 min read · by Vincent Wu
Comparisons
Best EFB for iPad in 2026: Buy the Cellular Model
Wi-Fi iPads have no GPS receiver at all. That, heat and storage decide your setup more than the app does. Then the app comparison, with real 2026 prices.
August 8, 2026 · 12 min read · by Vincent Wu
Comparisons
Ascent EFB vs Garmin Pilot 2026: One Plan vs Two Tiers
Ascent EFB is $59.99 the first year, one plan with 3D terrain, IFR charts, taxi diagrams and full offline. Garmin Pilot splits US pricing across two tiers.
August 8, 2026 · 12 min read · by Vincent Wu
Comparisons
Ascent EFB vs ForeFlight 2026: What Each Price Buys
Ascent EFB is $59.99 the first year, one plan with 3D terrain, IFR enroute charts and full offline. ForeFlight publishes three tiers, $130 to $390.
August 7, 2026 · 12 min read · by Vincent Wu
Comparisons
ForeFlight vs Garmin Pilot 2026: What You'll Actually Pay
ForeFlight starts at $130 a year and Garmin Pilot at $109.99, and what most pilots want sits above both entry tiers. Ascent EFB is $59.99 year one.
August 6, 2026 · 13 min read · by Vincent Wu
Guides
How Much Does an EFB Cost in 2026?
Published EFB pricing for 2026, from free to $390 a year, plus the tier and add-on math that decides what you really pay. Ascent EFB is $59.99 the first year.
August 5, 2026 · 13 min read · by Vincent Wu
Comparisons
ForeFlight Alternatives in 2026: 7 EFBs and Real Prices
Seven ForeFlight alternatives, every price checked on the vendor's own page, and why Ascent EFB wins on 3D terrain, offline and one flat plan.
August 5, 2026 · 14 min read · by Vincent Wu
Comparisons
Best EFB Apps 2026: Every Plan and Price Compared
Nine electronic flight bag apps compared on published price, platform and what you actually get in the plan, including ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot and Ascent EFB.
August 5, 2026 · 13 min read · by Vincent Wu